ROBERT X. GOLPHIN: BLOG

Early this morning, I watched "Eclipse", the latest chapter in the "Twilight" saga, at a drive in theatre. A great way to watch an entertaining flick; arguably the most exciting of three with its darker tone, faster pace, action scenes, monologues, character development and multiple story conflicts. 
But perhaps some of the most interesting action came from "Twilight" fans. When the theatre was about to open, a long line of vehicles which stretched down a busy road, began honking their horns in excitement. Later, a young woman was asked by another whether she was "Team Edward" (the vampire) or "Team Jacob" (the werewolf). When the young woman provided the wrong answer, the other's response was an eye roll. 
Twi-Hards are intensely serious about their devotion to the characters and the series in general. And it's not really hard to see why.
This is the classic love story that both the young and mature can appreciate. "Eclipse", specifically, has a more "guy-friendly" tone that [...]

This year’s BET Awards was another historical evening. Not just because this was the ceremony’s tenth anniversary. But because it was a night of comeback performances for several artists. And a night of recognition for a couple of artists long overdue.
Last year’s tribute to the King of Pop was questionable according to many folks. But this year’s tribute introduced by Jermaine Jackson can't be argued with. After an arguably rocky comeback, Chris Brown burst back onto the scene in a big way. Jermaine Jackson introduced Chris’ phenomenal song and dance tribute to Michael Jackson. Chris was so overcome with emotion, he couldn’t even sing. The audience sang for him. Later Chris Brown took home the "AOL Fandemonium Award". He told the audience “I let ya’ll down before, but I won’t do it again. I promise”.  Ironically, his former girlfriend, Rihanna, took home the "Viewer’s Choice Award".
Chaka Khan and Patti Labelle presented [...]

It seems like just yesterday I was glued to CNN’s coverage of the death of Farrah Fawcett. Though tragic, her death was not completely unexpected. The shock occurred later that same day when the world abruptly lost a music and dance icon who will never be matched in talent…
The King of Pop: Michael Jackson.
Hard to believe that it wasn’t yesterday. It was one year ago today. M.J’s. contribution to the music industry and the world through his philanthropic efforts is a part of recorded history. So there’s no need to recap his achievements. But something has weighed heavily on my mind since last year this time…
Through the final chapters of Michael’s life, the media ostracized him. Many people treated him like a joke. Many people ignored his exoneration and still considered him a criminal. Some folks even stopped buying his music. But when he died it was an entirely different story. Everybody and their mother jumped on the ‘Long Live The King [...]

I recently looked in the mirror and realized that I didn’t have a head. Why, you ask? Well, I am no longer a human.  I…am a chicken…with my head cut off. Thus, it’s been awhile since my last blog. But it is far better to blog when there is something to blog about, right? Well tonight, there is. The 2010 Tony Awards.
Some time ago at the Academy Awards, Sidney Poitier received an Honorary Oscar. That same night, Halle Berry also earned “Best Actress” (Monster’s Ball), and Denzel Washington took home an Oscar for “Best Actor” (Training Day). At the beginning of his speech, he said: “Two birds in one night…”  And little did Mr. Washington know, in 2010, he and Viola Davis would both earn Tony Awards for “(Leading ‘Actor’, ‘Actress in a Play’)” for their work in August Wilson’s “Fences”. So, ‘two birds in one night’ yet again.
Mrs. [...]

What a night! In what is surely one of the best and most classy editions of the Academy Awards, history was made. The night kicked off with a song and dance number by Neil Patrick Harris, whom as usual tickled and charmed the crowd. Hosts, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin also tore the house down with clean, but hilarious banter.
               However, the most memorable moments are probably that of some of the wins. For the first time in its 82 year history, the Oscar for “Best Director” could have gone to an African-American (Lee Daniels for “Precious: Based on the novel “Push” by Sapphire”) or a woman (Kathryn Bigelow for “The Hurt Locker”). But only one could make history, and that 'one' was Bigelow, whose film, reportedly one of the lowest grossing Oscar nominated films ever, also won “Best Picture”. [...]