1. Garden State (Never knew Zach Braff had it in him. Brilliant flick. And a Method Man cameo never hurts.)

2. Wattstax (I’ve watched it three times in the last three weeks for Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, The Bar-Kays, and to constantly remind myself why I love Richard Pryor so much.)

3. Horns & Halos (Excellent documentary about a Bush bio and its author and publisher. With the election coming up, this one’s all under my skin.)

4. Space Is The Place (‘50s sci-fi camp meets ‘70s blaxploitation amidst a tidal wave of free jazz/noise. Sun Ra was the sickest.)

5. Drop Squad (Because when Black Republicans think that their party works in their best interest, who else am I gonna call?)

Here are my latest muses:

1. Maria Full Of Grace (who knew a gag reflex could carry you across continents?)
2. Slade In Flame ("How Does It Feel" contends for the title of Greatest Rock Movie Theme Song...Ever!)
3. Wattstax (soul power nostalgia)
4. Jumpin' Jack Flash (Check the scene where she does rocks the ill Supremes impersonation!)
5. Collateral (never underestimate the power of a cabbie!)