Kareem's Weekend Boost
What to Watch, Read, or Listen to This Weekend (Nov. 26-28)
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Some of you will need some soothing suggestions after Thanksgiving dinner with the family and the crowds of Black Friday (and not the good Black).
I have a few treats for you, including a fun family Christmas movie, that will get you through the weekend. Your response, as always, is welcomed.
LISTEN (music)
We Are by John Batiste
John Batiste has become famous as Stephen Colbert’s bandleader, but he has earned his fame by being an accomplished and inspired musician. We Are, which just received eight Grammy nominations, is proof of his creativity and unique vision. Although known as a jazz pianist, he has created this album as a genreless celebration of just pure music that reflects, as he put it, “a culmination of my life to this point.” If the music is any indication, it’s a marvelously rich and accomplished life. A significant part of his life is advocating for Black Lives Matter and for people to remember their common humanity. Great music. Great message.
When you watch this video from the album, you’ll understand his infectious early-Stevie-Wonder energy.
Get album here.
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WATCH (movie)
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
directed by Jason Reitman, written by Gil Kenan and Jason Reitman
In some ways, this sequel to the 1984 Ghostbusters is better than the original. Instead of trying to duplicate the quirky male summer-camp chemistry of the original stars (Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson), this version reimagines it as a young adult adventure along the lines of Stranger Things, Goonies, E.T., and Super 8, which makes it a lot more enjoyable than retreading the original. The plot involves Egon’s (Harold Ramis) estranged daughter and her two children inheriting his broken-down farm house after his death. The kids join with some locals and teacher Paul Rudd to prevent the return of Zuul. This is great fun with a very satisfying ending. Stay for the two post-credit scenes.