Yasmin Shiraz » 2010

The Social Network: Commentary on the movie (trailer)

In an unusual Halloween twist, I was able to leave my crib during Halloween and sneak off to the movies. I’ve been traveling to film festivals during the entire month of October, so I haven’t been able to see all of the films that have hit the theaters. Tonight, I finally saw The Social Network [...]

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Tags: mark zuckerberg, the social network movie

Must Read Motivational Poem: Not Today by me…

Today, I called my spiritual coach to share with him the idea of “Saying Yes.” Because I had been talking about the disappointment that I recently had with one of my colleagues, he thought I wanted to talk about that disappointment again. I had to tell my spiritual coach, Not Today. My spiritual coach inspired [...]

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Flashback Movie You Should Watch: Yes, Man! (Trailer)

I recently watched Yes, Man starring Jim Carrey and it really made me think about my life and opportunities. The movie is hilarious but it brings to light a real issue. When we say no to things, we are often saying no to possibilities. Opportunities are hidden in so many places that when we say [...]

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Tags: Jim Carrey, Man, trailer, Yes

Witnesses To A Gang Rape: Did Nothing (Video)

It’s appalling to know that a person would not step away, would not even pick up a cell phone and call 911 when another human being is being gangraped, kicked in the head and absolutely brutalized. But last October 24, this was the case in Richmond, CA. 20 bystanders watched as about 10 guys took [...]

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Tags: california, did nothing, gang rape, richmond, witnesses

My Movie of the Week: Waste Land (Trailer)

Here’s my movie of the week, Waste Land… Check it out. The reviews are great.

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Must See: LeBron’s New Rise Commercial (Video)

LeBron asks an important question in this video, “Should I be who you want me to be?” With so many people passing judgment on what this GROWN MAN should be doing, I think its a great question. The fact is none of the people TALKING about what he should do has walked a mile in [...]

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Tags: Commercial, lebron james, Nike, Rise

Must See Short Film: Rhyme Animal (Entire movie right here!)

My boy, @althompsoninc, hipped me to the short film, Rhyme Animal. Al stars in it, its 20 minutes, but the storyline is crazy. If you decide to watch it, I’m telling you now, look out for: language, sexual situations and other stuff that would be R rated. Otherwise, here’s the premise: Rhyme Animal tells the [...]

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Tags: al thompson, rhyme animal movie, short film

New Movie: Let Me In – I Gotta See It (Trailer)

I’m not one for horror or scary movies. I basically feel that life can be so scary at times that there is no real point for me to go to the movies and be scared enough to wet my pants! HOWEVER, on this special occasion, I’ve seen a movie that really looks good. Its showing [...]

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Happy Birthday To ME! :Thanks to All of You!

Hey people. Today is my birthday. I started it off with a facial and a hot stone massage. That was fantastic. I also went to the screening of Can She Be Saved? at the Reel Independent Film Festival. My Dad got a chance to see Can She Be Saved? on the big screen. So, its [...]

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Can She Be Saved? Screens in Washington, DC Tomorrow!

Hey there. I am celebrating the 13th Film Festival Screening of Can She Be Saved? this weekend. It happens to coincide with my birthday, so I’m extra excited and its definitely poetic. I’ll be at the ARC in Washington, DC. The address is 1901 Mississippi Ave, SE. The Can She Be Saved? trailer is below: