July 2002
Week of July 26th thru August 2nd

Selection of the Best in Chicago

Our America

On Friday, August 2nd, please join blackfilm.com at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art. Martell is handling the cocktails, DJ Fink is spinning the sounds and "SELECTION OF THE BEST" has been one of our most popular and well received programs.

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We look forward to seeing you.

Till next time,
the blackfilm.com crew

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Features

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David Arquette (Eight Legged Freaks)
When I saw the script I had several reactions; first, I was like “wow”; here’s a chance to play an action hero along side a set of really interesting charactersr."

Interviewed by Monikka Stallworth

BET
For all the haters and non-believers, (and I’d venture to say that we’ve all had our concerns regarding BET at one time or another), the 2nd Annual BET Awards was most assuredly a slam-dunk for Black Entertainment Television on every front.

by Monikka Stallworth

An Interview with Harrison Ford
After playing so many parts, he finally has his first film using an accent. In a recent conversation with blackfilm.com, Mr. Ford discusses his latest role in "K-19: The Widowmaker."

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

 
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THE TEEN'S PERSPECTIVE

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Ali
Will Smith played the leading role of Ali in this self-titled biographical movie.

by Lorenzo M.

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Reviews

Latest Review Additions:
  
Read my Lips
Nominated for nine Cesars (the equivalent of an Oscar), this film is thrilling and romantic that should please an audience looking for a good film without checking their brain at the door.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Our America
Based on a book written about a true story, this film raises poignant questions about racist journalism and what happens when we see ourselves through the eyes of children.

Reviewed by Chika Chukudebelu

Eight Legged Freaks
...the moral of “Eight Legged Freaks” is, uh … “All it takes is one small accident to turn an itsy-bisty spider into a bloodthirsty beast!” … or, how about - “Spiders and toxic waste don’t mix”.

Reviewed by Monikka Stallworth

Men in Black II
After a 5 year wait, Men in Black II is back but with less pizzazz than the first one. Adding more artistic style than substance, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are in it for the ride and our money.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

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Gallery

Latest Gallery Additions:
  
Guerilla Tactics
A peek into a PSTOLA.COM production meeting,where they discuss unique methods to get their films shown in film festivals. (Comedy - 50 seconds)

Created by pstola.com

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SJ's Corner

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Spielberg Pushing Us Forward
This weekend, Spielberg and Cruise take us to the year 2054 where big-brother has turned into a mother…

by Shelby J. Jones, Editor

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