Behind The Scenes

Each day brings about new experiences and opportunities when you are On The Apple Box!! This past week, we were able to have a first hand experience with one of Hollywood's Greatest!!!

Yes, none other than Mr. Robert Townsend! If you all recall, we recently did a post on Ms. Skye Townsend who happens to be one of Robert Townsend's very talented daughters. .. Key Word: ONE of his very talented daughters. Ms. Sierra Townsend, a soon to be Spelmanite come this fall, has a rare eye for Fashion! Being one of the Wardrobe heads on the Web Series "Diary of a Single Mom II," (directed/produced by Mr. Townsend) was kind enough to bring us on set to experience the process. As you can see in the picture above we came prepared with the Camera on deck... and just WAIT till you see what we captured. Our time on set was one of a kind, and the tricks of the trade that we learned are definitely invaluable.

Don't forget to follow Sierra Townsend on Twitter: @SierraTownsend

And keep a look out for season two of "Diary of a Single Mom"

We have ADVANCED 4rm Macintosh 2 BLACINTOSH!!

My boy Bradley Beckwith just put me onto this group that goes by name of "Blacintosh." Yeah i know right, that name could just stand alone! The brothas are very talented and if I am not mistaken they are coming out of SACTOWN Aka Sacramento Ca. WEST WEST!! Shout out one time for that coast with those beautiful palm trees:) After listening to their music I was hooked but my hook became tighter once I watched their NEW commercial "Finger Bashing Musician" Catch it Below... These guys are very talented and they also have DOPE music!! If you dont believe me go listen 2 ANY track on their myspace here myspace.com/blacintoshmusic

HEAT

The stare from across the room

The suggestive gesture.

The hesitant yet swift approach to one another.

The intensity in the pull of her body to his.

The room spinning.

The passion in their eyes as they gaze at each other as if
nothing else exists.

The beat of their hearts quickening as their movement escalates.

The sense of nervousness within them not at all apparent, yet
highly existent.

The feeling of the floor beneath them.

The smooth switching of places.

The short erratic breaths.

The intertwining of their limbs.

The slowing down of the movement, still as intense as before.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The sudden burst of energy.

The, in a sense, quick race to the end.

The anticipation rising.

The passionate screams echoing off the walls of the room with
every hard hitting thrust.

The sweat dripping off of the two of them.

The lingering stop of movement.

The smile to one another.

The slow climb of separation.

The sense of exhaustion kicks in.

The feeling of satisfaction as the audience stands
to their feet and presents a wall of sound caused by their
amazement in the brilliant "Samba" performance that was
choreographed by Mr. Dmitry Chaplin and danced by Danny and Lacy
on "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 4, One of my favorite pieces
of work on one of my favorite shows EVER!

Now, get your mind out of the gutter and watch this amazing work!!

Csan wants 2 work with DJ QUICK!!!!

Our friends in the Music Industry MOTIVATES us to work HARD in the film Industry because we know that these friends will need music videos one day. One of our friends that does music goes by the name Csan. This guy is very talented and is considered to be one of the artist from the WEST thats bringing the coast back. Everybody have some one that they look up to in the industry and he looks up to DJ Quick, so he did a mixtape with nothing but quick beats. IT GOES HARD!!!! Make sure you support Csan by downloading his music and giving him feed back.

Download http://www.zshare.net/download/62969468efb0b776/

Yeah your boy REPS the WEST HARD.. Check out LA LIFE

Forest Whitaker Keep Up the GOOD WORK!!!!

Today was a GREAT DAY! I was blessed to eat at "Simply Wholesome" with the Greatest actor of all time Mr. Forest Whitaker.  This guy is a Genius!!

