September 2002
Week of September 20th thru September 27th

WEDNESDAY'S - PRIME TIME - DON'T MISS IT


Pandora's Box - Chicago

When Russell Simmons started HBO'S "Def Comedy Jam" and Bob Johnson launched BET'S "Comic View," many high-brows in the community complained about some of the raucous behavior and language of the comedians. Well thank goodness high-brows are not in charge of finding talent. Thanks to the "Def Comedy Jam" and "Comic View," the careers of Martin Lawrence, Bernie Mac, Chris Tucker, Cedric the Entertainer and others have bounced from 2nd string to full-time starters in the land of comedy. On Wednesday night, Bernie Mac and Cedric the Entertainer held down the prime-time slots of 8:00pm and 8:30pm with side-splitting humor and quite frankly, delivered some of the best TV in years on Fox. If you have not marked your calendars or set your VCR's to tape their shows, you should do so today. And of course, Damon Wayans held is own on Wednesday night as well. ABC should do the RIGHT thing and move Damon's show to another night. They would only benefit in rating scores if they do so. Maybe we should send letters expressing this desire?

What do you think? What did you think of the shows? Send your thoughts to info@blackfilm.com and maybe we can continue to push the ball forward.

Finally, lets all give the Don-Dada, aka, Ice Cube, a big shout for bringing ANOTHER Number One Movie to America. Don't look now, but the Don-Mega, [Ice Cube's other rap identity], is turning Hollyweird on its head. Now all we need is for Chris Tucker to chill out, collect his thoughts and get with Cube on the next installment of "Friday." Come on Chris, do it for your people. You know this MAN!

Till next time,
the blackfilm.com crew


Thanks to the Midnight Screening Series Sponsors

View past issue cover pages

Entertainment news
Features

Latest Features Additions:
  
Barbershop : An Interview with Ice Cube
With talent, focus and determination, Cube has successfully parlayed his hip-hop status into a vital cinematic career as both an actor and director, proving himself a considerable creative force.

Interviewed by Monikka Stallworth

Barbershop : An Interview with Eve
With a small role in this summer’s box office hit XXX and a big role in the upcoming Barbershop, it’s clear that Eve’s star has only just begun to shine.

Interviewed by Monikka Stallworth

Barbershop Group Interview : Bob Teitel & George Tillman (Producers), Don Scott (Writer) and Tim Story (Director)
Refreshingly laid back, the Producers, Writer and Director of Barbershop seem to be taking in the excitement of their upcoming sure-fire hit with such candor that anyone in their presence can’t help but delight in their accomplishment.

Interviewed by Monikka Stallworth

An Interview with Djimon Hounsou
In an interview with blackfilm.com, Djimon talks about working with Heath and not being selective in choosing roles.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

 
Visit the Features Archive
 
THE TEEN'S PERSPECTIVE

Latest Addition:
  
Ali
Will Smith played the leading role of Ali in this self-titled biographical movie.

by Lorenzo M.

Visit the Teen Archive
 
Sign Up For our Mailing List
 
Enter your e-mail address, select SUBSCRIBE and click SUBMIT!


Subscribe Unsubscribe

 
Contact Us
 
Send us a note info@blackfilm.com

Remember to visit our Archive!

 
 
Reviews

Latest Review Additions:
  
Snipes: Some Real Rap Drama Foe Ya!
This film is a jolting reality check for the ignorant and a sign of identity and understandingfor those who live daily with passion, challenging economical situations and the heart of hip hop.

Reviewed by Phyllis Lewis

The Four Feathers
Now comes another version of A.E. W Mason’s novel, “The Four Feathers.” The difference that comes out in this film is that it’s been politically corrected for today’s audience.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Satin Rouge
In Raja Amari’s Satin Rouge, belly dancing is the key that unlocks the talents of a repressed widow while also releasing a sensual desire within her. It’s a film that smoothly moves from one plot to another and leaving all with a satisfying ending.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Little Secrets
In Blair Treu’s “Little Secrets,” the keeper of secrets has so much on her plate that it begins to spill over to her own life.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Visit the Reviews Archive
 
Gallery

Latest Gallery Additions:
  
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

Visit the Gallery Archive
 
SJ's Corner

Latest Addition:
  
Martin Lawrence : Back on Top
When we first saw a skinny Martin Lawrence in a Spike Lee Joint, who would have imagined that a scene at the fire hydrant would lead to being the first of host of Def Comedy Jam and then on to creating one of the most successful television shows in the history of TV?

by Shelby J. Jones, Editor

Visit the Editor's Note Archive