March 2003
Week of March 28th thru April 4th
 

Get Ready for Vin Diesel in A Man Apart

After flexing his aerobotics skills in XXX last year, Vin Diesel takes the law in his own hands in A Man Apart. The film is directed by F. Gary Gray (Friday, Set It Off, The Negotiator). In the meantime, Chris Rock and Bernie Mac hope that you will try to see them win the Presidential race in Head of State, while John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson team up again in Basic. Delroy Lindo tries the save the world in The Core.

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A Man Apart : An Interview with Vin Diesel
Vin shows a softer and darker side in his latest film directed by F. Gary Gray (Friday, The Negotiator). In an interview with blackfilm.com, Vin talks about his romantic side in A Man Apart.

Interviewed by Alberlynne “Abby” Harris

A Man Apart : An Interview with Director F. Gary Grey
We haven’t heard from Director F. Gary Gray in “a minute”. Well, he’s been busy. Not only has he resurfaced, but he has 2 films due out this year, A Man Apart and The Italian Job. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director F. Gary Gray speaks about his latest film A Man Apart and the long process it took to get to the screen.

Interviewed by Alberlynne “Abby” Harris

A Man Apart : An Interview with Larenz Tate
Earlier in January 2003, he had a supporting role in the ensemble film Biker Boyz and now he teams up with Vin Diesel in Director F. Gary Gray’s latest film, A Man Apart. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Larenz talked his role in the film and his friendship with Vin Diesel.

Interviewed by Alberlynne “Abby” Harris

Head of State: An Interview with Director/Actor Chris Rock
When it was time, HBO gave him the biggest break of his career, his own show, The Chris Rock Show. Now in his directorial film debut, Chris, along with some writers from his hit cable show, have him vying for President of the USA in Head of State. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Chris talks about his role as a first time film director.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Head of State: An Interview with Bernie Mac
In an interview with blackfilm.com, Bernie Mac talks about his current projects and his thoughts on being President of the USA.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Basic : An Interview with John Travolta
A few years ago, Travolta played a character trying to solve a crime in The General’s Daughter. Now he’s back in a similar role with his latest film, Basic, which also stars Samuel L. Jackson, his co-star in Pulp Fiction. In an interview with blackfilm.com, John Travolta talks about his role in the film and why music inspires him.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

The Core : An Interview with Hilary Swank
In her latest film, The Core, Hilary Swank plays an astronaut who must become a “terranaut” to save the Earth. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Ms. Swank talks about her role in the film and her latest theater work.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Dreamcatcher: An Interview with Morgan Freeman
Once in a while, he would have a role we don’t expect him to play. Such is the case with his film “Dreamcatcher”, based on the Stephen King novel. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Morgan spoke to me about his character in the film.

Interviewed by Nicole L. Williams

 
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Head of State
In his latest film, Head of State, Chris not only stars in the film, but directed himself, which is where he made a mistake. What started out with some good jokes soon fell flat and too preachy.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Basic
As convoluted the plot is, I found this film to be totally engaging and fun and very thrilling to watch. . Basic is a thrilling mystery that will have you mind boggled until repeat viewings makes your head straight again.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

The Core
Some science fiction films are supposed to be fun. These are throw away films; films to take to your mind away from the things we face in real life. Go with this thought and you will enjoy The Core. If not, then this film is a complete mess with no hope.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

DVD Releases
Coming out this week (March 18) is the DVD and VHS release of 8 Mile, which starred Eminem, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, and Kim Basinger and Empire, directed by Frank Reyes and starring John Legiuzamo, Denise Richards, Peter Sarsgaard, & Delilah Cotto.

Compiled by Wilson Morales
 
DVD Previews
Catch Ice Cube, Orlando Jones, Nick Cannon, Denzel Washington, and Derek Luke at home in a few weeks as the DVDs of Friday After Next (New Line), Drumline (20th Century Fox) and Antwone Fisher (Fox Searchlight) will coming out soon.

Compiled by Wilson Morales
 
Boat Trip
If you ever woke up one morning with the inclination to be entertained by a film boldly filled with sexual innuendo and jokes of every sexual orientation, see the lighthearted Boat Trip.

Reviewed by Niija Kuykendall

Bend It Like Beckham (in Film)
Already a hit in England and other parts of the world, Bend It Like Beckham is a charming, upbeat comedic film that should please all. A definite must see.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

Short Eyes (in Film)
Based on the award-winning play by Miguel Pinero, and directed by Robert M. Young, the film is well-acted with a frightening view of prison life.

Reviewed by Wilson Morales

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