"Who's Yo Daddy?" - Open Letter Father's Day Recap

Yeah okay I know I'm a day late with posting this, but honestly...were you even check on the blog yesterday for a new post? Ah ha! Didn't think so! Truth be told Father's Day is EVERYDAY for me I..sorry WE don't need a singular day to set aside to express the unconditional (for some) love we have for the men who raised us. Be it biological, step, adopted, surrogate, or other wise. We are greater people because of having them in our lives, even if it's having to learn from their mistakes! Well I rarely do personal posting about the goings on in my life but I'm making a special exception because well because this man is EXCEPTIONAL.  Franklin Alan Dale from Colon, Panama resident American citizen by way of the U.S. army w/ only $40 in his pocket was the first of the Dale clan to plant his seeds (literally...me) in Brooklyn. THANK YOU for being a guiding force in my life for as long as I've known you. Even though I see it pains you to say "I love you" verbally, I can NEVER say I haven't seen you express it EVERY other way. Hopefully I'll be as great a father to my offspring as you were to me & my brother. Anyone who knows me knows how much you mean to me and that's why I take pride in inviting to my events & introducing you to everyone I know.  I prey on the day you finally get the internet and maybe one day read this LOL!  Much love from "Lil' Frankie boo" (Panamanian accent*).

 

"Brooklyn Keeps On Takin' It!" -New York's Throughest Boro Is On The Rise

It seems like NYC (or rather the world) is FINALLY starting to get it! People with $ and corporate America are starting to respect Brooklyn for the royal Kings County that it's ALWAYS been! At least to the Brooklynites are born and raised here. Stadiums, high end stores, high rise condo housing, and all the entrapment's that "the city" once monopolized on, are planting their flags firmly into BK soil. So that renaissance that Harlem was expecting is looking like it's happening faster in good ol' "Bucktown USA" instead. Man, I don't blame this rep from Harlem for sitting this one out. All that Brooklyn/Harlem "Who's better?" beef stuff is meat in a fajita wrap now! The BROOKLYN Renaissance looks like its gonna be around for years to come. If you're curious to know or just plain nosy, the story behind the picture of ol' boy here is that he decided he wanted to play tough guy and not salute when the DJ on set asked "Where's Brooklyn at?" He flings open his sweat drenched shirt to revel and even sweaty 'er HARLEM t-shirt underneath and next thing you know...BIFF! BAM! POW! He's "Harlem shaking" laying on the cold concrete like a tossed away flier promoting a Harlem World reunion CD. Oh buddy! However there IS some good news for Harlemites...Brooklyn has some low housing rentals still available! So do like Shalamar and "make that move right now baby!" I called Mase to pray for you guys. And Diddy was unavailable for comment, away in Miami I guess. Somebody go wake this guy up and say "Hello! Good morning!" for me! LMAO!

"Hell'n of Troy" - A (Chris) Classic Remake In Dedication Of Troy Davis

"NO GUN, NO FINGERPRINTS, NO DNA, NO JUSTICE, NO DEATH PENALTY FOR" #TroyDavis -the Minority Report

