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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

 

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