Hot young stars, a hip, driving soundtrack, plus a provocative tale of jealousy and betrayal combine to create this controversial modernday version of shakespeares classic, othello. Turned into a modern tale of shakespeares othello, very dramatic. Odin mekhi phifer delivers his last words to clear the air, and his conscience, before committing suicide. Greg pratt on nbcs longrunning medical drama er and had a costarring role opposite eminem in the feature film 8 mile. Boasting an athletic body, sexy smile and raw intensity, this native new yorker found overnight success when he attended an open call for spike lees 1995 drama clockers and landed the leading role of a drug dealer. Josh hartnett at an event for o 2001 josh hartnett and julia stiles at an event. Mekhi phifer makes a strong, tortured odin, and delivers a final speech, which in its heartbreaking anguish, inspires our pity much as othellos. Mekhi phifer was created on december 29th, 1974 in harlem, new york. Press photo actor mekhi phifer in o movie portraying hawks basketball player this is an original press photo. Even though hes the only black student at the elite. Odin mekhi phifer is the only black student at palmetto grove and also the star basketball player, with hopes of reaching the nba. O 1011 movie clip a life of jealousy 2001 hd youtube. He was a recurring cast member on the fox crime show lie to me in the role of ben reynolds before season three, and also starred as cia agent rex matheson in.
Press photo actor mekhi phifer in o movie portraying. It was directed by tim blake nelson and written by brad kaaya. Tragedy of othello, the moor of venice 1981, starring william marshall duration. The actors, in turn, are full of praise for their director. With mekhi phifer, julia stiles, martin sheen, josh hartnett. This was the official website for the 2001 teen film, o, based onclassic tale of. It was filmed in charleston, south carolina in the spring of 1999. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. His presence drives the movie, his raging jealousy a brash contrast with hugos. Dawn of the dead 2004 was both a critical and box office hit. Credit, none the less, to the filmmakers game, unpatronising approach, and to phifer and stiles as compelling innocents.
After earning accolades for his debut, phifer turned in credible performances in movies of various genres, from the silly comedy high school high to the. Phifer has a son, omikaye, with his exwife, actress malinda williams. A nurse, a policeman, a young married couple, a salesman and other survivors of a worldwide plague that is producing aggressive, flesheating zombies, take refuge in a mega midwestern shopping mall. I liked the seriousness in the text of othello and it made the severity of the play more extreme. O demonstrates the human weaknesses that are significant in any culture, time period and place. Odin mekhi phifer is accused of forcing himself onto the deans john heard daughter, desi julia stiles.
Late night with conan obrien 2 episodes 20032005 inside dish with rachael ray 1 episode 2004. A modernized retelling of william shakespeares othello, o changes its setting to an elite private school in the american south. Since the movie was set in such a relatable way, with high school students, the movie was easier for me to understand. Greg pratt on nbcs longrunning medical drama er and his costarring role opposite eminem in the feature film 8 mile. In season 20, he wedded his girlfriend called reshelet, in beverly hills. Even though hes the only black student at the elite palmetto grove academy, he has the. It stars mekhi phifer, julia stiles, and josh hartnett. This christmas 2007 gerald roger ebert dawn of the dead 2004 andre roger ebert honey 2003 chaz roger ebert 8 mile 2002 future roger ebert paid in full 2002 mitch roger ebert o 2001 james roger ebert. Odin mekhi phifer apologizes to desi julia stiles for what hes done, and for what hes about to do as his jealous rage takes over. This template has paid rich dividends in probing, psychologically complex films like knife in the water and bone, but it fails to overcome an atrocious script and.
Moving the classic tale of othello onto the basketball courts of a high school, the story focuses on a young black man named odin mekhi phifer who is convinced by a conniving best friend, hugo josh hartnett that his girlfriend julia stiles is cheating on him. Watching a movie makes things a lot easier to understand, especially when it is set in the 2000s. Phifers acting career began when he auditioned at an open casting call for director spike lees clockers 1995 and was selected for the leading role. Mekhi phifers performances in a lesson before dying 1998, shaft 2000, and 8 mile 2001 were critically praised. Mekhi phifer was born in harlem, manhattan, and was raised by his mother, rhoda, a high school teacher. Desi julia stiles loves him and is faithful to him, but he cannot bring himself to trust her, and that is his downfall. O movie full, o movie download, o full length movie, o sub, o full movie free download, o full movie youtube, o full movie 20010831, o full movie free online, hollywood movie o. Initially, his career improved excellently however now he is in a few debts however to be finished. Mekhi thira phifer born december 29 1974 is an american actor he is perhaps best known for his multi year role as dr greg pratt on nbc s long running medical drama er and his. A shotcaller from the floor, o mekhi phifer is a decent guy whose status on the team provokes jealousy in the iago figure, hugo josh hartnett. Working alongside harvey keitel and delroy lindo, he garnered critical acclaim for his. The main thing that makes shakespeare so hard to read, is his use of language.
Mekhi phifers instagram profile has 77 photos and videos. The cast includes many famous actors such as mekhi phifer as o odin julia stiles as. Odin james o a hot shot basketball player headed to the. Mekhi phifer nude images and 3 videos including scenes from o i still know what you did last summer clockers. Mekhi thira phifer born december 29, 1974 is an american actor. He was a regular on the fox crime show lie to me portraying the role of ben reynolds, before season 3. Upcoming, new, and past mekhi phifer movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. O is a 2001 american drama film, and a modern adaptation of william shakespeares othello, set in an american high school. It contains many different styles of music, ranging from rap to opera.
The movie o was not much different from othello, but it was adapted into a more understandable scenario. While getting praise for his great performance and teamwork, martin sheen, the head coach, expresses his love and respect for o where he tells everyone he loves. An attractive, potentially dangerous drifter enters the home of a bourgeois, uppermiddleclass couple and turns their lives upside down, forcing them to question their ideas about class, fidelity, gender roles, and commitment. Odin james o a hot shot basketball player headed to the pros real soon leading his team to a championship playoff run winning the most valuable player award. Mekhi phifer has been active for 22 years, participating in 5 movies that average a 6. Mekhi phifer movie trailers mekhi thira phifer born december 29, 1974 is an american actor. Although he had almost no prior acting experience, mekhi phifer made a highly auspicious screen debut as strike, a 19yearold petty drug dealer in spike lees gritty urban drama clockers 1995. O is odin james mekhi phifer, the schools star basketball player and future nba hopeful. O explores the origins of school violence and how teen angst can lead to tragedy. His supposed friend hugo josh hartnett plants the seeds of doubt, suggesting desi is secretly sleeping with another student, michael. Department of afroamerican research arts culture 172,609 views. But while all yall are out here livin yours, sitting around talking about the nigger who lost it back in. He was born in in harlem, new york city, the son of. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 48.
O is odin james mekhi phifer, dawn of the dead, a star high school basketball player and nba hopeful. He is perhaps best known for his multiyear role as dr. Mekhi phifer news, breaking stories, videos and commentary. O is odin james mekhi phifer, dawn of the dead, a star high school basketball. O embodies the tragic flaw of othello and his fall is no less heartbreaking. Mekhi phifer full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Even though hes the only black student at the elite palmetto grove academy, he has the adoration of all, including the teams coach martin sheen and the deans beautiful daughter, desi julia stiles.
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