 Did you know that Mr. Whitaker was the fourth African American Male to win an Oscar Award for  BEST ACTOR? Sidney Poitier opened the doors for this American Actor following Denzel Washington & then Jamie Foxx.  No, Forest Whitaker hasn't earned my RESPECT because he grew up in South Central LA and became a STAR in HOLLYWOOD but after reading how he got so DISCIPLINED to do the Role in 2006 film THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.  In order to play Idi Amin, Whitaker had to get FOCUSED & do some SERIOUS homework. Not only did he have to gain 50 pounds, but he read books about Amin, watched news and documentary footage, and spent time in Uganda meeting with Amin's friends, relatives, generals, and victims; he also learned Swahili and mastered Amin's East African accent. WOW!!!!!!:O Im SPEECHLESS!!! 

Speechless isnt the word that should be expressed when describing my actions after watching him get an Oscar for the movie. I dont believe that a man isnt suppose to cry because I dropped a couple of tears after watching the day he won. Keep up the GOOD work Mr. Whitaker!

One of my Favorite movies of all time because Whitaker did an AMAZING job as playing Idi Amin

It still exists?

Even today its a very touchy subject. Unfortunately, many people choose to walk through life blinded to the fact that it does, in fact, still exist. It is considered a huge RISK when someone decides to bring light to it. When it comes down to it... risk or not... the reminder is very much so needed in today's society. In life, it is often hard for us to step outside of our own shoes and take a look at lives we are leading from an external point of view. Luckily, a few "risk-taking" artists have now done so, and I challenge you all to not take offence, take a step out of your comfort zones, and learn from the information that these young people have provided for us to better ourselves! Enjoy:

On The Apple Box?

We KNOW that many of you have looked at our Blog and wondered.... "What the heck is an Apple Box, and why would they name their website after it?" Those of you that have or have interest in working in the film industry, however, understand completely! Apple Boxes can be found on just about any Feature/Television set. They are a "must have" when it comes to the film process. Whether they are being used to sit on in between takes, for cast and/or crew to stand on when necessary for a particular shot, or the many other things they can be used for, it is rare occasions for Apple Boxes to not be present.



Hopefully that clears the confusion, but to help bring more understanding we, of course, had to give yall a visual. The number one act of business for the New Mexico trip was our photo shoot, that was done with the photographer Presley Woodall (also known as the artist OAF)in the Sandia Mountains of Albuquerque, New Mexico (Hope's home town). We hope you all enjoy these few selections from it, but be sure to keep a look out for BIG things to come..... ;)

Beyonce WAS NOT Rocking Like This @ !5 Years Old!

"UM What Shall I CREATE Tomorrow??"

This young lady is like my little sister, and as she continues to grow with her AMAZING talents I would always RESPECT her work. Skye Townsend is only 15 years old and she is already waking up the world to show off her special gifts. This girl can SING! DANCE! ACT! & DIRECT! Now thats what I call SWAGG!! Keep up the good work Miss Townsend... "ooo and before you leave us Skye, can you please give ontheapplebox.com your Autograph? PerdY Pleeze:(.."

Awww come on now pops, I know you didnt think that I forgot about you. They say that behind every STRONG YOUNG LADY then there is a STRONG FATHER! Robert Townsend you have inspired your daughter along with millions of people around the world to do great things in the film industry. Mr. Towsend, the Producer, Writer, Actor & Director is considered to be one of the most versatile talents in Hollywood today. My President at Morehouse College would call this brotha a "Renaissance Man" he has became an expert at his craft and some of those juices poured out on his lovely daughter Skye Townsed. I am really proud of her, stay focus girl and keep following that VISION! Skye has lots of work on her Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/xskyisnumba1x and her Myspace http://www.myspace.com/skyetownsend You CANT forget to FOLLOW HER on TWITTER https://twitter.com/SkyeTownsend Here is one of my FAVORITE VIDEO that Skye & her friend Angelique created on the Angelique and Skye Show! Check these girls out on "Celebrity Therapy"!!!:)

Welcome to the "Land of Enchantment"

It's our "Life Camera Action" weekend in New Mexico and we are talking Business Business Business. However, when it comes to Film... Business definitely equals pleasure. For the past two years I have been blessed with the opportunity to work on Season 1 and 2 of the Starz Network Television Series "CRASH". For those of you that don't know, "CRASH" is the show based off of the Academy Award Winning Film, Crash 2004.




