Movies

2012: A Review

brandi davis — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:10:33 GMT

End of the World or End of Great Movies? In Movies

Triumph from Tragedy

Brandi Davis — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:29:29 GMT

Sergio Mims reviews “Precious”. In Movies

Coonery? Buffoonery?

Brandi Davis — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:47:12 GMT

A class divide increases and a bigger issue looms. In Movies

Making Precious

Brandi Davis — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:57:44 GMT

An interview with Lee Daniels and Gabourey Sidibe. In Movies

In Trailers: 'Mississippi Damned'

Brandi Davis — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:54:58 GMT

In Trailers "Mississippi Damned" The Biggest Buzz for an Independent Film

Black Dynamite

Brandi Davis — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:25:38 GMT

A movie review. In Entertainment

Opening Credit

Brandi Davis — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:40:51 GMT

With a great weekend behind him, an interview with Chris Rock. In Movies

The Princess & the Frog

Brandi Davis — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:46:27 GMT

The Princess & the Frog – “Disney’s Newest Princess” Featurette

Capitalism: A Love Story

Brandi Davis — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:12:28 GMT

A movie review. In Movies

Inglorious Basterds

Brandi Davis — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:32:06 GMT

Quentin Tarantino twists the WW3 genre flick. In Movies

District 9

Brandi Davis — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:12:54 GMT

Alien(ation) and an Apartheid Allegory. In Movies

Funny People

Brandi Davis — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:13:21 GMT

2009 07 31 Funny People Funny People entertainment

Bruno

Brandi Davis — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:06:31 GMT

Sacha Baron Cohen is back and no one is safe. In Movies

Interview: Anthony Mackie

Brandi Davis — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:04:00 GMT

In The Hurt Locker, a move to the Spotlight. In Movies

Depp As Dillinger

Brandi Davis — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:11:52 GMT

Michael Mann refashions the gangster genre in Public Enemies. In Movies

Transformers 2: Another View

Brandi Davis — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:17:43 GMT

You might be surprised at the result. In Movies

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

lenora blackamore — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:29:44 GMT

Do we even have to say that Sergio Mims despises this sequel?

Imagine That

Brandi Davis — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:42:21 GMT

Eddie Murphy makes a funny movie. In Movies

The Taking of Pelham 123

Brandi Davis — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:57:38 GMT

New York. Heists. Denzel. What more do you need? In Movies

Away We Go

Brandi Davis — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:11:48 GMT

SNL's Maya Rudolph gets her turn as a star in the best new comedy of the season. In Movies

Terminator Salvation

Brandi Davis — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:20:06 GMT

No need for Arnold this time. The new Terminator movie slays the competition. In Movies

Angels and Demons

Brandi Davis — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:24:09 GMT

Who cares about a ridiculous plot when it’s wrapped in so much fun? In Movies

The Princess and the Frog

Brandi Davis — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:18:40 GMT

Disney begins the push on a risky gamble. In Movies

Star Trek

Brandi Davis — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:56:07 GMT

The Final Frontier? Not Just Yet. Star Trek For A Now Generation. In Movies

The Rise of the Red Band Trailer

Brandi Davis — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:35:12 GMT

Explicit movie previews take movie marketing viral. In Movies

2009 Summer Movie Preview

Terry Glover — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:36:00 GMT

Sergio Mims on what to expect and what to run away from in the new blockbuster season. In Movies

The Soloist

Brandi Davis — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:40:19 GMT

Small victories and personal triumphs strike the right chords. In Movies

American Violet

Brandi Davis — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:59:28 GMT

An earnest attempt to tackle issues of class and race is, in the end, saved by one stellar performance. In Movies

Fast and Furious

Brandi Davis — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:18:52 GMT

The fourth installment in the dragster franchise blows a gasket

Knowing

lenora blackamore — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:11:58 GMT

Cast Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury, Lara Robinson Written by Ryne Douglas Pearson, Juliet Snowden, Stiles White and Stuart Hazeldine Directed by Alex Proyas

Watchmen

Terry Glover — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:49:57 GMT

A classic comic series creates a reality subject to interpretation. In Movies

The Oscars 2009:The Reel Deal

Terry Glover — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:19:20 GMT

Sergio Mims sorted out the nominees and made unusual predictions for who would take home the gold. Were his predictions booyah or bust? In Movies.

Viola Davis

Brandi Davis — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:48:31 GMT

Will scene stealing be rewarded with Gold? In Movies

The International

Brandi Davis — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:55:56 GMT

Global economic threats? Conspiracy theories? Is this a movie or CNN? In Movies

Medicine for Melancholy

Brandi Davis — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:00:02 GMT

Writer/Director Barry Jenkins does a brilliant take on the French new wave cinema of the 60s. In Movies

Underworld 3

Terry Glover — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:22:28 GMT

How does a degree in microbiology land a brother in Hollywood? An interview with Kevin Grevioux. In Movies.