"For all THEY know, I DID IT!" #TroyDavis -the Minority Report

"T.R.O.Y. Davis" -Chris Classic

"New Jack Gritty" -True Grit Review

If you did like half of America did over the holidays, decided to take in a movie, and it wasn't Little Fockers, then the only other sane adult option was this Coen Bros. remake True Grit (I'm assuming that you've seen Black Swan already of course). Let me be quite honest with you up front, I've NEVER seen a western style movie in the theaters...EVER. But as a matured movie goer, I've grown to appreciate a GREAT story w/ substance and even better acting, than paying to see explosions, insane amounts of violence, and over paid actors. But after hearing the acting line- up, the Coen's directorial involvement, and the hype about this break-out new young actress plucked from obscurity, my ticket was SOLD! Between you and me , the last western I've watched and was hooked into was Young Guns I & II, HONESTLY! No lie folks. Bad huh? Anyways this film's highlight isn't the shoot 'em up, gun fights westerns are known for. It's the rapid fire word play and wit that's exchanged back and forth between the starring actors. Especially the wiser than her age "Mattie Ross" (played by young actress Hailee Steinfeld) who out for retribution for her decreased father murdered in cold blood by "Tom Chaney" (Josh Brolin's character). This is were surly one-eyed U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) gets reluctantly dragged into the mix along with Texas ranger La Boeuf (played by Matt Damon) when Mattie "out sources" his services to help hunt the killer down. What I was most impressed by when watching was the quick pace story telling and the comedic timing all the actors shared together, as if the had acted together for ages. Me personally, would find it intimating as a first timer to the big screen, to be not only paired with such big names actors all at once. But to have SO MUCH screen time, and have to carry a major released film! Kudos to Hailee on that one! Anyways long story short this joint was a great distraction from the cold weather and piling garbage that New York is currently having. Also it made me think "I CAN'T wait till Tarantino does his version of a Western!" Imagine how dope THAT would be? Okay so True Grit gets 4 out of 5 M's and that's ONLY cause I wished it had ended differently. Oh BTW, here's some poster variations I found that didn't make the cut State side.

"Jamaica Not So Nice!" -Cleaning Up the Yard!

Yo! You remember this joint right HERE! This ad did for Jamaica what that damn grill did for George Foreman! I heard stories about guys booking flights all the way out to the "Yard" (one way tix mind you)
and getting off the plane holding up the poster asking "Yo, WHERE can I find this girl?" With Billy Ocean's "Caribbean Queen" blasting in their headphones (LOL). Nowadays "Yankees" of a different kind are coming out to "Jam Rock" holding up a different kind of poster! A WANTED one! For Christopher "Dudus" Coke, wanted in the U.S. on gun and drug trafficking charges! Reports out of Kingston last Tues. say that "Dudus" has been arrested finally. After damn near four days of gun battles between security forces and his supporters that left 76 people dead! I read somewhere that he was caught en route to the U.S. Embassy in Kingston accompanied by yet ANOTHER Rev. Al (no NOT the Rev. Al we all know). Admit it, it WOULD be mad funny if their Rev. Al was the Jamaican version of ours. LOL! Now outside of all this stuff happening down there, what I couldn't make sense of is WHY would a drug dealer go by the nickname "Dudus", if your last name was "Coke" ALREADY? "Chris Coke"... maybe? Just a suggestion rude boy! On another note, rumor has it that the young lady (well young at the time) pictured in the poster, is divorced w/ child. Owns a "on the low" good weed/bad roti spot, and is living on Kingston (Ave...in Brooklyn that is) and is working "Rihanna hard" to get back in shape for the anniversary version of this poster. MILF is chilling, Giz is chilling! What more can I say?

"What The Smurf Is This?!?" -Avatar Movie Review

FINALLY after hearing SO MUCH praise from friends & associates alike, I finally took the time out (3 hours!) to see this world-wide phenom of a movie called Avatar! Naively thinking "Oh it's a Tuesday, the middle of the day, the lines SHOULD have died down by now right?" NOPE! Reality proved me so wrong. Got tix to the 3D Imax theater, which is the only way I was told that I could get the FULL experience of what the film had to offer. Gotta say really quick, the 3D glasses that they now hand out, are WAY cooler than the ones of years past. Everyone looked like Kanye at (name any) awards show. I was dying for someone to run up in front of the screen and go "Yo dawg, this movie is fly and all that, but Titanic is the greatest movie of ALL TIME! I'm just sayin' !" LOL. Ok now on to the movie. Imagine if the Blue Man Group or the Smurfs had their OWN planet, but were 9ft tall w/ tails! That will give you a good start of how the Na'vi (the planet Pandora's native folk) came across to me. Now take Star Wars and remix it with a lil' Jurassic Park and the NY Aquarium and BOOM! You'll have a ball park idea of what Pandora looks like. Okay now, take Garagmel give him a Robocop suit & an army of "Azrials" and you'll have your villian Colonal Miles the meanest S.O.B. Marine ever to wear a uniform. Lastly take the story of how England, Spain, America, etc. raped the land of (name any) indigenous peoples land solely for profit and BINGO! There's your movie folks! Now don't get me wrong, it was well worth the money to see it. But don't go into the "dark" theater hoping to see the "light." Well at least story wise. However YOU ARE spending the money to be apart of HISTORY! YES, I said it... history! For 3 whole hrs you are watching "the future." The future of what movie's (even TV's) direction will shortly move towards. And now due to the overwhelming success of the film, TRUST ME more stuff like this is sure to come. The plot wasn't state of the art but the movie surely was! I'll give it 3 1/2 M's out of 4

