"Motown's Berry Gordy has produced one entertaining movie. "The Last Dragon" stars novice actor Taimak Guarriello as young martial artist Leroy Green. Bombshell Denise "Vanity" Matthews also joins in to play television personality Laura Charles. Blending courage, action, humor, and an outright fun soundtrack, this campy tale will still be a shining light to remember. - Rochelle Davis, 1985
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"Smile!" After making rounds to interview the amazing cast or chat with others on the red carpet, I held this Polaroid camera and snapped one of my favorite pictures tonight.
On cue, Denise and Taimak smiled. This pair earned a freeze-frame of laughter while simply peering forward. Taimak's off-silver bow-tie would contrast an entire ivory suit, but his joyful expression pierced every void of colors from my camera.
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In real time, Denise sparkled with electric blue, veiling that famously dark hair with one long but sheer headband. Indigo lace covered her fingertips as she glanced towards me or still posed this evening. All around us, other celebrities gathered and fans squealed.
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"Thank you so much, ya'll!" I beamed. Both Taimak and Denise waved, bee-lining towards the theater. Security then guided everyone else in opposite directions.
Once theater lights brightened up again and that movie ended, songs were already stuck in my head. "7th Heaven" by Denise stood out, though. I'd purchase that record right away to dance in the mirror or primp for no reason. Her tracks still made me feel good.
