One of my personal favorite films and a late entry into the blaxploitation genre, THE HITTER (1979) stars Ron O'Neal, Shelia Frazier, and Adolph Caesar. Otis (Ron O'Neal), a "has been" prize-fighter hustling pool for a living wanders into a bar and then punches his was out, as dollar signs flashes Nathan's (Adolph Caesar) watchful eyes. For Otis has just swindled Louisiana Slim (Bill Cobbs) the meanest dude in the place. And Nathan, a washed-up promoter, is in need of some "ring class" talent to

After a STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE ('51) director Joseph L. Mankiewicz was hesitant to cast Marlon Brando JULIUS CAESAR ('53) given his reputation for mumbling--as he was nicknamed "The Mumbler." However, Mankiewicz ultimately made the right choice, as Brando solidified his status as a force to be reckoned with, earning his third consecutive Oscar nomination for Best Actor. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

More than 30 years after her Best Actress nomination for "What's Love Got to Do With It?," Angela is set to receive an honorary statuette at the 2024 Academy Awards. Watch! | E! News

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