I first would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year and may all of you reading this blog enjoy: Good Health, Happiness, Wealth, Love & Prosperity in 2010.
May you life be abundantly good in this New Year!
Well, where do I start, secondly I should thank everyone that supported Kush in 2009, without you we would not be here now and I surely would have packed my bags and looked for creative satisfaction somewhere other than the UK, so THANK YOU MY BROTHERS & SISTERS.
I really do have to thank you because there are so many brothers & sisters here in the UK that do not support black businesses or even contemplate the sorrowful plight here of black people (whether African or African-Caribbean’s). Its like many of us here in the UK are living in a state of illusion – believing things are better than what they actually are. At the same time I am also aware that many of my brothers & sisters here are totally ignorant of what they can truly be. Too many of us are content with having their head above water and just surviving, whilst everyday on TV they see others prospering and earning wealth they could only dream of – without realising dreams are created; to eventually manifest & become reality!
For as the ancient Egyptians used to say: As You Believe, So Shall You Become!
Live your dreams my Brothers & Sisters, believe and you shall prosper! And remember the more you give; the more you will receive, don’t stop the flow!
Okay, I hope I have inspired at least someone out there to make change and to support his fellow man in one way of another – so on to the film news.
2009 Xmas Film Boutique Screening Event
Our Xmas screening of the excellent film “American Violet” went very well and was well attended with a packed venue. Everyone loved this true-to-life story of one woman’s battle against corrupt elements in the DA’s office in the US state of Texas.
It’s so sad that things like that are still going on in this day and age in the United States the country supposedly leading the way for Democratic reform in the so called Third-world (If you do not know what I am talking about try to see the film or go read up about it).
Unfortunately “American Violet” was never released in the UK theatrically or on DVD, like so many other films made in America each year (will touch on this fact again a bit further down blog).
I am pleased it appears everyone liked the films including the first ever UK screening of the new Jamaican comedy series Me & Mi Kru. We plan to screen the whole series over a 6-week period starting next month, February 2010. We are still not sure of the venue yet this is still been discussed, but as soon as we know you’ll be the next to know.
We plan to organise another small screening of “American Violet” at the end of this month (Jan 10) – check this blog site for further details.
Our newly re-branded online DVD store site is gradually picking up and we have a small bunch of loyal supporters who are consistently buying their favourite black films and helping us to grow this venture – Thank You!
Four reasons for supporting www.iluvblackfilms.com
iluvblackfilms.com is unique as one of the very first online e-commerce websites in the UK to specifically provide Europe’s African & African-Caribbean communities with access to mainstream & Independent black films past & present.
Where else in the UK can you go and purchase your favourite black films (apart from Amazon – as some of you will tell me, still they only have some titles)?
iluvblackfilms.com is efficient and cost-effective whilst at the same time able to compete on prices with Amazon for many titles. Even though we have just started up and do not have the brand name like Amazon and cannot command the dealers discounts Amazon can (but with your continued support we will gain widespread international awareness in the next 5 years).
iluvblackfilms.com will preserve selected black films and make them readily available to you and our younger generation. Without a site like iluvblackfilms.com many of our classic and much loved black films will disappear and become hard to find or even become deleted on DVD forever – help us provide this much-needed service and help us preserve black films for the next generation.
Note:
Please do not compare us to Amazon, I am only using them as an example as they are the obvious leaders in the market. Amazon has had a 10 year (if not longer) start on us and it will take many years for us to get anywhere near their size, so please don’t go to Amazon and checkout their prices and then come back to us and say we can get it cheaper on Amazon.
All I would say there is; If you do not realise the significant of what we are trying to achieve along side the symbolic nature of www.iluvblackfilms.com then I wish you all the best and can only hope you one-day realise that without ownership of our own cultural identity we will always be open to other’s manipulation of our place in world history. Hopefully for you it will not only be about the money! Not withstanding that we will always endeavour to be competitive and in most cases more cost-effective than others.
Kush & Kush TV
I am currently looking at the very realistic possibility of launching Kush TV by Summer 2010. Currently in the UK there are no dedicated distribution outlets or public viewing platforms for black films. For many years we have been hearing about diversity on British TV and channels like Channel 4 were going to provide more opportunities etc, etc, etc. 10-15 years later nothing! Absolutely nothing!