As mentioned above, New Mexico is known as the "Land of Enchantment," so for our Photo Shoot weekend I, of course, had to show Mr. Ezekiel what we are all about. New Mexico has a very large growing Film Industry, and we were able to meet with Mr. Bob Baxter, one of the Casting Directors for Crash Season II, who gave us an inside look at the LionsGate Studio (sound stage).




During our visit, we were fortunate to converse with, one of my favorite Producers in the industry, Mr. Lester Berman, Producer of CRASH Series, who gave us very good words of advice and encouragement in our Film pursuits. "The HARD part about being a director is showing up"

Good 2 Detox 2 get those CREATIVE VISONS flowing!!!

Every now and then you NEED to take time for yourself to rest and DETOX! Of course its not an easy process because if it was easy dont you think everybody would be doing it? This is a two day process were you cant eat or drink anything besides the two day detox drink. YES 48 HRS!!!!!! Its not that bad once you make it past your first 24 hrs. This isnt just for cleaning out your system but it helps me to get my MIND right. It shows me that it has to be MIND over MATTER when someone has a good CHIPOTLE burrito in front of them thats smelling good, and you cant eat. It teaches discipline, and it gives you a better sense of awareness. You can purchas the drink from ARDENS GARDEN but thats only if your in Atlanta:( sorry.. There is no worries tho because there are many detox juices that does the same thing. I made a video while I was on my second day to show you that your able to still operate without food.. TRUST me! You wont Die, matter a fact you will be ENERGIZED!!!:)
Its good to go to the spa as well when you are doing your two day detox. I feel as if the spa and the Detox help out one another. People dont understand that after I get my massage and sit and that stem room thats when all my CREATIVE ideas for my film projects start to flow...
NOW it was getting ready to be some MAYHEM at the Atlanta airport! Yeah i forgot that you couldnt bring liquids through the airport but I dint care about missing my flight because Im not with starting something and not finishing it. Of course I satyed out to finish my last day, AND I DID NOT!!! miss my flight because Morehouse College taught me well.. "To be ON TIME is to be LATE, And to be EARLY is to be ON TIME"


HAD TO TOUCH ON SOME ISSUES

We must always REMEMBER to give THANKS to our MENTORS

We must set aside time to thank the ones who have helped us along the way. The Lord place people in your life for a reason, and that makes us obligated to be GRATEFUL & THANKFUL. I am GRATEFUL & THANKFUL that the Lord put two of the MOST Influential brothas in my life. I JUST WANT TO TAKE A MINUTE JUST TO SAY THANK YOU Dr.Cornel West & Tavis Smiley for turning a BOY into a MAN! The way you guys Sharpened me made me feel as if I was getting wisdom like Kunta Kinte right before he was captured from the mother land. I am still learning and we all know that the learning doesn't stop here, as I continue this journey we call Life I will spread the GOOD NEWS that you are still sharing. Take care and God Bless.
Sincerly, Your Young Men-tee Ezekiel A Phillips

Can We just ALL get along???

Ok so now we got the BEEF between New Boyz & Soulja Boy??? Tell me it aint so. When I watched the interview New Boyz did I didnt think it was that bad I just think that they were just speaking their mind, but when I saw what @Souljaboytellem wrote on Twitter @Newboyz I felt a lil HEAT! Ouch!!! I dont know Im not with all the he say she say stuff I just like to state the facts.. You tell me, what do you think about all this??

@Souljaboytellm told @NewBoys on Twitter " Yall Niggaz just ended yall career's early. Straight up. I aint for all that side talk you lame ass fuck boys".. WOW:O Here we go again

I Want More! I don't even care if I.....

OVERDOZ



It seems as though California can't help but bring the HOTNESS these days! One thing we know for sure though is that "the hommies" from Inglewood know whats up. Sleezy, Kent, and Tube are the three main ingredients to a remedy that is addicting, and sure to have you OVERDOZ. These MCs have an eclectic style that is intriguing to people of all musical tastes. Though they are very original and unique in their sound, they always stay true to their California style. As they bring the fire and hit us with slap after slap (good songs), they seem to always leave us wanting more. This year, they put out the ever so entertaining "Creamie Says" music video.

