Sammy Davis Jr. plays Big Daddy in Sweet Charity, performing the iconic hit “Rhythm of Life” as Charity (Shirley MacLaine) and Oscar (John McMartin) join the strange new church! Continue reading
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7/21/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Woody Strode – Sergeant Rutledge
Lt. Cantrell (Jeffrey Hunter) defends Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) as witnesses give testimony (relived in flashbacks) revealing the Sergeant’s gallantry – and the shocking truth behind the alleged crimes. Director John Ford, who attacked racism in The Searchers, explores similar territory in this landmark Western, the power of which still rings out with uncommon force decades later.
7/18/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Harold Nicholas – Mister BeeBe from Carolina Blues (1944)
An amazing song and tap routine from Carolina Blues (1944) – with a huge cast of dancers and singers, and headed up by the wonderful Harold Nicholas. Continue reading
7/15/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Vin Diesel – Multi Facial (film debut)
Multi-Facial is a 1995 short film directed, written, produced, scored by and starring the 22 year old Vin Diesel in his film debut. Continue reading
7/9/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Our Gang /The Little Rascals- Mush n Milk “Don’t drink the milk…Why…. Its spoiled!”
Mush 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”.
7/7/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Prince- Under the Cherry Moon
In his second film Under The Cherry Moon worldwide musical sensation Prince stars in this offbeat love story of two young people who fight to stay together. Scheming to get rich quick, Christopher (Prince) and his friend Tricky travel to the French Riviera. But Christopher’s plans go awry when he falls madly in love with a beautiful, spoiled heiress whose parents plot to keep them apart.
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7/2/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Gil Scott-Heron – Black Wax
This film documentary is a portrait of the blues poet Gil Scott-Heron, who gives a personal tour of Washington, D.C. and performs a concert with his Midnight Band.
6/23/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Student Accomplice
Student Accomplice is a thrilling 5-minute animated short about a nervous teen who gets caught in a high-stakes robbery while taking her driving test. This short film is the official film of the Year Winner of the Rookie Awards 2024.
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3/17/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Carmen Jones- Gypsy Song – Beat Out Dat Rhythm on a Drum
In the groundbreaking black version of Carmen Jones there is a wonderful club scene Gypsy Song -Beat Out Dat Rhythm on a Drum featuring three sepia divas, Dorothy Dandridge, Pearl Bailey and Diahann Carroll. But there are at least three more present and future stars in the scene. As Carmen enters the club, the stunning woman with the pony-tail is famous beauty/dancer Carmen De Lavallade. Next two are fabled drummer Max Roach, and albeit just for a couple of seconds, Alvin Ailey! Continue reading
3/7/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Stormy Weather- Lena Horne, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Cab Calloway, Nicholas Brothers, Katherine Dunham and dancers
Stormy Weather is a 1943 film musical produced and released by 20th Century Fox. The movie is considered one of the best Hollywood musicals with an all African-American cast and serve to showcase of some of the top African-American performers of the time. Continue reading
