BarberShop Series

[AKA2D '91]

Release Date: November 21st, 2003 (wide)



Production Company: State Street Pictures (Men of Honor, Barbershop), Cube Vision (Taxi, Friday After Next; this is Ice Cube's company)

Cast: Ice Cube (Calvin Palmer) (in talks), Cedric the Entertainer (Eddie); other cast not announced yet.

Cast Notes: (1/15/03) It's likely that most of the cast from the first film will probably return for the sequel, but thus far, only Ice Cube has been confirmed. Among that original cast were Anthony Anderson, Keith David, Cedric the Entertainer, Michael Ealy, Eve, Troy Garity, Leonard Earl Howze and Sean Patrick Thomas.

Director: Tim Story (Barbershop; his first two films, The Firing Squad and One of Us Tripped went direct-to-video)

Director Notes: (2/3/03) On January 24th, "The Hollywood Reporter" broke the news that Tim Story has signed on to direct a project called 'Date School' for DreamWorks, with filming tentatively expected to start sometime this spring, 2003... exactly when he was expected to be working on this sequel. Might this mean he's not going to be directing this sequel after all, or just that it's going to be delayed, and not make MGM's December, 2003 release date. (2/17/03) "Variety" confirms that Tim Story will be filming this sequel first before 'Date School', pending MGM's signing of the rest of the cast besides Cedric the Entertainer.

Screenwriter: Don D. Scott (cowriter of Barbershop)

Based Upon: This is the sequel to MGM's surprise 2002 urban comedy hit, Barbershop, which ended up making $75 million in the U.S. (which is pretty good, considering it only cost $12 million to make).

Premise: This is another comedic tale about the lives of a group of (mostly) African-American barbers at a barbershop in Chicago's South Side, owned by earnest Calvin (Ice Cube), carrying on the family business. The exact details of what this sequel is about aren't known yet (as of 1/16/03). Always eager to expand new franchises (ie, something other than James Bond and Legally Blonde), MGM is moving extremely quickly to get this sequel in theaters just 14 months after the release of the first.

Premise Notes: (1/16/03) This is just a *guess*, but having seen the first film, my first, best hunch about what a sequel might be about has to do with how guy-heavy the first film was. Perhaps the sequel will follow the character played by Eve starting up her own business, a beauty parlor that competes with the barbershop? Like I say, I have no idea if this is what the film is really about... but if *I* was writing the sequel, that's what I'd go for. :) This franchise needs a lot more girls.


Queen Latifah's company will produce Beautyshop. It's set to film at the same time as Barbershop 2. The beauty shop will be located next to the barbershop.


My second guess, given the pre-Thanksgiving release date is that the story might have something to do with Christmas.

Filming: Production is scheduled to start in May, 2003 in Chicago, to make the November, 2003 release date. The original film's budget was $12 million. This sequel's budget will probably be in that range as well, if just maybe a bit more (ie, I would guess something like $15-$20 million).

Genre: African-American, Comedy, Sequel

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[CrimsonTide4]

as long as MICHAEL EALY is there, then I am HAPPY. He is a sho nuff sexy beast;) :p

[AKA2D '91]

Mary J. Blige And Eve Hook Up For New Single And Video
Fri Oct 24, 3:00 AM ET

LAUNCH Radio Networks

Mary J. Blige and Eve recently hooked up to shoot a video for "Not Today," the third single from Mary J. Blige (news)'s Love & Life and the first single from the Barbershop II soundtrack which will be released in January. Chris Robinson (news) directed the video which features a cameo from Cedric The Entertainer and clips from the movie.



Blige's Love & Life has sold more than 600,000 copies to date, according to Nielsen Soundscan. However, the set which was toted as a reunion between Blige and Sean "P. Diddy" Combs--who haven't worked together since the mid '90s--has been dogged by sluggish sales.


In related news, Barbershop II, which will hit theaters on February 6, stars Ice Cube, Queen Latifah, Eve, Cedric The Entertainer, and Garcelle Beauvais (news). The movie is a comedy about a Chicago-area barbershop owned by the character played by Ice Cube.

[LawyerGal]

I really like Barbershop, I STILL pop in the DVD from time to time for a laugh! I didn't realize Barbershop & Beauty shop were both coming out! I thought Beauty shop was supposed to be the sequel! Well, all the better I guess!

