Friday, April 24, 2009

you've got that glow: berry gordy's the last dragon (1985)


I remember watching this movie on Saturdays when I was like 5 years old and thinking I was the luckiest boy in the world. However, let me preface any further commentary by saying: THIS MOVIE IS NOT GOOD. Rather, I feel it's important to be aware of it's existence if only as a indicator of how different the theatrical landscape is today. Yes, if you read that statement right, this thing was released in theaters! 1,000 screens. It actually made some noise at the box office. sh*ts crazy. Compound that with the fact that it was produced by Berry Gordy just to be able to synch his latest tracks to a some film product. Still, we stand awe and amazement that something like this once had a chance to light up the silver screen. Also, I just double checked Wikipedia's claim of a remake in the works with Samuel L. as "Sho-nuff the Shogun of Harlem." Apparently it's real. Guess that line about change in the theatrical landscape wasn't very well founded (hands in my pockets, kicking dirt as i walk slowly into obscurity)

This trailer is insane. Watch it with someone you love while taking the poisoned growth. Have a nice weekend.


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