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In terms of action films, once the name Ip Man is said, those in the know, know, it can’t possibly get any more trill. Donnie Yen carved out a new path in martial arts films with his portrayal of Bruce Lee’s teacher, Ip Man. Listen, Ip Man hands so good that even those who took an L from him can get a movie of their own. Which brings us to Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy. After a behind closed doors battle, where Ip Man put all the hands on him, Wing Chun master Cheung Tin Chi (Zhang Jin aka Max Zhang) has pulled out of the spotlight for a simpler life.
Cheung Tin Chi now leads a light moonlighting as a mercenary for hire, that he gives up as well, and a grocery store owner. Though Cheung may have tried to leave the world of martial arts, the fight hasn’t left him. A chance encounter with Julia (Liu Yan) and her friend Nana (Chrissie Chau) fleeing the wrath of a gangster Tso Sai Kit (Kevin Cheng) and Cheung’s intervention lead to an ordeal that’s going to bring them hands back out.
The Crouching Tiger Back
Michelle Yeoh comes through as Kwan, older sister of Kit and the leader of the gang. Yo, Michelle Yeoh came through just to steal scenes in this movie man. All you need to know is she is trying to make things legit and have her syndicate give up crime, but her kid brother is making that shit dumb hard. I loved seeing Yeoh in this. She plays her character so well. Where Zhang Jin has an aloof charm, Michelle Yeoh has a very extremely stoic charming to her character.
Though the story moves very fast and the fights scenes didn’t have the same emotional build and climax as Ip Man’s, what I do appreciate is how women have a more prominent role in this martial arts film. Yeoh, Yan, and Chau add more to the film by being women that have their own depth and portion of the story, especially seeing them fight and hold their own.
Bigger than Catching them Hands
Aside from the action and gang activity taking place, I found that the bigger story that shines in this movie is the British influence on the citizens portrayed in the film. We see how far corruption and misuse of police force is handled through the Brits. This is something Ip Man had shined some light on as well with foreigners looking down on Chinese citizens. I liked this element being looked at through the film, and we see more of this in the entertainment district as well. White male sailors being ashore and taking part in the nightlife in a very aggressive and indulgent way. The entertainers having to put pride aside in order to make money in dealing with these types says a lot of the time period this takes place in.
While it ain’t hard to tell that as a spin-off of the Ip Man series, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy is different from its predecessor. There is room for improvement but with the women having a more prominent role and Zhang Jin being an aloof yet cute charmer, it’d be of interest to see just where this spin-off could go from here.
Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy hits theaters on April 12, 2019.
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In terms of action films, once the name Ip Man is said, those in the know, know, it can’t possibly get any more trill. Donnie Yen carved out a new path in martial arts films with his portrayal of Bruce Lee’s teacher, Ip Man. Listen, Ip Man hands so good that even those who took an L from him can get a movie of their own. Which brings us to Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy. After a behind closed doors battle, where Ip Man put all the hands on him, Wing Chun master Cheung Tin Chi (Zhang Jin aka Max Zhang) has pulled out of the spotlight for a simpler life.
Cheung Tin Chi now leads a light moonlighting as a mercenary for hire, that he gives up as well, and a grocery store owner. Though Cheung may have tried to leave the world of martial arts, the fight hasn’t left him. A chance encounter with Julia (Liu Yan) and her friend Nana (Chrissie Chau) fleeing the wrath of a gangster Tso Sai Kit (Kevin Cheng) and Cheung’s intervention lead to an ordeal that’s going to bring them hands back out.
The Crouching Tiger Back
Michelle Yeoh comes through as Kwan, older sister of Kit and the leader of the gang. Yo, Michelle Yeoh came through just to steal scenes in this movie man. All you need to know is she is trying to make things legit and have her syndicate give up crime, but her kid brother is making that shit dumb hard. I loved seeing Yeoh in this. She plays her character so well. Where Zhang Jin has an aloof charm, Michelle Yeoh has a very extremely stoic charming to her character.
Though the story moves very fast and the fights scenes didn’t have the same emotional build and climax as Ip Man’s, what I do appreciate is how women have a more prominent role in this martial arts film. Yeoh, Yan, and Chau add more to the film by being women that have their own depth and portion of the story, especially seeing them fight and hold their own.
Bigger than Catching them Hands
Aside from the action and gang activity taking place, I found that the bigger story that shines in this movie is the British influence on the citizens portrayed in the film. We see how far corruption and misuse of police force is handled through the Brits. This is something Ip Man had shined some light on as well with foreigners looking down on Chinese citizens. I liked this element being looked at through the film, and we see more of this in the entertainment district as well. White male sailors being ashore and taking part in the nightlife in a very aggressive and indulgent way. The entertainers having to put pride aside in order to make money in dealing with these types says a lot of the time period this takes place in.