@CT Sis you AIN'T never lied! That boy is FIONE!!!!!!!!!:eek:

[Questions404]

I never saw Barbershop.

[CrimsonTide4]

The sequel picks up where the original left off, with the same eclectic crowd joking, storytelling and working at Calvin's barbershop on the south side of Chicago. This time they look back at the origins of the shop. At the same time, they reflect on what has become of their neighborhood in the ensuing years.
Release Date: February 6th, 2004 (wide).
MPAA Rating: Not Rated.

Starring: Cedric the Entertainer, Queen Latifah, Eve 'Eve' Jihan Jeffers, Sean Patrick Thomas
Directed by: Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Produced by: George Tillman Jr., Robert Teitel, Alex Gartner



I do not see Michael Ealy's name :( :mad: :( . . .WHERE HE AT?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?

[Gina1201]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
I do not see Michael Ealy's name :( :mad: :( . . .WHERE HE AT?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?

He's still in the sequal. Maybe his part is not that big. :confused:

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by Gina1201
He's still in the sequal. Maybe his part is not that big. :confused:


Jus as long as I get to see his pretty blue eyes. The trick will be how to check him out sitting next to Mr. CT4. . .:o ;) :eek:

[Dionysus]

Originally posted by Gina1201
He's still in the sequal. Maybe his part is not that big. :confused:

Yeah, I think I saw him in the previews. He looked totally different...but still good. :p

[CrimsonTide4]

I just watched the trailer and my famous boo ((waving RUSTY BUTTA KNIFE @ DIONYSUS)) is IN THE MOVIE!!!!!!!


http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/barbershop.html

[AKA2D '91]

I am soooooooo ready for this. I hope it's good!

[AKA2D '91]

Ice Cube to Star in 'Barbershop 2'
2 hours, 47 minutes ago


SAN FRANCISCO - Rapper-actor Ice Cube has returned to the barbershop and he expects some more bruising.


A year and a half after the film "Barbershop" sparked controversy for derogatory remarks made by one character about civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, Ice Cube is back with a sequel, "Barbershop 2."


In addition to Parks, the original film skewered the Rev. Jesse Jackson (news - web sites) and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil rights activist complained, but the movie went on to make $75 million.


"It was just funny to me that some of our leaders would take that much time and energy to dismiss something that was loved by so many of our people," Ice Cube told the San Francisco Chronicle in Sunday's editions.


This time, such cultural icons as Tiger Woods, Lenny Kravitz (news), Mike Tyson, Mariah Carey (news), Jackie Robinson, R. Kelley and Condoleezza Rice (news - web sites) are skewered.


"We wanted to be true to what a barbershop is, so every headline we could grab between the first 'Barbershop' and the second was in there," Ice Cube said.


"Barbershop 2" features new additions, including Queen Latifah and "Saturday Night Live" comedian Kenan Thompson, and some returning cast members, including actress-rapper Eve and Cedric the Entertainer



:eek:

NOT Lenny...whyyyyyyy....lawd...why they haveta talk about Lenny! :D

[btb87]

In this weekend's USA Weekend Magazine, here's what Ice Cube had to say about fellow Aggie, the Rev. Jesse Jackson:

On Jesse Jackson's outrage over the Rosa Parks humor in "Barbershop"
Here's what I'd say [to Jackson]: "C'mon, man, you know how it goes down in the barbershop. You've been in there. People get in the chair and talk about what their sister did, what their cousin did, then they're damn sure gonna talk about what we did." Everybody's entitled to their opinion, and I respect everybody's opinion. But that don't mean I'm gonna change my opinion.

Here's the link (http://www.usaweekend.com/04_issues/040201/040201ice_cube.html) for the interview.

[DigitalAngel126]

I can't WAIT for Barbershop 2....CT4, we may have to fight over Micahel....cuz DAYUM!!!!! :D

[CrimsonTide4]

Barbershop 2's Official Site where you can also preview the soundtrack:

http://www.barbershop2.com/bb2splash.html

[Dionysus]

Originally posted by DigitalAngel126
I can't WAIT for Barbershop 2....CT4, we may have to fight over Micahel....cuz DAYUM!!!!! :D

Girl, I will snatch that rusty butta knife from CT4's hand and jab both of y'all! Muhahahaw

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by Dionysus
Girl, I will snatch that rusty butta knife from CT4's hand and jab both of y'all! Muhahahaw


I wish you MIGHT try!!! You will find yourself in a most unattractive situation!!!

