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For those of us who are graphic novel/comic fans, it was exciting to hear that Regina King is going to directing an adaptation of David F. Walker, Sanford Green, and Chuck Brown’s Harlem Renaissance-set comic book Bitter Root for Legendary Pictures.
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Set in the ‘20s, the book is about a family of monster hunters called the Sangeryes who are tasked with defending Harlem from supernatural threats.
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You either get it and love it, or you don’t. We’ll see how the film adaptation turns out…
East Harlem Waterfront Connector
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The often delayed (what, 2 or 3 years delayed?) East Harlem waterfront connector is now being visualized in a number of images from the city. This new connector is to help connect the waterfront of Manhattan and reduce the distance of on-street-detours.
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