Tuesday, February 08, 2005

Ossie Davis: 1917--2005

Just a month ago as we were watching Do the Right Thing (on MLK Day, as a matter of fact), I remarked to a friend that Ossie Davis is ageless. Sadly, this very talented man passed away last week.
Go rent his work and "always do the right thing".

Recommended viewing:

Do the Right Thing (1989; a masterpiece; buy Da Mayor a Miller High Life)
Baadasssss! (2003; which I learned was originally titled: How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Ass)
Bubba Ho-Tep (2002; a brilliant B-movie with heart)
Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970; writer and director)

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