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RULES OF ENGAGEMENT
Wide Release from Paramount
In Theaters April 7
http://www.rulesmovie.com/
Samuel L. Jackson and Tommie Lee Jones deliver
solid performances in this keepin-the-peace,
and kicking a little ass movie. Arab groups have complained
about the depiction of its people in the film. See it
for yourself and tell us what you think.
LOVE&BASKETBALL
Wide Release from New Line Cinema
In Theaters April 21
http://www.loveandbasketball.com/
blackfilm.com’s favorite film of the year!
This film is not just about basketball. It
deals with first loves, family strife,
family love, hopes, dreams and the
it’s all packaged with a hoops background.
The performances are excellent and it’s a
must see! We mean it! DON’T WAIT
FOR VIDEO! See it Now!
See our review
U-571
Wide Release from Universal
In Theaters April 21
http://www.u571.com/globalnav/gnf.pl?url=http://www.u571.com/
This was the only film that had the juice to
keep Love & Basketball from the no.1 spot
on its opening weekend. Plenty of action if you don’t get sea
sick.
THIRD WORLD COP
Limited Engagements from Palm Pictures
In Theaters April 21, 28th – New York & Los Angeles
http://www.sputnik7.com/twc/
This crime drama is set in Jamaica and centers
on an undercover 5-OH who has to confront
his best friend from childhood. His best friend has now
become the Nino Brown of Jamaica.
FREQUENCY
Wide Release from New Line Cinema
In Theaters April 28
http://www.frequencymovie.com/
Any film that features Andre Braugher, Dennis
Quaid and John Caviezel can’t miss. A few critics are
calling it this years Sixth Sense.
GLADIATOR
Wide Release from Dreamworks
In Theaters May 5
http://gladiator-thefilm.com/
Fresh off their first Best Picture Oscar, Dreamworks
is back in your face with Gladiator. The story
of a general who is slammed into being a
gladiator by a more powerful rival. Oscar
nominee Russell Crowe stars in this epic set in
the time of ancient Rome. One extra note on Crowe:
if you have not seen him in Romper Stomper (1993),
you should check it out. WARNING: It’s violent and
bloody but it was considered his breakout role.
Remember Djimon Hounsou from Amistad? He
makes a return in this film as well.
BATTLEFIELD EARTH
Wide Release from Warner Brothers
In Theaters May 12
http://www.battlefieldearth.net/
John Travolta is back looking like a crazy-ass
Rasta on digital hormones. Travolta plays
the leader of alien invaders called
Psychlos. Also appearing in this summer
thriller is big-man Forest Whitaker.
BETTER LIVING THROUGH CIRCUITRY
Limited Release from 7th Arts
In Theaters in May -For dates click below
http://www.technofilm.com/
Calling all Rave Heads, Tekkies, Trendies,
DJ’s and other persons that flow in the
rave scenes throughout the planet. This
film is for you and about you. Check it out.
HELD UP
Wide Release from Trimark
In Theaters May 12
http://www.technofilm.com/
Any Given Sunday certainly gave Jamie Foxx
a brighter star in HWOOD. The talented
Foxx now appears opposite Nia Long
in Held Up. The film is a comedy about
a convenience store hold-up in witch our
unsuspecting shopper is HELD UP!
SCREWED
Wide Release from Universal
In Theaters May 12
http://www.screwedmovie.com/
What happens when you team funnymen Norm
MacDonald, Dave Chappelle AND Danny Devito?
YOU GET SCREWED! We mean laughs!
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II
Wide Release from Paramount
In Theaters May 24
http://www.missionimpossible.com/
What can you say about Tom Cruise?
Even if you find a bone to pick about Cruise,
you know he will deliver. MI2 promises
to be even better. Bad-ass Ving Rhames returns
as Luther Stickell, screen-beauty Thandie Newton
plays this one and Anthony Hopkins also joins
the squad. This acting team is like the Lakers
- big, talented and they will NOT miss their mark!
