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- "For every player out there who has numerous kids, but still
lives at home, this film serves as a wake up call."
by Wilson Morales
 "Sequels
are never easy to direct. They are set up to become franchises for
some studios. After the financial success of the first film, so
much pressure is put on to double the box office gross.
by Wilson Morales
What
amazes is that the Newton we see is not cloaked in nostalgia. He is
very much alive, transitioning smoothly between riffs on J. Edgar
Hoover and quoting from the rhymes of Biggie Smalls. The film
triumphs because it is an introduction to Newton as a microcosm of
ourselves, our culture, our struggle. And the revolution rages on.
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- “What’s
the Worst That Could Happen?” is the answer to its own question.
Martin Lawrence has had a string of good luck the last few years. His
last two films, Big Momma’s House and Blue Streak, were hits. Alas, as
some would say, “all good things must come to an end”.
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by Wilson Morales (New York)
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 In today's world, movies of all genres never surprise the audience.
Most plots are contrived to fool us or to get our attention.
Currently, in the teenage market, all films carry the same plots; romance
and lots of tomfoolery - never dramatic...
by Wilson Morales (New York)
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 In the last few years, there have been a few actors who have multi-talented skills such as Will Smith and Jennifer Lopez. Both have appeared on TV shows and both are singers. Their fan base stretches farther than the film community. Lopez has a new movie called “Angel Eyes,” which is being marketed in the wrong direction and may leave her fans disappointed.
by Wilson Morales (New York)
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With "Time and Tide", Tsui Hark has returned to
the roots that made him the "Sam Peckingpah of Hollywood".
by Wilson Morales (New York)
- BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: TOKYO 2040
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It’s “Charlie’s Angels” – with a sci-fi twist! What if there were four “Angels” instead of
three – give ‘em sketchy back stories, complex motivations, and a dash of cyberpunk.
By Daos Boonma (Los Angeles)
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 It’s Kellye Time! I’m back with the latest
addition of “Film Duds.” Current fashion accessory of the moment: The
BDL - Best Dressed List.
by Kellye Whitney (Chicago)
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I've decided I want to become British. And, for me, the final straw was TOM GREEN.
by Scott Southard (Los Angeles)
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS |
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 I like
television because you get to stay with the people for a
longer period of time and you create a bond. In "Dr. Dolittle 2", I created a bond with my little sister, and
although we still have it, I don’t get to see her every day like
I did, and I miss her. But with "Hangin’ with Mr.
Cooper", I saw them for four years, and it’s just a tighter
bond.
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 Don
Cheadle first caught out attention playing "Mouse" in
"Devil in a Blue Dress." It’s a role he should have
been nominated for, but that’s another story. Since then, he has
been blessed with lots of good parts including last year’s role
as a cop in the widely acclaimed film "Traffic." Now he’s
back playing yet another cop in "Swordfish".
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 Melvin James was
chosen to direct "Honeybee" based on his skills and experience. He shares his
thoughts with blackfilm.com
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 Halle
Berry has been around for years, but it is the Dorothy Dandridge
film that made Hollywood eyes open up. With the acclaim of that
film and her new marriage to singer Eric Benet, Halle is ready to
take on life and career with a new direction.
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"LUMUMBA should win an Oscar for something so
tell me how it didn't win the award for Best
International Film?"
by Brandi Smith
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"In a community where homophobia still plays a major
role socially, "One Week" comes direct in it's
dealings with an epidemic that is affecting young
African-Americans at an alarming rate."
by Neil Hodges
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 Unfortunately,
my own gangster boogie moves were slightly more awkward, having already
banged Jodie in the head with my elbow when Hell Up in Harlem was
playing...
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by Michael A. Gonzales
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 Closing
my eyes, I fantasized about the future Bomb Squad movie: its about these
kids in Harlem who fight the man with aerosol cans as we spread the joy
of Black Power with the fine art of graffiti. Of course at the end of
the flick I would get the chick.
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by Michael A. Gonzales
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"Hear Freddy's been at it again," laughed
ma, pouring glasses of Yargo sangria. "I don't know what's worse, him
messing with those young girls, who are taking his money or all the cash
he owns Big Daddy...
by Michael A. Gonzales
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Critically-acclaimed filmmaker John Singleton, writer / director
/ producer of the much anticipated summer film, “Baby Boy”
took time from his demanding soundtrack production schedule to
toast student scholars and awardees as Honorary Chairman of the
23rd Annual USC Black Alumni Association (BAA) Scholarship Gala
2001...
By Roslyn J. Bradford (Los Angeles)
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The winter moon was a yellow stain across the sky, softly illuminating the countless storefronts lining the sidewalk. Coming outta The Oasis after going to pick-up some loot from mommy, I could still hear Red Jackson talking in his bellowing Little Caesar/James Cagney voice, stirring stardust echoes in my head...
by Michael A. Gonzales
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weekend marks the return of John Singleton to the big screen with his
latest creation, "Baby Boy." The blackfilm.com crew has listened to many of
your cries, whispers, rants and raves about this film - some of you that saw
it in Acapulco thought it was excellent and some people think its sexist, and
others have said it's the worst film they have ever seen. So listen up baby
boy, go to your local Cinema and see it for yourself and tell us what you
think. Whatever the case may be, we know it's definitely not just like "Boyz
In The Hood." John takes a small leap with this film and serves it up South
Central style minus Doughboy, jheri curls and wack ass-gangsters…well,
actually, there may be one or two gangsters but they are minimized in their
glory…trust us.
