dolemite is my name
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Eddie Murphy Says He Was Too Busy Recording 'Party All the Time' to Join Star-Studded 'We Are the World' Tribute
You don’t get to Eddie Murphy’s station in life—revered stand-up comic, Hollywood leading man, and occasional crooner—without having a firm understanding of your priorities. But even Murphy has his share of regrets and what if’s, including missing out on recording the star-studded charity single, “We Are the World.” Filming a live segment of The Jimmy…
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Otay! Eddie Murphy Plans to Revisit Old Characters for Saturday Night Live Return
Old school Saturday Night Live fans rejoice! Eddie Murphy will return to the scene of the crime—the same sketch comedy show where he killed audiences before becoming an international box office superstar. When the legendary funnyman returns as host to SNL on Dec. 21, he will be bringing some classic material with him. While promoting…
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Dolemite Is My Name: Here at The Root, We Play Black Ass Game
The Root is our name and blackness is our game, so we decided to play none other than Black Ass Game! The stars of Dolemite Is My Name joined us for some sho-nuff blackness: Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Tituss Burgess, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps and Craig Robinson. And yes, the questions were…
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TIFF 2019: Dolemite Is My Name Is the Comeback King of Blaxploitation
You ever leave a movie feeling all warm inside due to the bubbling laughter in your tummy and pure joy in reaction to an underdog’s triumph? That movie, for me, is Dolemite Is My Name. Netflix breaks down the synopsis like so: Stung by a string of showbiz failures, floundering comedian Rudy Ray Moore (Academy…
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The Root’s Guide to the 10 Blackest Experiences of the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival
Are you runnin’ through The Six with your cinematic woes? Well, you’re in luck, because it’s time for the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)! Much like myself—who will be reviewing films from the fest this year for The Root—a bunch of Americans will be descending upon America’s church hat, also known as Canada. The…
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Watch: Eddie Murphy Does 'Whatever It Takes' in Dolemite Is My Name Trailer
Dolemite is his name and fuckin’ up motherfuckas is his game. Before there was Beyoncé’s Sasha Fierce, there was Rudy Ray Moore’s Dolemite. Now, the eccentric comedian’s real-life story is being told in true blaxploitation fashion with Netflix’s upcoming film, Dolemite Is My Name. Per Netflix: Stung by a string of showbiz failures, floundering comedian…