[AKA2D '91]

YA'LL CED IS STOOOOOOOOOPPIIIIIDDDDD!

OH MY LAWD! GO SEE THIS MOVIE! :D

I cannot wait for Beauty Shop!

[Gina1201]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
YA'LL CED IS STOOOOOOOOOPPIIIIIDDDDD!

OH MY LAWD! GO SEE THIS MOVIE! :D

I cannot wait for Beauty Shop!

I agree!! :D He had me ROLLIN'!! Beauty Shop does look like it will be funny.

[UpPinkies]

Originally posted by Dionysus
Girl, I will snatch that rusty butta knife from CT4's hand and jab both of y'all! Muhahahaw



Now ladies, lets not fight with rusty butta knifes. Now I am telling you all that Micahel is mine. I'm not going to join you all in your rusty butta knife fights becuase I have a crew who handles all that for me. I don't like getting my hands dirty.

Thank you for understanding :D

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by UpPinkies
Now ladies, lets not fight with rusty butta knifes. Now I am telling you all that Micahel is mine. I'm not going to join you all in your rusty butta knife fights becuase I have a crew who handles all that for me. I don't like getting my hands dirty.

Thank you for understanding :D


What happened to DeAngelo BKA Fonzy da BEAR?!!?! He is YOUR BOO!!!! Remember?!!?!?!?



I just came from seeing the movie!!! OMG OMG OMG I was hollering!!!

Michael Michael, my love, mi amor, te amo mucho but if you eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva KISS EVE again, Imma stab you with the ultimate RUSTY BUTTA KNIFE!!!! :mad:

He was looking so dayum delicious in the movie. Kudos for getting the GED and stuh!!!

I loved the historical flashbacks and opening montages. :cool:

I will have to go see it again because I know I missed some lines with all the laughter.

You siddity ho, LMAO LMAO LMAO

[UpPinkies]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
What happened to DeAngelo BKA Fonzy da BEAR?!!?! He is YOUR BOO!!!! Remember?!!?!?!?



I just came from seeing the movie!!! OMG OMG OMG I was hollering!!!

Michael Michael, my love, mi amor, te amo mucho but if you eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva eva KISS EVE again, Imma stab you with the ultimate RUSTY BUTTA KNIFE!!!! :mad:

He was looking so dayum delicious in the movie. Kudos for getting the GED and stuh!!!

I loved the historical flashbacks and opening montages. :cool:

I will have to go see it again because I know I missed some lines with all the laughter.

You siddity ho, LMAO LMAO LMAO



CT4, THE ULTIMATE RUSTY BUTTA KNIFE!!!!!!!!! LMBAO. Me and D had a bad break up and guess who was there to help me through and our love grew and grew:D

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by UpPinkies
CT4, THE ULTIMATE RUSTY BUTTA KNIFE!!!!!!!!! LMBAO. Me and D had a bad break up and guess who was there to help me through and our love grew and grew:D


CHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII. My man don't want you. Your lips all cut up from kissing Fozzy Da Bear. . . go get some Carmex and wait on another man to come along and save you.:D

[bitsy196]

Now ladies, please. We all know that Michael Ealy belongs to ME. :D
My heart really did fall onto the floor of the theater when he kissed her....I almost shed a tear. Now, was it just me, or did his hair look a lot better in the first movie?

And off the topic of Mike, I loved this movie. The flashback helped tie things together and I think it was done very nicely.

[UpPinkies]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
CHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII. My man don't want you. Your lips all cut up from kissing Fozzy Da Bear. . . go get some Carmex and wait on another man to come along and save you.:D


LOL@ CT4...girl you know you are too much.

I am going to go see it tomarrow.

[SummerChild]

Am I the only one who thought that Barbershop 1 was funnier?

[Senusret I]

Originally posted by SummerChild
Am I the only one who thought that Barbershop 1 was funnier?

No, you're not!

