April 2002 Week of Apr 12th thru Apr 19th

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Oscars Latest Additions:    Denzel Washington's Oscar Acceptance Speech Two birds with one night, huh? Oh, God is good, God is great. God is great. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all. Halle Berry's Oscar Acceptance Speech This moment is so much bigger than me. This moment is for Dorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne, Diahann Carroll. Oscars 2002 Outcome - The Victorious and the Vanquished A list of nominations and winners in all Oscar categories. MY OSCAR PICKS : Or Why A BEAUTIFUL MIND shouldn’t win 13 nominations for “Lord of the Rings” and I am glowing like one of those goblets from Burger King! by Scott D. Southard Visit the Oscars Archive   Articles Latest Additions:    THEY CALL ME MR. TIBBS They call me Mr. Tibbs answered Philadelphia detective Virgil Tibbs (a signature line from 1967's In the Heat of the Nigh while stuck in racist Mississippi with a redneck sheriff to solve a murder. by Donnell Hodges Visit the Articles Archive   Specials Latest 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 Visit the Specials Archive   Festivals Latest Additions:    "ONE WEEK" in Acapulco "In a community where homophobia still plays a major role socially, "One Week" comes direct in it's dealings with an epidemic that is affecting young African-Americans at an alarming rate." by Neil Hodges Visit the Festivals Archive

INTERVIEWS Latest 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 PANIC: NOT ME : An interview with Forest Whitaker After appearing in the indie cult film “Ghost Dog”, Forest Whitaker is back on the big screen with “ Panic Room”, a new thriller directed by David Fincher (Seven, Fight Club). In an interview with blackfilm.com, Forest talks about his work on the film. Interviewed by Wilson Morales Honoring a Legend : Spike Lee on Jim Brown: All- American The person who carved the way for athletes to get meatier roles was Jim Brown. He made such an impact for blacks that hasn’t been recognized until now. Interviewed by Wilson Morales DOING IT AGAIN : BLADE 2 If there's one person who's been successful in one genre, it’s Wesley Snipes. With the exception of "Waterdance", most of Wesley's films have been action filled. Interviewed by Wilson Morales Visit the Interviews Archive   books for your mind Latest Additions:    Exclusive - "Babies & Fools, The Burning of Superflyville" The winter moon was a yellow stain across the sky, softly illuminating the countless storefronts lining the sidewalk. Coming outta The Oasis after going to pick-up some loot from mommy, I could still hear Red Jackson talking in his bellowing Little Caesar/James Cagney voice, stirring stardust echoes in my head... Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV by Michael A. Gonzales Visit the Books for your Mind Archive   The Sound Garden Latest Additions:    Sultry Sounds For You A rising star shining bright and whose light precedes her. by Humam Abdulmalik Visit the Sound Garden Archive   SJ's Corner Latest Additions:    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 Visit the Editor's Note Archive