February 2002 Week of Feb 8th thru Feb 15th

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Black History Month and Cinematic Visions It is unfortunate that for decades past, African Americans were disregarded in the history books and films of America life. February stands alone as a month reserved to remember our heroes, champion our causes and All-Star Weekend. (Hmmm?) After September 11th, America learned that we, as a nation, must stand together for this country to survive. During the month of February, the blackfilm.com crew will continue to provide you with more film screenings and commentary about the African American cinematic visions that we think have always contributed to the fabric of this union. Who can deny the raw power of "Do The Right Thing" as it dragged film-fans through Brooklyn on a hot summer day? Many people, black and white, never knew about the forces at work in Bed-Stuy, but now they do. In celebration of that film and other films that have made a difference, blackfilm.com would like to congratulate SPIKE LEE on this wonderful, if not grand achievement. Today, we celebrate DO THE RIGHT THING. You should too. Buy it, rent it or talk about it. It will always be in our hearts. Click on this page EVERYDAY for the month of February as the blackfilm.com crew will highlight films that we know have made this country a better place and enriched the minds off all that have experienced it. Do The Right Thing - more than just a film. It was an experience. Till Tomorrow, 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

Features Latest Features Additions:    BLACKPOPGO I love a good buddy picture. Growing up, I spent many a Sunday afternoon enraptured by the Dean Martin/Jerry Lewis flicks and, in a pinch, one of those Bing Crosby/Bob Hope road pics are a great way to pass a couple of hours. by Vincent Williams It's Not A Comet, It's Halle's Ball On the day she won the Best Actress award from the National Board of Review, Halle talked with blackfilm.com about her experience in starring in "Monster's Ball". Interviewed by Wilson Morales Toe to Toe with the Chosen One : An Interview with Will Smith In the last ten years, no other person has captured the hearts of television, music, and film fans more than Will Smith. Achieving success on all levels isn’t enough for the “The Fresh Prince”. Interviewed by Wilson Morales Visit the Features Archive   Sign Up For our Mailing List   Enter your e-mail address, select SUBSCRIBE and click SUBMIT! Subscribe Unsubscribe

Reviews Latest Review Additions:    Cuba Gooding, Jr.’s SNOW DOGS - Disney, Colorized! First, Notre Dame hires an African-American as head coach of their football team. Then, The Walt Disney Company releases a live-action film with a black man in the lead role. Will wonders never cease? Reviewed by Roslyn J. Bradford Monster's Ball Life is never an easy game to play with. Where you are, where you live, and what you do determines your outcome. For some, it may be filled with happiness, and for others, despair sets the tone. In Monster's Ball, the consequence of one brings together the lives of two tormented souls. Reviewed by Wilson Morales Visit the Reviews Archive   SJ's Corner Latest Addition:    Denzel or Will? Eagles versus Da Bucs. (Pick the Bucs) Osama versus The West. Jay-Z versus Nas…you know the drill. Now here comes Denzel versus the boy wonder, Will Smith. by Shelby J. Jones, Editor Visit the Editor's Note Archive   Contact Us   Send us a note info@blackfilm.com Remember to visit our Archive!