Truth Unspoken

Many relationships collapse over the “unspoken”. Is there a line to draw with leaving the past out of the present? Are some of things you do worth telling your mate? Would you rather it remain a secret or be insignificant? Would this truth about you supersede the trust and love in the relationship?

Should you tell him?

Should you tell her?

Or let the risk of truth remain -just a possibility?

Truth Unspoken: Web Series

1st time filmmaker Ebony J. Lewis tells the visual story of a woman who has been less than truthful with her boyfriend, and when she is confronted, her man finds out more than he could ever expect; but she isn’t the only one with secrets.

Tune in to Truth Unspoken Web Series, premiering February 15^th at 9:00pm EST on YouTube, and begin the journey through revealing Truth, Unspoken.

About the Series:

[Watch Trailer]

Truth Unspoken is a suspense drama about life unexpected twists and turns.

*Rated R

Written and directed by Ebony J. Lewis, Truth Unspoken was the official choice of HBO August 2009 Martha Vineyard African American Film Festival and Kodak Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival October 2009. In January 2010, the film was shown during the Sundance Film Festival.

The amazing cast includes Keenyah Hill from “America’s Next Top Model”, Gospel Singer James Hall, and Writer/Director Ebony J. Lewis.

BlyssNote:

There are so many African American filmmakers out here with great stories with many different dynamics of our community. Take time to support and enjoy OUR films. It is hard work putting together these projects. Just tuning in, and viewing these different films makes a monumental impact.

Make sure you follow @TruthUnspokenWS and @EbonyJLewis on twitter and show some love. Make sure you show me some love and leave a comment below. Make sure you tune in on Tuesday February the 15^th at 9PM/EST [click here].

Unexpected Knowledge

Unexpected Knowledge - minor details found in books, films, music, etc., that may not directly influence the theme or meaning of a work, but maybe conducive to bringing about character, or background to a character or event.

Laymen Terms: Small or almost irrelevant information in bodies of work that may intrigue you.

This week’s “Unexpected Knowledge” stem from the novel Single Husbands by Honey B (Mary B. Morrison). Single Husbands is a novel centered around three financially sound husbands who experience countless extra-marital sexcapades but soon have to deal with the consequences which, in some situations, ended friendships and marriages.

Unexpected Ideas/Facts:

n Oiling your body after you shower, but before you dry off.

o When I read the book, many of the characters saturated their body in oils before patting dry. I was used to oiling or moisturizing after I dried off, didn’t realize the supple and great skin health associated with this action. Trapping the moisture into your skin while enriching the surface makes sense.

n Men and Alcohol

o One of the characters in the book was a well known chef that prepared meals to enhance sexual arousal.

“Excessive alcohol consumption by men was courage juice, ego boosters, and in some cases, performance busters instantly creating erectile dysfunction...alcohol decreased a male’s testosterone level, thereby decreasing his sex drive.”

BlyssNote:

If you are open-minded, and not offended by sexually explicit material, I suggest you give it a read. The idealism behind some of the characters brings many different perspectives to relationships and marriages in general. Honey B will not disappoint you. The rollercoaster ride of emotion, sex, and dilemma leaves you with a whole new aspect on life. This book is one of many; click on the link below to view more of her works.

Links for more information:

Mary “Honey B” Morrison

Dry Skin

Effects of Alcohol on the male reproductive system

Some of you may badger me for not realizing these things…but it’s ok…(laughing)…I’m sure there are more out there who didn’t think about I either…I love new ideas …if you have “Unexpected Knowledge” that you received from this book or other works feel, free to comment. Let me know how you feel about these two topics also. Help me make my blog better by giving your feedback...follow Mary Honey B Morrison on twitter and remember…

…These are thoughts from Blyss

I Didn't Know It Would Be This Hard To "Get A Job"

Movie: Get A Job

Genre: Comedy

Director: James Reed Jr.

Starring: Corey Hendrix, Milton “Lil Rell” Howery

http://www.getajobcomedy.com

Get A Job Website Trailer from James Reed on Vimeo.

Many people, with or without degrees or experience, have dealt with the struggles of finding a job. Get A Job gives a comedic input to the hardships of getting a job while still chasing your dreams.

This timeless film goes into the day and the life of an unemployed young comedian (Will) and his childhood friend (Terry) who decides to pursue their dreams to establish a comedy club. Living with his Mother-in-law, the pressure to generate an income peaks.

The Director of Get A Job, James Reed Jr., was raised by a single mother in Chicago in a family of entrepreneurs. In the mist of his college years studying Finance, his rededication to Christ powered his move towards film. He then transferred to a film school, graduated from Columbian College of Chicago. After working in and out of his field, the birth of his son impelled him to strive for his full potential, putting most of his effort into bringing about his production company, Grown Child Pictures.

