April 2002 Week of Apr 19th thru Apr 26th

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Oscars Latest Additions:    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 Oscars 2002 Outcome - The Victorious and the Vanquished A list of nominations and winners in all Oscar categories. 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

industry news Click here for current industry news INTERVIEWS Latest Additions:    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 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