April 2002
Week of Apr 19th thru Apr 26th

 

The Rock - Pierre - One Week

The Scorpion King Poster Pierre

The Rock and Michael Clark Duncan set things off this weekend with Scorpion King and Film Life returns to the big screen in Washington DC with the opening of the critically acclaimed, One Week. If you haven't seen or heard about this film, make some time for it this weekend. The film will be opening in more cities at a later date. Stay tuned to blackfilm.com for details. In this issue, Monikka Stallworth takes you on a journey through the Oscars, Abby Harris sits and handles The Rock, and Wilson Morales goes one on one with funnyman, Pierre.

Looking forward to seeing all of our LA subscribers next week at The Directors Guild of America on Sunset. If you want to purchase tickets, click here.

Till next time,

the blackfilm.com crew

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Features

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Ringside at The Theatre : An Interview with The Rock
It’s not the first time we have seen a wrester attempt to transfer his skills from the wrestling ring to the silver screen. However, The Rock provides for an entertaining creation and development of The Scorpion King.

Interviewed by Alberlynne “Abby” Harris

A Jack of All Trades : An Interview with Pierre
His first role was playing the boyfriend opposite Oscar winner Halle Berry in “Baps”. He then was seen as Bill Bellamy’s pal in “How to be a player”.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Ringside at The Theatre : An Interview with Michael Clarke Duncan
Blackfilm.com sat with co-star Michael Clarke Duncan to discuss the film and this new direction for The Rock.

Interviewed by Alberlynne “Abby” Harris

A Great Time at the Oscars
1:00pm “This whole affair is straight B.S.” That singular thought thundered the walls of my forehead as I maneuvered through a maze of ridiculous traffic detours en route to the 74th Annual Academy Awards at the brand new Kodak Theater...

by Monikka Stallworth

74th academy awards : Colorblind or Still Behind
In 1963, Sidney Poitier was nominated for best actor for his role in “Lilies in the Field.” He won, becoming the first black actor to receive an Oscar.

by Niambi Sims

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THE TEEN'S PERSPECTIVE

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"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.

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Reviews

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The Scorpion King
Derived from the blockbuster hit, “The Mummy Returns,” The Scorpion King is destined to begin another string of cult films for Universal Pictures.

Reviewed by Alberlynne “Abby” Harris

Changing Lanes
In “Changing Lanes”, the characters played by Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson do a convincing job of trying to destroy one another that in the end their morality is questioned.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Karmen Gel
If there were anything or anyone that could challenge Shakespeare for the most productions of one of his stories, it would be Bizet’s Carmen.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

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

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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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