Now the director has graced the world with his first feature film looking inside the common difficulty of seeking employment. This comedy was stemmed from a woman's statement that he overheard, about not giving a homeless man on the street a dime because a man can always get a job. Mr. Reed felt that he would help and Get A Job tells you why?

I am one of the people who had moments of struggle when it came to finding a job…leave a comment and tell me about your experience…support black film!...make sure you follow Director James Reed Jr. on twitter…and stay tuned for next week’s film highlight.

---Blyss

I WILL FOLLOW explores the surprising thirst for life we experience after the death of someone we love. Written and directed by Ava DuVernay, the festival award-winning drama chronicles a day in the life of a grieving woman (Salli Richardson-Whitfield), and the twelve visitors who help her move forward in a brave, new world.

Starring Salli Richardson-Whitfield ("I Am Legend," "Antwone Fisher"), along with Blair Underwood ("The Event"), Omari Hardwick ("For Colored Girls"), Beverly Todd ("Crash"), Dijon Talton ("Glee"), Tracie Thoms ("Rent"), and Michole White ("She Hate Me"). Miguel Bunster ("La Linea") is the director of photography, with production design by Jennifer Spence (Paranormal Activity II). The casting director is Aisha Coley ("The Secret Life of Bees") and the editor is Spencer Averick ("My Mic Sounds Nice"). The film is produced by Ava DuVernay and Denise Sexton, with Howard Barish as executive producer, Molly Mayeux as producer and Tilane Jones as associate producer.

www.AFFRM.com

http://iwillfollowfilm.com/

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I am definitely anticipating the commercial release of this film. This is another dynamic of black film. Many people don't realize how many black films are left at the film festivals and not released in theaters. I would like to see diversity when it comes to black film. I'm looking forward to getting many of these award winning films in front of millions. Support the movement and open your minds. There is way more out there than mainstream television.

(Blyssfulthinking)

Hi World! Its been a long while since my last blog, but now I am back online in many ways, with a new direction. I had to take time to get my act together before I make a presence online. Once its online, you can't get it off, lol. Stay tuned in!!!

Khalilah Joi Dubose Brings Character to Life

I ALMOST CRIED WATCHING HER PERFORMANCE....I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HER DO MORE!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0RNUWdX57c&feature=related

LEAVE A COMMENT

AUSTRALIAN TV SHOW DOES "BLACK FACE"

WOW!!....MAYBE IM TAKING THIS TOO SERIOUSLY, BUT I WAS OFFENDED BY THIS....BEING A PERSON WHO HAS DONE THEATRE AND THE HISTORY OF BLACK THEATRE.....

I STUDIED THE MENTRAL ERA AND BLACK FACE....WHITE POEPLE'S PERCEPTION ON "NEGROS".....IT WAS NOT A GOOD TIME AND IT DEFACED AND HUMILIATED BLACKS.....

HAVING OTHER AREAS AROUND THE WORLD BELIEVING THAT THAT IS HOW ALL BLACKS WERE....


I COULDN'T TAKE THIS AS A JOKE.....IT DEFINITELY OFFENDED ME...I HOPE IM NOT BEING TOO CLOSED MINDED
(BLYSSFUL THINKING)


HOW YOU FEEL?

TRANNYS KICK ASS

WOW.....JUST BECAUSE THEIR IN SKIRTS DOESN'T MEAN THEY WON'T WHOOP YOUR ASS.....LOL

(BLYSSFUL THINKING)




WHAT YALL THINK?

RUNNING OUT OF MICHEAL JACKSON COSTUMES

IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A MICHEAL JACKSON COSTUME FOR THIS HALLOWEEN YOUR GONNA HAVE TO WAIT IN A LONG LINE OR MAKE ONE ON YOUR OWN. MANY TOP HALLOWEEN COSTUME COMPANIES HAVE BEEN SELLING OUT OF MICHEAL JACKSON COSTUMES ONLINE AND IN STORES.

"We sold out of one our pop star sequined glove styles and 2 kinds of black jheri curl wigs a month ago," REPORTED MOON COSTUMES REP.

---RECENT PRESS RELEASE FROM PR.COM

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DAMN...I GUESS I WON'T BE MOON WALKIN ON THE 31ST! WHAT ABOUT JANET JACKSON? YALL HAVE THE "REVOLUTION" COSTUMES?

(BLYSSFUL THINKING)

"SURVEY SAYS" LABEL JUMP IS TRUE

MANY RUMORS WERE CIRCULATED ABOUT P. DIDDY'S "JUMP" TO A NEW BIG LABEL. A RECENT PRESS RELEASE CONFIRMED SURFACING INFORMATION ABOUT THE MOVE FROM ATLANTIC RECORDS TO INTERSCOPE

"I am excited to be partnering with Jimmy Iovine and the Interscope Records family...."