Don't forget to hit up their Blog here: Weodoz.com

Myspace here: www.myspace.com/bowtiesandrosaries

Twitter @ https://twitter.com/theworldofodoz

"CREAMIE SAYS"

STOP HATING ON TYRESE! BEFORE HE BRINGS THAT MAYHEM!

Now you know I have to back up all me WEST COASTERS.. SHOUT OUT 2 WATTS!!..lol..Ok so we all know that Tyrese didnt grow up being a fan of comic books, but now he is entering into a whole NEW WORLD! Yes Mr. Tyrese AKA Jody(4rm Baby boy) has a comic book coming out called MAYHEM! I have been on a couple of blogs and I am not seeing nothing but hatter-ration all on them. What ever happened to Congratulating someone for their GREAT Accomplishments?? I guess we all know thats bull when we look at the GREAT STAR Michael Jackson and how everyone on the media is STILL Bashing him! Tyrese is what America should call the American dream. This brotha has made it through the streets of LA and has brought us a number one hit like "Sweet Lady". Yeah dont get amnesia on me people, and dont act like you wasnt rolling with your girl while that song was playing through the speakers. OOOO so you to HARD to play soft music like that?? Well since you a GANGSTA, why did Tyrese have to teach you how to be one? UH "BABY BOY". You know what?? there is no point in trying to get the record straight, just do me a favor and when you can get your movie to be number 1 in the BOX OFFICE then you holler at me because right now I am getting ready to go see Transformers:Revenge of the Fallen (for the 3rd time:)

LETS GO MAYHEM!!!!!

Tyrese Gibson’s new comic book is causing mad mayhem with comic book readers. His MAYHEM comic has currently exceeded single-store records not seen since the early nineties with over ten thousand units sold. Gibson, along with MAYHEM’s artist, Tone Rodriguez, and co-writers, Mike Le and Will Wilson, will be at this month’s San Diego Comic-Con International at Image Comics. He will also be discussing the future of MAYHEM, along with the long-awaited unveiling of the eventual collection’s cover by Image Founder and the superstar artist of ALL-STAR BATMAN & ROBIN, Jim Lee during The Image Comics Show on Friday, July 26th. Tyrese Gibson’s MAYHEM #1, a 32-page full color comic book for $2.99, will be in-stores August 5th, 2009. For real time MAYHEM updates, follow Tyrese on Twitter - @Tyrese4Real.

Its all in the family!

Its Sunday, a day to be spent with the family. Its always wonderful when you are able to share your passion with your family to CREATE. Like my dude Zeek, my passion has always been in Acting. However, as I continue to grow as an artist and have had the opportunity of working on a number of Film and Television sets in my hometown in New Mexico, I am gaining an insatiable interest in Film and the the industry as a whole. This past winter I decided to try my hand at Directing/Videography, and was able to collaborate with my father and close friends to create a piece dealing with the realities of relationships between men and women of all ages and ethnicities. The musical treat displayed in the short is a piece by singer/songwriter Glynn David (my father) and guitar genius, Mr. Joe Silva. I was also blessed with the opportunity of working with amazingly gifted and talented choreographer, Alyssa Costales. My girl Aly has been a close family friend for many years, and was excited to invest her talents into the storyboarding and choreography for the project, right off top. Working with family and close friends is an experience that everyone should take advantage of in life if the opportunity is available, and if its not Make It Happen, its well worth it!! Enjoy: "I'll Bring 'Em Everyday"

Glynn David

Alyssa Costales

ITS SUNDAY!:D All time favorite Gospel track!

MAN! KIRK FRANKLIN TOOK GOSPEL TO A DIFFERENT LEVEL. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS A YOUNGIN, WE PLAYED KIRK FRANKLIN ALBUM "GODS PROPERTY" ALL THE TIME! MY BROTHER & I WOULD BE IN THE BACK SEAT ON THE WAY TO CHURCH JUMPING UP & DOWN WHLE THIS WAS ON.LOL..

