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Luenell
Luenell Campbell (born March 12, 1959), known mononymously as Luenell, is an American comedian and actress. Career In the early-1990s, Luenell appeared regularly on ''Soul Beat TV'' on the Oakland, California cable station KSBT, along with prominent Bay Area African-American journalist Chauncey Bailey Chauncey Wendell Bailey Jr. (October 20, 1949 – August 2, 2007) was an American journalist noted for his work primarily on issues of the African American community. He served as editor-in-chief of '' The Oakland Post'' in Oakland, California, ..., an interviewer and talk show host on the program. On June 18, 2001, Luenell married her husband, whom she refers to as Mr. Rarely. They have a daughter, Da'Nelle. Filmography Film Television References External links * * {{Authority control 1959 births Living people People from Howard County, Arkansas Actresses from Arkansas African-American actresses African-American female comedians Actresses from Oakland, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan
''Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan'' ( Kazakh / Russian: ''Борат'') (also stylized as ''BORДT'', or simply ''Borat'') is a 2006 mockumentary black comedy film directed by Larry Charles and starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Baron Cohen plays the leading role of Borat Sagdiyev, a fictional Kazakhstani journalist who travels through the United States in an outdated 1960s ice cream van to make a documentary which features real-life interactions with Americans. Much of the film features unscripted vignettes of Borat interviewing and interacting with real-life Americans who believe he is a foreigner with little or no understanding of American customs. It is the second of four films built around Baron Cohen's characters from ''Da Ali G Show'' (2000–2004): the first, ''Ali G Indahouse'', was released in 2002, and featured a cameo by Borat; the third, ''Brüno'', was released in 2009; and the sequel to ''Borat'', ''Borat Subsequent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hotel Transylvania (film)
''Hotel Transylvania'' is a 2012 American computer-animated monster comedy film produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation. The first installment in the ''Hotel Transylvania'' franchise, it was directed by Genndy Tartakovsky (in his theatrical feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by Peter Baynham and Robert Smigel and a story by Todd Durham, Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman. The film stars the voices of Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, David Spade and CeeLo Green. The film tells the story of Count Dracula, the owner of the titular Hotel Transylvania where the world's monsters can take a rest from human civilization. Dracula invites some of the most famous monsters to celebrate the 118th birthday of his beloved daughter Mavis. When the "human-free hotel" is unexpectedly visited by an ordinary 21-year-old traveler named Jonathan, Drac must do everything in his power to prevent Mavis from fall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School Dance (film)
''School Dance'' is a 2014 American Musical film, musical comedy-drama film directed, co-written, and produced by Nick Cannon. The film stars Bobb'e J. Thompson, Luenell, Mike Epps, George Lopez, Lil Duval, Katt Williams, and Wilmer Valderrama. The film was released on July 2, 2014, in select theaters, Video on demand, VOD, and Digital HD. It is Cannon's directorial feature film debut. Plot The film opens with a news broadcast about a teenager named Jason Jackson being shot outside the Monte Vista High School dance lock-in. Jason tells the story from the beginning, starting with him trying to get into the most popular dance clique in school, The Ranger$. They say he has to pass the initiation of getting a pair of panties from one of the Sweet Gyrls by midnight. Jason then decides that he is going to attempt to get a pair of panties from his longtime crush Anastacia during the school's lock-in. Meanwhile, Day Day, one of the Ranger$ and Jason's older cousin, owes Anastacia's eldest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mac & Devin Go To High School
