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Sunday, May 30, 2021

Fire & Ice (2001, TV Movie)














































Staying:
Storyline
A woman in the limelight wants a life of her own. Beautiful and successful Holly Aimes (Lark Voorhies) is the daughter of a respected California Congressman, so she's used to being in the public eye. But when her ugly breakup with a famous actor hits the tabloids, she decides to start a new life in Florida. Swearing off men and on the rebound, she's being romanced by talk show host Michael Williams (Kadeem Hardison), the man magazines call "the sexiest black bachelor in America." He's sweet, charming, and oh so fine. And now that's she's about to leave, he's finding his way into her heart.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby? (1944, Soundie)












Starring:
Storyline
Nat 'King' Cole Trio and Ida James performing "Is You Is, or Is You Ain't My Baby?"

Hot Chocolate (1941, Soundie)














Starring:

Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performs "Hot Chocolate" with the Lindy Hoppers dancing.