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Tarik Alexander Taps Into A Relatable Situation For “A Good Friend” Film

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We’ve all had a crush or few, right? Most of us have acted out on those feelings, but the results vary. Whether you scored a win, or got embarrassed, crushes are a part of life when it comes to looking for love. Writer/Actor/Creative Tarik Alexander has experienced his own situations of having a crush, and knows how good or bad things can get. Turning life into Art, he recently released a Short Film called, “A Good Friend“.

Directed by Kevin Jackson and co-starring Tara Price and Damel Spooner, Tarik Alexander taps into a relatable situation for his new Short Film, “A Good Friend”. Playing the role of Simon, a Photographer, he has a creative session with Amara (Price), who he happens to have a crush on. Things get interesting when Simon acted on his feelings for her. Was it a good idea to do so? How do you think was the result? The Film also stars Demel Spooner as Noah, and features an all-Jamaican Production crew and cast. While many flock to Hollywood in hopes of scoring big, Jamaica is a hotbed of talent wanting the right opportunities, and funding. Some are not even waiting, they are making it happen with what they have. If you’re looking for something to watch, let “A Good Friend” be on your list.

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Nyam & Plot Reveals “Chapter 2” For The Spooky Season Following Successful Screening

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Story by Kimberly Rhoden/The Complex JA

Following the successful launch of its innovative concept on September 26th at Top Stykaz Bar & Ultra Lounge in Kingston, Nyam & Plot with its screening of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. Jamaica’s new multi-sensory cinema and culinary event series is officially gearing up for its highly anticipated second installment. Chapter 2: Fright Night
is set to take over Kingston on October 31, 2026, combining spooky season energy with elevated entertainment.

Nyam & Plot is presented by The Complex, a pioneering creative campus and production hub built to aggregate local talent, provide elite production services, and anchor Jamaica’s evolving creative economy. The mission and vision of The Complex center on redefining how Caribbean culture is produced, experienced, and exported—building physical and cultural infrastructure that empowers local creators and brings boundary-pushing concepts to life. Beyond its live event footprint, The Complex is also home to dynamic multi-format cultural collaborations, including Dawk Stage. The platform is an artist live performance and interview series created by Quan Motionz. It is set to return late 2026 in collaboration with The Complex. Playing on its namesake, Dawk Stage features rising music acts performing inside an intimate dark-room set, paired with deep-dive interview questions that push past the music to reveal relatable personalities and offer a fresh, intimate lens on these artists.

As a monthly social experience, Nyam & Plot introduces an entirely new way to enjoy movies with your friends or your significant other, quickly rising to the potential of being the island’s go-to destination for an unforgettable date night. Breaking away from the ordinary movie night or nightlife mold, the series curates fresh experimental social formats where locals, creatives and culture-shapers can gather, connect and enjoy innovative concepts together.

Behind the scenes The Complex is actively scaling its operations and expanding its executive team, currently finalizing key appointments including a Chief Operating Officer (COO) and co-founder as it transitions through its staged Minimum Viable Product (MVP) phase. Alongside these structural milestones, The Complex is being increasingly tapped to manage, executive produce and coordinate international production projects looking to film on the island. Nyam & Plot: Chapter 2 elevates the event formula with a Halloween-themed Fright Night edition. The evening features an interactive costume contest, custom welcome cocktails and a gourmet 5-course culinary experience served buffet-style. Guests will also experience an expanded Pre-Show Spotlight celebrating emerging regional filmmakers and digital creators, giving a vibrant platform to fresh voices in Caribbean media before the main feature screening.

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Dennis Brown’s “Revolution” Featured In New “Apex” Film

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Over the weekend, streaming giant Netflix released the much-anticipated Film, “Apex“. Starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, the Film revolves around a Woman who goes on rock climbing excursions in Australia, becoming the target of a Hunter. The survival Thriller quickly found fans, and rang up the numbers over the weekend. The Film features a soundtrack that blends well with some of the action scenes, but for the not-so-action parts, a familiar sound from Jamaica made an appearance.

