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- John Carpenter : “Master of Terror” finds Horror on the Red Planet
- Blackfilm.com had an opportunity to listen to John Carpenter discuss his newest film, Ghosts
of Mars. The director embodies an artist who has seen it all and is now comfortable making
films he is proud to present to the public.
Reviewed by Midas
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- One for the Road : A Conversation with Ghosts’ Jason Statham
- There’s more to Jason Statham than just that cool accent. Although you may not thoroughly enjoy his character’s
personality in the “Ghosts of Mars,” Statham could probably convince you that he is more complex than Jericho
over a beer at the “local pub.”
Reviewed by Midas
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- Foxy’s Sweet, Sweet Bad Ass Song : An Interview with “Ghosts of Mars” Pam Grier
- Pam Grier does have things to say and those of us interested in film would be wise to listen. She has
seen it all and overcome the ups and downs that accompany being a black actress in Hollywood.
Reviewed by Midas
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- Lock Down
- This story is about the test of friendship between 3 men when they are wrongly convicted for
a crime they didn’t commit. I had a chance to speak with the director John Luessenhop and one of
the stars of the film, Gabriel Casseus, as they shared their experience on the film with blackfilm.com.
Reviewed by Wilson Morales
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- Off the Beaten Path : Reviews of the Uncommon and Exceptional
- New Jersey native, Pete Yorn, nearly stole the show with his big hooks and understated
lyrical prowess. Yorn and his talented band showcased songs from his debut album entitled,
“musicforthemorningafter”.
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Daos Boonma
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- Film Duds : Attack of the Summer Blockbusters
- Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker teamed up for the second go ‘round of east meets west crime
fighting in “Rush Hour 2,” and while the script offered little new and improved humor, the
gags, explosions and suits were bigger, brighter and better.
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Kellye Whitney
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- John Carpenter’s “Ghosts of Mars” - Is there a Ghostbuster in the House?
- I have seen an hour and 45 minute glimpse of the future and it ain’t pretty. For those of you
concerned that there might not be any black folk in 2176 AD, fear not brothers like Ice Cube and
sisters like Pam Grier are all part of the population on the now human inhabited Mars.
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Midas
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- Love Relations
- Michael Hoffman's “Love Relations,” a film that addresses a family's struggle to mend old mistakes, avoid new
dones and fortify their love along the way.
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Kara Barnett
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- Rush Hour 2
- Three years ago, Los Angeles detectives Carter (Chris Tucker) and Lee (Jackie Chan) propelled us through
a comedic joy ride in Rush Hour. Now, the crime- fighting duo is back again.
Reviewed by
Niambi Sims
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- Jump Tomorrow
- In Josh Hopkins’ first feature film, “Jump Tomorrow,” he manages to make this quirky comedy enjoyable. It’s a
battle between love and responsibility. Guess which prevails?
Reviewed by Wilson Morales
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Latest Soundtrack Reviews Addition:
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- Baby Boy - Close but not good enough
- Rarely does the infamous “younger generation” recognize where samples for the most popular
hip-hop song originated. This is the compelling undercurrent surrounding the “Baby Boy” Soundtrack.
Reviewed by
Midas
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Latest Editorial Addition:
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- TIME FOR SOME ACTION!
- The headline might make you think about Redman’s club-classic, but right now
I would like for you to really take some action.
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Shelby J. Jones, Editor
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screening series at the world-renowned Lincoln Center in Gotham. On Friday, August 24, join us for
cognac, food, film & music. We will be featuring the excellent urban-tale, Bluehill
Avenue directed by Craig Ross, Jr. Having won the Best Film Award at the Acapulco Black Film
Festival, Bluehill Avenue is making heads turn and Craig Ross Jr. managed to pick up the Best
Director award at this year's Urbanworld Film Festival.