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The saying goes… those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do. So, do something… become dynamite and explode! Created and managed by TAMBAY A OBENSON.

On-Demand Episodes

Filmmaker Brandon Wilson and I list our top 5 most anticipated films of 2008; and African American Literature Professor Danielle Elliott of Smith College will discuss her critical essay on Spike Lee's documentary, 4 LITTLE GIRLS.

A LOOK AT THE LIVES OF BLACK ACTRESSES IN 21ST CENTURY AMERICA Join host Tambay A Obenson, along with the editor of The Black Actor Blogspot, in a virtual roundtable showcase, featuring actresses, Esosa... more

EPISODE30 - A preview of what's coming up on the podcast for the month of January; I list my top 5 hopes and expectations for Black Film in 2008; and Robert Johnson strikes again - another rant.

- Remembering St Clair Bourne, dead at age 64. - Golden Globe Nominees announced. - Lots of listener phone calls on various topics: DIRTY LAUNDRY, Will Smith (I AM LEGEND), supporting R. Kelly(?), SINGLE HILLS takes love... more

EPISODE28 - A brief preview of shows scheduled for early 2008; My review of Spike Lee's 2000 satire, BAMBOOZLED; An extensive breakdown of the "Capable Tenth Black Film Fund" - non-profit VS for-profit; how exactly will it work?

Tambay revisits his "Capable Tenth" funded black owned and operated film studio idea, detailing how we (black people) can realize real film industry independence. Listen to learn how YOU can help, and please join in the discussion!

- Industry news and notes - top dead celebrity salary earners (Tupac made the cut)//Terrence Howard does Tennessee Williams//The "Cosby" effect. - My review of BLACK ORPHEUS (ORFEU NEGRO) and THIS CHRISTMAS. -... more

Industry news and notes; My review of BROTHER TO BROTHER; Discussion on watching gay-themed black cinema; Listener calls.

- An extensive review of the Malian classic film YEELEN. - How we can create alternate channels of film distribution. - Revisiting "collective/movement power," and the "capable tenth" funded black film studio.

- Film Review of CLAUDINE the 1974 film starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones; and reader/listener responses to my NPR EDITORIAL on a call for a black-owned film studio, and my responses to them.

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