The Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu once said, “He who obtains has little, he who scatters has much.” That sentiment is the recurring theme of A Passion for Giving, an inspirational documentary marking the brilliant directorial debut of Robin Baker Leacock. Accompanied by her husband, Robert, who served as her cameraman, Ms. Leacock crisscrossed the planet chronicling …
The Mariah Carey “Precious” Interview
Forget the JFK assassination, I can actually remember where I was the first time I heard that beautiful voice so many moons ago. I was sitting on a hilltop, high above a sprawling dairy farm, having a picnic with a friend who played “Make It Happen” for me on a big boom box which echoed …
2012 Film Review, Roland Emmerich Releases Another Apocalyptic Adventure
Roland Emmerich’s name is closely associated with overblown apocalyptic adventures like Independence Day (1996) and The Day after Tomorrow (2004). Regrettably, the German-born director’s latest, 2012, fails to measure up to his earlier offerings, despite its being filled with his trademark bombastic special effects coming courtesy of a quarter-billion dollar budget. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, …
Kam’s Kapsules: Film Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun!
We have GREAT news for you! IT IS FRIDAY! We hope you are as excited about this fact! If you are wondering what to do this Friday and upcoming week, Ladybrille contributor Kam Williams helps us out with previews of movies opening November 20, 2009. Enjoy and have a fantastic weekend! Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, …
Gabby Sidibe, Gabby’s Precious Gabfest Interview
GABOUREY “Gabby” SIDIBE was born in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn in 1983 to R&B/Gospel singer Alice Tan Ridley, and Ibnou Sidibe, a cab driver from Senegal. After her parents separated, Gabby was raised in Harlem by her mother who supported the family by teaching Special Ed and by singing in the subway. Ladybrille …