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[horrororman]

Remembering Clarence Williams III (August 21, 1939 - June 4, 2021).🕯

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Today We Honor Clarence Williams III

Clarence Williams lll was an amazing actor who starred as Linc Hayes, the hit ABC show “The Mod Squad,” which ran from 1968 to 1973, was one of the first of its kind — a prime-time network series.

Although “The Mod Squad” made Mr. Williams a symbol of the Vietnam War generation, he actually served in the military just before that era. He was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division in the late 1950s.

He played Prince’s father in “Purple Rain” (1984) and Wesley Snipes’s father in “Sugar Hill” (1993). Williams lll was a crazed blackmailer in John Frankenheimer’s “52 Pick-Up” (1986) and a wild-eyed storytelling mortician in “Tales From the Hood” (1995). He had small roles in “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka” (1988) and in Norman Mailer’s “Tough Guys Don’t Dance” (1987).

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Now showing on my 80's Fest Movie 🎥 marathon...Purple Rain (1984) on glorious vintage VHS 📼! #movie #movies #drama #purplerain #purplerain40 #prince #ripprince #princeandtherevolution #TheRevolution #wendyandlisa #thetime #MorrisDay #jeromebenton #jilljones #apollonia #clarencewilliamsiii #RIPClarenceWilliamsIII #BillySparks #olgakarlatos #JesseJohnson #bobbyz #mattfink #brownmark #jellybeanjohnson #dezdickerson #vintage #vhs #80s #80sfest #durandurantulsas6thannual80sfest

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[adamwatchesmovies]

Reindeer Games (2000)

Reindeer Games is unworthy of even a passionate dislike. It’s just kind of there, ready to be forgotten once you’ve stepped away from it. Reportedly, this action crime thriller was extensively edited and tweaked following lukewarm test screenings. I believe it. Only a panicked last-minute effort could've led to its ludicrous ending.

Nick Cassidy (James Frain) and Rudy Duncan (Ben Affleck) are prison roommates on the verge of release. When Nick is killed in a brawl, Rudy steals his identity to meet up with his girlfriend, Ashley (Charlize Theron). She and Nick met through prison correspondence so she has no idea what the real man looked like. When word of Nick's release reaches a gang of thieves, they think Nick/Rudy is their way into a local casino’s safe. As Gabriel (Gary Sinise) and his thugs hold the couple hostage, Rudy must stay one step ahead of everyone to survive.

For the most part, the film’s not particularly good, but it’s watchable. Charlize Theron takes off a lot of her clothes, which is appealing to anyone with eyes. There are a few amusing moments throughout. Theoretically, the plot could be interesting. In practice, it isn't. Ben Affleck is about as charismatic as a Christmas stocking with a hole in it. The jokes are as stale as that tray of nuts Grandma brings out every year. It should be obvious to everyone that Rudy is lying about what’s going on and completely in over his head. This fool is going to get himself killed, or he would if the captors had any idea what they were doing. Without anything compelling in the foreground, you might amuse yourself by predicting the obvious developments in this heist comedy. It didn't work for me but it MIGHT for you.

Reindeer Games tries to be clever by throwing a bunch of twists towards the end. These turns only serve to make the film increasingly confusing. It makes no sense. There’s no way you’ll see the picture’s final big reveal coming. No human being would ever conceive such a plot... unless they were some kind of hack movie villain whose actions don’t need to follow any kind of stream of logic because hey, it’s a movie!

I normally wouldn’t give a film this limp the satisfaction of spoiling it, but its awful conclusion is the most interesting thing about it. In order, here’s what we learn. 1) Ashley romancing Rudy was all part of Gabriel’s plans. 2) She’s not Gabriel's sister, she’s his girlfriend. 3) Gabriel and his cronies have never performed a robbery before. 4) Double-twist... the whole thing was a setup by Nick! The man faked his death knowing (somehow) Rudy would take his place and help the crooks steal the money. Now Ashley and Nick will kill them all and take the cash. This plot makes no sense on so many levels. Why would Nick set his cellmate up to partake in a theft with such low odds of success? How could he fake his death in prison? Why the elaborate deception? Why not simply pull a normal heist and kill your associates - Joker-style - to avoid splitting the loot? From a filmmaker’s point of view, why would you go with the ending that makes your audience angry from the fact that your movie cheats? Spoilers END

Reindeer Games is set around Christmas time, but it won't' add some pleasant variety to your holiday lineup like Gremlins, Bad Santa or Cobra would. It’s not good. It’s not "so bad it’s good". It’s just bad. Even with the amusing sequences with Danny Trejo and topless Charlize Theron, you'd rather throw Reindeer Games in the fireplace than sit down and watch. (On VHS, December 1, 2016)

[leandromovieguy]

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Mod Squad. 15”h. 2021 #peggylipton #clarencewilliamsiii #michaelcole #abctelevisionnetwork #ceramicscupture #artinspiration #midcenturymoderndesign #sculpture #diversity #nonbinary #nonracist #blacklivesmatter #vincemontague #shinoglaze #solidclay #intuition #feeling #poetry #writing (at Cloverdale, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTTrbf_L8wT/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A brilliant actor and human being has left our presence. #RIP #ClarenceWilliamsIII • • • • • • Clarence Williams III, who was a Black power icon in the 1960s and 1970s as the cool detective “Linc Hayes” on television’s The Mod Squad, has died. Williams died in Los Angeles on Friday June 4 of colon cancer, according to his management. Condolences to his family and fans... 🌹🌈☔🙏🏽☮️💜♊😎 https://www.instagram.com/p/CPzXSV3BCKI/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Here's 968th photo art that I create to honor the former actor & #Harlem Finest, Clarence Williams III. #ClarenceWilliams #ClarenceWilliamsIII #ClarenceWilliams3 @experienceharlem @helloharlem (at Harlem) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMxc4fxJ8AD/?igshid=4wy2immj1v68

