The Piano Lesson | Netflix Movie Discussion & Review | (TIFF 2024)

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  • Опубликовано: 1 янв 2025

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  • @ToniaRichardson-tm3ff
    @ToniaRichardson-tm3ff Месяц назад +30

    Beautiful job, Chris! Your gentlemanly elegance truly shone here, and your, "Black Card," is most definitely intact. I always love love love your Christopher Walken 2.0 verbal cadence. This review took your down-to-earth professorial skills to another level. Impressive!! Thank you for once again pointing out something worth watching on Netflix - and then some! I saw the theatre play in SF, many years ago, and didn't even know about this production. I shall check it out, post haste!! This is one of the best reviews I've ever seen - of alllllll reviews, ever. Aloha, and mahalo from Kauai!! Bless up, everyone!

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +5

      Chris Walken 2.0! I’ve never heard that haha. This whole comment has humbled me. Thank you. 🙏

    • @ToniaRichardson-tm3ff
      @ToniaRichardson-tm3ff Месяц назад +1

      @@TaitsTake 💖💝

  • @Nmendenh-rl6ej
    @Nmendenh-rl6ej Месяц назад +22

    I’m so glad you jumped on this one!

  • @antoinettechevalier2453
    @antoinettechevalier2453 Месяц назад +18

    Tait, you did a wonderful job with the background/history lesson of this August Wilson play: The information was indeed necessary, and definitely contributes to an understanding of the film text. The work you’ve done to analyze this latest iteration of The Piano Lesson is appreciated. I’m a “regular Tait’s Taker”, and I also have PhD in English (so had to study August Wilson numerous times). If asked, I’d give you an *A* for your research and interpretation - bravo! And I’m always proud of what you do here on your channel.

  • @Kenshaable
    @Kenshaable Месяц назад +9

    Thank you for this review and history lesson. As a french Caribbean I love to learn about brothers and sisters ❤

  • @gypsis.9825
    @gypsis.9825 Месяц назад +16

    Amazing background knowledge! Thank you for that - you’re right, it’s a must have before discussing the current version of the play. Much appreciated!

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +2

      If I didn’t know, I’m sure a lot of others don’t either so I’m happy to do the work!

  • @nadziejkaojejka
    @nadziejkaojejka Месяц назад +9

    It's so sad that your regular reviews don't get that much attention, they are brilliant! Don't give up, though, people will come to their senses eventually!

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +3

      Such a nice note! I appreciate the views they do get tho. I have to do it for the culture 🙏 slow and steady, we’ll get there.

  • @nicholas7695
    @nicholas7695 День назад

    Dude every time I come back to your reviews I’m remind how amazing your videos are. You’re hilarious and entertaining and I don’t understand how you don’t have millions of subs. Keep up the good work man.

  • @KriticalThinker137
    @KriticalThinker137 Месяц назад +16

    When are you going to buy "Fences", "Ma Rainey" and the others Tait? We all need physical copies of all Wilson's works. This was a marvelous review and history. Thank you.

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you thank you for this note!

    • @nicholas7695
      @nicholas7695 День назад

      @@TaitsTakeI’ve been reading the century cycle and I’m currently reading The Piano Lesson and have read fences as well but by far my favorite has been Joe Turners Come and Gone. HIGHLY recommend it it was so so so good!!

  • @Faithfamilyandfunreviews
    @Faithfamilyandfunreviews Месяц назад +10

    Great review! I so enjoyed your history lesson and the overall story behind this film. Thank you ever so much for sharing the interviews at the end! 😇🤩

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you for watching and leaving a note! Loved researching this one.

  • @isthatkimmi
    @isthatkimmi Месяц назад +3

    thanks for the history lesson!! i’m excited to see the other 7 movies.
    now, i’m team keep the piano because that land can be taken but the ancestral connection to that piano is theirs forever.

  • @paulakjohnson5503
    @paulakjohnson5503 Месяц назад +3

    Tait, thank you for the history lesson. I am motivated to invest in reading up on all ten of these August Wilson plays. Your review was excellent.

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад

      Thank you thank you! Happy to spread the word on August!

  • @mrsnas80
    @mrsnas80 27 дней назад +1

    I saw this last month in the theater in Miami. I was the only person in the theater! It was wonderful as far as the story telling and acting. I enjoyed it.

  • @Bless_Up
    @Bless_Up 27 дней назад +1

    I came here from your Later Daters review. I also attended a Catholic school named Corpus Christi (in England) which is now closed. Glad to have found your channel. Loved “you’re gonna get this Black history”!!!

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  22 дня назад +1

      This comment is so meta! Thank you for watching!!!

