March 2003
Week of March 7th thru March 14th
 

Ladies First...
Queen Latifah Stars in Bringing Down the House

March is Women's History Month and it is interesting that the title of the song "Ladies First" was rapped by the Queen herself. Following on the heels of SAG and Oscar nominations for her role in Chicago, Queen Latifah finally has a lead role in Bringing Down The House along with Steve Martin. Also coming out this week is the latest film from Director Antoine Fuqua, Tears of the Sun.

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Bringing Down the House: An Interview with Queen Latifah
In her biggest film role, Queen Latifah has a lead role opposite Steve Martin in “Bringing Down the House”. In an interview with blackfilm.com, she talks about her Oscar nomination call and her choice to make her current film less offensive.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Tears of the Sun: An Interview with Antoine Fuqua
In his new film, Tears of the Sun, he tackles a subject matter that hits close to home as the threat of war emerges. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Antoine Fuqua talks about his latest film and how much realism he wanted the film to be.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Tears of the Sun: An Interview with Monica Bellucci
Not only does she have a role opposite her husband Vincent Cassell in the controversial film “Irreversible”, she also stars in the latest film directed by Antoine FuquaTears of the Sun”. By summer time, she will also star in the heavily anticipated “Matrix Reloaded” with Keanu Reeves. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Monica Belluci talks her role in “Tears of the Sun” and her upcoming films.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

The 2003 IMAGEnation Film & Music Festival
The IMAGEnation Film & Music Festival was a great platform for socially conscious film goers and culture addicts to screen the new independent work and interact with the artists producing the work.

by Niija Kuykendall

Cradle 2 the Grave : An Interview with Tom Arnold
In his last film “Exit Wounds” he established a huge rapport with the cast and with Anthony Anderson, that he was brought back to mesh with them again in his latest film Cradle 2 the Grave. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Tom Arnold talks about being the “honorary” brother in the film.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

 
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Short Eyes (in Film)
Based on the award-winning play by Miguel Pinero, and directed by Robert M. Young, the film is well-acted with a frightening view of prison life.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Bringing Down the House (in Film)
This film may be a comic relief for some and not for others. It all depends on the style of humor that appeals to you. The authentic chemistry between Steve Martin and Latifah will keep the audience engaged in this corky storyline.

Reviewed by Diana Blain

Tears of the Sun (in Film)
Although the early stages of the film seems stiff with no place to go, Director Fuqua has taken a clichéd film and added some realism to make you think about the atrocities that occur in Africa but never spoken or read about.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Nowhere In Africa (in Film)
While the film is well done with beautiful cinematography of the Kenyan landscape and excellent character development, there is a part of me that was averse to watching a film in which, once again, the black folks are the strange “other”.

Reviewed by Niija Kuykendall

Foreign Sister (in Film)
In Dan Wolman’s new film, FOREIGN SISTER, he examines the complexities faced by illegal immigrants as they struggle to live comfortably in a new environment while opening the eyes of someone who has already has it, but struggles with it.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Cradle 2 The Grave (in Film)
Though some scenes might seem near fantasy, I think viewers will love this one. This action pack flick keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Reviewed by Diana Blain

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