7/28/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Carter High – Vivica Fox, Charles S. Dutton, Pooch Hall

Carter High is a sports film directed and written by Arthur Muhammad.The film is centered on the 1988 Cowboys of David W. Carter High School in Dallas, a team that fought through racial prejudice and a grades controversy to claim the 5A state title, only to be rocked when six of their players were involved in an armed robbery and the grades issue stripped them of their title.The film is produced by former Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis. Continue reading

7/21/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Woody Strode – Sergeant Rutledge

Lt. Cantrell (Jeffrey Hunter) defends Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) as witnesses give testimony (relived in flashbacks) revealing the Sergeant’s gallantry – and the shocking truth behind the alleged crimes. Director John Ford, who attacked racism in The Searchers, explores similar territory in this landmark Western, the power of which still rings out with uncommon force decades later.

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7/3/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ PRIME SERIES TRAILER: The Terminal List – Dark Wolf

Fans of high-stakes military thrillers are in for a treat as Amazon Prime Video has just dropped the explosive first teaser trailer for The Terminal List: Dark Wolf.his highly anticipated prequel series, which dives into the origins of the intense bond between James Reece and Ben Edwards, sees Chris Pratt and Taylor Kitsch reprise their roles, setting the stage for a new chapter of relentless action and covert operations. Continue reading

6/20/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: The Sandman: Season 2 – Official Trailer

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for The Sandman: Season 2, offering a first look at the final chapter of the acclaimed dark fantasy series.Returning as Dream, Tom Sturridge leads the cast through a visually rich and emotionally charged continuation of Neil Gaiman’s mythic universe.  Continue reading

6/3/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: Stranger Things 5 – Date Announcement Netflix

Netflix has officially revealed the release plan and a new teaser trailer for the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things. The epic conclusion to the beloved series will be split into three distinct volumes, rolling out over late November and December 2025. Continue reading

6/2/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Cornbread, Earl And Me (1975)

In Cornbread, Earl and Me, high school basketball star Nathaniel “Cornbread” Hamilton is the pride of his urban neighborhood, poised to become the first from his community to attend college on an athletic scholarship. His promising future is tragically cut short when he’s mistakenly shot by police officers pursuing a suspect.  Continue reading

5/5/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Monkey Hu$tle – A Cult Classic With Yaphet Kotto

The Monkey Hu$tle starring Yaphet Kotto, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Rosalind Cash, Rudy Ray Moore and Thomas Carter. Set in the vibrant streets of Chicago, this comedy-drama is packed with charm, hustle and heart. When a new highway threatens to destroy their neighborhood, a group of colorful locals, led by Kotto’s charismatic character, band together and throw a block party in protest. The Monkey Hu$tle is a joyous and rebellious celebration of community spirit and creativity. Continue reading

2/17/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: One In A Million – The Ron LeFlore Story

One In A Million: The Ron LeFlore Story is a 1978 American made-for-television biographical sports drama film telling the story of Ron LeFlore, a troubled Detroit youth who rose from Michigan prisons to star in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers. The film was based on LeFlore’s autobiography, Breakout: From Prison To The Big Leagues.
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2/3/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Island In The Sun – Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge

Island In The Sun is a 1957 Drama film produced by Darryl F. Zanuck and directed by Robert Rossen. It features an ensemble cast including James Mason, Harry Belafonte, Joan Fontaine, Juan Collins, Dorothy Dandridge, Michael Rennie, Stphen Boyd, Patricia Owens, John Justin, Diana Wynyard, John Williams and Basil Sydney. Continue reading

12/28/24 O&A NYC MILESTONE: Happy 70th Birthday Denzel Washington

O&A NYC would like to celebration the 70th Birthday of actor, philanthropist, and role model Denzel Washington. Whose life and career has enriched the lives of untold individuals. The Mount Vernon native remembers his roots and the people and places that shaped his life. Washington spoke about his days as a Club kid at the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon. He credited the time he spent there and the mentoring he received from caring staff as key to his survival and success. In honor of this milestone we present a soliloquy from Malcolm X.

Malcolm X (Denzel Washington) delivers a powerful speech about how Black people have been led astray by politicians in America. From the 1992 biographical film from director and co-writer Spike Lee, starring Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall, Al Freeman Jr. and Delroy Lindo. Happy Birthday to a prolific man in the arts. Continue reading