And consider this, just like Jackson is guiding the
Lakers – John Woo Directed this juggernaut.
Don’t miss it.
LOVING JEZEBEL
Limited Engagement from Shooting Gallery
In Theaters May 26 (Selected Cities)
When we saw Loving Jezebel at Urbanworld, we loved
Jezebel and implore you to see this film if it makes it to
your town. See
our review, and Interview
w/Dir. Kwyn Bader.
BIG MOMAS HOUSE
From Fox starring Martin Lawrence
In Theaters June 2
SHAFT
Wide Release from Paramount Pictures
In Theaters June 16
http://www.shaft-themovie.com/
Does Samuel L. look like a bad mother&*^&%#
or what? When we heard about this production,
we were excited for the black community. For
many of us, Shaft was THE FIRST black-male character
who was a good guy and bad-ass at the same time. Screen
images cannot be underestimated in the effect that they can
have on the perception and imagination of its viewers. For us, we
were like, damn, I wanna kick butt like Shaft and I don’t have to
be a dope dealer to do it! Fasten your belts, tuck your head between
your legs and get ready for Shaft…JOHN SHAFT!
AMERICAN PIMP
Limited Release from 7th Arts
In Theaters June, 2000
http://www.7thart.com/current/american/american.html
According to Jigga, he is “Big-Pimpin in NYC.” Two years ago
HBO cracked the code with Pimps Up, Hoes Down…
Pimps were talking about things like “putting a hoe under hoe
arrest” for looking at another pimp. Now the Hughes Brothers are
tackling the issue withAmerican Pimp. So grab some pimp gear
and check it out! Please note that blackfilm.com is not
condoning the use of the word Hoe!
GONE IN SIXTY SECONDS
From Buena Vista starring Delroy Lindo & Nicholas Cage
In Theaters June 9
X-MEN
Wide Release from Twentieth Century Fox
In Theaters July 14
http://www.x-men-the-movie.com/
Halle Berry returns to the big-screen this
summer with Patrick Stewart in this highly
anticipated Sci-Fi action flick!
NUMBERS
From Paramount Pictures starring John Travolta & Michael
Rapaport
In Theaters July 14
WHAT LIES BENEATH
From Dreamworks S.K.G. starring Joe Morton & Harrison Ford
In Theaters July 21
I WAS MADE TO LOVE HER
From Paramount Pictures starring Chris Rock
In Theaters July 28
NUTTY PROFESSOR II - THE KLUMPS
http://www.klumps.com/globalnav/gnf.pl?url=http://www.klumps.com/
Wide Release from Universal
In Theaters July 28
No matter what – Eddie Murphy has skillz. After Richard Pryor,
Eddie Murphy single-handedly rescued edgy-comedy and
also delivered film after film of comedy and memorable moments.
Their are many of you that even loved The Golden Child.
So Murphy is back again in The Nutty Professor II. We
are looking
forward to Murphy hitting a home run in this one too.
THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE
From Dreamworks S.K.G. starring Will Smith
In Theaters August 4
SAVE THE LAST DANCE
From Paramount Pictures starring Fredro Starr & Julia Stiles
In Theaters August 11
BAIT
From Warner Bros. starring Jamie Foxx
In Theaters August 11
THE CELL
Wide Release from New Line Cinema
In Theaters August 18
http://www.cellmovie.com/
You will not read anything about Jennifer’s ass in this brief
synopsis. Jennifer, quite frankly, is a solid actress – check
her out in Oliver Stone’s U-Turnand get ready for The
Cell.
She is backed by Marianne Jean-Baptiste whose thespian skillz
are pure and dynamic. Vince Vaughn and Vincent D’onofrio
also star. In theaters this fall.
REMEMGBER THE TITANS
From Buena Vista starring Denzel Washington
In Theaters September 29
UNBREAKABLE
From Buena Vista starring Samuel L. Jackson & Bruce Willis
In Theaters this Holiday Season 2000
ALONG CAME A SPIDER
From Paramount Pictures starring Morgan Freeman
In Theaters September 29