"West Of Eden"-Ain't No Love The Heart of the City, Where Is The Love?

Boy, talk about blame it on the alcohol huh? After Kanye did his own remix last Sunday (VMA awards), you sware he'd slapped some one's baby four times w/ the mother standing right there (which btw someone DID do, do you even watch the news?) Well the way I see things this is all going to be some big SNL skit soon, folks will laugh it off, he'll drop a hot single and all will be forgiven...right? Though I think it was a WILD move (even as I was witnessing it first hand) I had to stop and think just WHO he was. DUH! Kanye is known for doing wild $#it! I'm I correct? This time instead of Bush he picked on "Middle America" ie Taylor Swift. A peer in the music community. NOT saying he was right, but you do get my point. Anyway enough "soapboxing" I really came here tonight to expose him. Oh not in THAT way! Just bringing the focus BACK to the music he USED to be known for (at least). Here's some cleverly sampled stuff I "dug" up for you to reflect on his talent. One final note* I don't remember Chris Brown getting this type of "riot act media mobbing" Was it cause a black on black crime was committed? Hmmm I'm just saying...

"On Pins & Needles" -Butch Diva Got Straight Fire Works! "BK ALL DAY!" Fashion Preview

Besides being a total perv, and having nothing better to do, I trekked all the out to in Sunset Park Brooklyn to Butch Diva headquarters. To witness the final fittings for her "Ms. Independence" fashion showcase for Saturdays (July 4th) big shindig "BK ALL DAY!" BBQ. Models came in like JFK flights, one by one to get poked and prodded, making sure things fit just RIGHT in all areas. I'm proud as an American to know so many beautiful women exist of some many shades in this country. "God bless America!" I think yelled out at one point (in my mind, of course) just viewing all the ASSets these young ladies are bring to the table, to make this a remarkable event. Stran ja', kudos, bon bons and all that stuff...Ice cream

"Whatever Happens In Vegas...Is REALLY Funny!" -the Hangover Review

I'm pretty sure by now all of America has seen this film by now right? From the trailers, it was easy to predict that this would be a winner straight out the gate. At for the first weekend of it's release. But would it be as funny as it looked was what I was really curious about. From the feedback I was getting from my "peeps" word was "Yo, you GOTTA see that flick...
hilarious!" "Hilarious" is a huge word to live up to in my book, cause I often find comedies kinda predictable after while. So I'm a harsher critic when it comes to them off the bat. Early in the film the premise is set up that this is a mission against all convention. Their in a fight against time (the wedding is the NEXT day) and their wives wishes. The man-child characters type are as follows, the "nerd", the "fat weirdo", and the "cool mischievous one". Plus you can't forget the "straight man", which was the groom himself. A "fellowship of the (wedding) ring" is a good way to describe it. Lol. The movie sets you up right at the end of the very beginning & aftermath of their night of mayhem in Vegas. It's like you skip "the commercials" IE "the bachelor party" on your DVR! So just like them, your compelled to find out "What the HELL really happened?!" After watch the whole movie not too much from what you see in the commercials and trailers. I was kinda wish they HAD shown more of the mystery night, It left too much to be explained to me it seems. And only cause the groom was missing, are they even really concerned why they couldn't remember their antics. The baby "Carlos" is another one of the stars here. Just the facial expressions are scene stealer's alone. Now I'm not saying this isn't a good flick to go see, I just was expecting...More. Is that wrong? Stay till the end credits, that's the part I really laughed out load about. I wish we saw more of THAT!
I give it 3 out of four M's!

