June 2002
Week of June 7th thru June 14th

 

SPORTS vs. THE BOX OFFICE

Malcolm Lee's new film "Undercover Brother" certainly pulled its own weight in theaters this past week. If you have not seen it, run to your local multiplex and check it out. Of course we are well aware that this weekend is all about Mike Tyson vs. Lennox Lewis, Lakers vs. Nets, Venus vs. Serena, War Emblem vs. the other horses and Barry 007 Bonds is on deck in the Bronx. Wow. The box-office might face some serious challenges this weekend, but hey, you gotta do something after the other stuff, so we know we will see you at the movies. Check out "Bad Company" with C. Rock and Sir Anthony or "Mama Africa" if it is in your city. These films are worth your time. We would like to congratulate Malcolm Lee once again for continuing to forge ahead in the wonderful world of film.

Till next time,
the blackfilm.com crew

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Still In The Game : An Interview with Chris Rock
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In Good Hands with Bad Company : An interview with Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon
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Undercover Brother : Eddie Griffith
You can have standup comedians, but you cannot handcuff us. It's when you let us go that the magic comes. All the rest, you can fit in.

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Ready for an Encore? An interview with Director Malcolm D. Lee
Time has passed and Mr. Lee has spent the last year finishing his next picture Undercover Brother. This film is based on the web-animated series of the same name.

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Buddy films tend to do well such as Mel Gibson & Danny Glover, Will Smith & Tommy Lee Jones. But with Chris Rock and Anthony Hopkins, the connection is missing even though the story action is tailor made for their personas. .

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In Mama Africa, Queen Latifah introduces three short stories from female African directors about women and the plight they go through to survive the hardships they face.

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In Malcolm D. Lee’s second feature since “The Best Man”, he has brought a film that is extremely funny and presented with a torrent of insightful gags at breakneck pace.

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