August 2002
Week of August 2nd thru August 9th

Articles

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Urbanworld Schedule and Information
The Urbanworld Film Festival announced today the roster of films that will be featured in the Sixth Annual Urbanworld Film Festival for 2002. Presented by HBO, this year's event will take place August 7-11, 2002 in New York City, New York at the Loews 34th Street Theater, the Loews State Theater in Times Square, the Magic Johnson Theater in Harlem, and the Directors Guild of America. .
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Specials

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BLACKPOPGO
I spent many a Sunday afternoon enraptured by the Dean Martin/Jerry Lewis flicks and, in a pinch, one of those Bing Crosby/Bob Hope road pics are a great way to pass a couple of hours.

by Vincent Williams

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Festivals

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"ONE WEEK" in Acapulco
"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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The Sound Garden

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Sultry Sounds For You
A rising star shining bright and whose light precedes her.

by Humam Abdulmalik

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books for your mind

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Exclusive - "Babies & Fools, The Burning of Superflyville"
The winter moon was a yellow stain across the sky, softly illuminating the countless storefronts lining the sidewalk. Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV

by Michael A. Gonzales

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INTERVIEWS

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Still Going Strong! An Interview with Martin Lawrence
In an interview with blackfilm.com, Martin talks about the difficulties of sharing his personal issues with an audience.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

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

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."

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Morris Chestnut : Handling the Rock and Making Moves
So when they sent me the script it was refreshing and it had some heartfelt moments in it and it was a fun family movie. Family movies have a history of making a lot of money.

Interviewed by Chika Chukudebelu

The Man In Black : An Interview with Will Smith
In an interview with blackfilm.com, Mr. Smith talks about Men in Black 2, his career, his music, and Michael Jackson.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

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SJ's Corner

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Martin Lawrence : Back on Top
When we first saw a skinny Martin Lawrence in a Spike Lee Joint, who would have imagined that a scene at the fire hydrant would lead to being the first of host of Def Comedy Jam and then on to creating one of the most successful television shows in the history of TV?

by Shelby J. Jones, Editor

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