April 2002
Week of Apr 5th thru Apr 12th

 

Thanks LA, NYC & Washington DC

The blackfilm.com crew would like to thank the filmmakers, Martell Cognac, our sponsors and all of our wonderful subscribers that attended our screenings in Los Angeles, New York City and Washington DC. We certainly had a great time with you. We want to send a special shout out to DJ Fink who continues to keep ya' heads ringin.' Special thanks to Rob Wisdom & @ The Brunch for providing the finest in mouth-watering cuisine. If you attended any of the events, please let us know your thoughts. We want the blackfilm.com Midnight Screening series to be on your calendar every month. Tell us what you think so that we can serve you better. Stay tuned to the newsletter for our next announcement. Send comments to the blackfilm.com crew.

Till next time,

the blackfilm.com crew

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Features

Latest Features Additions:
  
Vanessa's Turn : An Interview with Vanessa Middleton
In the last few years, there has been an abundance of female directors on the rise. Some have made commercials, short films, documentaries, and feature films. Vanessa Middleton is one of these directors.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Q&A with Sydney Poitier
"I am hopeful that there will be minority actors, not just African American or Hispanic or Asian, but a real diversified Hollywood in the future."

Interviewed by Niambi Sims

Morgan Speaks : An interview with Morgan Freeman
Not many people know this but Morgan Freeman HASN’T won an Oscar yet. In a recent poll taken, most thought that he was a previous winner considering the talent he brings to the screen.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Q&A with Halle Berry
"I just hope that now maybe we will start to be judged on the merit of our work and not our skin. "

Interviewed by Niambi Sims

Q&A with Denzel Washington
"What an honor it is to be on the stage with Sydney. He’s been a friend of mine for a long time, and he gave me very good advice about my career. "

Interviewed by Niambi Sims

FLYING HIGH WITH CARL : An interview with Director Carl Franklin
In the early 90s, a new wave of directors was coming into the spotlight. Small black films were making some change at the box office.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

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THE TEEN'S PERSPECTIVE

Latest Addition:
  
"What Did You Really Think…The Real Deal" - American Music Awards
The American Music Awards definitely made headlines. There were a variety of different styles presented throughout the evening.

by Carimanda B.

A Walk Worth Remembering
The latest singer to join the ranks of artists trying to make the crossover is the young fresh-faced Mandy Moore, best known for her hit single, "Candy" that turned her into a TRL regular and scored her a talk show on MTV.

by Christelle D.

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Reviews

Latest Review Additions:
  
Panic Room
At a time when security plays a factor in our lives as we go inside and outside of our homes, here comes a film where the need for security inside is greatly stressed.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Blade 2
A few years ago, "Blade" came out and made a huge impact at the box office. A sequel was inevitable, but will the film bring in the same results?

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Showtime
Looking at the trailer for this film, it’s fairly easy to assume “another buddy cop movie”. Your assumption would be correct. How many times have we seen this formula before and hasn’t Eddie Murphy done this before (48 Hours)?

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

All About the Benjamins
For those not in the know, “Benjamins” refer to $100 bills engraved with a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, and everyone is chasing the Benjamins in this latest pairing of Ice Cube and Mike Epps.

Reviewed by Clem Turner

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Gallery

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Guerilla Tactics
A peek into a PSTOLA.COM production meeting,where they discuss unique methods to get their films shown in film festivals. (Comedy - 50 seconds)

Created by pstola.com

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SJ's Corner

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Give The Man the Statue Now!
With less than a month to go before the Oscars, it appears that Denzel is building a little steam and just might walk away with a prize that has escaped the grasp of black men since Sidney Poitier walked away with the award some 40 years ago.

by Shelby J. Jones, Editor

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