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Mystery Team – Movie Club 6
This week’s Movie Club focuses on ‘Mystery Team.’ Next week’s movie will be ‘Mulholland Drive.’ Call 401-285-8120 to leave us a voicemail with a comment, question, or observation and we will play it on an episode.
Music Monday, The Sequel – Childish Gambino
As far as talented humans go Donald Glover [aka Childish Gambino] makes a strong case for top of the list. Actor, rapper, producer, comedian; Donald does it all.
His project Because The Internet is coming soon, but until then take a listen to his track “3005”
-MattyV
Childish Gambino – Clapping For The Wrong Reasons (Short Film)
“Featuring the likes of Chance The Rapper, Trinidad James, porn star Abella Anderson, Flying Lotus and Topanga (Danielle Fishel), we’re treated with another mysterious visual from Gambino. With a rumored project to be on the way, Donald lets loose this “Director’s Cut” of a whole bunch of different happenings. What’s this mysterious clip all about? I don’t have the answer, but one thing is for certain – Donald is a creator…” – Ootlyfe
Donald sure has been busy this summer. After announcing that he’ll be scaling down his role on the NBC comedy Community to focus on talks of creating his own show on FX, Glover a.k.a. Childish Gambino released this short film titled “Clapping For The Wrong Reasons”. It’s not entirely clear what the video is about, but it seems Glovers rapper alter ego may be releasing some new music very soon. While most of the visuals are cryptic, extended cameos by porn star Abella Anderson and Danielle Fishel (Topanga from Boy Meets World) make certain parts easy on the eyes. Glover is a rare two game player nowadays, and with all these rumored projects on the horizon, it seems the sky is truly the limit for him.
– Ryan
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Donald Glover A.K.A Childish Gambino Creating New Series For FX
“Donald Glover has lined up his followup series to Community. The actor-comedian is set to write, executive produce and play the lead in a half-hour comedy, which has landed at FX for development. Tentatively entitled Atlanta, the comedy is set against the backdrop of the Atlanta music scene. Glover grew up in Atlanta and has an active music career as a hip-hop artist, stage name Childish Gambino. I hear several networks were interested in Atlanta but, in addition to the FX comedy brand, Glover also was attracted by the network’s willingness to accommodate his music touring schedule. Glover is free and clear to topline Atlanta as he is no longer a regular on Community and is set to appear in five of the 13 episodes of the cult NBC comedy’s upcoming fifth season. Last season, Glover was attached in second position to an NBC comedy project penned by Matt Hubbard. Glover, repped by CAA, The Schiff Co. and attorney Lev Ginsburg, started off as a writer on 30 Rock before landing the breakout role on Community as former high school quarterback-turned-air conditioning repair annex recruit Troy Barnes. He also has headlined two standup comedy specials.” – Deadline
While the details are still relatively unknown, this is a huge step for one of my favorite actors/musicians and someone very high on my “Please Host SNL List”. Glover knows comedy. Gambino knows music. What better mix than a comedic show about the Atlanta music scene? FX is a perfect network for a young mind such as Glover’s, as they’ve been known to give show runners creative control over their projects (just ask Louie C.K.). Glover’s series will join an already stacked lineup of original FX shows including Louie, Justified and Sons of Anarchy. One more reason to get excited for the future of TV.
– Ryan
