Alvin Ailey revolutionized the world of dance by honoring the African American experience, but his journey was not without its struggles. O&A NYC Magazine honors the memory of one of dance’s most prolific pioneers on the anniversary of his 95th birthday. Continue reading
Tag: Film
12/29/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Miracle In Harlem (1948)


Miracle in Harlem (1948) is a independent American film known as a race film, featuring an all-African American cast. is a murder mystery melodrama with musical elements, considered one of the better films of its genre from that era. The cast in the all black cast included Sheila Guyse as Julie Weston, Hilda Offley as Aunt Hattie, William Greaves as Bert Hallam (Julie’s boyfriend), Stepin Fetchit as Swifty, the handyman, Laurence Criner as Albert Marshall, and vocalists Savannah Churchill, Juanita Hall, and the Lynn Proctor Trio. 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
11/27/25 O&A NYC THANKSGIVING THROWBACK: March of the Wooden Soldiers- Laurel & Hardy

Babes in Toyland is a Laurel and Hardy musical film released on March 10, 1934. The film is also known by its alternate titles Laurel and Hardy in Toyland, Revenge Is Sweet (the 1948 European reissue title), March of the Wooden Soldiers and Wooden Soldiers (in the United States). Continue reading
11/19/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Eddie Murphy Gets Revenge on Dave Chapelle – The Nutty Professor (1996)


Buddy Love (Eddie Murphy) gets his revenge on the insult comic Reggie (Dave Chapelle), by heckling him on stage with jokes and throwing him into a piano.
11/13/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lena Horne – If You Believe (The Wiz 1978)


If You Believe was one of the many magical performances from the 1970s musical film, The Wiz. Actress and Living legend Lena Horne was one of the most talented, elegant & beautiful performers of her time! Great song, great musical, great message! Continue reading
11/11/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: If You Believe – The Wiz Broadway 50th Anniversary (Film by Samira Fuller-Farquhar)


In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of The Wiz on Broadway, “If You Believe” features original cast members Dee Dee Bridgewater (Glinda) and Joni Palmer (Munchkin/Dancer). Continue reading
10/31/25 O&A NYC HALLOWEEN: Halloween Aftermath (2025)


The shape has vanished. Cole Dalton, a lucky survivor of Halloween night 2018, tries his hardest to heal, move on, and forget the events of that fateful night, ever unaware that evil is always near. Continue reading
10/29/25 O&A NYC HALLOWEEN: Under The Thicket (Animation Short Film)


Under The Thicket is a Animation Short Film written and directed by Caleb Worcester. The story follows a ghost on a journey through an autumn forest, where it meets a mysterious black cat and ultimately discovers the truth about its past.
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10/20/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Duke Is Tops (1938) – Lena Horne’s Film Debut


The Duke Is Tops (1938) an all black cast musical film released by Million Dollar Productions and directed by William Nolte. The film was later released in 1943 under the title The Bronze Venus, with Lena Horne given top billing. Continue reading











