November 2002
Week of November 15th thru November 22nd
 

Choices, Choices, Choices....

After making his film debut with an astonishing $54 million dollars, Eminem's 8 Mile may have to settle for second place as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets comes out. The music industry is connecting with the film world so much with 8 Mile and Strange Fruit and now comes another great film about legendary musicians, Standing in the Shadows of Motown. Also coming out in theaters are Ja Rule and Kurupt in Half Past Dead . Next week, ICE CUBE comes back on the screen with Friday After Next, the third film in the series. Coming to theaters in a few weeks is Drumline.

Till next time,
the blackfilm.com crew

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Features

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8 Mile : One Shot : A Q&A with Eminem
Not wanting to repeat the same answers to every reporter/ journalist who will ask the same questions, Eminem had us all in the same room and gave us his take to certain issues.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Friday After Next : One on One with Marcus Raboy, Director
So, I’m chatting away with my new friend Trevor, getting my face beat, when Friday After Next Director, Marcus Raboy is escorted into the room. Busted, I play it cool and then, right on time, an impromptu sneeze breaks the air of weirdness:

Interviewed by Monikka Stallworth

Standing in the Shadows of Motown: An Interview with the Funk Brothers
In an interview with blackfilm.com, 3 of the 6 living members of the Funk Brothers spoke about the fruition of finally getting the world respect they so rightly deserve.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: A New Heir in England : An Interview with Daniel Radcliffe
Only 12 years old, Daniel took the first of the Harry Potter films to new heights and he’s now back for the next adventure in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Half Past Dead : An Interview with Morris Chestnut
Morris Chestnut is the kind of guy your mother wants you to bring home. I had the chance to soak up some of his glow recently when we met to chat about his latest film Half Past Dead.

Interviewed by Monikka Stallworth

 
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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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Standing in the Shadows of Motown (Indie)
Standing in the Shadows of Motown puts the Funk Brothers where they should be - out in the forefront of our memories of Motown and definitely in the spotlight of music history.

Reviewed by Naleighna Kai

Half Past Dead (Film)
Considering the genre, Half Past Dead ain't half bad. Anymore, and I'd be ruining the movie-going experience for you.

Reviewed by Monikka Stallworth

Strange Fruit (Indie)
STRANGE FRUIT is a film that should be seen by those who want to learn about the American past.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Frida (Film)
The film is a homage to both Frida Kahlo, the temperamental, full of life-in the face of death woman; and Frida Kahlo, the dark, mythically surreal artist.

Reviewed by Niija Kuykendall

Far From Heaven (Film)
There are a number of issues raised in this film that a few people may recall, and Haynes was able to reinvigorate those feelings thorough the characters.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

8 Mile (Film)
Many rap artists talked about their upbringing in their music and in 8 MILE, the film shows that embracing and fighting your personal issues works in your favor.

Reviewed 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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