  • @solangevarela5802
    @solangevarela5802 Месяц назад +6

    Taittttttt. Wow I was excited when I saw you posted! Warming up this terrible 38 degrees clumsy and rainy Friday afternoon.

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +1

      So gloomy!! We gon brighten it up together!

  • @tplouis
    @tplouis 15 дней назад

    You made this so concise. Movie was great. John David sounds just like his dad

  • @briannasealey1044
    @briannasealey1044 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for this review! We need to know more about AW’s work. All of his plays are works of art. I’m actually working on a AW project where I’m designing mini sets for all his shows. What an alignment!

  • @howtoitall76
    @howtoitall76 21 день назад +1

    Thank you for the history lesson. I didn’t know this about Denzel and his family

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  19 дней назад

      You are so welcome! Glad you learned something new.

  • @ancai8843
    @ancai8843 Месяц назад +4

    Yaaay, you’re back! So happy to see you(‘re well, I hope..?)
    Love the review, and absolutely the best movies are those with multiple perspectives, maybe even all of them convincing and relatable.
    Your hair is looking absolutely spectacular, too, so glossy! 🤌🌟

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +1

      All good, thank you! And thank you for watching the video :)

    • @ancai8843
      @ancai8843 Месяц назад

      @@TaitsTake 💙

    • @ancai8843
      @ancai8843 Месяц назад

      @ I really was worried.
      Anyway, gorgeous, eloquent review and history lesson! I regret not being able to watch the movie because of the horror elements 🥺, it looks like such a good one.

    • @mynameisstacey6217
      @mynameisstacey6217 Месяц назад

      I was gonna say them curls are poppin ❤

  • @EricaLivingLife
    @EricaLivingLife Месяц назад +4

    Good background info! Catholic school had us reading Pride and Predjudice and all that. I learned about August Wilson from black people who are authors and/or lit scholars.

  • @lelele3
    @lelele3 Месяц назад +4

    Just watched the movie and it completely captivated me!!!!

  • @give_good_face
    @give_good_face Месяц назад +2

    Yes. We knew about August Wilson, the brilliant playwright. We saw The Piano Lesson as both a movie and a play. They were both very well executed. Here in New York, Broadway is the center of the universe. We see a lot of plays and enjoy theater at every level. Join us some time.

  • @Just_Joy4
    @Just_Joy4 Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for the information about August Wilson. I knew his name but not his story.

  • @hathorhendrix6000
    @hathorhendrix6000 Месяц назад +7

    🎶Twin, where have you been?🎶

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +1

      I was looking all over for you!

  • @uniqueanartist6792
    @uniqueanartist6792 Месяц назад +1

    Really enjoyed the history in the beginning. Learned a lot. I really enjoyed the film!! Congratulations on going to the screening and interviewing the cast at the film festival

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад

      Thank you!!! It was super cool to talk to them :)

  • @LillianWalcott
    @LillianWalcott Месяц назад +2

    Thank you for the review and your introduction of the story and the family’s participation.

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад

      Had to tell the origin story!

  • @zazubombay
    @zazubombay Месяц назад +2

    As always, a fantastic review. I didbn't know about these plays. I will definitely watch this movie.

  • @theone1897
    @theone1897 Месяц назад +2

    I saw the notification 😭 and watched the movie now l am back to watch your thoughts since l have context now 😭😭

  • @MamacitaNatural
    @MamacitaNatural Месяц назад +2

    Finally had a chance to watch this movie after seeing it pop up a few times. I throughly enjoyed it! Great movie! I also enjoyed your review!

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад

      Great movie! Glad you got to check it out!

  • @desssybee
    @desssybee 29 дней назад

    I actually really enjoyed the history lesson at the beginning . I didn’t know much about the plays or their history prior to watching the movie

  • @ashamartin
    @ashamartin Месяц назад

    Great review, as always! Radio Golf, the final play is the only one I haven’t seen. Seven Guitars and Two Trains Running are my favorites. I hope they complete the cycle.

  • @shaneh633
    @shaneh633 4 дня назад

    Loved the movie! Towering performances, poignant story!!! Good analysis

  • @andrejonesDreVinciWRKs
    @andrejonesDreVinciWRKs Месяц назад +2

    No skipping steps ever…. Unless you are walking up the subway steps with Tait to catch the next train leaving in .03 seconds

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад

      Nah you real enough to keep up tho.

  • @margineanderson5843
    @margineanderson5843 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for your historical review….

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @happygardener2921
    @happygardener2921 Месяц назад

    Great review!

