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Movie: My Place or Mine
By: Cece Hymes
Got a chance to watch this movie on Netflix. It was about Debbie and Peter, they hooked up 20 years ago one time. Peter told Debbie he wasn’t ready for a relationship. So, they become best friends. Peter had moved away to New York While Debbie was in LA. Within the 20 years Debbie has a son and is married she gets a divorce but her life is based around her son.
Debbie has to go away to take a final in New York her babysitter cancels on her so Peter decides to come and babysit her son for a week. They swap houses and lives for one week. They discover what they think they want but might not be what they really need.
My motto is always your best friend is your soulmate. So many people are scared to take that jump because they think it will mess up their friendship, some people settle in relationships not happy just because they have kids together. Can you imagine having a best friend that’s the opposite sex that you can communicate about everything and also be different from one another. It takes that balance.
We as people ignore the signs and spend our lives looking for happiness when it is right under our nose. I enjoyed this movie, it showed what true friends are like and taking chances. It also showed that when you have great people in your life don’t let them go. Nothing beats a failure but to try new things out to see what makes you happy. It also tells you to be honest with yourself and speak up. Things could be so different in life if you wouldn’t hold out on things.
Debbie and Peter needed that week to live each other’s life so that they could push each other for greatness. Peter helped out with showing her son a new life and new things and Debbie pushed Peter’s book that he always wanted to get published but never pushed it.
Great movie on Netflix if you watched it let me know what you think. If you haven’t, check it out.
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Movie: Eat Pray Love
By: Cece Hymes
This movie came out back in 2010. I am just now watching it and it was good. I love Julie Roberts. She is a great actor. This film was about a lady named Liz that thought she had everything she ever wanted in life, a home, a husband, a great career. She finds herself not happy. She wants to find out what is important to her and what makes her happy. She gets divorced and then goes to travel to different countries to figure out life.
Liz travels to Italy, India and Bali and learns things on her journey. She meets new friends, learns to meditate and finds she loves to eat. She still has feelings and can’t seem to get over the pain of leaving her husband. She also helps people on her journey. She makes others happy while trying to figure out what makes her happy. She steps out of her comfort zone and tries new foods, studies a new language and reads and learns new cultures.
I would love to travel to different places and to learn how other cultures live and see things. I started a new journey of mine to educate myself more on the world and what is right where I am. I want to travel to 50 states and different countries and at least do 3 to 5 things in each state.
Watching this movie inspired me to continue my journey and not give up. To learn and listen. To meet new people and meditate. Also, on her journey she opens up again to date. She was scared to open her heart because she gets in deep when she is in a relationship and thinks she will lose herself. Sometimes people can forget who they are when they get involved with someone. Nothing like giving it a try you never know what it will bring.
Great movie on Netflix if you watched it let me know what you think. If you haven’t, check it out. It is based on a true story of Elizabeth Gilbert’s personal experience.
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Movie: True Spirit
By: Cece Hymes
This movie was about a teenager who plans to become the youngest sailor to travel the world alone. She has been traveling with her family all her life, so she thinks she is prepared for it. She has a mentor that guides her since she was a little girl and they practically become best friends. Her parents are scared but at the same time want her to follow her dreams. Her family is her biggest supporter and helps her prepare for her journey.
Her mentor gets a team together to build her boat and make sure it is good. She will travel around the sea and back home. She didn’t think about how lonely it would be out there by herself, the food lasting, or not being able to move if there’s no wind.
She goes through this journey and is able to call home and she blogs to keep the world informed of her mission and what is going on with her. She goes through a depressing point, and she really misses her family.
It’s times out there on the sea where she is scared and goes through challenges. She sticks it out because she has no choice, thankfully she has her family to be a supporter and talk to her with guidance and support.
Can you picture a 16-year-old all alone on the water and a female. The emotions that she has to go through. Not knowing if she is going to make it back home, not knowing how big the storms are going to be. This movie is also based on the true story of Jessica Watson. She had to overcome her greatest fear.
If you haven’t checked out the movie check it out and let me know what you think. I loved it. I got inspired by it and also emotional. You can catch it on Netflix.
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Film: You People
By: Cece Hymes
This was a great film. Had some great actors in it like Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Nia Long, Jonah Hill and more. This relates to the world and relationships. It shows that interracial couples can go through a lot trying to combine family and be blended when both have different religions, opinions, and views of things.
I like the relationship that the interracial couple had. They loved each other for who they were. They had a good relationship besides what their family put them through. They tried to combine both and it just got worse. I think all relationships go through things and sometimes families can be difficult trying to blend together. Love is love and you can’t help who you love. You don’t date the family but you don’t want to get disrespected by them also.
It had its funny parts and it also had a great point. It is what we go through in today’s world. I definitely think this movie came out at the right time. It’s close to Valentine Day and where couples are together. Sometimes people only see the bad in someone and not the good. It’s crazy that families really go through this kind of stuff. If you are in this kind of predicament stay strong and know good things are coming.
Check out this movie and tell me what you thought about it? How do you think the actors did? Do you think you could be with someone that your family did not like? If you haven’t seen it, check it out on Netflix. Also follow me @Cece.Atl
Event: Leading Men of Film and Television
Where: Atlanta GA
By: Cece Hymes
I had a chance to go to this event hosted by Michelle Taylor Willis. I love getting out and networking in Atlanta, GA. There are so many things to do here. I got a chance to meet Tray Chaney who was on Saints and Sinners. I also got a chance to meet Julian Brittano who has been in a couple of films. I interviewed him and learned a little more about his journey. Make sure to check it out. They had Kevin Savage and Rico Ball seen on #BET. They shared a lot of knowledge on the panel.