This is our opportunity to disseminate quality black programming to a starved public. Our children also NEED positive images of people like themselves to create inspiring role models from.
The funny thing is; and I believe I am correct in saying this; we had more black faces on TV in the 1980’s than we do currently now (please correct me if you think I am wrong?) and they weren’t all murderers & robbers.
As I see it, it is well-overdue time that we stop waiting for others to do for us, isn’t it about time we did for ourselves, and stop walking around with our hands out begging for support. It must be absolutely clear now that support will never truly come. Yeah of course you can get the usual derogatory handout – accompanied by Jump-Through-Hoop regulations. But how will that really help you especially when you go back a second time, to only get a slapped wrist saying naughty boy, you had some already, the pot is small and we have to spread it around to keep you all quite to meet government statistics.
What would happen if we reversed the psychology and instead of waiting for handouts, we went off and did our own thing and created sustainable ventures?
I believe the so-called mainstream hierarchy would take serious interest (not liking to be left out of the picture) and would come to us with offers of support simply to allow them to be apart of the process and get a foothold in our viable market place.
There is no one better to make black films viable than black filmmakers themselves, promoters & the African & African-Caribbean community. We know what we want and how best to give it to us. The mainstream industry is currently walking around saying black films are not viable (that’s why you are no longer seeing mainstream American black films been released in UK cinema’s).
I say it’s not viable for them, for they simply do not know what they are doing and do not understand the black marketplace – that is quite evident to me been 11 years in the film business.
It is amazing to me that multi-talented actor/filmmaker Tyler Perry has released around about 6/7 films with at least 4 of them going to No 1 in America and not one of his films have been released theatrically or on DVD in the UK – WHY IS THIS????
I am currently trying to get access to him, but this is proving very difficult. I have spoken to his distributors in the UK & the US, one of his producers Mr R. Bob, left a long message on Tyler Perry’s blog, called his LA offices, sent a letter to his US publicist, but all to no avail. Maybe Tyler is also been told the UK is not a viable marketplace and his has decided to overlook us. Still I will carry on trying to make contact and hear what he has to say personally!
Since 2005 we have had roughly 3 mainstream American films released here in London (can’t speak for the rest of the country, because a lot of the time distributors do not release films outside of a small select group of main cities): The films were: Dreamgirls, Notorious & Obsession starring Beyonce & Idris Elba – and that’s all I can remember!
So if they are no longer releasing mainstream American black films, what chance is there for UK Independent black filmmakers – weigh that up!
Well, for me “Its Time To Put A Stop To This Lack of Vision” and get jiggy and start doing things for ourselves and that’s why I intend to launch Kush TV bringing to a worldwide audience quality Black British films & lifestyle programming.
We will need all the help we can get with FINANCE, EXPERIENCED & SUPPORT STAFF, and the cooperation of black FILM/TV INDUSTRY PERSONNEL.
So if you would like to support this will-happen venture please give me, Marlon Palmer a call on 07961 977 749. I am especially looking for people who would like to invest in this essential & profitable venture.
Yours support is needed and would be most greatly appreciated.
To make this a permanently sustainable venture we all need to come together, industry, public & Kush!
HELP US TO DO THE RIGHT THING – IT’S A NEW YEAR, ‘IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE!
Thanks for taking the time to read this blog – please send me any comments you have! info@kushfilms.com
Kush Promotions in association with the “Moors Bar” is pleased to announce regular monthly “Kush Film Boutique” indie screenings on the “Last Tuesday of Every Month”.
Presenting on Tuesday 30th March 2010
AN EXCLUSIVE UK SCREENING OF I’M THROUGH WITH WHITE GIRLS(15)
On a quest to find the perfect woman, Jay Brooks must deal with his commitment issues in order to win his love.
The only black guy in his indie-rock social scene, Jay Brooks (30 going on 21) is witty and opinionated. A storyboard artist by trade, and sci-fi junkie, he is quite the sexual overachiever in his indie rock world. Still, Jay feels unfulfilled as he watches Drake, a high school buddy, preparing for marriage.
