October 2002 Week of October 25th thru November 1st

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FILM Latest Additions:   Real Women Have Curves Real Women Have Curves is a beautifully written and directed coming-of-age story set within the environment of a colorful, diverse Los Angeles. Reviewed by Niija Kuykendall Formula 51 The only climatic moment is seeing Jackson bare-assed, which some folks would be willing to pay for. Reviewed by Niija Kuykendall Brown Sugar Brown Sugar is a beautifully rendered ode to hip hop and the joy that was had back in the day of innocence, expression and art. Reviewed by Niija Kuykendall Snipes: Some Real Rap Drama Foe Ya! This film is a jolting reality check for the ignorant and a sign of identity and understandingfor those who live daily with passion, challenging economical situations and the heart of hip hop. Reviewed by Phyllis Lewis The Four Feathers Now comes another version of A.E. W Mason’s novel, “The Four Feathers.” The difference that comes out in this film is that it’s been politically corrected for today’s audience. Reviewed by Wilson Morales Visit the Film Archive   DVD Latest Additions:   Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040 It’s “Charlie’s Angels” – with a sci-fi twist! What if there were four “Angels” instead of three – give ‘em sketchy back stories, complex motivations, and a dash of cyberpunk. Reviewed by Daos Boonma Visit the DVD Archive   VIDEO VAULT Latest Additions:   Sparkle : Giving You Something You Can Feel For three sisters in 1958, this journey would lead to more than they ever imagined. Released in 1976, “Sparkle” is regarded by many as a modern black classic. Reviewed by Nasser Metcalfe Visit the Video Vault Archive

SOUNDTRACKS Latest Additions:   Brown Sugar With an ensemble that includes Mos Def, Angie Stone, Erykah Badu, Common, Eric B. and Rakim, Jill Scott, The Roots and Cassandra Wilson, fans of these performers will definitely enjoy their respectivetracks. Reviewed by Chika Chukudebelu Visit the Soundtracks Archive   INDIE Latest Additions:   Wasabi Wasabi is an action filled film that we have seen before but has some comedy and some heartfelt scenes to appreciate Reno as the cop of the new century. Reviewed by Wilson Morales Visit the Indie Archive   CABLE Latest Additions:   Our America Based on a book written about a true story, this film raises poignant questions about racist journalism and what happens when we see ourselves through the eyes of children. Reviewed by Chika Chukudebelu Visit the Cable Archive   TV Movies Latest Additions:   Little John In Little John, a morning family drama from Hallmark Hall of Fame, the performances by the three leads show that over time some bridges can be crossed again. Reviewed by Wilson Morales Visit the TV Movies Archive   One Shots Latest Additions:   The Score “The Score” is a film where the acting is solid and the story is simple, with a twist... Reviewed by Wilson Morales Visit the One Shots Archive