Revolutionary Road

Terry Glover — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:29:32 GMT

Are these characters as interesting as the movie seems to think? Sergio Mims on a bittersweet portrait. In Movies

What's With Those MPAA Ratings?

Brandi Davis — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:02:40 GMT

When a PG-13 is really an R, it's time for visual aids at the concession stand. In Entertainment

Seven Pounds

Brandi Davis — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:33:02 GMT

Will Smith does the heavy lifting in a good, old-fashioned story of redemption

Taraji P. Henson

Terry Glover — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:18:44 GMT

The Benjamin Button star talks about the hustle and flow of Hollywood. In Movies

Slumdog Millionaire

Terry Glover — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:26:23 GMT

A story of harsh realities gets vivid when Bollywood meets Regis Philbin. In Entertainment

Cadillac Records Review

Terry Glover — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:41:09 GMT

A vibrant, evocative work goes from zero to sixty with big fin cars and ivory grip revolvers. In Movies

Quantum of Solace

Terry Glover — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:42:27 GMT

Sergio Mims says the newest James Bond installation has plenty of sizzle. Where's the steak? In Movies

Jada Pinkett-Smith: Golden Girl

Terry Glover — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:17:59 GMT

Baltimore girl makes good in Hollywood. Who says you can't have it all? In Entertainment.

Soul Men

Terry Glover — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:03:40 GMT

A lackluster R & B comedy that hits a sour note. In Movies

Changeling

Terry Glover — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:57:31 GMT

Clint Eastwood brings a sure hand to directing an old fashioned melodrama. Even Spike would approve. In Movies

W

Terry Glover — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:57:22 GMT

Oliver Stone's new send-up takes a chance on being in the right place at the right time. In Movies

Queen Bee

Brandi Davis — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:21:15 GMT

Writer-director Gina Prince-Bythewood says she was destined to make The Secret Life of Bees. She has a laundry list of "coincidences" to prove it. In Entertainment

Body Of Lies

Brandi Davis — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:53:46 GMT

Ridley Scott delivers a smart, fast-paced spy thriller that echoes the very best of the 60s superlative genre. In Movies

The Express

Terry Glover — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:49:59 GMT

This bio pic is brimming with quick cuts, cross fades and swooping crane shots. What it's missing is a compelling story. Sergio Mims provides color commentary. In Movies

Blindness

Terry Glover — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:49:52 GMT

Fernando Meirelles' new film descends into madness and social disorder. Does he make us care?

NO MONEY. NO PERMIT. NO PROBLEM. Pt. 2

lenora blackamore — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:01:40 GMT

Film Kill Reflex (http www.imdb.com title tt0097663 ) Location Chicago I starred with Maud Adams, Bo Svenson, and the late, great Phyllis Hyman. We shot one of the opening scenes on the sidewalk outside Wrigley Field. We hired a half

NO MONEY. NO PERMIT. NO PROBLEM. Pt. 4

lenora blackamore — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:17:35 GMT

Film Fox Trap (http www.imdb.com title tt0091072 ) Location Cannes, France This film was so much fun to shoot we stole damn near every scene in the movie. No permits, and in most cases no advance warning to anyone around

NO MONEY. NO PERMIT. NO PROBLEM. Pt. 3

lenora blackamore — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:16:39 GMT

Film South Beach (http www.imdb.com title tt0104997 ) Location South Beach, Miami Starring with me were Peter Fonda, Gary Busey, Vanity, Isabel Sanford and Robert Forster (“Jackie Brown”). We shot all over Ocean Blvd. but the final scene was shot

No Money. No Permit. No Problem.

lenora blackamore — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:15:22 GMT

Tales from guerilla filmmaking. In movies

Miracle at St. Anna

Brandi Davis — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:43:41 GMT

Spike Lee does justice to history -- in spite of himself. In Movies

Appaloosa

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:20:58 GMT

Another fine western to the rescue. In Movies

Fall Film Preview

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:21:01 GMT

Coming soon to a theatre near you. In Movies

Tropic Thunder

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:27:00 GMT

Can Hollywood (and Robert Downey, Jr.) sell "post-racial" blackface to a decidedly racial America? In Movies

Pineapple Express

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:24:28 GMT

Finally! A smart stoner comedy for the rest of us! In Movies

Paula Patton: Swinger

lenora blackamore — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:51:38 GMT

The "Swing Vote" actress, who plays an ambitious TV reporter, goes on the record about business and pleasure. In Movies

The Dark Knight

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:29:52 GMT

Director Christopher Nolan redefines the comic book adaptation genre. In Entertainment.

