Todd A. Smith
Todd Smith is the web master for Regal Mag The preeminent Online Magazine for African American Men
Articles by this Author
Andre Johnson Fight Blown Out of Proportion
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 02/5/2012
- Sports
- Unrated
I’m tired of it Every time a public figure behaves in a non-perfect manner, adults are quick to criticize that person as being a poor role model to the younger generation
Play Review: Je'Caryous Johnson's Marriage Material
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 01/19/2012
- Entertainment
- Unrated
What makes someone marriage material Is it their bank account
Conviction Movie Review
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 01/4/2012
- Entertainment
- Unrated
Academy Award winner Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby) has done it again The new Conviction movie is set in the town Ayers, Mass
Catfish Movie Review
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 12/12/2011
- Entertainment
- Unrated
I was always told if you do not have something positive to say about someone or something you should not say it at all However, that rule does not apply to journalists, as we are paid to say things, no matter how positive or negative they may sound
T.I. Talks Takers Movie, Upcoming Projects
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 11/12/2011
- Entertainment
- Unrated
Anyone who meets superstar rapper-actor TI
Takers Film Review Starring T.I., Idris Elba
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 11/2/2011
- Entertainment
- Unrated
Very seldom are we blessed to see the blossoming of a true icon before our very eyes Tip “T
LeBron James Fiasco Shows Danger of Celebrity Obsession
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 10/11/2011
- Sports
- Unrated
I am constantly amazed at our celebrity obsession in America When we recognize talent in someone we build them up and put them on a pedestal before they have even achieved any level of greatness in their respective arena in life and wonder why that attention can turn egotistical and narcissistic before our very eyes
Cyrus Film Shows Evolution of Comedic Giants
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 10/8/2011
- Entertainment
- Unrated
Over the past few years, John C Reilly (Step Brothers) and Jonah Hill (Get Him to the Greek) have immortalized themselves as comedic giants
Film Review: Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 09/11/2011
- Entertainment
- Unrated
Since the early days of the film industry, moviegoers have been captivated by tales of organized crimes and the “glamorous” lives of gangsters However, very few films tell the story of how life’s desperation can lead to a life of crime, not just the desire to live that glamorous life
Review: Get Him to the Greek Starring Sean Combs
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 09/11/2011
- Entertainment
- Unrated
After a string of successful comedies, the producers behind Superbad and Knocked Up offer a new film, Get Him to the Greek that follows the same mold as their past hits The film starring Jonah Hill, Russell Brand and Sean Combs, however, simply does not live up to the genius of their previous movies
Film Review: Just Wright Starring Queen Latifah
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 08/12/2011
- Entertainment
- Unrated
At first glance, “Just Wright” can be seen through advertisements as something of a mixture between a sports flick and a “chick” flick Rapper-turned-actress Queen Latifah stars as Leslie Wright, a struggling physical therapist, who after a chance meeting at a New Jersey gas station meets NBA star Scott McKnight played by rapper Common
Lena Horne, The Lady and Legend: 1917-2010
- By Todd A. Smith
- Published 08/12/2011
- Entertainment
- Unrated
Before moviegoers became mesmerized by the stunning beauty of Halle Berry, Laura London and Paula Patton, the legendary Lena Horne graced the silver screen despite facing racism of epidemic proportions
Although she never achieved the critical and commercial acclaim that she deserved, Lena Horne is the pioneer of all African American female performers, without whom Academy Award winners Whoopi Goldberg, Berry, Jennifer Hudson and Mo’Nique would have been forever absent from Black history