[CrimsonTide4]

Barbershop is #1 movie. :D :cool:

The sequel clipped up an estimated $25.1 million this weekend as the nation's top movie. It was the fourth best February opener ever, and topped the $20.6 million debut of the original Barbershop in 2002.


I am going to see it again tonight. :cool:
Hopefully the Negroes with children stay home to watch the Grammys and Bernie Mac.

[AKA2D '91]

Originally posted by SummerChild
Am I the only one who thought that Barbershop 1 was funnier?

I think this one was a little more "deep" than the first one (social commentary etc).

It was still a great film (no violence, less vulgarity...a REAL storyline). (IMO) :D

CT4, I can't tell my peeps I saw it on Friday, we all have a date to see it at the end of the month. :rolleyes:

[SummerChild]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4

Hopefully the Negroes with children stay home to watch the Grammys and Bernie Mac.

You can say that again. Why was there someone smoking a cigarette in the theatre when I was there. Between them and the 13-15 year old bebe kids who were behind me talking for a significant part of the movie, I was a little fed up. A sister should not have to go home and wash the smoke out of her hair when she goes to the movies!! :mad:

SC

[SummerChild]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
I think this one was a little more "deep" than the first one (social commentary etc).

It was still a great film (no violence, less vulgarity...a REAL storyline). (IMO) :D



Soror AKA2D'91, I totally agree with you on the increased social commentary and the lack of violence and vulgarity and I enjoyed that as well. It was refreshing.

SC

[Neosoulchild]

Originally posted by SummerChild
Am I the only one who thought that Barbershop 1 was funnier?

I thought the second one was funnier.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
CT4, I can't tell my peeps I saw it on Friday, we all have a date to see it at the end of the month. :rolleyes:

LOL, shiiiiiiiiiiii. . .:o

The kids ranged in age from BABY - 18. . . I'm sorry but either find a babysitter or stay yo azz at home. I went again on Sunday to the 7:30 show and there were just as many kids as before. WTH?!!?!

This movie was great with social commentary which is sorely needed.

There were a lot of great previews shown as well. I went to the same theater both times and saw different previews. :confused: :cool:

[CrimsonTide4]

Barbershop 2 cast on today's Oprah ~ 2.10.04:cool:

[Gyrl7]

This one definitely gets a thumbs up! I liked this much better than the first one. I can't wait to see Beauty Shop!

[FeeFee]

Barbershop 2 was funny as hayle. I would gladly pay money to go see it again. :D :D :D :D :D

I also liked it better than Barbershop 1.

[Gina1201]

Barbershop 2 is coming to DVD/VHS on June 29th!!

[CrimsonTide4]

Guess what I got for y'all. . . . .

Beauty Shop's trailer and release date is 4.1.05 :D


http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/beautyshop.html


I just peeped it and it looks better than I expected. Keshia Knight Pulliam is in it as well as Lil JJ from Comicview. Lil JJ is like 10 or 11 and a really funny comedian.


ETA: The movie's website is up http://www.mgm.com/beautyshop/ and guess who is in the movie, Bryce Wilson, used to be in Groove Theory and was the pizza man in a Toni Braxton video. :D Golden Brooks, Della Reese, Alfre Woodard. . . I can't wait to check it out.

[AKA2D '91]

3/30/05

Comedy
Gina Norris (Queen Latifah) is a long way from the 'Barbershop' - now she's in Atlanta making a name for herself at a posh Southern salon with her cutting-edge hairstyles. But when her flamboyant, egotistical boss (Kevin Bacon) takes it one criticism too far, she leaves his salon to open a shop of her own, taking the shampoo girl (Alicia Silverstone) and a few key clients (Andie MacDowell, Mena Suvari) with her. Gina buys a rundown salon and inherits an opinionated group of headstrong stylists (including Alfre Woodard), a colorful clientele, and a sexy upstairs neighbor (Djimon Hounsou).
Release Date: March 30th, 2005 (wide).
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual material, language and brief drug references.
Distributor: MGM

Cast and Credits

Starring: Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Alicia Silverstone :eek: , Andie MacDowell :eek:, Della Reese
Directed by: Bille Woodruff (Is this his first movie? He started at BET)

[Gina1201]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Directed by: Bille Woodruff (Is this his first movie? He started at BET)

I know Bille's directed TONS of music videos and if I'm not mistaking he directed Honey.