"Ni99a What? Ni99a Who?" -Random Ish

While scanning for free Wi-Fi the other day. I glimpsed this offensive open network titled "I Hate Ni99ers!" And of all places, it was in Harlem, the mecca of African-
American heritage, that this popped up. I was both shocked and appalled by it, and wondered just who would title their personal network that? I was wondering was some Aryan Nation group set up in the hood? Was the KKK doing "urban field research?" For all I know, it COULD be a black person hating on his or her own race! Anyway, peep the strength level, yep ZERO! Just like the person who set the network up. Guess what "Ni99ers" hate you too jive turkey!

"Long Live The KING, The KING Is Dead!" -King Mag Dies at 51

I'm not sure you've caught wind of the bad news, but the mighty KING magazine's LAST issue is currently on the stands as I write this (tears streaming down my face) to you. This is to me one of the biggest loses felt in the publishing industry in a string of magazines folding. Why do I say this? Just think about, KING was the tamed down choice of flesh periodicals for men 18-32. A "health" alternative to hard core porn rags. With KING not around, the youth of today will now have to turn to the triple x stuff to pleasure themselves! Also the writing and editorial work went unmatched. Now where will aspiring female rappers, young (& old) actresses looking to rejuvenate their career, and video vixens on the come up turn to to get that much need "exposure" (pun intended)? Awww, buddy! It's a dark day in America when our young brothers (and some sisters, if you're into that) have but few choices of places to turn to (outside of rap videos, strip clubs & the Internet) to oggle the ethnic female body. Rest in peace KING. You will forever live on, underneath the mattress of my mind! Lol!

"Meeting In The Men's Room"-Boys (to Men's) Night Out

Ya'll remember just recently CNN did this much talked about series on being "Black In America?" Well they're bringing it straight to the hood with a live forum for Black males tonight in a town hall type setting, to spark continue conversation on the topic. Also contributors to the #1 best seller "The Black Male Handbook:Blueprint for Life" will be present to speak publicly on the matter as well. *FYI, for all us "broke" black males no excuses, admission is FREE! However, seating is not guaranteed.



Wed. Nov.12
"Black and Male in America"
A Town Hall Meeting
Lafayette Presbyterian Church -85 S.Oxford near Lafayette
FREE admission seating on first come basis.
Fort Greene, Brooklyn

"The Ol' (De)Bate & Switch" -The Final Debate TONIGHT!

As if you haven't heard already, tonight will be the LAST of the President-
ial debates airing live on EVERY station on Earth at 9pm. Alot is at stake on the out come of who our next president will eventually become. "the United Fates of America" is the catch phase I like to use lately in regards to the subject. FYI, sorry this is the only pic I could find w/ McCain & Obama on stage together (notice the "At last" poster in the background). Lol!

"Ol' School, New School Need To Learn" -Pt.8

It's starting to look is if America is going to "bail in a hand basket." Decades ago Billy Paul warned the public that the currency has to be fair distributed among the people to keep the economy flowing. But did the "White" House listen? NO! Then to make matters even worse both Dilla (vocals by Steve Spacek) AND Young Jezzy put the same message out years later only to fall on "def" ears. So now today we stand (or fall rather I should say) on the brink of financial disaster, looking for a way out this mess. Middle fingers up, "Go to Bail Washington!" Let dem dollars circulate!

*Btw Sorry It took so long for the return of this section of the Minority Report, but s#!t bees like that sometime. Lol

"Made In China"-Olympic Size Bootleggers

Have you been keeping up with all the controversy surrounding the whole Olympics hoopla? First the opening ceremony stuff, then the falsified age of a gymnast, plus the lip-synced performance by a more "viewer friendly" looking lil' girl. It never came as a shock to me cause duh?!? What does ALL the majority of bootleg stuff come from? Right, CHINA! And WHERE is the bootleg capital of America located? Yep, CHINA town! Who has the best hair quality for weaves? Uh huh...CHINA again! And think about it, most chicks that have FAKE breast, FAKE eye colors, or give you a FAKE # are named what? Yes, you got it...CHINA! You see where I'm going with this right?

