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10/7/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Hard Lessons 1986 Denzel Washington

George McKenna (Denzel Washington) confronts a career-defining moment when he accepts a job as principal of a tough, inner city Los Angeles high school. Facing an apathetic student body and indifferent teachers and parents, McKenna, with help from dedicated educator Bobbie Maxwell (Lynn Whitfield), transforms the school from a gang-ridden war zone into a stepping-stone for higher education, and in the process gains the hard won respect of the community and school administrators. Continue reading

10/5/24 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY: A Conversation With Debbie Blunden- Diggs, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

By Walter Rutledge 

The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) is one of the heartland’s preeminent dance companies. The company is fifty-six years young and has remained rooted in sharing the experiences of Americans of African decent through movement. This 2016 conversation with DCDC Artistic Director Debbie Blunden- Diggs took place during the company’s performances of Rainbow Round My Shoulder as guest artists with the Paul Taylor Dance Company at State Theater in Lincoln Center.

The company received a Bessie Award (The New York Dance and Performance Awards) that same year for Outstanding Revival for Rainbow. Blunden and I discuss the importance of keeping masterworks like Rainbow alive and on stage for the next generation of balletomanes. Her comments and commitment still ring true as DCDC become the first African American modern dance company to perform one of Taylor’s  signature masterwork Esplanade during the company’s 2024 Joyce Theater season October 2- 6. Continue reading

10/4/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: Squid Game: Season 2 | You’re Invited | Netflix

Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the states and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won. Continue reading

10/4/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jaden Smith – D.U.M.B

Jaden Smith’s second single D.U.M.B. from his forthcoming project 2024: A Case Study Of The Long Term Effects Of Young Love has received its own video filmed at the colorful rocks of art monument Salvation Mountain in California. Continue reading

10/3/24 O&A NYC HEALTH AND FITNESS: Lose Man Boobs in 5 Easy Steps

Here are 5 of the best tips to lose chest fat and get rid of those man boobs fast. If you want to reduce your chest fat, but are struggling regardless of which chest workout you choose this video will help. It’ll give you chest exercises you can do at home and also offer solutions to get rid of that chest fat with your diet. Continue reading

10/3/24 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: BalletX at the Joyce

By Walter Rutledge

BalletX returned to the Joyce Theater September 25 thru September 29 for a second consecutive New York City season. The Philadelphia based contemporary ballet company offered an aesthetically satisfying concert highlighted by technically proficient performers and focused direction. The company presented a diverse program consisting of three ballets by choreographers Jodie Gates, Loughlan Prior and Takehiro Ueyama. Continue reading

10/1/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Chadwick Boseman’s Tribute to Denzel Washington (2019)

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman pays tribute to Denzel Washington as he receives the 2019 AFI Life Achievement Award the presentation was broadcast on TNT. Continue reading

9/30/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Trump & Friends Do Broadway

Get your copy of Trump & Friends Do Broadway now for the low price of $8,000. Continue reading