"Will Sparks Shine in Sparkle the movie"

"Sparkle" the movie made it's way into the homes of many  people in the 1970s. In 1976 the film starring Irene Cara made its way with its hit songs such as "Giving Him Something He Can Feel"  Now the movie is back this summer making its way to movie theaters this August 17th. I know so many generations of people are looking forward to the film because people of what it represents following your dreams. I am looking forward to it cause I have seen the original several times. Also because our angel, the now legend, who live on forever in her last film appearance, Whitney Houston is cast in one of the main lead roles along with comedian and actor Mike Epps, Cee-Lo Green, Carmen Ejogo ("Pride and Glory"), Tika Sumpter ("The Game"). 

She teamed up with sixth season American Idol winner, singer, and actress, Jordin Sparks who will share the screen along with Whitney. I am thrilled for Sparks and also excited to see her career going into a new direction now. 

Now that the film has a 2012 twist to it who knows which direction you can have the film go into because there is so much to work with now from past and present  but I am excited to see how this will all come together because it shares that same common theme as "Dreamgirls"..."Never ever give up on your dreams.  Cause you just might find that person who sees something in you. 

Also with this film its like Whitney's last love letter of her passion with music, producing, singing, and acting all coming to screen. This will a treat for us to see her on the screen again one last time showing why she was remarkable as a person, talent, business woman, and how she touched all of our lives with a gift to sing and light us all up.

I believe Sparkle will send the same message to a new generation of little girls and boys who have never seen the film before at all. Get your dancing shoes ready cause I believe there will be many people dancing in the movie theater aisles all day and night when this film comes to theaters on Friday, August 17th, 2012. 


Just saw Sparkle last night and the movie was incredible a lot more dramatic than the original, it has been updated and twisted to become more modern than it was in the 1970s so it is different but now they really do have a hit on their hands between the story line, the costumes, and of course the cast. Props to Mike Epps who did a really good job!!!! I have never seen him in a role where he gets to play the villain so to speak. So he took on a new role I also have never seen Whitney Houston as the tough and firm mom. So at least she took on a role that also shows her real acting chops, plus she sings which made some people weep in the audience. It was a beautiful film with some great lessons in it as well. I loved all of the songs and costumes of course. I would love a red Sparkle dress!