Drake Moore, a tall and handsome black lawyer, has Alpha Male credentials, but is nevertheless controlled by his fiancée, J.C. who comes from a high strung, well-to-do family. Drake wants to give J.C. the wedding of her dreams, but he sweats over juggling their families’ economic and class prejudices of one another.
As Jay takes stock of his many failed relationships, he notices a common denominator: all the women were white. Matt, Jay’s best friend and roommate, calls him on blaming his issues on white women, but Jay insists he is right. Jay gives up dating white women “cold turkey,” and goes in search of the perfect “sistah.” Unfortunately, he doesn’t fit the current stereotype of the hip-hop loving, baller from rap videos. Jay crashes and burns with the “sistahs” and, quite by accident, his quest leads him to Catherine, an un-Orthodox black woman. As Jay’s feelings deepen for Catherine, he must address his commitment issues, the real root of his problems, in order to win her.
Starring: Anthony Montgomery, Ryan Alosio & Lia Johnson
Written by: Courtney Lilly / 89 mins / USA / Turn Soul Films
Watch The Trailer of this excellent film
Supported by short film: The Date (15)
Two eager single men are confused by their new dates, confusion ensues when their dates start behaving oddly.
Starring: Wendell Pierce (The Wire)
Clarendon Entertainment / 13 mins / USA
For further info or to join our mailing list send your contact details to us at: info@kushfilms.com
Tel: 0800 999 3033 / 07961 977 749 (Kush)
Venue Details: Moors Bar 57 Park Road, Crouch End, London, N8 8SY
020 8348 4161
Time: 7.00pm – 1.00am (Screenings: 7:45pm – 10.30pm) (Bar closes at 1.00pm – after films stay & have a drink & network)
Special guest performances (tbc)
Transportation: Train – Crouch Hill & Hornsey Rail / Tube: Finsbury Park or Turnpike Lane.
Buses: W7, 41, W3, 91 (W7 drops you outside venue on park rd)
Come along and also enjoy the fine Mexican menu in the warm surroundings of the splendid Moors Bar in affluent Crouch End!
The Film Boutique concept: A place where a select group of film lovers come together in perfect harmony to watch Exclusive & Premier independent film releases in a pleasurable atmosphere with guest celebrity hosts, Q & A’s & Film Master Classes, once the films are finished it’s time to network & party amongst the film industry peers from the UK and the US until lock down!
It is hoped the concept of the Film Boutique will encourage established film industry personnel to mentor young aspiring filmmakers by relaying their experiences thus helping to develop our future in the British film Industry.
Q&A’s with either producer/director/actors will follow all films screened where applicable.
Each month there will be a special film selection from the Kush Archives.
Invited aspiring guest artiste will also perform each month prior to films. (Are you an aspiring artiste then send in your demo CD & you may chosen to perform on one of the nights).
Guest celebrity film industry personnel will also be in attendance – To show their support towards the ” Kush Film Boutique“.
New competition format coming soon – The ultimate search for the next breakthrough filmmaker………There can only be one winner, one “Digital Disciple”.
Call for film submissions: If you are an aspiring or experienced filmmaker with a short or feature film previously unscreened by Kush and want additional widespread exposure, then send your film in to us now (DVD Format only!Post a copy of your film (which will not be returned) & synopsis to:
Kush Promotions
PO Box 33899
London
N8 OYX
You can also call us on: Tel: 0800 999 3033 or 07961 977 749
CONGRATULATES THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO TOOK THEIR ACTING EXAMS WITH THE LONDON ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND DRAMA 2009
THE AWARD WINNING
CHILDREN COMMUNITY THEATRE GROUP
TRAINING FOR LAMDA QUALIFICATIONS
GROUP PERFORMANCE - DISTINCTION
PUBLIC SPEAKING
WE ARE NOW LOOKING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO PERFORM AT
MILLFIELD THEATRE, Edmonton, CHATSPALACE, Hackney AND AT HACKNEY EMPIRE STUDIOS AND TAKE LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 IN PUBLIC SPEAKING AND DEVISED PERFORMANCE
NEW MUSICAL FOR 2010
“JESUS – MEETS THE STREET KIDS OF LONDON”
MUM STOP BEING SO ANGRY – I AM YOUR SON
PLUS GET LEVEL 1,2, QUALIFICATIONS IN PUBLIC SPEAKING
New course and rehearsals beginning
Friday 26th FEBRUARY 2010 at Northumberland Park School, London N17 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm
TEL: 07948320299 (LORNA)
Insurance: £10.00 one-off-fee / £5.00 per week
New one-day short courses for Professional Development and Lifestyle available – contact us for details.