All these great men have been on the Wire and Saints and sinners. I know everyone has watched those shows. Julian was on Greenleaf when I interviewed him, he talked about his experience on that show. Here at this event, they share their personal experiences and knowledge to motivate and inspire those who are truly serious about getting into the industry.
Atlanta is the next Black Hollywood and there are so many movies and films being made here in Atlanta. I might need to get into film lol. I enjoyed this event and was glad to be invited out. I give all those men their roses today. They were sharp and shared a lot of information. Make sure to check them out and also follow me @Cece.Atl.
Check out interview https://youtu.be/9buk23h1lcg
Chadwick Boseman
By: Cece Hymes
Chadwick Boseman was an actor and playwright. He acted in so many great films. He received multiple accolades, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Critic’s Choice Movie Award and an Academy Award Nomination. It was an honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. He was a really great actor here are some of my favorite films he was in:
· Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
· Da 5 Bloods
· 21 Bridges
· Avengers
· Black Panther
· Message From the King
· Get On UP
· 42
· The kill Hole
He was a great actor. He played each part very well. Did you know he went to Howard University? When A man can play James Brown, Jackie Robinson, and Black Panther then you know that he is amazing at what he does. He inspired so many people all over the world with his work. It was very sad to hear him leave us so young. Wakanda Forever. Here are some of my favorite quotes by him:
· “You’re not free unless you can show the good and the bad, all sides of them. So, to me, when I play a character, it’s important that I can show every aspect of them”
· “The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose”
· “You have to cherish things in a different way when you know the clock is ticking, you are under pressure”
· “Sometimes you need to get knocked down before you can really figure out what your fight is and how you need to fight it”
Chadwick Boseman played big roles and he really left an impact on us. I loved the way he talked in films. What was your favorite moment of Chadwick Boseman? What was your favorite film? So many Great Memories it’s so hard to just pick one. Let’s pray for the ones we lost and left an impact on us. Chadwick Boseman will never be forgotten. Leave us a comment below and also follow me @Cece.Atl.
“WAKE UP,” AN ALARMING THRILLER SHATTERS A DARKNESS HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT, INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 29, 2022) – A suburban community is shaken when a pair of teenagers mysteriously disappear, uncovering a darkness hiding in plain sight in the new suspense thriller WAKE UP. Writer-director Janet Craig and producer Kirsten Wise teamed up on their film debut, exposing a horrific tale.
Newcomer actor O’Shay Neal gives a riveting performance, dubbed Best Dramatic Performance by the Sunscreen Film Festival West. Filmed in Southern California, the diverse cast includes veteran actress and director Janet Craig (Butterfly Caught), Issac C. Singleton, Jr. (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl), Chasnie Houston (Double Cross), Judson Mills (Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire), David Gridley (Lady Driver); to name a few.
“WAKE UP is one of the most powerful and important films of the year! Via true stories, writer/director Janet Craig successfully pulls back the murky curtain behind the utterly disturbing human-trafficking ecosystem. Everyone needs to see it,” states writer and producer Landon Johnson.
The daunting message surrounding WAKE UP is already buzzing amongst audiences, achieving “Most Impactful Film” by Sedona International Film Festival, and “Best Feature Film” with a standing ovation at the 2021 Sunscreen Film Festival West.
Rachel C. Thomas, U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking appointed in 2020, also makes a gripping cameo finale you don’t want to miss!
ABOUT WAKE UP – A JANET CRAIG FILM:
A suburban community is shaken when a pair of teenagers mysteriously disappear, uncovering a darkness hiding in plain sight. Tension builds, lives intersect as the community races against time to save their youth in this suspense thriller inspired by true events.
Visit www.OfficialWakeUpMovie.com to learn more!
Interview with Michael Majesty
By: Where it Begins
Q. Where are you from and what brought you to Atlanta?
A. I am originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. I relocated to Atlanta GA to attend Morehouse College. Throughout my matriculation, I immediately realized Atlanta was on the fast track to becoming the New Hollywood. I definitely desired to be involved in that transition. Therefore, I learned the ins and outs of the entertainment business.
Q. What have you been working on these days?
A. Today I run a full-service in-house media and production company that takes care of our client’s needs from conception to reality. We also produce educational workshops, panels, and networking events. If anyone is in search of speaking engagements, our platforms secure the job, marketing masters or beauty and the boss may be a perfect fit. The who’s may be a perfect fit. The who’s who of entertainment have graced our platforms.
My latest endeavor is creating my own content. Clench Magazine launches this Fall. In addition to this, I have written several films and stage plays. My first Union film, “Brother’s Grim” is currently in post-production.
Q. How did being a student in the area prepare you for what you are doing now?
A. I am fortunate to have attended an HBCU. The brotherhood and camaraderie are unparalleled. I’ve learned so much about myself and how to effectively work with others, The connections you made as a student are the ones you hold on to as a professional. My friends I used to eat lunch with are now doctors, lawyers, accountants and more. Having these connections makes my job easier.