- P. DIDDY

HIT UP ACE SHOW BIZ FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE TOPIC

IM WONDERING WILL THIS EFFECT IS CREATETIVE LISCENSE WITH HIS MUSIC...HE'S A TOTALITARIAN....LOL...IM NOT SURE HOW MUCH A DIFFERENCE THIS IS GONNA HAVE ON THE MUSIC.....?

WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER ARTIST ON INTERSCOPE?

(BLYSSFUL THINKING)

YALL LET ME KNOW WASSUP

TIME TO WRAP UP FOR SCHOOL!

WHEN I SEEN THIS ON MEDIA TAKE OUT I HAD NO WORDS

IN THE LANGUAGE OF MANY INTERNET CHAT AND TWEETERS I WAS SMH (SHAKING MY HEAD)

WELL....I GUESS WE HAVE TO BE PREPARED FOR SCHOOL AND PROTECTION IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE ITEMS PEOPLE NEED

(BLYSSFUL THINKING)

WHAT YOU THINK?

WELL I GUESS KANYE WEST AND LADY GAGA CAN'T PICK BACK UP AFTER THE SHOCKING ACTIONS AT THE VMA'S....KANYE TOOK OVER THE STAGE DURING TAYLOR SWIFTS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AND LADY GAGA HAD A...WELL...BLOODY PERFORMANCE

THEIR "FAME KILLS" TOUR SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER HAS BEEN KILLED...SOURCES SAY THERE WERE CREATIVE DIFFERENCES

CHECK OUT: http://www.hiphopgalaxy.com/Kanye-West-Lady-Gaga-Tour-Canceled-Over-Creative-hip-hop-9796.html

WE ALL KNOW THAT FAME CAN KILL...LOL...YOU HAVE 2 DIFFERENT OPINIONATED PERSONALITIES....IT DOESN'T WORK ALL THE TIME...WE ALL KNOW KANYE IS A PRETTY......WELL..."PASSIONATE PERSON" SAYS JAY-Z....SO PASSIONATE TO WHERE WHAT YOU THINK AND FEEL DOESN'T MATTER IF ITS NOT HIS WAY....LOL

(BLYSSFUL THINKING)

MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE A COMMENT...LET ME KNOW HOW YOU FEEL

Tsoul

SOOOO LOVELY!! MAKE SURE YALL CHECK OUT HIS MUSIC AND SUBSCRIBE TO HIS YOUTUBE!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/Tsoul4ull

YALL CHECK OUT MY BOY CEDDY J!!

HE HAS "THE" BLOGTALK RADIO SHOW!!

SHOW HIM SOME LOVE AND TUNE IN!!

http://blogtalkradio.com/CeddyJ

TWERK IT NATE!

THIS IS MY FRIEND NATE!!.....HE'S SO COOL!!....LOL

DRUNK POLICE OFFICER

WOW....I HOPE HE DOESN'T PULL ME OVER!....HE'S GONNA TAKE ALL MY DRINKS....DANG I'M GOING ARRIVE TO THE PARTY EMPTY HANDED!

DID HE PASS THE ACADEMY PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST WITH THAT RUN?

(BLYSSFUL THINKING)

ARE YOU INFLUENCED BY THE PEOPLE YOU LISTEN TO?

I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY HOW I FEEL ABOUT THIS....I UNDERSTAND THE STUDENT LEADERS VIEWS....BUT IM A PERSON WHO LIKES TO LISTEN TO MANY TYPES OF MUSIC... WHETHER I ASSOCIATE MY SELF WITH THAT LIFESTYLE OR NOT...EVERYONE TELLS THEIR OWN STORY...JUST BECAUSE THATS NOT HOW I FEEL...DOESN'T MEAN I WILL NOT LISTEN...AND THE OTHER STUDENTS VOTED FOR HIM.

TELL ME HOW YOU FEEL....LEAVE A COMMENT

(BLYSSFUL THINKING)

WILL FERRELL'S SO FUNNY

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEOS....WHO CHILD IS THAT?....SHE WILL BE GETTING PAID BIG TIME AS A CHILD STAR!....MAYBE IF A CHILD STAR START OFF VULGAR AND CRAZY THEY MAY END UP BEING A DECENT PART OF SOCIETY

(BLYSSFUL THINKING)

Instant Gratification

Is it a problem that i want it now? What happen to patience....you know....baby steps? How do I thrive in a world built on supply for today...dont worry about tomorrow? (for the most part)