September 2001
Week of Sept 7th thru Sept 14th
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The Summer Is Done - Now Here Comes the HeatWith summer fading and an onslaught of quality films coming in the Fall, it's time to give credit to those who made a splash these last few months. Congratulations to the team of Debra Martin Chase and Whitney Houston for producing one of the biggest sleepers this summer, "The Princess Diaries." The film is just shy of breaking the $100 million club. Although it was expected to be a big hit, Chris Tucker still made a good financial decision that paid off in "Rush Hour 2," which just passed the $200 million plateau. While not marketed as he used to be, Eddie Murphy still carried his "A" game and proved he was the best thing in "Shrek" and "Dr.Dolittle 2." Elevating his status in a major way, "The Fast and the Furious" took Vin Diesel to new heights. As the Fall approaches, the usual players will be back to slay the box office. Denzel Washington, Martin Lawrence, and Will Smith all have films that should take them to a new level. Word on the street is that Denzel will be bangin' on Oscars door again except this time he is bangin' with a Tek-9. On the small circuit, festival favorites such as "One Week," "30 Years to Life," and "Punks" will be making their theatrical debut. In the meantime, Vivica Fox, Morris Chestnut and a handful of all-star comedians grace us with their skills in "Two Can Play That Game." Till next week, The blackfilm.com crew Purchase Tickets for the Midnight Screening Series. Martell returns with smooth Cosmopolitans as we bring you the Indie Hit, "Cold Feet."
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