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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (2022)*

Title: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Kasi Lemmons
Written by: Anthony McCarten
Starring: Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams, and Clarke Peters
Release Date: 12/23/2022
Running Time: 146 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

From New Jersey choir girl to one of the best-selling and most awarded recording artists of all time, audiences are taken on an inspirational, poignant—and so emotional—journey through Houston’s trailblazing life and career, with show-stopping performances and a soundtrack of the icon’s most beloved hits as you’ve never heard them before. Don’t you wanna dance?


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
Video clips of Whitney’s TV performances and music videos interwoven with personal pictures and pictures of her performances are shown.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Tony for this submission


Da 5 Bloods (2020)*

Title: Da 5 Bloods
Rating: R
Directed by: Spike Lee
Written by: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, Kevin Willmott, and Spike Lee
Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Mélanie Thierry, Paul Walter Hauser, Jasper Pääkkönen, Johnny Trí Nguyễn, Lê Y Lan, Nguyễn Ngọc
Lâm, Sandy Hương Phạm, Jean Reno, and Chadwick Boseman

Release Date: 6/12/2020
Running Time: 154 minutes

IMDb

What did you think of this film?

The story of four African-American Vets — Paul (Delroy Lindo), Otis (Clarke Peters), Eddie (Norm Lewis), and Melvin (Isiah Whitlock, Jr.) — who return to Vietnam. Searching for the remains of their fallen Squad Leader (Chadwick Boseman) and the promise of buried treasure, our heroes, joined by Paul’s concerned son (Jonathan Majors), battle forces of Man and Nature — while confronted by the lasting ravages of The Immorality of The Vietnam War.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits
There’s a quick shot of the cast and crew posing on location for a group shot.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Dedication: In Grateful Acknowledgement of Paul Demeo (1953 – 2018)

Special thanks to Frank and Gabe for this submission


Harriet (2019)

Title: Harriet
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Kasi Lemmons
Written by: Gregory Allen Howard and Kasi Lemmons
Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Janelle Monáe, Joe Alwyn, Jennifer Nettles, and Clarke Peters
Release Date: 11/1/2019
Running Time: 125 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?
Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, HARRIET tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: The cast is featured in period-style photographs during the first part of the credits.

Memoriam: In loving memory
Steven H. George
1952 -2019

Special thanks to Tony and Frank for this submission