9/30/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Matrix Meeting Morpheus Scene

The Matrix is a science fiction, action film written and directed by the Wachowskis.It is the first installment in the Matrix film series, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss. Continue reading

9/20/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATION TUESDAY: Our Deepest Fear – Akeelah and the Bee

Akeelah and the Bee (2006) was written and directed by Doug Atchison. It tells the story of Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer), an 11-year-old girl who participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, her mother Angela Bassett, her schoolmates, and her coach, Dr. Joshua Larabee (Laurence Fishburne).  Continue reading

6/2/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Cornbread, Earl And Me (1975)

In Cornbread, Earl and Me, high school basketball star Nathaniel “Cornbread” Hamilton is the pride of his urban neighborhood, poised to become the first from his community to attend college on an athletic scholarship. His promising future is tragically cut short when he’s mistakenly shot by police officers pursuing a suspect.  Continue reading

9/23/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: King of New York

King of New York is a Crime Film directed by Abel Ferrara and written by Nicholas St. JohnIt stars Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne, David Caruso, Victor Argo and Wesley Snipes with supporting roles played by Giancarlo Esposito, Steve Buscemi, Paul Calderón, Janet Hulian and Theresa Randle. Continue reading

1/17/19 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE TRAILER: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum – Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum – In theaters May 17, 2019. Starring Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Lance Reddick, Saïd Taghmaoui Continue reading

1/2/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Akeelah And The Bee – Deepest Fear

Our Deepest Fears, a poem by Marianne Williamson has been quoted by many humanitarians including Nelson Mandela. In the film Akeelah and The Bee Akeelah Anderson (Keke Palmer) recites the poem at the request of for coach  Dr. Joshua Larabee (Laurence Fishburne). Continue reading