The term Strangé Scenepack refers to a curated compilation of video clips featuring the iconic character Strangé, played by Grace Jones, in the 1992 romantic comedy classic Boomerang. Continue reading
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7/27/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Devil To Pay – She Must Kill To Save Her Son
The phrase She Must Kill To Save Her Son, The Devil To Pay is an Action, Survival Thriller independent film, The Devil To Pay (originally titled Reckoning), starring Danielle Deadwyler, Catherine Dyer and Brad Carter. Continue reading
7/17/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Lindy Hop Swing Dance Scene From Malcolm X (1992)
The Lindy Hop Swing Dance Scene from 1992 movie Malcolm X featuring Denzel Washington and Spike Lee. Choreographed with the help of Frankie Manning (blue suit) and Norma Miller (yellow dress) and the scene included background dancers Dawn Hampton and Ryan Francois. Otis Sallid was the choreographer and the song Flying Home is by Lionel Hampton. Continue reading
7/16/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Vanita Smythe – Low, Short and Squatty
Low, Short and Squatty is a vibrant jump blues and swing song recorded by African-American vocalist and actress Vanita Smythe, released on December 2, 1946. The track was famously released as a “soundie”—a three-minute musical film that served as a precursor to modern music videos—and became a prominent jukebox hit in urban clubs. Continue reading
7/13/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Sepia Cinderella (1947)
Sepia Cinderella (1947) is the second in a series of films produced by Jack Goldberg and Arthur Leonard, made primarily for the 684 theatres (in 1947) that catered exclusively to Black audiences that were kept out, or placed in a special balcony section, in most of the theatres in segregated America. Continue reading
7/8/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Little Black Sambo (1935)
Little Black Sambo, produced in 1935 by UB Iworks Studio, is a controversial book and cartoon containing racist stereotypes typical of the time. Due to its racist overtones the short film shows up on many banned cartoons and racist cartoons lists – rightfully so. We post this cartoon so we never forget the racist laughter at the expense of Black people. Continue reading
7/7/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Peanut Boy – Trouble with the Curve (2012)
Mickey (Amy Adams) showcases her new pitching phenom Rigoberto Sanchez (Jay Galloway) to the Atlanta Braves’ staff and her father, Gus (Clint Eastwood), by demonstrating how rookie Bo Gentry (Joe Massingill) can’t hit a curveball. Continue reading
7/6/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Willie Dynamite (1973)
Willie Dynamite is a classic 1973 Blaxploitation Film directed by Gilbert Moses and released by Universal Pictures. It stars Roscoe Orman, Diana Sands, Thalmus Rasulala, Joyce Walker, Roger Robinson, George Murdock, Albert Hall, Juanita Brown, Royce Wallace, Judith Brown, Marcia McBroom, Nathaniel Taylor. A arrogant New York City pimp trying to become the number one operator in the city. Continue reading
7/3/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Bob Fosse Dances From Sweet Charity – The Rich Man’s Frug
A perfect example of a Frug is found in the movie Sweet Charity, which contains a number called “The Rich Man’s Frug”, a wildly energetic dance number comprising three “movements” (“The Aloof”, “The Heavyweight” and “The Big Finish”) that showcases director Bob Fosse’s distinctive choreography style, particularly his creative use of unusual poses, gestures, and arm movement.
The Frug (pronounced “froog”) was a dance craze from the 1960s that evolved from another dance of the era, the Chicken. The Chicken, which featured lateral body movements, was used primarily as a change of pace step while doing the Twist. As young dancers grew more tired they would do less work, moving only their hips while standing in place. They then started making up arm movements for the dance, which prompted the birth of the Swim, the Monkey, the Dog, the Watusi, the Mashed Potato, and the Jerk. The Frug is sometimes referred to as the Surf, Big Bea, and the Thunderbird.
Bob Fosse dance numbers – The Rich Man’s Frug
7/3/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Lili Goes Black- Blazing Saddles (1974)
Blazing Saddles is a classic Mel Brooks satire on racism in America. Madeline Kahn as Lilly Von Shtupp steals the show when she asks the new black sheriff Bart (Cleavon Little), “So, tell me, schatze, is it twue vhat day say about da vay you people are a … gifted?” Continue reading
