May 2003
Week of May 16th thru May 23rd

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Down with Love : An Interview with Ewan McGregor
In an interview with Blackfilm.com, Ewan McGregor talks about his role as Catcher Block in the film, Down With Love, directed by Peyton Reed (Bring It On).

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

The Matrix Reloaded : An Interview with Jada Pinkett-Smith
Personally recruited by the Wachowski Brothers, the character of Niobe was created just for her in Matrix Reloaded and the sequel to that film, The Matrix Revolutions. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Jada Pinkett-Smith talks about her role in both the film and the video game, Enter the Matrix.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

Daddy Day Care : An Interview with Regina King
Later this summer, she will star with Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde 2 and is currently shooting Unchain My Heart: The Ray Charles Story with Jamie Fox. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Regina King talks about her role in Daddy Day Care, her other projects, and the roles for black actresses in the industry.

Interviewed by Lakesha Cash

Bend it Like Beckham : An Interview with Parminder K. Nagra
In Bend It Like Beckham, Parminder K. Nagra plays one of the leads, Jess Bhamra, whose dream is to play soccer unbeknownst to her parents. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Parminder talks about the film and the success it has received so far as the film expands nationwide in the United States.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

The Shape of Things : An Interview with Rachel Weisz
Over a year ago, she played the part of Evelyn in Neil Labute’s theatrical production of The Shape of Things, a play about the changes of couples in love. Neil has decided to make a film out of the play, and once again, Rachel Weisz is back to play the role she created. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Rachel talks about the role she’s at ease with.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

City of God : An Interview with Co-Director Katia Lund and Author Paolo Lins
While in New York City for a benefit for We In Cinema, non-profit acting school in a favela in Rio Brazil, blackfilm.com got a chance to speak to Co-Director of City of God, Katia Lund and the author of the book, Paula Lins to discuss merits of the films.

Interviewed by Wilson Morales

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blackfilm.com and Warner Bros. presents : THE IN-LAWS Contest
blackfilm.com and Warner Bros. invite you to compete for prizes/ giveaways to The In-Laws.
Columbia Film Festival Retrospective
The Columbia University Film Festival is an annual event that runs from April 28 through May 9. Amongst the most impressive student films were Dennis Lee’s Jesus Henry Christ, Jessica Weigmann’s Gardening Tips for Housewives, Marianne Demarco's Goose Down and Randall Dottin’s A-Alike.

by Godfrey Powell

African-Americans in The Matrix Reloaded
Explore the world of Zion, the city serving as the backdrop for The Matrix Reloaded. Keanu Reeves returns as Neo, as do Lawrence Fishburne as Morpheus, and Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity. Joining the crew are Jada Pinkett-Smith as Niobe and a slew of talented African-Americans.

Compiled by Wilson Morales

We In Cinema : City of God Benefit
On Monday, April 28, an intimate group of artists, film buffs, philanthropists and friends came together at the Red Rose Music studio in New York City to listen to Katia Lund and Paulo Lin talk about the making of City of God and formation of We In Cinema, then enjoy the magical musical performance of Seu Jorge.

by Niija Kuykendall

Sizzling Summer Sequels 2003
While the official start of the summer season is a few weeks away, it has already started in the film industry.

Compiled by Wilson Morales

African-Americans on Broadway
Everyone knows that the pinnacle of achievement in American Theatre is the Broadway stage in New York City. As provocative as they are diverse, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam has taken two very unique approaches to broadening Broadway.

by Nasser Metcalfe

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