While it ain’t hard to tell that as a spin-off of the Ip Man series, Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy is different from its predecessor. There is room for improvement but with the women having a more prominent role and Zhang Jin being an aloof yet cute charmer, it’d be of interest to see just where this spin-off could go from here.
Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy hits theaters on April 12, 2019.
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The Mid Week in Review airs 4.3.19
The Mid Week in Review airs every Wednesday at 7pm eastern. It's an integral part of the Afronerd Radio engine and it's steered by your favorite podcast stewards, Capt. Kirk, Daryll B. and Dburt. The topics up for grabs this evenining are: our thoughts about the execution style killing of hip hop artist and entrepreneur. Nipsey Hussle; Avengers: Endgame (3 hours runtime?) tickets are officially on sale and available (if you're lucky); Jordan Peele's Twilight Zone reboot debuted this week, courtesy of CBS All Access; Thor: Ragnarock director, Taika Waititi has been tapped to helm the live action version of the Anime classic, Akira and it looks like it will NOT be a white washed project (whew!); we never did talk about Netflix' Love, Death and Robots or On My Block S2...we will this time!; we also forgot to talk about the Gotham/Batman prequel, Pennyworth TV series trailer; filmmaker, Jim Jarmusch (Ghost Dog!) has a zombie mocie starring Bill Murray, Danny Glover, Steve Buscemi and Adam Driver? The Dead Don't Die...Dburt is intrigued to say the least...dammit Iggy Pop and RZA?; please don't tell me that Joaquin Phoenix' Joker might be yet another DC film that surprises and surpasses audience expectations; Lastly, does Marvel have something cooking for the Deathlok character? Movie? Disney+? Call LIVE at 646-915-9620.
Perhaps no other black business person stirs up more polarizing debate than Herman Cain. The former head of Godfather’s Pizza, stepped into the political limelight in 2011 when he announced his candidacy as the Republican presidential nominee. That effort was thwarted by a series of sexual harassment allegations against Cain. Yet, he has re-emerged on the national stage as a proposed pick by President Trump to sit on the Federal Reserve Board. A success in business, yet, a failure in politics—is now the time for Herman Cain to rise to political prominence?
Herman Cain’s Business Backstory
Cain was named president of the then-failing Godfather’s Pizza chain in 1986. In an article from Black Enterprise in 1988 on Cain: “Fresh from rejuvenating Pillsbury’s Burger King chain in the Philadelphia region, the energetic, enthusiastic new president of Godfather’s went immediately to work closing weak outlets, strengthening the company’s advertising thrust, repairing relations with franchisees and swiftly resolving legal conflicts.”
Black Enterprise Magazine
Without question, Cain has proven he possesses sharp business acumen. Under his leadership, Godfather’s Pizza saw a reversal in sales decline and generated $260 million in sales.
He demonstrated business savvy early on. The Morehouse College graduate served a short period in the Navy and then went on to complete a master’s degree in Computer Science at Purdue University. His first corporate position was as a business analyst at Coca-Cola.
Cain’s business talents came to light during his next gig at Pillsbury where he advanced to vice president status within five years.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Although he quickly ascended the corporate ladder, Cain also had an entrepreneurial spirit. He set his sights on the fast food business—even becoming a member of a Burger King kitchen crew to learn the ins and outs of the hamburger business. Within seven months, he was promoted to regional vice president.
“You’ve got to have a passion for that business, followed by a desire to make it to the top,” he said in an interview with Black Enterprise in 1988. “Then you will do whatever you need to do in order to get there.”
He eventually bought the Godfather’s Pizza chain from its parent company, Pillsbury for an estimated $50 million. The transaction was the first leveraged buyout of a major fast-food company by a black executive in business history.
Political Ambitions
Cain’s political ambitions were made clear when he ran as a Republican presidential nominee. Plagued by scandal, his campaign fell flat—perhaps one of the rare failures for the businessman.
Now, with the blessings of Donald Trump, it seems that Cain is poised to assume a prominent political and economic position at the Federal Reserve. How likely is his appointment and is he the person for the job?
No, says Catherine Rampell, a columnist for The Washington Post. And it isn’t just about the troubling sexual harassment allegations that took down his presidential run, she says.
“When it comes to understanding pretty basic policy issues, Cain isn’t able,” writes Rampell.
“Most people who remember anything about Cain’s brief political career might know him for the “9-9-9” tax rate plan. Unfortunately, neither did that plan have rates that were actually 9 percent nor did it turn out to be particularly strong in its arithmetic,” she continues.