IF YOU DONT HAVE THIS CD, YOU BETTER GO GET ON... LIKE DONKEY KONG!!

"When I think about the goodness and the fullness of God
Makes me thankful
Pity hateful and grateful"..

Salt N Pepper blessed that Stomp track in a REAL WAY!

Have a Blessed Sunday

Pops Told me that the whole World is stage.. "HEY I WANNA ACT IN IT!"

Yes its TRUE! I have always wanted to be an actor when I was growing up. Moms had me enrolled in Faith Acting Studios in LA. Every second there was opportunity to audition for the LEAD CHARACTER, you better BELIEVE that I was front in center. Being a firm believer in family, I challenged myself to do a Spike Lee move, and put my family in a project with me like he does with his sister on a lot of his projects. My two family members helped me get back into this acting world. Enjoyment now is not only coming from the directing acting aspect but acting as well. I had fun working on this project with my two nieces, Anais Phillips & Imani Phillips. They tried to tell me what would happen to me if I didnt use AT&T={.......
"Anything the MIND could CONCEIVE and then BELIEVE can be ACHIEVED!

THIS DUDE IS BAD TO THE BONE!

This Brother is a PHENOMENAL Brutha he does it ALLLLLLLL!!! If he isnt in the studio making a HOTT track, then he is on Stage Hosting the BET AWARDS or just rapping UP on set for another GREAT film that he played the LEAD ROLE in. If he isnt doing any of those two things he might just be at home or somewhere on Vacation checking out his FAMOUS Tv show that aired for 5 years straight on the WB Network " The Jamie Foxx Show" HOLD UP WAIT A MINUTE LET ME PUT SOME MACKING IN IT!!! IM not even done yet! You cant forget about his Crazy & Outstanding character he created, and has come a long way from Ugly Wanda on the show "In Living Color"! Jamie Foxx received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This dude is BRILLIANT, in the beginning stage of his career as a stand comic he realized that females comedians would get called first to perform, so he mad a BOLD move & changed his name from Eric Marlon Bishop to Jamie Foxx. SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL ME ANOTHER PERSON WHO HAS WON AN ACADEMY AWARD FOR ACTING AND HAS ACHIEVED A NUMBER 1 RECORD ALBUM IN THE US... BESIDES FRANK SANATARIA? THE DUDE IS BAD TO THE BONE!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTORS JAMIE FOX!

One Of My Favorite Scene from the Movie.. You would think this was RAY Himself! If you didnt know any better!:O

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s

1. Law Abiding Citizen (2010) (post-production)
   
2. The Soloist (2009) .... Nathaniel Ayers
3. The Kingdom (2007) .... Ronald Fleury
   
4. Dreamgirls (2006) .... Curtis Taylor Jr.
5. Miami Vice (2006) .... Ricardo Tubbs
   
6. Jarhead (2005) .... Staff Sgt. Sykes
   
7. Stealth (2005) .... Lt. Henry Purcell
8. Ray (2004/I) .... Ray Charles
9. Collateral (2004) .... Max
10. Breakin' All the Rules (2004) .... Quincy Watson
11. "Chappelle's Show" .... Black Tony Blair (1 episode, 2004)
    
12. Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story (2004) (TV) .... Stan 'Tookie' Williams
13. Shade (2003/I) .... Larry Jennings
14. Ali (2001) .... Drew 'Bundini' Brown
15. Date from Hell (2001)
16. "The Jamie Foxx Show" .... Jamie King (97 episodes, 1996-2001)
    
17. Bait (2000) .... Alvin Sanders
    
18. Any Given Sunday (1999) .... Willie Beamen
19. Held Up (1999) .... Michael
20. The Players Club (1998) .... Blue
21. Booty Call (1997) .... Bunz
22. The Great White Hype (1996) .... Hassan El Ruk'n
23. The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) .... Ed
24. "Moesha" .... Woody (1 episode, 1996)
    
25. "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" .... Coach Armstrong (1 episode, 1996)
    
26. "C-Bear and Jamal" (1996) TV series (voice)
27. "In Living Color" .... Various (42 episodes, 1991-1994)
    
28. "Roc" .... Crazy George (6 episodes, 1992-1993)
    
29. Toys (1992) .... Baker
    

HOW I FEEL ABOUT @SOULJABOYTELLEM!!!

