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Review: INSURGENT (2 of 3 Franchise) & Interview MEKHI PHIFER
CANDI’S CORNER IS BACK! One of our regular blog contributors, Candace Smith moved to the Big Apple almost a year ago and has been doing her thing – writing, acting, journalism. However, I’m always happy to have her back at T&T when she’s got the time, and she made the time for the second installment of the Divergent Series: INSURGENT. Check out Candi’s review below and below that – my interview with Max from Divergent and Insurgent, none other than actor Mekhi Phifer! – Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Insurgent Review By Tinsel & Tine Blog Contributor Candace Cordelia Smith (Candi’s Corner) At the start of Insurgent, my immediate thought was,…
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EMPIRE INTERVIEW with Jussie Smollett and Bryshere “Yazz” Gray (Fox TV)
Tinsel & Tine Got a Chance to be on a Conference Call with Two of the Lyon Brothers Jussie Smollett and Bryshere “Yazz” Gray Here’s a video excerpt of the audio from the call (Note: video will not be visible to those receiving T&T via RSS feed Here’s a link to the Jamal & Hakeem Interview on Youtube) In the video the two actors talk about their reaction to their growing fan base; the brotherhood of Jamal & Hakeem; the scenes they found hardest to shoot. Jussie and Yazz the Greatest also talked a lot about being active in their communities, giving back. In fact, Angela Davis is Jussie’s godmother.…
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Baking Divas: SAVOUREUX’S New Baked Goods in Philly
You know I can’t help but highlight CAKE relevant things, especially when they are in my neighborhood. Breanna & Destiny are the baking team behind Savoureux’s, a new company specializing in delectable sweets. When I heard about these women getting both a business and a charitable organization off the ground, I knew they’d make for a great profile piece on Tinsel & Tine. Interview with Breanna & Destiny Baking with Heart by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Plum Pretty Sugar is offering a FREE Hello Pretty Tote with orders of $80 or more in celebration of Easter. March 20th – April 4th, Click the banner and use the code: PRETTYFOREASTER15…
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A Revlock Review: RUN ALL NIGHT
Liam Neeson’s Latest Thriller By Tinsel & Tine Blog Contributor Mikhail Revlock I’m probably the wrong person to be reviewing the latest Liam Neeson actioner, having observed Neeson’s ascent to action stardom at a distance and with some skepticism. To me, Neeson will always be Oskar Schindler or some prestigious variant, a habitual player in period pieces lauded by critics and reluctantly consumed by audiences, the cinematic equivalent of the Brussels sprout. I find it surreal when I spy flashes of Schindler on TV toting automatic weapons and growling murderous threats. I am not by any means an action movie snob–I have seen the vast majority of Sylvester Stallone’s…
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Empire Talk Week 10: Sins of the Father (Fox TV)
by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Quick Recap/Highlights and Around the Web with Empire Can’t wait for next week’s 2hr finale airing March 18, 2014. No matter what movie screening is taking place, I’ll be home watching Empire. The March 4th episode notched a staggering 5.8 rating (14.3 million total viewers), making it this season’s top-rated drama on broadcast television! #Empire Why didn’t Jamal get a paternity test before gett’n all attached to that little girl? pic.twitter.com/5uZIPlTHxy — Tinsel & Tine (@tinseltine) March 12, 2015 I was surprised they wrapped up the storyline with Jamal and his little girl Lola so fast, with the ultimate shocker being Lucious is actually Lola’s…