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Just me re-enacting my favorite scene w/voice over😂 I’ve always wanted to reenact this scene bc it’s my favorite line in all the #TalesFromthehood movies. The dark Angel sending the wicked to hell 🔥 Really poetic but I’ve always wondered, if there was a 4th Tales from the Hood, can the dark Angel be a woman. I think I can do it😁🤩😈 #horror #tiktok #voiceover #actingchallenge #acting #welcometohell #clarencewilliamsiii #horrormovies #horrorart #horrorcommunity #😎 #actress https://www.instagram.com/p/CNok-RhJZiE/?igshid=ot6iepeuu6z4

[horrororman]

Remembering Clarence Williams III (August 21, 1939 - June 4, 2021).🕯

#ClarenceWilliamsIII

#horror #action #comedy #thriller #mystery

[cartermagazine]

The Incomparable Clarence Williams III Clarence Williams lll was an amazing actor who starred as Linc Hayes, the hit ABC show “The Mod Squad,” which ran from 1968 to 1973, was one of the first of its kind — a prime-time network series. Although “The Mod Squad” made Mr. Williams a symbol of the Vietnam War generation, he actually served in the military just before that era. He was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division in the late 1950s. He played Prince’s father in “Purple Rain” (1984) and Wesley Snipes’s father in “Sugar Hill” (1993). Williams lll was a crazed blackmailer in John Frankenheimer’s “52 Pick-Up” (1986) and a wild-eyed storytelling mortician in “Tales From the Hood” (1995). He had small roles in “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka” (1988) and in Norman Mailer’s “Tough Guys Don’t Dance” (1987). CARTER™️ Magazine carter-magazine #cartermagazine #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #carter #clarencewilliamsiii #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #staywoke https://www.instagram.com/p/CegKj7eL5dL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Now showing on DuranDuranTulsa's Flashback Theater...Purple Rain (1984) on glorious vintage VHS 📼!...remembering Prince 8 years later! #movie #movies #drama #music #purplerain #purplerain40 #prince #ripprince #princeandtherevolution #TheRevolution #wendyandlisa #thetime #MorrisDay #jeromebenton #jilljones #apollonia #ClarenceWilliamsIII #RIPClarenceWilliamsIII #JesseJohnson #bobbyz #brownmark #doctorfink #80s #vintage #vhs #durandurantulsa #durandurantulsasflashbacktheater

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[adamwatchesmovies]

Purple Rain (1984)

When I hear about a musician making their film debut, I get worried. Being able to perform in front of a crowd does not make you an actor. Some singers know this and pick a role even someone with no experience could do in their sleep. Battleship is a good example. Rihanna isn’t bad in the movie, but you would hardly even remember she’s in it. Then you have the other spectrum, like Michael Jackson in Moonwalker and the audience is subjected to a glorified demo reel. Once in a while, you get lucky and find that perfect middle like you do in Purple Rain.

Prince plays our unnamed protagonist others refer to as “The Kid”; the talented frontman of his band, The Revolution. He’s a temperamental, selfish, and irresponsible musician who frequently lets his teammates down. When Apollonia (Apollonia Kotero) walks into the First Avenue club and hears The Revolution playing, she dreams of becoming a musician herself. Her ambitions become a tool for The Kid’s rivals to use against him.

The plot doesn’t sound like it should work at all, but it does. There are two intersecting stories at once. First, we have the Kid, who needs to experience something revolutionary. Otherwise, he’ll end up alone and bitter, someone whose talent is ultimately squandered because he’s pushed his bandmates away. Then we have Apollonia who wants the same kind of success he has, even if it means compromising herself. The movie doesn’t try to be a big grandiose story about making millions of dollars and selling that hit record. It’s personal, the struggles are believable. You're following two people who have the potential to be big but aren’t there yet.

Director Albert Magnoli (who co-wrote with William Blinn) plays to their actors' strengths and keeps the emphasis on the emotions. The movie is about a musician and many good songs are featured, with the titular Purple Rain being the undeniable best. Although Prince's name isn't linked to the writing, you get a feeling he had input on his character or the direction of the story. The way he reacts to his abusive mother (Olga Karlatos) and father (Clarence Williams III) feels a bit too authentic, and his role as an arrogant, misguided up-and-coming musician resonates with self-reflection. At a glance, this looks like a vanity project but Prince has not cast himself as a shining hero. There's dimension to this role. Not all of the performances are great and the plot may be a bit thin but if you judge this musical on its music, it's hard to get upset by what seem like trivial matters when you've just heard the dulcet tones of Let's Go Crazy or When Doves Cry.

I'm not sure why you'd be on the lookout for films featuring musicians playing parts but Purple Rain is among the best Hollywood has to offer. The soundtrack is terrific and the story's pretty good too. (On DVD, August 7, 2015)