YEAH YEAH YEAH I KNOW THAT IM SUPPOSE TO BE BLOGGING ABOUT FEMALE ACTRESS TODAY BUT MY GIRL HOPE GOT THAT UNDER CONTROL. THIS IS A PUBLIC ALERT!!!

Everybody holding back & biting their tongue because they are afraid to tell souljaboy what they think about him... Im NOT SCARED!! This is what I think about that dude Souljaboytellem!! Go RT the Video on Twitter 2 @souljaboytellem Follow me @Ezekielphillips

The Origional... The Amazing...

BARBRA STREISAND



I must say that I have somewhat of a bias towards Thursdays, because on Thursdays our focus is on great Actresses, the place in which my personal passion lays. Summer, for me, is the perfect time for me to study my craft as an artist. As I further my research on the original "greats" of film and acting, I cannot go very long without coming across one of my greatest inspirations in the acting realm, Miss Barbra Streisand. Known now primarily for her fantastic singing abilities, Streisand is undeniably an amazing Triple-Threat, and an outstanding Actress. Many of us have seen her play the mother in the ever-so-funny Meet The Fockers 2004. However, in 1969 the Academy named her Best Actress in a Leading Role, for my personal favorite Funny Girl 1968. If YOU haven't seen it, or any of her other works, be sure to check it out!!!



My favorite piece from Funny Girl


1. Little Fockers (2011) (pre-production).... Rozalin Focker
2. Meet the Fockers (2004) .... Rozalin Focker
3. The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996) .... Rose Morgan
4. The Prince of Tides (1991) .... Susan Lowenstein
5. Nuts (1987) .... Claudia Draper
6. Yentl (1983) .... Yentl
7. All Night Long (1981) .... Cheryl Gibbons
8. The Main Event (1979) .... Hillary Kramer
9. A Star Is Born (1976) .... Esther Hoffman
10. Funny Lady (1975) .... Fanny Brice
11. For Pete's Sake (1974) .... Henrietta 'Henry' Robbins
... aka July Pork Bellies
12. The Way We Were (1973) .... Katie Morosky
13. Up the Sandbox (1972) .... Margaret Reynolds
14. What's Up, Doc? (1972) .... Judy Maxwell
15. The Owl and the Pussycat (1970) .... Doris
16. On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) .... Daisy Gamble
17. Hello, Dolly! (1969) .... Dolly Levi
18. Funny Girl (1968) .... Fanny Brice

SHE did that?!

Gina Prince-Bythewood



Talk about an Amazing Woman! As an aspiring black female filmmaker, I am more than inspired when I see fantastic films created by African American Women. Gina Prince-Blythewood is the creator of one of the absolute favorites in and outside of the African American community, Love and Basketball 2000!! This film was also produced by Spike Lee (our other fantastic spotlight Director of the day). All of her films, however, display stories of Love and Acceptance, each leaving you with a sense of HOPE. Amongst numerous television shows/episodes, she has most recently blessed us with the inspirational film, The Secret Life of Bees 2008. If you have yet to do so, all of my brothers and sisters need to check out her work!!! BE inspired.










1. The Secret Life of Bees (2008)
2. Reflections (2007) (TV)
3. "Everybody Hates Chris" (1 episode, 2005)
- Everybody Hates the Laundromat (2005) TV episode
4. "Girlfriends" (2 episodes, 2005)
- Odds & Ends (2005) TV episode
- Fits & Starts (2005) TV episode
5. "The Bernie Mac Show" (1 episode, 2003)
- Magic Jordan (2003) TV episode
6. Disappearing Acts (2000) (TV)
7. Love & Basketball (2000)
... aka Love and Basketball
8. Progress (1997)
9. Bowl of Pork (1997)
10. Damn Whitey (1997)
11. "CBS Schoolbreak Special" (1 episode, 1995)
- What About Your Friends (1995) TV episode
12. Stitches (1991)

Do You Know What Today IS? Its his Anniversary! ACTION!!

