Nov 21st, 2008 · Filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles' breakout hit Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song rattled the Hollywood status quo when it was released in 1971 with an "X" rating for adult content. Since then, Van Peebles has gone on to write, direct and act in many other projects, which has earned him upcoming tribute by the Gotham Indepedent Film Awards. Van Peebles discusses highlights of his career and addresses criticism of his work.
Keywords: critic · Tribute · Hollywood · adult · van · breakout · 1971 · Melvin · Rattles · Sweetback · Peebles · Filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles
Aug 23rd, 2004 · Reviewer Tom Terrell takes a look at three artists who are producing soul music reminiscent of the 1970s. They are the British band Sweetback, and the American singers Angie Stone and Ricky Fante. Sweetback's album is titled Stage 2, Angie Stone's new album is Stoned Love, and Fante's album is Rewind.
Keywords: Americans · artists · British · CD · music · Singer · soul · 1970 · album · Rebirth · Tom Terrell · Sweetback