"We On A World Tour W/Obama My Man..." -'Bama Rolling To Iraq

Out to prove to the general public of American voters that he really is an "International Lover" Obama has set this campaign sights to boosting this image on foreign policies (and to taste some authentic ethnic food lol). Novelty t-shirts with the quote "I'm A Fan of the Brown Man" are highly sought after souvenirs being sold abroad to help fund his tour. Spots he's stated to appear in, and what he plans on hitting up while there are as follows; Germany (the beer), France (the fries) Jordan (the sneakers), Israel & Iraq (a good bomb shelter), West Bank (the ATM), Afghanistan (the scarfs) and Britain (fish, chips, and tea). In the fall, when he returns to the States and is asked to write an essay on "What I did for the Summer", he'll be more than prepared to answer in 5pgs or more.

"Ring Ring Ha Ha"-Prank Calls

It's S.O.S. for AT&T! Verizon, you're going down! And Sprint, you'll be "run" outta town by sundown! News is that the two largest North American gas companies, Mobil and Shell, are trying to cut in on the booming cell phone biz and "pump" up the competitive market. The two conglomerates have joined forces to start producing their own line of multi-tasking phones. And you don't have to guess hard the ingenious name they've decided on..."the Mobil Shell phone." Early reports say that the flip phone will resemble the clam'ed shaped logo of Shell and the blue hue color way (with a dash of red) of the Mobil logo. "Fill'er up cards" is the confirmed name for pay-as-you-go subscribers to the new phones. "Diesel, Unleaded, and Regular" are also names being tossed around for monthly plans. I can just hear Funkmaster Flex shouting the ads "Don't get GASSED!" Hahahaha
April's Fool folks enjoy it with your favorite fool.

"I Have Another Dream"- CNN Obama Speech

Have you seen this Obama speech yet?!? It's like a well cooked meal. It may take long to prepare, but once you sit down to eat, you'll taste why it was worth the wait.

"Common Interests"- The Rapper Goes Green

In case you stepped away from the computer for two mins. It's been annouced that not only is there a JLA (Justice League of America, for you non-comic geeks) movie been made but the artist commonly known as Common, has been cast as a leading character named John Stewart
(sorry "comies" I meant)
the Green Lantern. Common seems to be trying to make his face just that...
common on the big screen. Appearing in last year's "Smoking Ace's", "American Gangster" and this year's "Wanted". Another film based on comic folklore alongside Ms. Pitt herself, Angelina Joile. I wonder where he finds the time to still spit lyrics. Anyways when he's old and grey I wonder will they cast a rapper that can act to play him, or an actor that raps? Puzzling.

(FYI* Common's pop played for the defunct ABA Basketball league back in the day, so maybe he should've been cast for "Semi-Pro" instead of Andre' 3000)

"Bad Apple Outta of the Bunch"-Technical Difficulties

I'm currently in mourning folks. My laptop just up and fainted on me.
Now ALL my hard work, exclusive event pics, beat sample collection, my FREE downloaded porn...gone! DAMN! I was bout to "Sprewell" the tech dude when he told me the devastatingly bad news. Oh what a sad day in American this is people. I was thisclose to tears man.
But just to let you know how dedicated I am to bring you the real, I have to tap in on temp computer stations 'round town to keep you up to speed. They always say "Back that thing up, like Juvenile," but did I listen? No! So who do I blame huh? Me and only me. But from the ashes like
a fiery Phoenix, I too shall rise again! Trust my word you will not hear the last of...
Sorry about that my time was up. I had to pay for new session, but you feel my pain. Right? Anyway feel free to email me small donations for the "Fix an Apple, Feed a Child Fund" so I can get back to where I rightfully belong (...in the adult chat rooms, just kidding) Back to Minority reporting straight from the heart. Please be patience, I'll be as timely as I possibly can for you. And thank you for EVERYTHING.