Independent Film - Growing Stronger

It is easy to forget about the independent film market when deciding on which films to see this weekend. With the Hollywood buzz machine dominating mass media, the Indy market often suffers from underexposure. Nevertheless, you should make it a habit of digging a little deeper when making your decisions. Urbanworld is releasing "For Da Love of Money" and Film Life's "One Week" still has legs. Of course the blackfilm.com crew is currently searching for our next installment in the Midnight Screening Series for your enjoyment.

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Mandel's Movie : An interview with Mandel E. Holland - Director of "the other brother"

With the continue success of african americans in cinema, a lot more directors are starting to get feet wet as their films come to the big screen. Adding his name to the roster is newcomer mandel e. Holland, a nyu film school grad.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

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

"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.

For Da Love of Money

Whathappens if you were able to win the lotto? As the public gets wind of this, it's only a matter of time before family members and friends come out of the woods asking for money. Any excuse would do.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

The Other Brother

In Xenon Pictures'first theatrical release, "The Other Brother" is a film that has a familiar theme, though it has scattershot chuckles and lacks some flair and charisma.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

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

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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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