SATURDAY 16TH MARCH Carlton Thomas presents Curtis Walker & Felix Dexter in “Mummy I Love You” on Mothers Day Come see Curtis Walker and Felix Dexter at the Broadway Theatre Catford on stage together for the first time in a very special Mother’s Day stand up comedy and sketch show suitable for all the family called “Mummy I Love You”. This will be an evening of guaranteed laughter and humour brought to you by two comedy maestro’s Curtis Walker and Felix Dexter, Mummies Boy’s.
This Mother’s Day comedy show is suitable for all the family
TICKETS SELLING NOW!
Date: Sun 14th March Time: 8pm Cost: £15 / £12.50 conc.
Why not come and share a day of inspiration and good vibes as you learn to live your life unconditionally, blissfully and on purpose.
This powerful, interactive workshop will provide valuable tools to help you relearn and reclaim your inner power to get what YOU want out of life. You will learn to remove life’s stumbling blocks so you can reconnect to your inner creativity, spirituality and power to overcome the many challenges and setbacks you face each day.
The Sistatalk Motivational Workshop will be delivered in a clear and compelling way by certified NLP Practitioner Sonia Brown. She is well known for her charisma, intellect and compassion and is looking forward to helping you unleash your latent potential for greatness and unlimited possibilities.
To book your place on this valuable workshop send payment to the NBWN, International House, 223 Regent’s Street, London W1R 8QD. All cheques to be made payable to ‘NBWN’ quoting ‘Sistatalk Motivational Workshop’. This is an amazing, not to be missed introductory price of £15:00 – so don’t miss out!
The arthouse hit
A film about an obese teenager suffering harrowing abuse from both parents might not strike you as an easy sell at the box office, and that’s leaving aside any additional marketing challenge presented by an all-black cast. So the backers of Precious will be delighted with its £259,000 opening from 47 screens, generating a £5,552 screen average that is second only to Avatar’s and more than double any other film in the top 10.
The surprising part is where the film has performed best: six of its 10 top sites are Vues, Odeons and Cineworlds, indicating a more “urban mid-market” rather than arthouse audience. London’s Curzon Soho invariably the top cinema for an arthouse film was beaten by the Vue West End a stone’s throw away, and also by the Brixton Ritzy, which traditionally has a more racially mixed audience. Top site was the Vue Shepherds Bush, with £13,500.
The success in the multiplex chain sites will make it easier for Precious to expand, and it is seeking to add another 40 or so cinemas from Friday. Reviews in the broadsheets were mixed, but the film picked up four- and five-star reviews in mainstream titles such as Closer, Now and News of the World, and these endorsements are perhaps reflected in the film’s success in the plexes.
The success of this new entrant took some of the shine off arthouse rival A Prophet, which dipped 30%. That is a normally considered a decent hold, but the heat on Jacques Audiard’s prison-gang drama had fuelled hopes of a smaller drop. Anecdotally, audience members seem not to be appreciating A Prophet quite as much as the nation’s critics did. A best foreign language film Oscar nomination later today should help it reach audiences intimidated by its violence and two-and-a-half-hour running time.
The comeback
Mel Gibson hasn’t been seen on screens since 2003’s The Singing Detective, and hasn’t played a lead role since 2002’s Signs, so his return in conspiracy thriller Edge of Darkness presented a big test of his enduring appeal. An opening gross of £1.17m was almost identical to the debut of his last film in a similar genre, 1999’s Payback (£1.18m), although of course ticket-price inflation means that admissions on the new film are significantly lower. A more apt comparison might be State of Play, which like Edge of Darkness transposed a beloved UK TV series to a US setting. State of Play opened with £1.51m last April.
