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Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic, on “Central Time” with Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett.
Reggie Ponder, The Reel Critic, makes his year-end appearance on “Central Time” to discuss the films nominated for the Golden Globes as well as holiday releases we have all been waiting for. From award nominated films like Moonlight, Manchester at Sea, and Hell or High Water to new releases like Fences Rogue One and Assassin’s Creed, Reggie, Veronica and Rob talk movies and take a few calls.
High on DOPE – Reggie Ponder reviews new film
This week’s movie is Dope, the new film by writer director Rick Famuyiwa. Is it Dope?
2015 ABFF Promises To Be Electric: Here Is Some Of What You Missed – Morris Chestnut On The ABFF
With Just a week away, here are a few reasons you shouldn’t miss this year’s ABFF in New York, June 11-14.
Last year’s festival in New York City was Spectacular!
This year promises to be even better. I will be there so come join me. I’m moderating ABFF REMEMBERS: “BOYZ IN THE HOOD” a screening and discussion with John Singleton, the Academy Award nominated director and writer.
Here is Morris Chestnut, the 2014 ABFF ambassador, talking about the festival and why sponsors/partners like Cadillac (who is back this year) are so important to the development of Black film.
Is Furious 7 One Too Many?
The 7th installment of the Fast & Furious series is fast but is 7 too many? Phenomenal Cars, Exciting Chases, Fantastic Fight Scenes and Ludicrous Stunts could be enough to keep the franchise alive.
March To SELMA
The wait is over. Ava DuVernay’s SELMA is available nationwide and you just need to go see it. Important historical event, dynamic national leader with amazing current relevance. We all should March to SELMA this weekend.
Is Annie Too Black For The Sun To Come Out?
My review of Annie and a little commentary for those who are calling this a “Black Annie”
The Sun will come out tomorrow — should the audience.?
Ava DuVernay talking about her Golden Globe nominated film Selma
I got a chance to sit down with the first African-Ameican woman to be nominated for a Golden Globe for directing. We talked about her now Golden Globe nominated film Selma. Here is an except of what she had to say.
Darryl Roberts talks about The Sexualization of Our Youth with new film America The Beautiful 3
I got a chance to talk to Darryl Roebrts about his new film America The Beautiful 3: The Sexualization of Our Youth and he had a lot to say – from the impact of rap music, to the way the media portrays White women to Kim Kardashian breaking the internet. This film shows the impact of our sexualized world on both females and males.
America The Beautiful 3: The Sexualization of Our Youth – Kim Kardashian, A Great Example For Our Youth
I got a chance to speak with writer/director/producer Darryl Roberts about his film America The Beautiful: The Sexualization of Our Youth and given the recent images of Kim Kardashian flooding the internet, I thought I’d ask him how does this latest incident play into the whole sexualization issue. Well, as you might have guessed, Mr. Roberts had something to say. It seems that Kardashian did more than break the internet she has reminded us that our values are broke as well.
Reggie Ponder - The Reel Critic 