Sweet 16 is our rapid-fire Q&A series.

Malynda Hale is an actress, musician, podcaster, and activist. Her new movie Bull Street is now available on Amazon Prime Video!

Malynda took time to answer our 16 questions about the movies and movie experiences that have made her life sweeter.

1. First movie you fell in love with

Polly with Phylicia Rashaad and Keisha Knight Pulliam

2. Last movie you fell in love with

Moonlight

3. A movie scene you'll never shake

The last scene of Moonlight is a masterpiece in acting and filmmaking and storytelling. It has stayed with me for a very long time.

4. A movie scene that never gets old

Samuel L. Jackson in A Time to Kill when he says “Yes they deserved to die and I hope they burn in hell!”

5. Favorite movie theater

Laemmle in North Hollywood. I love indie movie theaters.

6. Theater snack of choice

Always popcorn!

7. A performance that makes you LOL

Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot. Timeless movie.

8. A performance that makes you cry

Whoopi Goldberg in The Color Purple

9. Favorite childhood movie memory

Cinderella with Brandy. That movie honestly means so much to me.

10. Movie you saw way too young

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

11. Rainy day movie

The Greatest Showman!

12. Lesson you learned from a movie

Remember the Titans honestly is one of the movies that taught me the power of unity and coming together.

13. Movie quote you use a lot

“Stop trying to make fetch happen!” –Mean Girls

14. Favorite movie GIF

15. Movie you'll defend forevermore

The Lake House and I won’t be explaining further 😂

16. Movie you'd pair with Bull Street

It stands on its own! I wouldn’t compare it to anything else!

Malynda Hale’s Sweet 16