January 2003 Week of January 17th thru January 24th

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FILM Latest Additions:   National Security In National Security, Martin Lawrence is Earl Montgomery, a police academy eject with comedic violent tendencies and the stereotypical Black man’s e-Against-The Man angst. Although the whole production seems to be the same joke told a thousand different ways, the film is good for a couple of hee-haws at the very least.. Reviewed by Niija Kuykendall Kangaroo Jack Kangaroo Jack follows two best friends, played by Jerry O’Connell and Anthony Anderson on an adventure through the Australian outback. Families will surely love the film, as there is something for everyone. Reviewed by Alberlynne “Abby” Harris Chicago The brilliance of the film is not only in the extreme escapism and entertainment factor already inherent in a musical, but also in the complex reworking of structure, cinematography and logistics to reincarnate the musical as a cinematic venture. Reviewed by Niija Kuykendall Visit the Film Archive

Video Vault Latest Additions:   Video Blowout Coming out this week are films that some have been waiting to see on their own time rather than on television. Some of these films helped actors better in their craft and some helped rap music cement their place in the industry.   Visit the Video Vault Archive   INDIE Latest Additions:   Joy "Joy", both heartwarming and thought proving, explores the impact of misplaced authority and misguided justice, and yet leaves the viewer with a sense of hope and purpose. Reviewed by Naleighna Kai Visit the Indie Archive   Other Sections   Visit the TV Movies Archive Visit the Cable Archive Visit the DVD Archive Visit the One Shots Archive Visit the Soundtracks Archive