September 2001 Week of Sept 28th thru Oct 5th

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WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? So then, we must always aim at those things that bring peace and that help strengthen one another. --Romans 14:9 Something about that passage is extremely soothing considering the current climate of the United States and the many acts of kindness and selflessness that have blossomed in this country. It is still unfathomable that New York City and Washington D.C. have been forever changed. For those of us that toil in the entertainment world, these past weeks have been difficult to bear as many of us have tried to grapple with understanding our role in society. Who wants to be entertained right now? And in the words of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "we've got some difficult days ahead." Difficult because it's tough to imagine entertaining the world while the United States is mourning and recovering. Nevertheless, the blackfilm.com crew, the film studios, actors, actresses, exhibitors and all those that dedicate themselves to creating works of free expression for your enjoyment sincerely want to continue the mission. We want to make you laugh. We want to make you smile. We want you to fall in love again. We want you to experience film - the one art form that can deliver to your mind and body in a mere two hours sensations and experiences that can last a lifetime. More importantly, we want to emphasize that we hope that you feel confident to jump-start your life if you have placed it on hold - go to the movies, go to a nightclub, go out to dinner, go to the mall…do your thing. Remember, this is the United States of America - Land of the Free, Home of The Brave. More than ever, those words should mean something to you. Don't let the acts of hate and destruction alter your life. Last year, almost 1.5 billion people went to the movies. Don't stop doing what you love. We sincerely hope that we will see you at the Lincoln Center on October 19, 2001. Oh, yes, the blackfilm.com crew and Presenting Sponsor Martell are moving full steam ahead to bring you our next screening. Look in your inbox for the newsletter announcement. Next weekend, October 5th is an exciting weekend for film. Mr. Denzel Washington returns to the big screen in "Training Day" from Warner Bros. In 2000, we made a stink about Denzel not winning an Oscar, and if he doesn't win this year, provided someone else shows us better acting talent, we will scream and complain again because this performance is stronger than a Hurricane. Till next week, The blackfilm.com crew View past issue cover pages   Thanks to all of our sponsors: Martell Cognac @ the Brunch inc. DJ Fink Ticketweb.com Kodak blackenterprise.com

Editor's Note Latest Editorial Addition:    Remembering Aaliyah Whenever death rears its ugly head in the entertainment community, it touches so many lives just as an artists reaches so many of our lives with their music, performances, words or style. by Shelby J. Jones, Editor Visit the Editor's Note Archive   Features Latest Specials Additions:    Special Summer Theatre Review : Top Dog/ Underdog The story is somewhat predicable but it's the acting that you will never forget. Reviewed by Wilson Morales Latest Interview Additions:    Mo’Nique : The Queen of Comedy Recognizes Her Beauty For Mo’Nique, her inner understanding of self has been the underlying tenet to her success. Simply, she knows who she is and is ok with who she is. More individuals should be so lucky. Interviewed by Midas Morris Chestnut : An All-Star in Hollywood The actor reveals in this interview his new film and playing “good man” Keith and his continued desire to test the levels of his acting ability, but his love for his children, his unique college interests, and his love for sports. Interviewed by Midas A Real Renaissance Man: More Than Just A Comedic Talent For those of you not familiar with the name Anthony Anderson, check yo’ self. He may not be on the hot lists of up and coming stars, but believe me when I say you will be hearing from this brotha. Interviewed by Midas Don’t Tell Sistah-Girl that She Can’t Carry A Movie : An Interview with Vivica A. Fox Vivica A. Fox is on the frontlines and the enemy is Hollywood. The evil forces from La-La Land would have you believe that an African American woman cannot carry a film. The problem is that someone forgot to tell Ms. Vivica. Interviewed by Midas Visit the Features Archive

Reviews Latest Film Reviews Additions:    Two Can Play That Game Mark Brown’s “Two Can Play That Game” in many ways could be dubbed the African American Cats versus Dogs or Battle of the Sexes. The fact is, in many ways this blanket statement highlights the next installment into the middle-class, bourgeoisie (bougie) African-American world. Reviewed by Midas O The latest Shakespeare play to be adapted to the screen is “O,” short for Othello. The film is set in today’s era in a high school environment. Because of the horrific incident that occurred a few years ago at Columbine High School in Colorado, the powers-that-be held the film back for two years. Reviewed by Wilson Morales John Carpenter’s “Ghosts of Mars” - Is there a Ghostbuster in the House? I have seen an hour and 45 minute glimpse of the future and it ain’t pretty. For those of you concerned that there might not be any black folk in 2176 AD, fear not brothers like Ice Cube and sisters like Pam Grier are all part of the population on the now human inhabited Mars. Reviewed by Midas Latest Soundtrack Reviews Addition:    Baby Boy - Close but not good enough Rarely does the infamous “younger generation” recognize where samples for the most popular hip-hop song originated. This is the compelling undercurrent surrounding the “Baby Boy” Soundtrack. Reviewed by Midas Visit the Reviews Archive   Sign Up For our Mailing List   Enter your e-mail address, select SUBSCRIBE and click SUBMIT! Subscribe Unsubscribe   Contact Us   Send us a note info@blackfilm.com Remember to visit our Archive!