Thinking that this film was a negative have no idea of the history of what Sidney Poitier, Robert Redford and others accomplished. The studio that produced this film was actually owned by actors. This film was not a negative it was a positive, it was about was taking a comical angle on crime. It was a buddy movie that showed two working class men who decided to help out their community organization by hustling the hustlers. This was a black version of the Odd Couple in an urban setting.
i always wondered where Mike Tyson got that "bring ass to get ass" phrase from when he was talking about boxing... i was clueless like wtf that got to do with pugilism? lol
these films saved Hollywood, and when Hollywood got back on its feet kicked all the black actors to the curb. When these movies put people back in the theaters Hollywood jumped on the bandwagon and milked it for everything they could get
@kdubb11 Man that is so so true; hollywood wouldn't be what it is today if not for Blacksploitation films. They were cheap to produce, most times not even retaking scenes. Black Dynomite was a great representation of those movies back in the day. It's a shame that most of the content in those movies put black men in a negative light but none the less I still enjoy watching them.
raw talent at their best..but not at their best given chancess...they had alot more in them but, they were stifle...gotta love it thoug
i love the fashion in those times late 60s-early 80s... both men and women...shows like Goodtimes...with Walona (spelling) i cud rock every outfit she wore bk then..RIGHT NOW!!
Yeah, and, interestingly, Biggie Smalls, the late rapper, got his rap name from Calvin Lockhart's character in Let's Do It Again...It's funny how people say "black films" but they never refer to films with a mostly or all-white cast as a "white film"...I suppose that's because of the racial inequality that exists and has existed for a long time, too long, in America...No wonder BET was born, because blacks had to do something to counter the white domination of the nation in every sphere of life.
These blaxploitation films gave a lot of black actors work, but they strengthened the negative stereotype of blacks at the time...From an entertainment standpoint, they were very entertaining and fun to watch...Imagine if black actors were given quality work by the major studios during the era of blaxploitation films, which began in 1971...An actor of Calvin Lockhart's talent, who was fluent in four or five languages, ought to have been given more critical roles, akin to Sidney Poitier's roles.
@pagalley1 I agree, I would say this film was classic, one of the best black films during the 70's.....if anything the black films in today's time are even more detrimental than those of the 70's in allot of respects.
@pagalley1 I don't count this as a 'Blaxploitation film' in the same sense that Cleopatra Jones or Badasss were, although if you are sticking to the definition of Blaxploitation films "Blaxploitation films were originally made specifically for an urban black audience, although the genre's audience appeal soon broadened to cross racial and ethnic lines", then I agree. But I do agree with you about Calvin Lockhart...very talented man.
@ohsnapiam59 In what way would you say that "Cleopatra Jones" and/or "Badass" differs from "Let's Do It Again", in so far as the latter not being a blaxploitation film, as you've stated above?...Yes, Calvin Lockhart was a very talented actor and the camera loved him...Imagine if he had been given the opportunity to play Sidney's role in "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner"...He was like the black Cary Grant, but I digress...In terms of blaxploitation films, I'm learning more and more about them.
Thinking that this film was a negative have no idea of the history of what Sidney Poitier, Robert Redford and others accomplished. The studio that produced this film was actually owned by actors. This film was not a negative it was a positive, it was about was taking a comical angle on crime. It was a buddy movie that showed two working class men who decided to help out their community organization by hustling the hustlers. This was a black version of the Odd Couple in an urban setting.
Cuffski 2 weeks ago
i always wondered where Mike Tyson got that "bring ass to get ass" phrase from when he was talking about boxing... i was clueless like wtf that got to do with pugilism? lol
MoManny 1 month ago
these films saved Hollywood, and when Hollywood got back on its feet kicked all the black actors to the curb. When these movies put people back in the theaters Hollywood jumped on the bandwagon and milked it for everything they could get
kdubb11 1 month ago 2
@kdubb11 Man that is so so true; hollywood wouldn't be what it is today if not for Blacksploitation films. They were cheap to produce, most times not even retaking scenes. Black Dynomite was a great representation of those movies back in the day. It's a shame that most of the content in those movies put black men in a negative light but none the less I still enjoy watching them.
