June 2002
Week of June 14th thru June 21st

Oscars

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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

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

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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

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Specials

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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

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Festivals

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"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

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The Sound Garden

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Sultry Sounds For You
A rising star shining bright and whose light precedes her.

by Humam Abdulmalik

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books for your mind

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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.

Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV

by Michael A. Gonzales

 
 
INTERVIEWS

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An Interview with Sundy Carter
This Philly native packs a punch in appearance, drive and ambition. After a starring role in State Property, this young woman is just getting started.

Interviewed by Shelby J. Jones

In Good Hands with Bad Company : An interview with Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon
What do Andie McDowell, Renee Russo, and Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon have in common? All three actresses started their careers as models before they became well known for their acting roles.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Still In The Game : An Interview with Chris Rock
Unlike most comedians who get a shot at stardom on the big screen with a lead role such as Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, and a few others, Chris Rock had to work hard before he was given a film to carry.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

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.

Interviewed by Alberlynne "Abby" Harris

Always Working : An interview with Morgan Freeman
After playing the lawyer working against the military government to free an innocent man in “High Crimes”, he now plays the opposite as a career military man in his latest film, The Sum of All Fears. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Morgan shares his opinions on the film post 9/11

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

The Chosen One : An interview with Ben Affleck
It’s never easy being the guy who’s taking over the role made famous by two others. After proving he can handle the pressure of being the lead in big budgeted films like Pearl Harbor, Ben Affleck has the heavy task of being the new Jack Ryan from the books written by Tom Clancy.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

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.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Hanging out with J-Lo : An interview with Jennifer Lopez
Besides getting married, her last film "Angel Eyes" gained critical acclaim and her previous film "The Wedding Planner" opened at #1, the same time her album opened at #1 as well - a record feat for a female actress/artist.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

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SJ's Corner

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Morgan Freeman - More Than an Actor
When asked about how we should understand the terrorist state of affairs, Morgan explained in simple terms. "I am not worrying. Individually our lives have changed. And our proposed or supposed encounters of disaster are the same as being struck by lightning.

by Shelby J. Jones, Editor

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