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Cynique, while Roots was an 8 hour epic, and Straight Outta Compton is just a two hour flick, a direct comparison may not be fair, but I easily enjoyed Roots more that SOC. Comparing it to the first version Roots may not be fair either, but if you try to make allowances for the superior technology the latest version was afforded; I still think the new version was far superior. Also given the freedom to know that this version was purely fictional I could turn the part of my brain that checks for the plausibility of situations, and just enjoy the film. I was really just enjoyed looking at the people. The men we handsome, and the women were fine. The cinematography at times was simply spectacular, the beautiful Black people, the colors, the landscape combined at times to be simply awesome. While I know Snoop Dogg was calling for a boycott, who else called for a one? I haven't even seen part four yet. No one else in my family is interested in watching Roots. Last night I watched, it on demand, while everyone else who was at home was watching the NBA finals. Since I have no dog in the race or money on the line. The outcome of the bball game is of very little interest to me, Admittedly, I saw no use in investing time in another version of Roots, when so many other stories need to be told. But I guess remakes are so much easier to make from a creative standpoint, because crafting a new story from scratch, even one based on history, is always more difficult. But the upside of doing something brand new is much greater.

Author: Lance Oliver Keeble Book title: Globes Disease ISBN13: 978-0-9961233-0-3 hardcover 978-1530227655 paperback, 978-0-9961233-2-7 ebook Publication Date: May 1, 2016 Synopsis: A novel about werewolves told from the werewolves perspective... Jodi and her friends all suffer from the same affliction. Each of them must deal with their struggles in their own personal way. These unfortunate residents of the small quiet town of La Mort Douce must band together as their peace is threatened by a mysterious Vampire, Hunters who treat them like wild game and a Government Agency with promises of a cure. With many more threats looming, this eclectic group must come together to achieve a common goal. They must fight for their humanity or die alone, like animals. Globes Disease A thrilling action-packed novel about Lycanthropy through the eyes of 7 brave souls who suffer from the disease. Do you have it? Book cover image: I would love a book review by AALBC, thank you for your time...LOK

From left to right; author; Q.B. Wells; me; award winning playwright, Tsehaye Geralyn Hébert; playwright, Ilesa Duncan; and Kevin Roberts owner of Azizi Bookstore (the physical store is now closed). This was a fun table. I already knew Kevin and Q.B., but this was the first time I met Tsehaye and Ilesa. They were both very interesting women. Ilesa is the Pegasus Theatre Chicago's artistic director and is adapting Charles Johnson's Middle Passage. As mention Tsehaye she serves a playwright-in-residence at Chicago State University. She is the recipient of the New Voices and Visions Award (Louisiana State University) among others. Please forgive the quality of the image, normally we have a photographer taking shots and we even do a massive group photo, but this year there was no group shot or a professional photographer it was just fun, food, drinks, and camaraderie :-)