[LADY_1908]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
3/30/05


Starring: Alicia Silverstone :eek: , Andie MacDowell :eek:

Cross-over appeal:confused:

[20PearlGirl]

I am hoping that this movie is better than the Cookout and Bringing the House Down. I didn't even bother to see Taxi after The Cookout, I mean it was SO CONTRIBED it was embarrassing. She is going to mess up her acting career, just like she did her music career if she does not step up her game.:eek:

[Steeltrap]

Originally posted by LADY_1908
Cross-over appeal:confused:

That's the only answer I can figure out. For some reason, I'm thinking of Eve's TV show (because they had the white Southern belle character).

[AKA2D '91]

Did anyone catch it yesterday? I'll probably see it this weekend w/ my mother. She loves Latifah! :o

[TonyB06]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Did anyone catch it yesterday? I'll probably see it this weekend w/ my mother. She loves Latifah! :o

The radio ads sound funny, and I may go check it out. I guess it's been released already?

[Gina1201]

Originally posted by TonyB06
The radio ads sound funny, and I may go check it out. I guess it's been released already?

Came out yesterday (3/30)

[TonyB06]

Originally posted by Gina1201
Came out yesterday (3/30)

Good lookin' out G. I'll hit the refreshment counter and then take some Pepsi to the head in your honor. :cool:

[Gina1201]

Originally posted by TonyB06
Good lookin' out G. I'll hit the refreshment counter and then take some Pepsi to the head in your honor. :cool:

Thank ya kindly. :)

[kiml122]

I saw it on Tuesday at a premier, and it was ok. It's worth at least a matinee if you have to pay for it. I did like that there are a lot of black names behind the scenes with this movie.

For anyone that did see the movie thus far....did anyone else peep how bad Golden Brooks skin looked on her face? Her facial skin was definitely going through somethng, and they couldn't cover it up.

[SummerChild]

I'm looking forward to seeing it...should be fun.

SC

[ladylike]

Originally posted by kiml122
I saw it on Tuesday at a premier, and it was ok. It's worth at least a matinee if you have to pay for it. I did like that there are a lot of black names behind the scenes with this movie.


I saw it last night and I agree. If you go to see this movie, have LOW expectations and make sure it's a matinee (it's definitely not worth $8-9) then I think you will get your money's worth. :)

KimL---was it just me or was Djimon Honsou's character (Latifah's love interest) almost painfully stiff? Did the brother lose a bet and have to be in this movie? :confused:

There were a lot of Black actors in this movie. I think the only Black person that wasn't in it was me. *LOL*

[Exquisite5]

Originally posted by kiml122
I saw it on Tuesday at a premier, and it was ok. It's worth at least a matinee if you have to pay for it. I did like that there are a lot of black names behind the scenes with this movie.

For anyone that did see the movie thus far....did anyone else peep how bad Golden Brooks skin looked on her face? Her facial skin was definitely going through somethng, and they couldn't cover it up.

Golden's skin was HORRIBLE! I was like :o She need proactive or something- I mean it worked for Jessica Simpson. My fiance even commented on Golden's skin. Clearly, simply caking the makeup on was not working.

I liked the movie. It wasn't very deep or anything, but I enjoyed it, as did my fiance, and we thought it was worth the good laughs. I liked it better than Guess Who which I also saw this weekend. I gotta help out my peeps on their opening weekends.;)

[kiml122]

Originally posted by ladylike
KimL---was it just me or was Djimon Honsou's character (Latifah's love interest) almost painfully stiff? Did the brother lose a bet and have to be in this movie? :confused:*LOL*

Ok, I'm glad you brought this up, because even though he looked very good in the movie...there was something that I just couldn't put my finger on while watching him....and I think you hit it...I wonder if he really wanted to be in it.

[AKA2D '91]

The movie wasn't "deep", but that's how it usually is when you decide to venture off. Folks tend to "hate" and do whatever they can to set you back. I wanted to see what Jorge ended up looking like after his "makeover". LOL

I'm sorry Keish was "cute" as a child on the Cosby show, but IMO, she can't act. :o She WORKED my nerves. I think it's her voice.

