Disappearing Acts

tickledpink · #1 05-15-2000, 10:47 PM

Has anyone else heard that the Terry McMillan book "Disappearing Acts" was being made into a movie or is this just my wishful thinking? Anyway, I could've sworn I heard that somewhere and that Wesley Snipes may be cast as "Frankie".

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AKAtude · #2 05-16-2000, 08:54 AM

I haven't heard anything about it, but I'll keep my ears open and my eyes in the pages of magazines. Speaking of movies, in the recent issue of Essence there was a section dedicated to upcoming movies with black actors and actresses. I'm looking forward to "Big Mama" with Nia Long and Martin Lawrence. I've seen that one advertised on television. If anyone has seen any good movies lately, let us know.

Eclipse · #3 05-16-2000, 10:08 AM

tickledpink,
I heard the same thing. I can't remember who was supposed to play Zora, but I think John Singleton was directing. I just hope they don't change the story line like they did with Waiting to Exhale. I personally can't see Wesley playing Franklin either. Franklin was supposed to be this big, fine, construction worker and Wesley's like what.....5'2"?!?!?!?!

Legal Diva · #4 05-16-2000, 10:42 AM

Hello Ladies, I haven't posted in a while, but I thought I would drop this info so that we can all support Black film/television/entertainment. Also, I happen to think that Disappearing Acts is McMillan's best book. Anyway, I think that they're making an HBO with Sanaa Lathan as the main character. I saw a preview on HBO, during one of their specials on HBO Oringinal movies. By the way has anyone been watching The Corner? I haven't, and I've heard mixed reviews.
-Legal Diva

Discogoddess · #5 05-16-2000, 11:06 AM

I've been halfway watching "The Corner," and why I haven't committed suicide from depression, I don't know! Seriously, that piece is soooooooooooo, hmmm...well, such the typical gritty, urban drama, with the usual suspects as characters. It's really depressing me.

I don't know about yall, but dang, those are a lot of people walking around the hood in broad daylight with no jobs! I know it's crucial here in Chicago too, but folks ain't just getting their stroll on in the middle of the day in droves like that!

DG

Serenity · #6 05-16-2000, 05:10 PM

DG, I agree with you. Deeeeeepressing! The actors on THE CORNER are good because I have to say, they convince me every time I watch them that they are junkies. I'm just waiting for the "happy" ending. Am I fooling myself?

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tickledpink · #7 05-16-2000, 10:06 PM

Thanks for responding everyone. I can't see Wesley Snipes as Frankie either. Blair Underwood would have a better personna (and appeal I might add

). I've been watching The Corner and it is depressing, but I'm hooked now (bad choice of words....). I haven't heard about Big Mama, but I'll definately keep my ears open.

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Catwoman · #8 05-18-2000, 10:05 AM

Am I the only Soror that has never heard of "The Corner"?
What day, time, & station?

AKAtude · #9 05-18-2000, 10:34 AM

Catwoman, you are not alone. I haven't heard of it either.

ZetaAce · #10 05-18-2000, 10:43 AM

Hi All

The Corner is an HBO miniseries that details the life of an African American family in a less than desirable atmosphere. The original parts (6) air on HBO at 9:00 on Sundays. (They also repeat it a lot during the week.) I agree with DiscoGoddess, it is very depressing, but it is pretty deep, and I think it honestly shows a lot of struggles that African American families in these types of atmospheres go through.

ZetaAce

Eclipse · #11 05-18-2000, 11:10 AM

ZetaAce, that's 9:00 p.m. Central Time. It's on at 10:00 p.m. Eastern. It is an excellence show if you can stand to watch them shooting up. Charles Dutton is the director. I've read some articles on the show, and it appears that there will not be a happy ending. As you all probably know, the 3 main characters are real people. I hope they do a kinda "where they are now" at the end of the series since it is based on events from 1993. I am looking forward to reading the book that it was based on.

ZetaAce · #12 05-18-2000, 11:14 AM

Eclipse, thanks for the clarification. The funniest thing is, I live in the Eastern Time Zone, LOL!

tickledpink · #13 05-22-2000, 02:26 AM

Well Serenity, I guess there wasn't exactly a happy ending after all, but it wasn't all bad either.

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>>>"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised... Proverbs 31:29-30

Serenity · #14 05-22-2000, 05:22 PM

Tickledpink, *sigh* I know.....

BUT HEY! Gotta give it to Tyrica. She has done A LOT for herself and her son. She truly turned out differently than I thought she would. I cried when Gary died. Yeah.....I was feeling it. I'm glad I watched the entire series. It was worth it.

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determined one · #15 05-22-2000, 09:08 PM

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Originally posted by tickledpink:
Has anyone else heard that the Terry McMillan book "Disappearing Acts" was being made into a movie or is this just my wishful thinking? Anyway, I could've sworn I heard that somewhere and that Wesley Snipes may be cast as "Frankie".

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You are correct tickled pink weslley snipes will be frankie in the Hbo special of "Disappearing Acts" the actress from love and basketball will play the leading role.