The phenomenon With a tiny 6% dip from the previous weekend, Avatar reigns supreme once again, with seventh-weekend takings of £4.87m and a total to date of £65.07m, making it the fourth biggest hit of all time at the UK box office, behind Mamma Mia! (£69.17m), Titanic (£69.03m) and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (£66.10m).
Mamma Mia! Spent 13 weeks in the top five, but only two at No 1, whereas Titanic occupied the top spot in early 1998 for 13 weeks straight. So far, Avatar seems to be conforming to the Titanic model, with seven straight weeks in the top spot. Its £65m gross after seven weekends compares with just £44.6m for Titanic at the same stage of its run, suggesting that Avatar might still have plenty of gas in the tank, especially if it follows its predecessor and sweeps the Oscars.
The losers After their weak debuts the previous weekend, steep falls were always on the cards for Ninja Assassin, Armored and The Boys Are Back. In the first place, they lost screens and show times; in the second, their distributors were unlikely to commit further marketing resources. Martial arts flick Ninja Assassin dropped 66%; heist picture Armored plunged an even heftier 80%; and Clive Owen indie drama The Boys Are Back suffered an ignominious slide of 82%.
The future
With only one new entrant in wide release (Edge of Darkness), overall box office was always bound to take a dip from the previous weekend, and it duly did by 13%. However, thanks overwhelmingly to Avatar, the market overall is 16% up on the equivalent frame from 2009, when Slumdog Millionaire retained its hold on No 1, and the top new release was Revolutionary Road. This weekend cinemas receive another boost with the expansion of Disney’s The Princess and the Frog from its current single London screen to nationwide saturation, where it will compete with rival animation Astro Boy. There’s also Clint Eastwood’s Nelson Mandela drama Invictus, starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, and Youth in Revolt with Michael Cera. Unless Avatar suddenly suffers a significant dip, it should once again hold off these new pretenders and continue its reign at the top.
UK top 10, 29-31 January
1. Avatar, £4,865,081 from 424 sites. Total: £65,070,599
2. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, £1,195,220 from 489 sites. Total: £19,953,194
3. Edge of Darkness, £1,172,927 from 423 sites (New)
4. Sherlock Holmes, £1,149,268 from 452 sites. Total: £23,178,097
5. It’s Complicated, £849,416 from 447 sites. Total: £7,093,321
6. Up in the Air, £735,463 from 335 sites. Total: £4,635,071
7. Toy Story 2, £690,291 from 261 sites. Total: £1,832,385
8. The Book of Eli, £484,983 from 352 sites. Total: £3,521,900
9. Precious, £260,921 from 47 sites (New)
10. Daybreakers, £238,840 from 242 sites. Total: £3,964,589
How the other openers did
Rann, 23 screens, £44,544
The Princess and the Frog, 1 screen, £15,651
Late Autumn, 3 screens, £9,407
Kutsal Damacana 2: Itmen, 2 screens, £3,475
Adoration, 3 screens, £1,780
Breathless, 2 screens, £1,297
Our Beloved Month of August, 1 screen, £704
Yahsi Bati, 1 screen, £557
The Guardian Public Services Awards 2009, in partnership with
Hays Specialist Recruitment, recognise and reward outstanding
performance from public, private and voluntary sector teams.
This venue has a strict time policy. If you are late you may not be allowed in
A history of Kenya from a Kenyan perspective with two rare films made in the 1970’s. They detail how the British initially appeared as traders in East Africa before moving on to massacre numerous ethnic groups including Somalis, and Masai. Resistance leaders were killed, imprisoned or disappeared and replaced with quislings. The best land was stolen and given to British immigrants such as Lord Delamere. Schools and rites of passage customs were destroyed or disrupted and replaced with mission schools which only a few could attend. The Land and Freedom army was formed by ex WW2 veterans but the British refused to use their name and invented a new name, The Mau Mau. With extensive archive footage and extended interviews with the African resistance movement these unique films have eerie parallels with the modern day ‘war on terror’ and put a context on recent political and racial problems in Kenya.
Sunday 31st January 1.30-5.00pm.
Imperial War Museum, Lambeth road. SE1
Tube: Lambeth North. Free Entry: First Come, First served.
