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

6/29/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Marva Collins Story (1981) – Cicely Tyson, Morgan Freeman

The Marva Collins Story (1981) is a critically acclaimed biographical television film starring Cicely Tyson as the pioneering educator Marva Collins and Morgan Freeman as her devoted husband, Clarence Collins. Continue reading

6/24/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY PRIDE: The Birdcage

In this contemporary American adaptation of the 1978 outrageous French farce LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, the story centers on the life of a middle-aged, flamboyant gay couple…Armand and Albert…in the eclectic community of South Beach, Florida, who have raised a straight son. Continue reading

6/1/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Don’t Be A Menace (Full Movie) – Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Bernie Mac

Innocent young black man Ashtray (Shawn Wayans) is forced to move into a tough Los Angeles slum with his family, including his oddly streetwise, pot-smoking grandma (Helen Martin). Continue reading

5/28/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Mush and Milk -“Don’t drink the milk… Why? Its spoiled”

nLTFV.St.4Mush n Milk is one of the series’ classics. Set in a boarding home for children it is most remembered for the breakfast scenes line, “Don’t drink the milk… Why? Its spoiled”.

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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

5/16/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Michael Jackson HIStory World Tour 1997 (Live In Munich)

Michael Jackson’s HIStory World Tour live performance in Munich, Germany took place on July 4 and July 6, 1997, at the iconic Olympiastadion. The July 6 concert, which attracted over 72,000 fans, is considered one of the most famous and definitive video recordings of Jackson’s entire touring career. Continue reading

5/11/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Guitar Battle Scene from “Crossroads” (1986)

The guitar battle in the 1986 film Crossroads is one of the most legendary musical showdowns in cinema history. It features the protagonist, Eugene Martone (played by Ralph Macchio), dueling for his mentor’s (Joe Seneca) soul against the devil’s champion, Jack Butler, portrayed by guitar virtuoso Steve Vai
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5/1/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Benjamin Clementine – Nemesis

The Zas Dance Platform dance film interprets Benjamin Clementine’s Nemesis through dark, emotional contemporary movement, focusing on themes of karma and broken trust.Directed by Zaslavskyi Yevhenii and Bazela Oleksii, it highlights the 2014 track’s intensity with elegant, jerky, and urgent choreography. 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