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Sunday, November 27, 2022

TILL: A Film Poem

 A star is born in TILL, the 2022 film about the murder of Emmett Till, a rambunctious 14-year-old boy killed in Money, Mississippi, back in 1955.  Playing Emmett’s mother, Danielle Deadwyler was definitely ready for her close-ups! She becomes Mamie Till-Mobley right before our eyes. And speaking of eyes, we get to see her big sad ones in some of the most emotional scenes of the year. It motivated me to write the poem below.

A movie that matters is TILL.

It showcases a mother’s will.

After the murder of her son,

she wants the world to know what’s done.

 

Danielle Deadwyler plays this role 

  with pure emotion and lots of soul.

It’s tough to watch, but a must-see.

It’s cinematic history.




Friday, November 04, 2022

Ode to Angela Lansbury

 

Ode to Angela Lansbury

 

She performed to entertain us.

Drama, comedy and surplus.

Musical roles she also played.

Five Tonys gladly she displayed.  

 

Elegant, fun and versatile,

she often made all patrons smile.

Favorite roles? So hard to say.

Her total work will surely stay.

 

We thank her as a shining star.

Worldwide fans love her from afar.

We’ll close with this nostalgic word.

It’s Goodbye, Little Yellow Bird.