Meet Dave: RIP

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:29:47 GMT

Murphy's summer blockbuster turns out to be just a buster. In Entertainment

Hancock

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:21:06 GMT

Sergio Mims sums up Will’s turn as superhero. PLUS: Check out Will's Ebony/Jet Showcase interview about his music and his first acting gig. In Movies

Wanted

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:27:01 GMT

Hyper visuals, bizarre plot twists and a quirky cast. Don't forget the popcorn. In Movies

Get Smart

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:21:04 GMT

The bumbling secret agent with the dial-up shoe phones it in on the big screen. In Movies

The Incredible Hulk

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:26:56 GMT

The big green dude with the bad attitude is back. And better than ever. Sergio Mims runs it down. In Movies

Sex and The City: Don't Forget Your Girlfriends

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:24:30 GMT

Though we're happy to have the SATC foursome return, how cool would it be for Girlfriends to get a big screen finale, too? In TV & Movies

Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:21:10 GMT

Indy is back for a fourth (though not necessarily final) adventure. Hang on to your canteens: This is gonna be tough. In Movies

Iron Man

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:21:11 GMT

Robert Downey Jr. channels this superhero as playboy, not geek. It's about time. In Movies

Forbidden Kingdom

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:24:24 GMT

Jackie Chan and Jet Li meet for the first time in a film. Martial arts fans, be prepared. In Movies

Street Kings

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:24:32 GMT

Just another cop movie? Hardly. Sergio Mims on the vice and virtue of Street Kings. In TV & Movies

Eyewitness to Murder

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:21:00 GMT

The CNN documentary on King's assassination raises plenty of unintended questions. In TV

The Bank Job

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:29:50 GMT

The 70s British gangster influence make this flick entertaining, but keep it from hitting paydirt. In Movies

City of Men

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:17:50 GMT

Does a big screen homage to Brazil's most popular television series bring fresh perspective to life in the favelas? In Movies

How She Move

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:21:08 GMT

This vibrant gem from Canada shares DNA with a "race film" classic. In Movies

Cloverfield

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:20:59 GMT

People who easily get queasy or suffer from motion sickness should be advised to stay well away from the exciting new sci-fi horror flick. In TV&Movies

First Sunday

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:21:03 GMT

David Talbert made his name doing circuit stage plays. Now he's meeting his audience where they are -- the multiplex. In Movies

There Will Be Blood

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:26:57 GMT

Paul Thomas Anderson set out to make a tale of epic proportions about the making of 20th century America. What did he end up with? A masterpiece. In Movies

The Great Debaters

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:29:53 GMT

Contention: The Great Debaters is a film outside of its genre. Evidence: Playing at a cineplex near you. In Movies

I Am Legend

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:21:09 GMT

In his latest sci-fi-action-thriller-survivalist flick, Will Smith spends a lot of time fighting vampires and finding a cure for cancer. Takes multi-tasking to a whole new level, doesn't it? In Movies

This Christmas

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:26:59 GMT

It's time for another round of feel good holiday movies to hit the cineplex. Will Preston Whitimore's project whet your appetite or send you straight to the Pepto? Sergio Mims tells all. In Movies.

No Country for Old Men

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:24:27 GMT

The Coen Brothers bring a coarse, terse Cormac McCarthy novel to the screen. How bloody simple can that be? In Movies

American Gangster: The Epic

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:20:55 GMT

Denzel Washington and Ridley Scott set out to tell the story of drug lord Frank Lucas. Did they do a soft sell? In Movies

American Gangster:The Movie

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:20:56 GMT

American Gangster promised to bring respectability to what has become a dominant hood genre, the tale of the drug dealer. In Entertainment

Things We Lost in The Fire

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:26:58 GMT

Does Halle Berry bring her A-game to this grown-up flick?

Michael Clayton

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:24:25 GMT

George Clooney drops the smug act and his Twelve pack for a taut, juicy thriller that delivers. In Movies

The Brave One

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:29:51 GMT

Jodie Foster goes vigilante on New York City. Can she give Charles Bronson a run for his money? In Movies

What An Animal!

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:27:02 GMT

Ving Rhames is back as James "Animal" Allen!
Follow up on his story and watch him get medieval on the bad guys of Animal 2. In Entertainment

Movie Champ

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:29:49 GMT

Resurrecting The Champ
Does Sam Jackson's new boxing flick go the distance?
Sergio Mims weighs in. In Movies

Hairspray Review

lenora blackamore — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:21:05 GMT

Hairspray a wildly exuberant, cheerfully optimistic, good old fashioned "feel good" movie is a joyous surprise. In Entertainment