''Mac & Devin Go to High School'' is a 2012 American stoner comedy film. The film was directed by Dylan Brown and stars rappers Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa (in his film debut) in the title roles, along with Mike Epps, Teairra Mari, Andy Milonakis, Luenell in supporting roles and the voice of Mystikal in a guest appearance. The story follows two high school students, geeky Devin and badman Mac, a stoner who befriends Devin and introduces him to cannabis. The high school's name, "N. Hale", is based on Nate Dogg's real name, Nathaniel Hale, and is also a play on the word "inhale". The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on July 3, 2012. The soundtrack, which included the hit "Young, Wild & Free", was released worldwide in stores on December 13, 2011. Cast * Snoop Dogg as Mac Johnson * Wiz Khalifa as Devin Overstreet * Mike Epps as Mr. Armstrong * Teairra Mari as Ms. Huck * Luenell as Principal Cummings * Paul Iacono as Mahatma Chang Greenberg * Andy Milonakis as Knees Down * Myst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Block Party (2022 Film)
''Block Party'' is a 2022 American comedy film directed by Dawn Wilkinson, starring Antoinette Robertson, Margaret Avery, Golden Brooks, Birgundi Baker, Charlyne Yi, Gary Anthony Williams, Luenell, Bill Cobbs and John Amos. Cast * Antoinette Robertson as Keke McQueen * Margaret Avery as Janice Sommers * Golden Brooks as Tasha McQueen * Birgundi Baker as Eboni * Charlyne Yi as Alice * Gary Anthony Williams as Sean * Luenell as Debra * Bill Cobbs as Uncle Jim * John Amos as Dennis * Ben Miliken as Ben * Terayle Hill as Will Rencher * Richard Hartley as Daryl * Faizon Love as Gus * Felonious Munk as DJ Dee Nutz * Merle Dandridge as Crystal Maitland * Carmella Riley as Fire Marshall Joy * Brad William Henke as Buddy Frank Release The film was released in theatres on 8 June 2022 and on BET+ on 16 June. Reception Tim Cogshell of '' KPCC's FilmWeek'' called the film "so sweet" and praised Cobb's performance and his character, stating that he had "some of the funniest lines" in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
35 And Ticking
''35 & Ticking'' (also known as ''Russ Parr's 35 & Ticking'' or ''35 and Ticking'') is an American romantic comedy film written and directed by Russ Parr. The film stars a mostly African American ensemble cast featuring Meagan Good, Nicole Ari Parker, Tamala Jones, Kevin Hart, Kym Whitley, Darius McCrary, Dondre Whitfield, Mike Epps, Luenell, Clifton Powell, Jill Marie Jones, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Keith Robinson. The film had its limited release in theaters on May 20, 2011. Premise ''35 & Ticking'' centers around the lives of Victoria, Zenobia, Cleavon, and Phil—all friends over the age of 35 and struggling to build the families they've always dreamed of. While Zenobia (Nicole Ari Parker) is still looking for a man, Victoria (Tamala Jones) is married to a man who doesn't want children. Cleavon (Kevin Hart), meanwhile, is too geeky to get a woman, and Phil (Keith Robinson) is already married with children, but his wife is not very interested in being a mother. All four of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hotel Transylvania 2
''Hotel Transylvania 2'' is a 2015 American computer-animated monster comedy film directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, written by Robert Smigel and Adam Sandler, and it is the second installment in the ''Hotel Transylvania'' franchise and the sequel to ''Hotel Transylvania'' (2012). Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, it was animated by Sony Pictures Imageworks, with an additional funding provided by LStar Capital. ''Hotel Transylvania 2'' takes place several years after the events of the first film. Mavis and Johnny have a young son named Dennis, whose lack of any vampire abilities worries both Mavis and his maternal grandfather Dracula for differing reasons. When Mavis and Johnny travel to Johnny's hometown in California, Drac calls his friends to help him make Dennis a vampire, much to Mavis's dismay. Original voices from the first film — Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, David Spade, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, Fran Drescher, Rob Riggle, Sadie Sandler, Jonny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Divine Intervention (2007 Film)
''Divine Intervention'' is a 2007 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Van Elder, starring Wesley Jonathan, Jazsmin Lewis and James Avery. Cast * Wesley Jonathan as Reverend Robert Gibbs * Jazsmin Lewis as Divine Matthews * James Avery as Reverend Clarence Matthews * Laz Alonso as Deacon Wells * Roz Ryan as Mother Candice * Carl Gilliard as Deacon Grier * Cynda Williams as Sister Grier * Luenell as Sister Jones * Reynaldo Rey as Deacon Jones * Shang Forbes as Deacon Thomas * Van Elder as usher Release The film received a limited theatrical release on 30 November 2007. Reception Frank Lovece of ''Film Journal International'' wrote a negative review of the film, while praising the performances of Avery, Ryan and Luenelle. Sam Adams of the ''Los Angeles Times'' wrote that Elders "lingers on subsidiary diversions when he should be advancing the plot", and "even his establishing shots overstay their welcome". Tim Grierson of ''LA Weekly ''LA Weekly'' is a free weekly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coming 2 America
