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Congratulations to the Nominees
	While last year was an historic moment for African-Americans when Will Smith, Halle Berry, and Denzel Washington were each nominated for an Oscar with the latter two winning the Best Actress and Best Actror Award respectively, this year Queen Latifah shares the spotlight as the ONLY African-American nominated. It was for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the musical film Chicago. Minorities have come a long way as this year may be the year for Latinos as Selma Hayek became the first Latino to be nominated for Best Actress for her role in Frida. Not only that, there was a screenplay nomination for Alfonso Cuarón ("Y Tu Mamá También"), a screenplay and a directing nomination for Pedro Almodóvar ("Talk to Her") and a best foreign-language film nomination for Carlos Carrera's "Crimen del Padre Amaro" from Mexico. Almodóvar is the first Spaniard nominated for a best-director Oscar. For a complete list on Oscar nominations, go to www.oscar.com In the meantime, opening up this week is the long-delayed Lockdown, and Daredevil featuring Michael Clarke Duncan as Kingpin. Till next time, the blackfilm.com crew Thanks to the Midnight Screening Series Sponsors View past issue cover pages

blackfilm.com Midnight Screening Series Click here for locations and schedule Features Latest Features Additions:    Deliver Us From Eva: Getting to Know Gary: A Conversation with Gary Hardwick Chatting with Gary was just short of mind-blowing. He’s a conversationalist with a stream of consciousness flow. I especially found his comments about African-American films in the foreign market place worthy of note. I hope that the readers will too. Interviewed by Monikka Stallworth Lockdown : An Interview with John Luessenhop and Gabriel Casseus After many years of political and financial hassles, the movie that everyone knows about but hasn't seen is finally coming out. Rainforest Pictures will be releasing Lockdown. This is an interview that initially aired on the site a few years ago when the film went the 5th Urbarworld Film Festival. Interviewed by Wilson Morales Daredevil : An Interview with Michael Clarke Duncan Duncan stars as Wilson Fisk, aka Kingpin, a massively muscled underworld figure. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Michael Clarke Duncan talks about the character that most comic book fans know is portrayed by a white man. Interviewed by Wilson Morales How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days : An Interview with Michael Michele In “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” with Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, Michael Michele plays Spears, an advertising account exec eager to do anything to land a big account. In a conversation with blackfilm.com, Michael talks about the role and what types of films she really wants to do. Interviewed by Wilson Morales Celebrate Black History Month with TV's Finest Programs This month is a time to remember the past. It's a time retrace the roots of what became of the folks that paved the way for us to be here and in certain positions. With so many TV programs out there focusing on certain individuals and groups and subjects, blackfilm.com would like to recommend a few that are worth seeing. Compiled by Wilson Morales Deliver us From Eva: An Interview with LL Cool J He has always been looked upon as a sex symbol yet was never featured in a film with this status. Well, the time has come. Blackfilm.com talks to Uncle L about his first leading role in the film Deliver Us From Eva. Interviewed by Niambi Sims Deliver us From Eva: An Interview with Gabrielle Union Talented actress Gabrielle Union is unquestionably on the rise! Here she shines her stellar light on Blackfilm.com and talks about her experience in her latest film Deliver Us From Eva. Interviewed by Niambi Sims   Visit the Features Archive   Sign Up For our Mailing List Email: Subscribe Unsubscribe

Entertainment news Click here for current entertainment news Reviews Latest Review Additions:    Daredevil (in Film) In Mark Steven Johnson’s film DAREDEVIL, Ben Affleck may have the look to play the character but lacks the charm and the strength to carry the film. Reviewed by Wilson Morales How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days (in Film) In Donald Petrie’s How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the setup to the inevitable is contrived to highest level that although you may want to dismiss the film, the performances by the leads are appealing enough for you to have good time enjoying this film. Reviewed by Wilson Morales Deliver Us From Eva (in Film) The latest installment in the Black romantic comedy genre employs the same formulaic and over-the-top storytelling tactics that unfortunately are becoming more and more commonplace from Hollywood… not at all what you’d expect from an independent shingle. Reviewed by Chika Chukudebelu The Recruit (in Film) If there was ever a time you thought about being James Bond and wondered about the training process, this is the film for you. Starring Al Pacino and Colin Farrell as the teacher and the student, the film gives you a jolt of suspense as the plot is not what is seems. Reviewed by Wilson Morales City of God (Cidade de Deus) (in Film) City of God is a heady experience of violence, notoriety and damn good storytelling. Regardless of the chaotic filmmaking, the viewer is held in place by the knowledge that this story is real. Reviewed by Niija Kuykendall Biker Boyz (in Film) Biker Boyz is based on an article that appeared in the Los Angeles New Times in 1999. It detailed the rarely heard of world of black motorcycle clubs that fraternize and compete in races up and down southern California. Despite its soft ending, Biker Boyz is highly entertaining and also intriguing because of its insider view on another aspect of black life.. Reviewed by Godfrey Powell Good Fences (in TV Movies) Coming out this week are films that some have been waiting to see on their own time rather than on television. Some of these films helped actors better in their craft and some helped rap music cement their place in the industry. Reviewed by Diana Blain   Visit the Reviews Archive   Contact Us   Send us a note info@blackfilm.com Remember to visit our Archive!