A fellow Republican, Sen. Mitt Romney, also cast doubt about Cain’s fitness for the Fed. “I doubt that will be a nomination. But if it were a nomination, you can bet [what] the interest rates he would be pushing for,” Romney said in an interview.
“If Herman Cain were on the Fed, you’d know the interest rate would soon be 9-9-9.”
Some Republicans are more optimistic. Sen. David Perdue, a Georgia Republican, said about Cain; “He’s a business guy. He’s got a great background for it. I know him personally. I think personally he’d be a great addition,” according to Fortune.
Cain’s businesses successes have seemed to elude his success in politics. Is his appointment a serious consideration or another one of the mercurial President’s whims? And if appointed to the Fed, how effective can he be? That all remains to be seen.
Related: THE BLACK CONSERVATIVE WOMAN IN THE RUNNING TO LEAD MICHIGAN’S REPUBLICAN PARTY
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Cloth diapers are all the rage these days for multiple reasons. The most popular has to do with reducing your family’s carbon footprint and helping to limit the amount of trash being dumped in a landfill. Another reason is to save money on reusing diapers instead of running up a disposable diaper expense every month. No matter your reason, we’ve spent a few hours searching for our favorite cloth diapers for all you nerdy parents out there.
Most babies learn to roll before they crawl. Once they start rolling there’s no stopping them. From one side of the room to the other. Unfortunately, you can’t give them any dice until they are older, unless you purchase these giant foam dice. Either way, you’ll see them rolling.
If you’re a Pokemon fan, then you are in luck. These super cute Pikachu diapers will brighten up any day. You’ll be able to play your own version of Pokemon Go around the house.
I know you have big aspirations for your little one. You want them to go to Hogwarts, train to become a wizard, and then save the planet from super villians. I’m just joking, but this diaper will definitely show off how serious you are about the fantasy genre.
As much as your baby stays up at night you’d think that they might don a mask and fight crime during those wee hours. Sadly, your baby is not capable of leaving your home without being carried or sitting in a stroller. That doesn’t mean you can’t dress them in this adorable Batman diaper.
Wizard In Training Cloth Diaper
Another Harry Potter diaper, but this time we’re just talking about your little apprentice one day becoming a wizard. This diaper’s design is embroidered rather than printed. Each one is handmade.
Lord of the Rings Cloth Diaper
To all of you fantasy fans out there, check out this Lord of the Rings White Tree of Gondor cloth diaper. Not in a million years did I ever think we would see LOTR on a baby’s bum. What an exciting time to be alive. Perfect for taking your little one an adventure.
If you’re going to put a superhero on your baby’s bum, why not make it Deadpool? This cute diaper is wonderful for days when your child is being sassy. Dress your baby for the mood they are currently in.
Assorted Designs Cloth Diapers 6-Pack
This bundle of diapers comes with six different designs making it a great value. You get a little of everything here; dinosaurs, monsters, mustaches, skulls, whales, and a basic geometric design. This pack comes with 12 inserts.
Assorted Designs Cloth Diapers 6-Pack
Here’s another fantastic six-pack of cloth diapers. These designs include a rocket ship, dinosaur, suns, birds, more birds, and even more birds. Inserts are also included with this pack.
Imagine being snatched up and taken to the Jedi temple at a very young age, only to never see your parents again. The more I learn about the Jedi the less appealing their Order sounds to me. However, you can still train your little one in the ways of the Force all by yourself.
Being a father, mother, or just a parent in general is hard work. However, I can only imagine what it’s like to spend your days saving the galaxy, parading around as a Jedi, only to go home and take care of a little baby. Who would want to take on that responsibility?
Before your baby can save Hyrule and the princess Zelda, they’ll need to learn to run, carry a sword, and of course use a potty. This awesome cloth diaper will encourage you to keep raising that baby until they’re old enough to play some video games with you.
Are you into retro arcade games or at least the art style? If the answer is yes, then you might want to check out this little diaper from the classic Pacman arcade game. I can still hear that famous theme in my head as I write this.
Personally, I don’t think a person can own too many Star Wars cloth diapers. Star Wars is such a huge universe you can literally never run out of awesome designs. Take this classic poster image for example. You could do a whole collection of cloth diapers just based on Star Wars movie posters.
Link is ready to launch himself into some baddies on the back of this diaper. Really loving how vivid the colors are for this one. Perfect for you Nintendo and Legend of Zelda fans.
This unique design takes us back to the simpler days of gaming on the NES, Gameboy, and even SNES. You might be too young to remember those days, but all gamers reminisce about their glory days growing up. Do you remember when you could spend hours playing games and it didn’t matter?
One the most loved characters from the silver screen is R2D2. He’s the true hero in Star Wars and now you can put him right on your baby’s bottom.