Alfre Woodard...LAWD! :o
Alicia Silverstone's "dance routine" LAWD!


I think the child playing Latifah's daughter was "stiff" too. (shrugging shoulders)

LMAO@ Sheryl Underwood and her kitchen on wheels. LAWD! LOL

[TonyB06]

I saw the movie yesterday and thought it was funny, if predictable. (Adele Givens/Cheryl Underwood) gave the film its best comedic moments.

Queen's love interest? Dude's voice was monotone in every scene. His acting could have used more range. But the by-play between he and Queen's daughter was nice to see develop.

I see Alfre Woodard is now going for the Aretha Franklin "lifetime achievement award." Whatever scene she was in, "da girls" was front and center. :rolleyes:

I agree with 2D--->Keisha needs some time off-Broadway.

The club scene was "wild." :D

[AKA2D '91]

How can we forget Della Reese? LMAO @ her!

[ladylike]

Originally posted by TonyB06


I see Alfre Woodard is now going for the Aretha Franklin "lifetime achievement award." Whatever scene she was in, "da girls" was front and center. :rolleyes:


What you tryin' to say about Alfre?
" Does her haughtiness offend you?
Don't you take it awful hard
'Cause she laughs like she's got gold mines
Diggin' in her own back yard
And still she rise". :p *LOL*

Lawd, if she woulda recited one mo' Maya Angelou poem...

[BLUTANG]

I wasn't disappointed at all by this movie - but then again i wasn't expecting too much. Between the poems and that little boy chasing down girls with the camcorder, it was a pretty solid "o.k." movie.

*stupid question: am i the only one who doesn't know what monkey bread (eek!) is?

[2Tuff2Quit]

Originally posted by BLUTANG
..monkey bread (eek!)

:D LOL I was rolling in the theater when she said that.....me and my friends have been gigglin at that since we left the movie......

I saw it on Friday.....I have to say that I was surprised, I think that I went in there with lowered expectations...I thought that the lil boy that was chasing girls with his camcorder was one of the funniest people in the whole movie. Queen's love interest couldn't act, the first time he came in the shop I was like.....what is he doing:confused:
I wonder if the girl that played her daughter could really play the piano or did she have to learn for this movie.

OH MY LAWD.......Why did Alicia Silverstone drop it like it was hot:eek: :eek:
I was in the theater like OH NO, NOT CLUELESS!!!!!!!...that darn Monkey Bread...EEK!!!;)

[AKA2D '91]

Don't. sleep. on . monkey. bread. :p

My late aunt used to make it. You make it like homemade bread, BUT you place the dough in a bundt cake pan. After it has baked, you turn the pan upside down, like you would a pound cake. When you want your piece, you pull the "piece" you want.

I don't know why it's called monkey bread, but it's good! :D

[ladylike]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Don't. sleep. on . monkey. bread. :p

My late aunt used to make it. You make it like homemade bread, BUT you place the dough in a bundt cake pan. After it has baked, you turn the pan upside down, like you would a pound cake. When you want your piece, you pull the "piece" you want.

I don't know why it's called monkey bread, but it's good! :D

Is monkey bread more like bread or more like cake? Is it a southern staple? Every time she mentioned monkey bread (eek), I was sitting there like :confused:

[AKA2D '91]

It's bread. When placed on a dinner table during a feast, it looks like a pound cake. The exterior is "hard", but the interior is just like a homemade roll/bread (it tastes like the rolls from ryan's, golden corral, o'charley's). I don't know where it came from. My aunt got the recipe from a colleague and made it one holiday. It became a "hit" and was part of the menu for years until she passed away.

Why is it called monkey bread? I do not know.

[kiml122]

Why is it everytime she mentioned Monkey bread I made the sound that she made....that was funny.

[Taykimson]

In defense of Queen's love interest (actor Djimon Hounsou), I don't think his story line was written well. Djimon can and has done better in the past with other roles.

Overall, I was dissappointed with the movie and I felt the writers, director, producers, etc tried to distract the audience from noticing the poor storyline by placing a lot of pretty people (Djimon, the male hairdresser, Keisha's friend that the hairdresser knocked out) in the movie.

