December 2002
Week of December 13th thru December 20th

FILM

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Maid In Manhattan
Maid in Manhattan is a delightful film that will remind all that dreams can be played out, onscreen of course.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Drumline
If you have ever attended college, know how to spell “college,” love music, or enjoy great cinema, you will find the movie Drumline irresistible.

Reviewed by Natasha Grant

Star Trek : Nemesis
For those who want to see Capt. Picard at the helm for one last fight, “Nemesis” offers the most adventurous and emotional scenes ever displayed since Capt. Kirk fought Khan in “The Wrath of Khan.”

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Pandora's Box
As I sat in my chair eager to watch another film directed by professionals of color, I thought to myself “I am ready for something different” and different is what I got.

Reviewed by Diana Blain

Empire
In Frank Reyes’s first feature film Empire, he shows an unoriginal portrayal of how illegal money leads to a road of misery, but John Leguizamo’s captivating portrayal is enough to lead the film to past most of the cliche scenes we come to expect.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

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DVD

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Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040
It’s “Charlie’s Angels” – with a sci-fi twist! What if there were four “Angels” instead of three – give ‘em sketchy back stories, complex motivations, and a dash of cyberpunk.

Reviewed by Daos Boonma

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VIDEO VAULT

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Sparkle : Giving You Something You Can Feel
For three sisters in 1958, this journey would lead to more than they ever imagined. Released in 1976, “Sparkle” is regarded by many as a modern black classic.

Reviewed by Nasser Metcalfe

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INDIE

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'R Xmas
There was a time when Director Abel Ferrara had made decent films if not good (King of New York, Bad Lieutenant, and New Rose Hotel). But lately, his vision has been clouded. His latest film, ‘R Xmas, is dull, clichéd, and short.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

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SOUNDTRACKS

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Brown Sugar
Fans of these performers will definitely enjoy their respective tracks.

Reviewed by Chika Chukudebelu

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CABLE

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Our America
This film raises poignant questions about racist journalism and what happens when we see ourselves through the eyes of children.

Reviewed by Chika Chukudebelu

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TV Movies

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Little John
The performances show that over time some bridges can be crossed again.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

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One Shots

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The Score
The acting is solid and the story is simple, with a twist...

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

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