''Coming 2 America'' is a 2021 American romantic comedy film that serves as a sequel to the 1988 film ''Coming to America'' starring Eddie Murphy and directed by Craig Brewer, from a screenplay by Kenya Barris, Barry W. Blaustein, and David Sheffield, and a story by Blaustein, Sheffield, and Justin Kanew, based on characters created by Murphy. It co-stars Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Teyana Taylor, Wesley Snipes, and James Earl Jones. ''Coming 2 America'' was the final film appearance of Louie Anderson before his death in 2022, reprising his role as Maurice from the first film. Originally to be theatrically released by Paramount Pictures, the film's distribution rights were sold to Amazon Studios because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon released it digitally via Amazon Prime Video on March 4, 2021. ''Coming 2 America'' received mixed reviews from critics. Like its predecessor, the film earned a nomination at the 94th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Die Alone
''Never Die Alone'' is a 2004 crime thriller film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and written by James Gibson, based on the 1974 novel of the same name by Donald Goines. The film stars DMX, David Arquette and Michael Ealy, and is about a criminal drug dealer returning to the East Coast to find redemption and make amends with a drug lord. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2004, and made its theatrical release on March 26. ''Never Die Alone'' garnered generally negative reviews from critics who panned the trashy, pretentious and misogynistic viewpoint of street culture. However, DMX received praise for his performance as King David. It performed poorly at the box office. Plot Hardened criminal and drug dealer King David returns to his unidentified East Coast city, where he can find redemption by settling an old score with drug lord Moon. He keeps tape-recorded journals about his life and is always talking about a woman named Edna. Upon David's return, he me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolemite Is My Name
''Dolemite Is My Name'' is a 2019 American biographical comedy film directed by Craig Brewer and written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. The film stars Eddie Murphy as filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore, who is best known for having portrayed the character of Dolemite in both his stand-up routine and a series of blaxploitation films, which started with ''Dolemite'' in 1975. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2019. It was released in a limited release on October 4, and streaming on Netflix three weeks later. ''Dolemite Is My Name'' received positive reception from both audiences and film critics, with praise for Murphy's performance and the humor. It was chosen by both the National Board of Review and ''Time'' magazine as one of the ten best films of the year. At the 77th Golden Globe Awards, the film was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actor for Murphy. Plot Struggling artist Rudy Ray Moor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Star Is Born (2018 Film)
''A Star Is Born'' is a 2018 American musical romantic drama film produced and directed by Bradley Cooper (in his directorial debut) with a screenplay by Cooper, Eric Roth and Will Fetters. It stars Cooper, Lady Gaga, Dave Chappelle, Andrew Dice Clay, and Sam Elliott, and follows an alcoholic musician (Cooper) who discovers and falls in love with a young singer (Gaga). It is the fourth filmed version of the story, after the original 1937 American romantic drama, the 1954 American musical and the 1976 American musical. Principal photography began at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2017. ''A Star Is Born'' premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2018, and was theatrically released in the United States on October 5, 2018, by Warner Bros. Pictures. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $436million worldwide and receiving praise for Cooper, Gaga, and Elliott's performances and Cooper's direction, as well as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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