Reel Talk: 7.13-7.19.17 (Television and Movie Briefs)
John Singleton’s ‘Snowfall’ introduces never before told narrative of 1980s Crack Epidemic FX
Director, screenwriter, and producer John Singleton brings an authenticity to films and series such as “Boyz n the Hood,” “Baby Boy” and BET’s “Rebel.” His new FX series, “Snowfall” is no different as he reveals to ew.com that, “Snowfall” is a series that has yet to be told. “Whenever you hear about these cocaine / cop-turning-gangster stories, they’re always in Miami, in New York, or whatever,” the former Oscar nominee explained to Entertainment Weekly. “The whole story about what happened on the West Coast has never been dramatized before.” “It was a dangerous, volatile time. But, it was fun,” he added. Created by Singleton, Eric Amadio and Dave Andron, “Snowfall” premiering Wednesday July 5, followed the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the beginning of the 1980s. Set in 1983 Los Angeles, the series revolves around the first crack epidemic and its impact on the culture of the city. The series follows the stories of several characters whose lives are doomed to intersect: 19-year-old drug dealer Franklin Saint (Damson Idris), Mexican luchador Gustavo “El Oso” Zapata (Sergio Peris-Mencheta), CIA operative Teddy McDonald (Carter Hudson), and Lucia Villanueva (Emily Rios), the daughter of a Mexican crime boss. Although the show has received mixed reviews regarding the drama’s cliché storyline, the review is promising, praising Singleton’s accurate recreation of 1983 Los Angeles and a strong lead performance from Damson Idris. “Snowfall,” airs Wednesdays at 10pm. (Photo Courtesy: Michael Yarish/FX)
Atlanta’s Most Stylish Celebs celebrate the launch of New Series ‘Bossip on We tv’
Well known blog site, Bossip reports the latest Black entertainment news & celebrity gossip. Bossip provides exclusive Black Hollywood rumors, exposing and ‘shading’ while updating the public on today’s hottest celebrity’s drama. They are taking their sensational media to television teaming with network We tv. Bossip and We tv celebrated the launch of their newest series, “Bossip on WE,” which premieres July 6 at 10/9c, brought out Atlanta’s finest to celebrate the new series. The star-studded night honored some of the industry’s most stylish celebrities as they showcased their own unique fashion sense. Honorees in attendance included Trina and Towanda Braxton from “Braxton Family Values”; Sheree Whitfield, Cynthia Bailey and Kenya Moore from “Real Housewives of Atlanta”; “Growing Up Hip-Hop Atlanta” cast, Toya Wright and Tiny Harris all attended the celebration. Tammy Rivera, Rasheeda Frost and Karlie Redd from “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” along with and Gary Hayes of “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show”/ “DISH Nation” was there as well. The cast of “Bossip on WE”: Janee Bolden, Jason “Jah” Lee, Danielle “Dani” Canada, Alex Ford, Ronnie Jordan, Tyler Chronicles and Maura Chanz celebrated their new transition to television. Executive Producers Marve Frazier and Detavio Samuels were also on hand to celebrate. Stars hit the red carpet before heading into the party where DJ Bomshell Boogie kept the crowd jumping all night. Viewers can catch “Bossip on We” Thursday evenings. (Photo Courtesy: Robin Marshall)