  • @debjoy5358
    @debjoy5358 Месяц назад +5

    Canada here. Immediate 'Like,' immediate joy. Now time to watch. ❤

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +1

      Hello Canada! Yall got room up there? 🥹

    • @debjoy5358
      @debjoy5358 Месяц назад +1

      @@TaitsTake Absolutely! I'll meet you at the border. But seriously, next time you're in Toronto...

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +1

      @ September if all goes well 🤝

    • @debjoy5358
      @debjoy5358 Месяц назад +1

      @@TaitsTake Perfect! That's more than enough time to get your paperwork in order. Don't forget to cancel your health insurance. We've got you covered. 🙂

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +1

      @ haha I can’t leave this place. It’s needs me to fight the good fight for the people. 🇺🇸

  • @mslmc3
    @mslmc3 24 дня назад +1

    I appreciate the history lesson. 😊

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  22 дня назад +1

      I appreciate you watching!

  • @cydy121
    @cydy121 Месяц назад

    Fantastic, Great question, Thanks for being transparent in your reporting of not knowing more or Mr. Wilson’s work. That usually encourages the growth of knowledge. … Sidenote: Why the FLEX with the jewels?

  • @eloyawlliams2844
    @eloyawlliams2844 Месяц назад +1

    Excellent review! I'll definitely be checking this movie out! Thank you for the lesson on the Centuries Cycle too! 💯🖤🖤

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад

      But of course! Thank you!

  • @uptownbill007
    @uptownbill007 Месяц назад +1

    Good job of the review.

  • @tshidig
    @tshidig Месяц назад +1

    So happy to see this review, I liked the movie. Great screenplay, directing and acting.

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +1

      We need some Oscars!

    • @tshidig
      @tshidig Месяц назад

      @@TaitsTake I know, riiiiight??? Here’s hoping🎬

  • @patcovington
    @patcovington Месяц назад +1

    Brilliant, insightful, informative review.. Thank you.

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад +1

      I appreciate this!!

  • @OhThisIsNette
    @OhThisIsNette Месяц назад +1

    This was dope! Thanks for the history

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад

      Thank you for the comment!!!

  • @persian932
    @persian932 Месяц назад

    Yeah! A Tait video. Loved the history lesson. I knew about August Wlison but only Fences. Watch Down in the Delta sometime, with Alfre Woodard,; Maya Angelou directed it, Esther Rolle's final movie. It has a similar strand, but a different story. Love your videos!

  • @allibart
    @allibart Месяц назад

    Great job!!!

  • @pamelamarie4930
    @pamelamarie4930 Месяц назад

    Thank u for this!

  • @LTaylor3026
    @LTaylor3026 Месяц назад

    Great review Chris! Have you seen the movie, Rob Peace? Would love to hear your thoughts on that one. 😊

  • @simoneboxhill6349
    @simoneboxhill6349 Месяц назад +3

    Great review! Come on red carpet- SO PROUD!!! Love the history behind the production as well. Be easy on my girl Kelz, she is never annoying 😂

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад

      Lmao she just never annoyed you yet! Give it time.

  • @ArmandyLaPearl
    @ArmandyLaPearl Месяц назад +1

    I will watch this

    • @TaitsTake
      @TaitsTake  Месяц назад

      Hope you got to see it!

  • @WORKSbaby
    @WORKSbaby Месяц назад

    This movie was excellent and John David killed the movie ! Everybody did the best movie I seen in years ! Spiritually shook

  • @mariowilson-ox6kx
    @mariowilson-ox6kx Месяц назад

    I so appreciate, your take on this! I disagree on the course correct part however. I adore Danielle Deadwyler, I would show up to watch her pick her nose. I do not feel this is the film for her to win an Oscar. I want her to win for something she gets to flex a little harder for. Sam was exceptional, I love the way he slowed down for this character. Corey Hawkins was amazing.

  • @naomimburu4148
    @naomimburu4148 Месяц назад +1

    Pls do a Taits Take on the show From!!

  • @briannasealey1044
    @briannasealey1044 Месяц назад

    You can have a 30 days period to catch up on his work! Lol

  • @thenewsyouchoose8849
    @thenewsyouchoose8849 7 дней назад

    I’m black. Blackity black and I’m black. There were too many holes in the story, and the acting was great but not amazing. If she doesn’t win anything she won’t be “snubbed”, she’s still got a lot of practice to do.

  • @mariowilson-ox6kx
    @mariowilson-ox6kx Месяц назад +1

    You can’t lose your Black card. Not crazy but wrong. LOL, seriously is all about which story moves you most.

  • @marthaalmonte3936
    @marthaalmonte3936 17 дней назад

    This new version of the Piano Lesson, doesn’t do justice to the other one at all! Especially, the performance of David Washington was the worse. Too passive, not enough energy!!