MrLean200 1 month ago
Sucker
plutoamun 1 month ago
Great movie.
rickames 1 month ago
Bring Ass to get Ass, i didn't know he said it first. Before GOOD TIMES!
rickames 1 month ago
What movie is this?
VidabuenaTV 2 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
@VidabuenaTV The movie is "Let's Do It Again" - a 70's classic.
TheThirdEyeCeesU 2 months ago
what movie is this?
benwebb56 2 months ago
@benwebb56 The movie is "Let's Do It Again" - a 70's classic.
TheThirdEyeCeesU 2 months ago
Ya moma still workin in dem $10.00 houses LOL.
visionkingdom 2 months ago
biggie's girl is bad
omizfoshiz 2 months ago 2
Man I want to thank my moms for putting me on these movies like this born i n 87' love these movies!!!! Calvin Lockhart was a smooth dude
dontsay10 3 months ago
0:36.. > Priceless X-D
JohnnyBoysOutlook1 3 months ago
00:15 O Shit Donald Glover??!!
backyardbaseball2006 3 months ago
King Willy From Predator 2 in his prime!
TerminatorC 4 months ago
raw talent at their best..but not at their best given chancess...they had alot more in them but, they were stifle...gotta love it thoug
i love the fashion in those times late 60s-early 80s... both men and women...shows like Goodtimes...with Walona (spelling) i cud rock every outfit she wore bk then..RIGHT NOW!!
thaishamorris 4 months ago
They were all kool as hell though.
mphk55 5 months ago
"Well if it ain't Shuffle-along Mack and his Old Time Darkies". LOL.
ldonhawk 5 months ago
Yeah, and, interestingly, Biggie Smalls, the late rapper, got his rap name from Calvin Lockhart's character in Let's Do It Again...It's funny how people say "black films" but they never refer to films with a mostly or all-white cast as a "white film"...I suppose that's because of the racial inequality that exists and has existed for a long time, too long, in America...No wonder BET was born, because blacks had to do something to counter the white domination of the nation in every sphere of life.
pagalley1 5 months ago
True, but he even said in an interview that he did well during these times financially. Every black actor was working during this time.
1Blkkato 6 months ago
These blaxploitation films gave a lot of black actors work, but they strengthened the negative stereotype of blacks at the time...From an entertainment standpoint, they were very entertaining and fun to watch...Imagine if black actors were given quality work by the major studios during the era of blaxploitation films, which began in 1971...An actor of Calvin Lockhart's talent, who was fluent in four or five languages, ought to have been given more critical roles, akin to Sidney Poitier's roles.
pagalley1 8 months ago 10
@pagalley1 I agree, I would say this film was classic, one of the best black films during the 70's.....if anything the black films in today's time are even more detrimental than those of the 70's in allot of respects.
scorpionJB 5 months ago
@pagalley1 I don't count this as a 'Blaxploitation film' in the same sense that Cleopatra Jones or Badasss were, although if you are sticking to the definition of Blaxploitation films "Blaxploitation films were originally made specifically for an urban black audience, although the genre's audience appeal soon broadened to cross racial and ethnic lines", then I agree. But I do agree with you about Calvin Lockhart...very talented man.
ohsnapiam59 3 months ago
@ohsnapiam59 In what way would you say that "Cleopatra Jones" and/or "Badass" differs from "Let's Do It Again", in so far as the latter not being a blaxploitation film, as you've stated above?...Yes, Calvin Lockhart was a very talented actor and the camera loved him...Imagine if he had been given the opportunity to play Sidney's role in "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner"...He was like the black Cary Grant, but I digress...In terms of blaxploitation films, I'm learning more and more about them.
pagalley1 3 months ago
@pagalley1 I agree especially the comment about Calvin Lockhart. I've said for years he should have been given more roles.
captkirk9797 2 months ago
@pagalley1 ....Really Calvin Lockheart was fluent in FIVE languages...wow......
mrhowardmb 1 month ago