[UrbanizdSkillz]

I personally found the movie humorous. I loved Catfish Rita (Sheryl Underwood). I wasn't going to expect something along the likes of A Beautiful Mind. I wanted something comedic and that's what it gave. JMO though.

[AKA2D '91]

The Showtime Series will premiere in August.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
The Showtime Series will premiere in August.

COOL!!! I will absolutely tune in. Well I need to reorder Showtime. :D

[CrimsonTide4]

Show premieres Sunday, August 14, 2005 (http://www.sho.com/site/barbershop/home.do)


:cool:

[TheEpitome1920]

I just saw an ad for this in Essence. Interesting...

[AKA2D '91]

Tonight

[Kloud9]

I didn't like it :( then again I wasn't a fan of the Soulfood series either. What is it with Showtime trying to turn every other good black movie into a series? Leave the movies be!

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by Kloud9
I didn't like it :( then again I wasn't a fan of the Soulfood series either. What is it with Showtime trying to turn every other good black movie into a series? Leave the movies be!

I didn't order Showtime. I guess I had a change of heart. I will just stick with the movies.

[Kloud9]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
I didn't order Showtime. I guess I had a change of heart. I will just stick with the movies.
Behind HBO, Showtime is the WORST movie channel. I am getting rid of both after this month :mad:

[AKA2D '91]

Last nights episode was a hott mess!

The "Terry" character is so over the top. The Michael Ealy's character calls EVERYONE B*%^&! :rolleyes: Calvin's wife has more of a role. She's received her certificate in Hot/Rest Mgmt, but she swears she's Dr. Phil. :o She's kind of an airhead. :confused:

I'll try one more episode. If I don't like it, I'll get rid of Showtime. QAF is over, so I don't need it anymore.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by Kloud9
Behind HBO, Showtime is the WORST movie channel. I am getting rid of both after this month :mad:

I ONLY had Showtime to see Soul Food. HBO and Cinemax are far better. But currently I have none of the premiums.

[Gyrl7]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Last nights episode was a hott mess!

The "Terry" character is so over the top. The Michael Ealy's character calls EVERYONE B*%^&! :rolleyes: Calvin's wife has more of a role. She's received her certificate in Hot/Rest Mgmt, but she swears she's Dr. Phil. :o She's kind of an airhead. :confused:

I'll try one more episode. If I don't like it, I'll get rid of Showtime. QAF is over, so I don't need it anymore.


Ooh wow, and I was feeling bad because I fell asleep watching only the last 10 minutes of it. Even from what I did catch of it, there is a lot of work that needs to be done. A WHOOOOLLLEEE LOT:o

[darling1]

I managed to stay up and watch it. I thought it was ok! I am glad that is trying to be different from the movie. I think that Omat Gooding is a bit too young to be in the role but I rather see him in this than in another thugged out one.


It's positive, so I will support it, for now.

[NOWorNEVER]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Last nights episode was a hott mess!

The "Terry" character is so over the top.

And I WISH...I WISH my husband's coworker/employee would visit our residence at 12:38AM to discuss her problems with my man. :mad: Where was Calvin's wife at this hour???

The white barber didn't seem genuine to me. Hmmm...not all that believable as an actor.

I was also surprised to see nudity and hear "p*ssy" and "d!ck" in the series. If the movie versions were pretty clean, why wouldn't they want to keep the series like that?

[AKA2D '91]

Omar Gooding is 26 or 27 (I think). O'shea Jackson is a few years older. I can see him in that role.

[Wonderful1908]

It was alright, I believe the Terry character was a little bit much. I was more interested in the show "Weeds" that came on afterwards!

[Gina1201]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Omar Gooding is 26 or 27 (I think). O'shea Jackson is a few years older. I can see him in that role.

According to www.imdb.com, Omar is 28. His b-day is October 19, 1976.

[AKA2D '91]

I was close. He was born 1 day before me (and a few years). lol

[kiml122]

I caught some of the show, someone was snoring so I wasn't really able to focus on the show and really pay attention:rolleyes:, but it didn't look like I was missing a whole lot. I will give it a chance...

In Jet they were interviewing Omar and he has on a wedding band. Does anyone know if he is married, of if this was just the band he wears on the show?

I agree Terri was so over the top that it wasn't even funny.