James' Movie Blog

 One of the more interesting comedians that is out there is Martin Lawrence. His take on African American culture, as well as culture in general, has put him on the map as one of the most prolific actor in Hollywood. And in the 90s, he was everywhere on the comedic scene. Landing small roles in both television and film, Martin eventually made a name for himself with the TV series 'Martin'. And eventually, with his 1994 feature stand-up film “You So Crazy”. Filmed before a live audience in New York City, Martin jokes and pokes fun at a selection of topics like drugs and alcohol, and especially sex, all uncensored. That's right, harsh language, and suggestive content is all here for the adults to witness and view. However, considering that this came out in 1994, a lot of the humor as aged and has become dated. But that doesn't mean the film is bad; it's just flawed, in certain areas. While “You So Crazy” may not hold up as well among other stand-up features, it more t...

Children's programming has always been aimed for a much younger audience. However, one of the most influential, and groundbreaking shows was 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' that ran for over 35 years during its initial run on PBS. Since Fred Rogers' passing in 2003, there have been many people questioning Fred's ability to create valuable lessons to children. Well, the 2018 documentary “Won't You Be My Neighbor?” explores the ways that Fred Rogers both entertained as well as educated children over deep and complex issues. The documentary also explores how the show became such a huge phenomenon, and how it developed a large audience. “Won't You Be My Neighbor?” is an exploration into one man's goal to educate children in the nicest way possible. And mentioned above, “Won't You Be My Neighbor?” chronicles the life of Mr. Fred Rogers. A simple man who widened his eyes on the invention of television, and produced 'Mister Rogers' Neighbo...