Star Wars Panel Print Cloth Diaper
This Star Wars diaper is different than the rest. This one features panels with many of the memorable characters. It’s quite colorful, plus Boba Fett is on it. How can you pass a diaper with the most famous bounty hunter on it?
Is your family made up of gamers? If the answer is yes, then this cloth diaper is perfect your little one. Keep in mind, this diaper is a potpourri of games like Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, LEGO Batman, Pokemon, and others.
Doctor Who Tardis Cloth Diaper
Does your little one travel through time when you’re not looking? Maybe you have a little Time Lord living under your roof. The hardest part of raising a baby is that you can’t share all the things you love with them yet. Guess you just have to dress them in the things you love then.
Classic Doctor Who Cloth Diaper
This Doctor Who cloth diaper has a nice classical design on it. I’m really digging the constellation theme that’s happening here. Perfect for your Doctor Who collection.
Are you a big fan of the Avengers? This cloth diaper stars Captain America doing what he does best, beating up some bad guys. If you or your partner loves Cap, then I’d definitely surprise them by dressing your baby in this diaper.
Snuggle This Muggle Cloth Diaper
We love Harry Potter and when it comes to cloth diapers we wanted to feature as many as possible. Of course no one has to tell you to snuggle your baby, but just in case you or your partner forget you have this to remind you.
Harry Potter Artsy Cloth Diaper
This Harry Potter cloth diaper features a hand drawn unique design. The childlike design captures the juvenile innocence of the first couple years at Hogwarts.
Original Star Trek Cloth Diaper
Your baby is boldly going into their future. They are also going to love going potty in this diaper.
Ghostface from Scream Cloth Diaper
If you’re a fan of horror films, specifically the Scream films, then you’ve just hit the jackpot. Bring the iconic Ghostface in to your home and have your child give the other parents nightmares. Being a fan of horror has never been more fun.
1…2 Freddy’s coming for you. Are you a Nightmare On Elm Street fan? Putting Freddy’s face on your child’s bottom ensures that they will grow up huge fans of the horror genre, right? Nothing like going to the grocery store and scaring the older folk.
Nightmare Before Christmas Cloth Diaper
For those of us that consider ourselves to be a little more alternative than the rest of the populations. It’s no surprise we tend to be attracted to the weirder sides of love and affection. The Jack and Sally story found in Nightmare Before Christmas is a good example of just that.
Original Ghostbusters Cloth Diaper
OMG! Who you going to call first once you dress your baby in this adorable original Ghostbusters cloth diaper? It’s even got the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man on it.
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice… Boom, check out this cloth diaper it’s just oozing with cuteness.
Monsters Of Every Letter Cloth Diaper
Monsters are everywhere on this diaper and they’re in the shape of letters. What better way for you to teach your baby the alphabet than by associating letters with these adorable beasts.
Flying Spaghetti Monster Cloth Diaper
All hail the supreme pasta deity. Millions of people are known to devote their lives to this noodlely entity. Now you can start your baby off on the right foot by dressing them devoutly everyday.
You Are Not Alone Cloth Diaper
It’s true, babies are never alone. That goes for you as well. How much legit alone time do you really have? Sometimes, you might be wishing for those aliens to come abduct you.
Look what the baby dug up. This dinosaur bones diper is perfect for you wanna be paleontologists.
Don’t worry, we’ve got something for you astronomers as well. This diaper featuring the solar system will have your baby staring up into the stars…when you’re feeding them at 3am.
Cthulhu Loves You Cloth Diaper
Did you think we’d forget the great Cthulhu? Heck no, and you know what? Cthulhu loves you. Each one of you. That’s why you should buy this for your baby.
I don’t think cats would make good Jedi. No, I think felines are more of the sith persuasion. Maybe I’m wrong in my logic, but kitties appear to be more selfish than other furry animals.
Shiver me timbers, matey. It’s time to go grab ye rags and scrub down the poop deck. Hold yer nose tightly me lads and lasses, tis going to be a real stinker.
There’s A Dragon On Your Bum Cloth Diaper
Who doesn’t love a good dragon? Isn’t that the whole reason we watch Game of Thrones? This dragon diaper looks like a watercolor painting. A truly unique find.
Mixing potions, deciphering scrolls, or even practicing conjuring ancient beings, you want your child to love magic as much as you do. Trust me, they will, but for now this diaper is the best you can do.
Rick and Morty are everywhere, including your baby’s butt. I’m not sure when this pop-culture phenomenon will end, but for now it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, nope it’s just Elton John’s classic song Rocket Man being played as your baby rolls around on the floor. Future astronauts take heed, the future is in about 22 years.
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