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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Above The Rim (1994)



















































Starring:
Kyle Lee Watson (Duane Martin) is an inner-city high school basketball star torn between college and the lure of the streets. During an important championship play-off game, Kyle grandstands to catch the attention of a Georgetown college scout. Instead, he impresses Birdie (Tupac Shakur), an influential gang leader who is assembling a tea, to compete in the neighborhood Shoot-Out contest, a high-stakes street basketball tournament for the bragging rights of the city. With promises of the good life: cash, cars, and women, Birdie convinces Kyle to play on his team. Now Kyle's future hangs in the balance as Birdie's influence threatens his college career and possibly, his life. 

Saturday, November 10, 2012

The Dolemite Explosion [a.k.a. The Return of Dolemite] (2002)











Starring:
  • Rudy Ray Moore
  • Jerry Jones
  • James Evans
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After a call from his sister, Jaz, Dolemite returns home from Africa with his two young sons, to once again, help clean up the neighborhood. But Dolemite has learned a few tricks since he has been away. He can shoot lightening from his fingertips, build forcefields, stop time and even teleport.

Dolemite's rival is nonother than Willie Green's Brother, Elmo (played by Jimmy Lynch). Along with his son, Charlie Blue, Green runs the crime in the local area based out of his nightclub. Learning of the return of Dolemite, Green intends to exact revenge. Once again, Lt. Pete Blakely (Jerry Jones) joins with Dolemite to help stop Green.

Notes: Moore began work on this self-financed film back around 2000. The film has been played on a couple of occasions as the RETURN OF DOLEMITE. Moore discovered that many people had believed it was just a title to re-release the original DOLEMITE. To avoid any confusion and let it be known that this is in fact a new feature film, he recently changed the title to THE DOLEMITE EXPLOSION and shot new opening/closing footage. A home video release is eventual but no dates have yet been determined.

Shaolin Dolemite (1999)














Starring:
  • Rudy Ray Moore
  • Eugene Thomas
  • Robert Tai
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Monk Ru-Dee (Rudy Ray Moore) of the Dolemite Clan is on a mission into darkest China to find the deadly Westside Monk Tupac (Eugene Thomas) and bring him to justice. First, however, he'll have to deal with a host of lethal ninja gangs and one topless Ninja Ho. Under the tutelage of wise Abbot White (Robert Tai) and with the help of the Clan of the Wu Tang, one tough brother will fight for what's right in this hilarious blaxploitation comedy.