A misunderstood teen attends a therapy session which takes a profound turn when she encounters a mysterious figure. Continue reading
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Tag: Black Cinema
10/13/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Uptown Saturday Night 1974
Uptown Saturday Night was a gem of 1970s cinema, blending humor, charm, and cultural vibrancy. The dynamic chemistry between Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby is complemented by stellar performances from a supporting cast including Harry Belafonte, Flip Wilson and Richard Pryor. Continue reading
8/12/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is a 1971 novel by Ernest J. Gaines. The story depicts the struggles of Black people as seen through the eyes of the narrator, a woman named Jane Pittman.The novel was dramatized in a TV movie in 1974, starring Cicely Tyson. Continue reading
1/22/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Claudine (1974) Starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones
Claudine is a 1974 American romantic comedy-drama film, directed by John Berry. Claudine was written by Lester Pine and Tina Pine, starring James Earl Jones, Diahann Carroll and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs. The film was released on April 22, 1974, grossing about $6 million, a modest hit for the times. It was praised for showing a new dimension in black cinema during the height of blaxploitation. Continue reading