Bring pen and pad and be on time
An investigation of loyalty within the British Empire to explain why black troops would want to fight and die for Britain, a country that had enslaved their ancestors .This interactive talk will use film clips, commentary and music to show what life was like in the Caribbean and how that population got to be there in the first place in addition to detailing the exploits of African/Caribbean troops and the wars they fought from 1790’s to the Gulf War. Special guests include Jamaican World War 2 veteran Alan Wilmott plus extremely rare footage of black fighter and bomber pilots and pioneers such as:
African Victoria Cross winners of the 1800’s
Sqn Ldr Ulric Cross (Trinidad) highest ranking and most decorated black officer in the RAF
Connie Marks founder (Jamaica) of We Were There and chair of Mary Seacole campaign
Billy Strachan Bomber pilot and civil rights activist
Irwin Everlsy (St Lucia)who fought in Falklands war but was then denied a british passport
John Smith (Sierra Leone) World War 1 veteran
Gershon Brown (Barbados) World War 1 Veteran
Small Island (Repeat) with Q and A with Producer - Sat 7 February
By popular demand we will be repeating the film Small Island and having a interactive session with the producer Vicky Licorish to find out what it took, and what it was like to make this period drama set in the Caribbean and England.
When screened on the BBC it pulled in 5 million viewers beating Batman on ITV. Those who packed the first screening demanded another chance to see and discuss the film with friends and family as the atmosphere was so unique. Our repeat screening will take place on Saturday 7th February from 11.00am onward. We will reveal the venue in the next 10 days. So check our site or add yourself to the mail list to be part of this special event.
FILMS FOR HAITI
Two films in recognition of the heroic African freedom fighters who from 22 August 1791, inspired by Boukman Dutty, fought and beat the British, Spanish and French racists and abolished slavery in 1804. (these films were originally screened at the BFI in August 2009, we wil endeavour to repeat them soon)
Passion for a Country This exploration of Haitian society of the late 19th and early 20th centuries focuses on the tormented life of one of Haiti’s most important authors and prominent political figures, Jacques Roumain. His perceptive writings, similar to Fanon and Cesaire, illuminated issues still relevant today. If you misssed or saw “The Future is Elsewhere” (Les avenirs est Ailleurs) you will really appreciate this film.
The Agronomist Is about Jean Leopold Dominique who hosted Radio Haiti, the first independent radio station in Haiti. Director Jonathan Demme uses historical footage and interviews. The result is a serious recount of Haiti during its numerous regime changes. US military/political interference and poverty-creation is exposed in detail.
“Film-Food-Courageous Conversations”. Organised in collaboration with Sustainability Groups across Haringey (please see website for more details). Admission £3.
~ Thurs 7th Nelson’s Birthday Blues Jam
Jammers welcome to this regular Blues night.
~ Tues 12th Feast on Film
Filmmakers showing and discussing their short films. Admission £3
~ Tues 26th Kush Film Boutique
Showing the work of independent filmmakers. Admission £4. www.iluvblackfilms.com
~ Wed 20th Karaoke
Do you have the M-factor? Join Gideon to find out!
~ Wed 27th Comedy
Steve Anderson brings his comedy carnival of young comedians to Moors. Admission £4.
Regular Events
~ Every Thursday Blues Jam
~ Every Friday & Saturday Party Weekends
Live Music, great food and great drinks followed by party DJs playing great music till 3am.
Party season continues throughout January with large and small party bookings every weekend. Please ring beforehand to check availability and join our guest list.
…..Parties, Launches, Photo and Video Shoots, Rehearsal Space and Meetings. PA and projection facilities available.
JANUARY Events
~ Wed 6th GREEN on the SCREEN
“Film-Food-Courageous Conversations”. Organised in collaboration with Sustainability Groups across Haringey (please see website for more details). Admission £3.
JANUARY Events
~ Wed 6th GREEN on the SCREEN
“Film-Food-Courageous Conversations”. Organised in collaboration with Sustainability Groups across Haringey (please see website for more details). Admission £3.
~ Thurs 7th Nelson’s Birthday Blues Jam
Jammers welcome to this regular Blues night.
~ Tues 12th Feast on Film
Filmmakers showing and discussing their short films. Admission £3
~ Tues 26th Kush Film Boutique
Showing the work of independent filmmakers. Admission £4. www.iluvblackfilms.com
~ Wed 20th Karaoke
Do you have the M-factor? Join Gideon to find out!
