November 2002
Week of November 22nd thru November 29th

FILM

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Die Another Day
If there was ever a film that we could count on to entertain us and take our minds away from the real world, it’s a Bond film. For over 20 years the franchise has never stopped giving the audience what they expect from an action film.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Friday After Next
The opening animated credit sequence of “Friday After Next” is quite impressive. Ghetto-swank and clever, it sets a tone of comedic savvy that unfortunately never pays off. It falls very short of funny, as do most of the film’s jokes.

Reviewed by Monikka Stallworth

Standing in the Shadows of Motown
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
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

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DVD

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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

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VIDEO VAULT

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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

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INDIE

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'R Xmas
There was a time when Director Abel Ferrara had made decent films if not good (King of New York, Bad Lieutenant, and New Rose Hotel). But lately, his vision has been clouded. His latest film, ‘R Xmas, is dull, clichéd, and short.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

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

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

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SOUNDTRACKS

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Brown Sugar
Fans of these performers will definitely enjoy their respective tracks.

Reviewed by Chika Chukudebelu

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CABLE

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Our America
This film raises poignant questions about racist journalism and what happens when we see ourselves through the eyes of children.

Reviewed by Chika Chukudebelu

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TV Movies

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Little John
The performances show that over time some bridges can be crossed again.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

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One Shots

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The Score
The acting is solid and the story is simple, with a twist...

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

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