HAIKU: Old stereotypes. / New ideals. Borrowed gardener. / Blue-eyed bedroom thrills.
FOUR PLUSES & A NEGATIVE: 1) Thoroughly enjoyable Romantic Comedy with sizzling chemistry between the leads. 2) Written and Directed by Black women with a strong Black cast. 3) Positive messages about Black professional accomplishment, family, friendship, etc. 4) Great perspective and insights into interracial issues. 5) Not enough shirtless gardener shots!
RANDOM THOUGHTS: There is a gay version of this movie waiting to be made. Being a gay, Black male, I have dated men of all skin colors. From reasons ranging from sexual to psychological, I prefer white men. Gay issues aside, it was incredibly difficult to navigate successfully the stereotypes, ideals, and societal pressures of being a Black man. Authenticity seemed to not exist for me, whether being the Black among Whites or not being "Black" enough for Blacks. As a result, none of my White relationships lasted.
I give every credit to interracial couples who have a successful go at it, like my current partner's parents who have been married for over 25 years most of which time was spent in Texas (yikes!). My partner's skin color is Black, more like coffee with cream, and we've been together for six years. We both saw "Something New" in the theater last night (versus waiting for it to come out on DVD/Netflix. It's our way of supporting Black movies of which we consider this to be one.) Although it was just a movie, we were both uplifted by the positive message and portrayal of Blacks foremost, but of people in general. If you want to reaffirm that love is possible, regardless of your sexual orientation or skin color, then I would recommend this movie.
If you'd like to read more of my haikus, please visit my blog: richardwallenhaiku.blogspot.com
FOUR PLUSES & A NEGATIVE: 1) Thoroughly enjoyable Romantic Comedy with sizzling chemistry between the leads. 2) Written and Directed by Black women with a strong Black cast. 3) Positive messages about Black professional accomplishment, family, friendship, etc. 4) Great perspective and insights into interracial issues. 5) Not enough shirtless gardener shots!
RANDOM THOUGHTS: There is a gay version of this movie waiting to be made. Being a gay, Black male, I have dated men of all skin colors. From reasons ranging from sexual to psychological, I prefer white men. Gay issues aside, it was incredibly difficult to navigate successfully the stereotypes, ideals, and societal pressures of being a Black man. Authenticity seemed to not exist for me, whether being the Black among Whites or not being "Black" enough for Blacks. As a result, none of my White relationships lasted.
I give every credit to interracial couples who have a successful go at it, like my current partner's parents who have been married for over 25 years most of which time was spent in Texas (yikes!). My partner's skin color is Black, more like coffee with cream, and we've been together for six years. We both saw "Something New" in the theater last night (versus waiting for it to come out on DVD/Netflix. It's our way of supporting Black movies of which we consider this to be one.) Although it was just a movie, we were both uplifted by the positive message and portrayal of Blacks foremost, but of people in general. If you want to reaffirm that love is possible, regardless of your sexual orientation or skin color, then I would recommend this movie.
If you'd like to read more of my haikus, please visit my blog: richardwallenhaiku.blogspot.com