Janet Jackson Remembers Tupac

In arecent interview Janet Jackson did for a British newspaper, the singer revealed a softer side of the legendarydeceased rapper. You may remember Janet worked alongside Tupac, back in 1993, during the filming of “Poetic Justice.”

Here’s what Janet revealed of her experience with Tupac:

“Pac was just silly. He was completely different from what people knew. Not that it was an act, the person the world knew, because thatwas him, too.
I adored him-he liked to play and laugh. I remember when he said he wasgoing back to L.A. to get a tattoo. And I said, ‘Why are you going to L.A. We’re not suppose to leave, we have a shoot tomorrow.’ He looked at me and said, ‘Square!’

When he came back he showed me the tattoo he got onhis stomach. He was sweet. Granted, there was another side,but he wouldn’t snap or go crazy out of nowhere. There had to been something that triggered that. I miss him.”

People are so hypocritical — this is the same person who Pac called a phony. Dude said when during the filming of “Poetic Justice”, he and Janet were cool — speaking on the phone almost everyday, he said once the filming of the movie was over she changed her telephone numbers and acted like she never knew him. That’s Hollywood for you — everyone out here is two-faced, and I believe the only reason why Janet is saying such nice things about the legendary deceased rapper/actor is because next September a movie chronicling TuPac’s life will be a movie and will be released on the anniversary of his death. The movie is expected to be a blockbuster, and that’s the only reason why Janet is riding the TuPac wave.
If Janet was real, she would have remained cool with Pac.

Don’t you agree?

Jacky Jasper

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FOR COLORED GIRLS - MOVIE REVIEW

The Plot:

For Colored Girls centers on 9 women who each encounter some form of abuse, neglect, or harassment whether it’s physical, sexual, or emotional. The characters begin the film as acquaintances but as the story progresses they become unexpected allies during some of the most terrifying moments of their lives.

The Good:

• Thandie Newton: Perry brought together a variety of talented actresses to star in this ensemble but one of them stole the show — Thandie Newton. The British star steps completely out of her comfort zone as Tangie, an over-sexed bar tender who uses men, ignores her mother, and hates her sister, all because she hates herself. The actress has played drug addicts, seductresses, and overall bad women in the past but none like this. Tangie is a different kind of monster.
• The Relationships: The theme that binds all these characters together is pain. They’re all damaged in some way and are forced to reach out and help each other when they’ve reached rock bottom. Those moments are the most beautiful to watch because there’s no judgment, just community.
• The Down Low Life Style: This is one of the first major films that I’ve seen tackle the “down low.” Over the past few years, television specials and documentaries have covered this phenomenon of African American men who’re in heterosexual marriages but are engaging in sexual relationships with other men. I won’t reveal what character encounters this dilemma but just know it has some serious consequences.

The Bad:

• The Men: All the men in this movie are dogs. Liars, rapists, philanderers, are just some of the words that can be used to describe them. Only one of them seems to be a decent guy and that’s Hill Harper’s character, who plays a cop and the husband to Kerry Washington in the film. It’s understood that this is a movie directed towards women who’ve experienced trauma, but do they all have to be at the hands of a psychotic male? There are some good men out there. They do exist.
• Monologues/Choreopoems: The story was adapted from a play that consists of monologues and chorepoems, which combines music, dance, and dialogue. Perry had to weave together legitimate conversations mixed in with these sections of the play. Unfortunately, some of them don’t fit and are hard to follow. To say it’s difficult to keep up would be an understatement.

Overall:

For Colored Girls has some strong acting. That’s it’s greatest accomplishment. The story is a bit lopsided and unfair to men, but despite that even the male actors brought their A-game. Some serious issues are addressed and discussed so beware, and make sure you bring your tissues.

Rating: 7.5/10

For Colored Girls hits theaters on November 5th

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