During a small scene of the new Film, “Apex”, Reggae Icon Dennis Brown’s “Revolution” was featured. Produced by Sly & Robbie and released through the Taxi label in 1983, Brown called for the people to stand up and fight for what is right. If you want a life that’s peaceful, a life that is good and filled with love, you have to join the ranks and fight. The track was featured on Brown’s 1985 album of the same name, was sampled by Bounty Killa and Public Enemy, and covered by Bad Brains. “Revolution” is also one of Dennis Brown’s most popular singles.

“Apex” starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton is out now on Netflix.

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Mental Health Is The Focus In Richard Brown Films’ “Silent Cry For Help”

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The Jamaican Film Industry has been shining for years, with many Filmmakers bringing their ideas to your screen. We urge those in power and those with the financial means to support the local Film Industry so many more can get the right tools and training, and make Jamaica THE hotspot for more Film productions. Today, we share something new from Richard Brown Films, a platform that has crafted a number of Films that have been doing well online, highlighting various themes. Today, we check out, “Silent Cry For Help“.

Starring Kemar Williams, Jessica Francis, Andrew Vassell, and Richard Brown who wrote and directed the Film, “Silent Cry For Help” sheds a light on Mental Health, and how one’s health can go on a decline after experiencing betrayal from the people they trust the most. The story focuses on “Abby“, a young Woman who built a life for herself that included a good job, a family to come home to, and a relationship she believed would stand the test of time. Everything seems to be going well, until one decision made a 180 degree change in her life. Her Mental Health goes through it as things come crashing down, but will it be that way for her forever? We hope justice will prevail, but you’d have to tune in to see what happens in the end. A Film that highlights the challenges one can suddenly have in life, and the experience many are still going through today. Keep the Jamaican Film Industry alive, and call on those who have the means to write the cheques, and make further developments.

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Augustus Pablo’s “King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown” Featured In “How To Make A Killing” Film

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How has it been movie lovers? What’s the new screening that you’re obsessed with? Recently, Movie Studio A24 released their latest Film, “How To Make A Killing“. Directed by John Patton Ford, the Film stars Glen Powell as a Man who was disowned by his wealthy family at birth, and plots ways to get what is deserved to him, even if it means taking out some family members in the process. The Film features a mix of new and old music of various genres, but a familiar sound from Jamaica could be heard in a scene.

During a scene in the Film, “How To Make A Killing”, the familiar sound of a Melodica played by Musician/Producer Augustus Pablo could be heard along with some Reggae/Dub production. What was heard was Augustus Pablo’s “King Tubby Meets Uptown Rockers” from 1974. The Dub version of Jacob Miller’s “Baby I Love You So” which was produced by Pablo, was a collaboration between Pablo and King Tubby who was the Mixing Engineer. The track was released a number of times including through the Mango Label, as a B-Side to Jacob Miller’s single, and later through Island Records. It was also featured on the 1976 album of the same name. The track was previously featured in Grand Theft Auto 4, and is Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Top 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time“.

“How To Make A Killing” is out now.

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Reggae Music From Hawaii Featured In New “The Wrecking Crew” Film

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Reggae Music is universal, and continues to be so after adding more GRAMMY awards and other accolades to its mantle. Over the weekend, the new Film, “The Wrecking Crew” premiered on Amazon Prime Video. The Film stars Jason Mamoa and Dave Bautista, who are half brothers investigating the death of their Father in Hawaii. The Film features Actors who are from the Island of Hawaii and of Hawaiian descent, and shares parts of Hawaiian culture. Reggae got a feature in the Film, and we speak on it below.

During a scene in the new Film, “The Wrecking Crew”, “Brains” by Hawaiian/Samoan Recording Artist/Educator/Farmer Ka’ikena Scanlan was featured. The Pacific/Hawaiian Reggae single was released in 2019, produced by Pano, features Hawaiian Band These Guys, and was released through Spoon Meat Entertainment. The track speaks on the corruption that happens in the world, the manipulation of the people by evil doers and warmongers, and is a call for people to wake up, preserve the culture, and fight against systems that don’t mean the world well. Reggae music has mostly been about revolutions and consciousness, and Ka’ikena’s track is no different. “The Wrecking Crew” is out now on Amazon Prime Video.

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