5/19/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Lucky Number – Method Man, Tom Pelphrey

Inspired by true events, the story follows Bret Reynolds (Tom Pelphrey), an aspiring New York City sportscaster whose life is on a losing streak. His luck changes when he accidentally gets the old cell phone number of basketball superstar Tyson “The Saint” St. James (Method Man). Continue reading

4/27/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Nothing But A Man – Abbey Lincoln, Ivan Dixon

This 1964 cinematic masterpiece presents the portrait of an imperfect man traversing the difficult terrain of his relationship with the woman who loves him, and the stiflingly primitive culture of American apartheid, all while insisting upon his own sense of self-respect.Directed by Michael Roemer this landmark film stars the beautiful Abbey Lincoln, making a flawless transition from celebrated jazz chanteuse to first time actress, alongside the accomplished stage actor Ivan Dixon, who would later make yet another important cultural contribution co-staring in the popular 1960s television comedy hit Hogan’s Heroes. Continue reading

2/14/26 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: Lady Sings the Blues

Lady Sings the Blues is a biographical musical drama starring Diana Ross in her Academy Award-nominated film debut as the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. Continue reading

12/22/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: My Christmas Inn – Starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict & Jackee Harry

With the holiday season in full swing, Jen Taylor (Tia Mowry-Hardict) is about to score a big promotion at the San Francisco ad agency where she works. But her life is unexpectedly turned upside down when she inherits a cozy inn in Alaska from her aunt. Continue reading

12/8/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: A New Husband for Christmas

Stan and Kelly Stevenson seem to be more committed to growing apart rather than growing together. Their friends are caught in the middle of divorce conversations during one of the most joyous seasons of the year (Christmas). Continue reading

10/24/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Vybz Kartel – Only Gets Better (Forever)

Only Gets Better (Forever) by Vybz Kartel is a new single released in October 2025, produced by Vybz Kartel Muzik, Slingerz Records and Greedy Lion. A ballad dedicated to his fiancée Sidem. Continue reading

10/2/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: Frankenstein – Guillermo del Toro (Netflix)

Written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein is on Netflix November 7. Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, with Charles Dance and Christoph Waltz. Continue reading

9/2/25 O&A NYC SHORT FILM: Teyana Taylor – Escape Room

Teyana Taylor’s Escape Room is a multi-hyphenate project: a short film that accompanies her 2025 album of the same name. Teyana Taylor wrote, directed, and produced the film through her all-female production company,The Aunties, in which she also stars. Described as a “post-apocalyptic/futuristic, noir romance thriller,” the film is a visual representation of the album’s themes of heartbreak and healing.

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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

1/13/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: For Love Of Ivy: A Romantic Comedy Classic With Sidney Poitier

For Love of Ivy is a 1968  Romantic Comedy film directed by Daniel Mann. The film stars Sidney Poitier, Abbey Lincoln, Beau Bridges, Nan Martin, Lauri Peters and Carroll O’Connor.The story was written by Poitier with screenwriter Robert Alan Aurthur. The musical score was composed by Quincy Jones Continue reading