A huge SOTB shoutout to Tray Chaney for bringing this one to my attention. I’ve seen the trailer and am looking forward to the finished project (which is available for streaming and on DVD; information on that in the following press release). Black Women for Positive Change (BW4PC), a national civic organization, announces release of […]
Read moreSpeed on the Beat Talks The Room – WIRTB Review
So, I guess, as a bad film reviewer, talking The Room is unavoidable. Often called the “Citizen Kane of bad films,” and all that, The Room is a…special film. It’s so special that I avoided it. I feel that reviews from folks such as such as Nostalgia Critic, IHE, OSW Review, and Allison Pregler ripped […]
Read moreWIRTB Review: After Earth
In light of the Jada Pinkett Smith/Will Smith Oscars discussion (I don’t wanna flat-out call it a “controversy”), I’ve decided to do a WIRTB Review for a movie most would say is probably Will’s worst. Yep, we’re talking After Earth. I’m Speed on the Beat and I need a new catchphrase. If you haven’t seen […]
Read moreWhy Don’t We See Boris Kodjoe Get Better Roles?
I’m Speed on the Beat and I review crap, so others don’t have to. You know this already. However, the following is a variation of the infamous WIRTB Review. Instead of looking at, for instance, one movie, I’m taking a look at the film/television career of someone and ask the question that some may want […]
Read moreThe Underrated: The Crank Series
I’m going to get kind of fanboy-ish, but it’s with good reason. In 2006, I was introduced to Crank. For those who don’t know, the film series revolves around, essentially, Jason Statham as a hitman (because JASON FRIGGIN’ STATHAM) named Chev Chelios doing the following and more: popping pills getting head while driving and having […]
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