~ Wed 27th Comedy
Steve Anderson brings his comedy carnival of young comedians to Moors. Admission £4.
Regular Events
~ Every Thursday Blues Jam
~ Every Friday & Saturday Party Weekends
Live Music, great food and great drinks followed by party DJs playing great music till 3am.
Party season continues throughout January with large and small party bookings every weekend. Please ring beforehand to check availability and join our guest list. Nelson’s Birthday Blues Jam
Jammers welcome to this regular Blues night.
On the FIRST WEDNESDAY of every month
for ”Films – Food – Courageous Conversations”
~ 3rd February: PIG BUSINESS
Four years ago, seasoned campaigner, eco-warrior and mother of three Tracy Worcester set out to discover who was paying the true price for the cheap imported pork for sale in Britain’s supermarkets.
~ 3rd March: FARM FOR THE FUTURE
Wildlife film maker Rebecca Hosking investigates how to transform her family’s farm in Devon into a low energy farm for the future, and discovers that nature holds the key.
~ 7th April: GARBAGE WARRIOR
What do beer cans, car tires and water bottles have in common? Not much unless you’re renegade architect Michael Reynolds, in which case they are tools of choice for producing thermal mas and energy-independent housing.
~ 5th May: FRESH
Documentary directed by Ana Sofia Joanes that explores the environmental and ethical issues related to industrialised food systems.
~2nd June: AGRO REBEL
Sepp Holzer, the Austrian farmer and forester practices “permaculture” a different kind of farming on his mountain property.
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If you’ve always fancied your hand at making an ad then this is the competition for you. Click on one of the brand logos below to view the details of their competition and get your video uploaded by Feb 1 2010.
The five brand winners will be flown to Barcelona in February for 4 days all-expenses paid trip to enjoy the GSMA Mobile World Congress plus each brand has its own amazing prizes.
She recenty passed away but apart from being a singer and actress Miss Kitt was a super-villain and an action heroine.
It is well known that she starred in the famous 70’s TV series Batman as his enemy Catwoman. What is less well known is that the feisty star was a dedicated anti-racist connected to Martin Luther King. It is even less well known that she had a prominent role in Captain Scarlet. There were two black characters in Captain Scarlet, Lieutentant Green and Melody Angel. Lt Green was voiced by Guyanese barrister, actor and RAF war hero Cy Grant. Melody Angel the black female jet pilot was modelled on Eartha Kitt although a white actress gave her a husky southern accent. At this time such roles were revolutionary as black people were largely absent from TV unless they were portrayed in servile positions. Miss Kitt also spoke out against the Vietnam war and the disproportionate use of Black troops.
She recenty passed away but apart from being a singer and actress Miss Kitt was a super-villain and an action heroine.
It is well known that she starred in the famous 70’s TV series Batman as his enemy Catwoman. What is less well known is that the feisty star was a dedicated anti-racist connected to Martin Luther King. It is even less well known that she had a prominent role in Captain Scarlet. There were two black characters in Captain Scarlet, Lieutentant Green and Melody Angel. Lt Green was voiced by Guyanese barrister, actor and RAF war hero Cy Grant.
Melody Angel the black female jet pilot was modelled on Eartha Kitt although a white actress gave her a husky southern accent. At this time such roles were revolutionary as black people were largely absent from TV unless they were portrayed in servile positions. Miss Kitt also spoke out against the Vietnam war and the disproportionate use of Black troops.
Courtesy of 100 Black Men Of London
phone: 08701214100
web: http://www.100bmol.org.uk
Kush Promotions in association with the “Moors Bar” is pleased to announce regular monthly “Kush Film Boutique” indie screenings on the “Last Tuesday of Every Month”.
The harrowing drama’s screen average of £5,552 was second only to James Cameron’s sci-fi epic, and more than double any other film in the top 10
Melody Angel the black female jet pilot was modelled on Eartha Kitt although a white actress gave her a husky southern accent. At this time such roles were revolutionary as black people were largely absent from TV unless they were portrayed in servile positions. Miss Kitt also spoke out against the Vietnam war and the disproportionate use of Black troops.
