March 2003
Week of March 7th thru March 14th

FILM

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Short Eyes
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
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
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
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 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
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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Video Vault

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BaaadAsssss Cinema
Currently on DVD and VHS, BaaaadAsss Cinema is an hour long study of not only the movies of this genre but how they manifested themselves given the political and economic conditions of blacks at that time.

Reviewed by Godfrey Powell
 
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TV Movies

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Good Fences
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.

Reviewed by Diana Blain
 
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