BIG shouts to Spike LEE

Congratulations Spike Lee on the 20th Year Anniversary of "Do the Right Thing". This Writer/Producer/Director/Actor has gained much LOVE & RESPECT in not just the African American Community but in the US & around the World. When I look at people like Spike Lee I become more of a witness of the saying "Anything the MIND can Conceive & then Believe can be Achieved" Morehouse College has groomed up yet another visionary student who left with a B.A to later graduate from NYU Film school with his masters degree. I start asking myself what was the difference between Spike Lee & John Singleton other than one is from the West & the other is from the East, and I finally figured it out. Spike Lee is well known for "branding" himself like no other. Majority of the time, you will never NOT catch Spike Lee reppin for his city with his NY hat on his head, and he is not one to bite his tongue for the media. Many of you might remember when he had an issue with Clint Eastwood and addressed his concern at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. Lee was making Miracle at St. Anna about an all black U.S. division fighting in italy during world II, criticized director Clint Eastwood for not depicting black Marines in his own WWII film "flags of our fathers". This brutha is about his business and he made it clear when he formed his own production company "40 Acres and A Mule Film-Works"Indeed Lee is a Household name. Sometimes I feel his concern and feel as though we as AFRICAN Americans often don't get the type of recognition we deserve from the Academy. I found an article from nymag.com that was done on spike about " Do The Right Thing" & this is what spike had to say about his film not winning an Oscar from the Academy... Do the Right Thing never won an Oscar.
Remember what Kim Basinger did? Onstage she said, “The best film of the year is not even nominated, and it’s Do the Right Thing.” I didn’t even know her. But when Driving Miss Motherfucking Daisy won Best Picture, that hurt … No one’s talking about Driving Miss Daisynow.

Spike Lee has given a lot of BIG TIME actors a shot to become famous in front of the BIG screen, like MArtin Lawrence, Samuel Jackson and Denzel Washington just to name a few. This guy is a Legend in the Game!

Inside Man 2 (2010) (pre-production) [Director] [executive producer]
Kobe Doin' Work (2009) (TV) [Director] [producer]
Miracle at St. Anna (2008) [Director] [producer]
A Huey P. Newton Story (2001) (TV) [Director]
He Got Game (1998) [Director] [producer] [Writer] (written by)
4 Little Girls (1997) [Actor .... Interviewer] (voice) (uncredited) [Director] [producer]
Malcolm X (1992) [Director] [producer] [Writer] (screenplay) [Actor .... Shorty]
Mo' Better Blues (1990) [Director] [producer] [Writer] (writer) [Actor .... Giant]
Do the Right Thing (1989) [Director] [producer] [Writer] (written by) [Actor .... Mookie] [Soundtrack] (music: "Don't Shoot Me") (lyrics: "Don't Shoot Me")
School Daze (1988) [Director] [producer] [Writer] (written by) [Actor .... Half-Pint]
She's Gotta Have It (1986) [Director] [producer] (as Shelton J. Lee) [Writer] (writer) [Actor .... Mars Blackmon] [Editor]

"Better on the other side" Tribute to MJ by THE GAME, USHER, BOYZ II MEN, CHRIS BROWN ...

Produced by Dj Khalil

I know we are blogging about movie producers today but we have to make an exception since it is Michael Jackson day today. A good brother of mine who graduated from Morehouse that goes by Dj Khalil isnt a movie producer but a music producer. He just produced a track for The Game, Usher, Boyz II Men & Chris Brown called "Better on the other side"-Tribute To MJ This song really touched my Heart.. Big ups to my Morehouse/LA West Coast Brother DJ Khalil for Pouring those tones out like that! R. I. P Michael Jackson 1958-2009
"Better on the other side tribute to MJ" by THE GAME, USHER, BOYZ II MEN, CHRIS BROWN ...