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June 2004
Week of June 14th through June 18th
Can't Miss Him This Summer
UBIQUITOUS: Terry Crews

If there's one actor who trying to make sure you notice him this summer, it's Terry Crews. This 6'6 former pro football player, a native of Flint, Michigan,Ý is cuurently on the big screen in three films (Baadasssss!, Soul Plane, and the upcoming White Chicks) and is just about to start shooting "3001" with Luke Wilson and Maya Rudolph.

 

 

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Exclusive Hi-Res First Look: Spiderman 2
Here's a first look at an exclusive Spiderman 2 photo!
Ashley Judd's brief comments
Ashley Judd talks about why she couldn't play Catwoman.
Human Rights Watch Film Festival
Co-presented by Human Rights Watch and the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the festival will run from Friday, June 11 to Thursday, June 24 at the Film Society's Walter Reade Theater in New York City.

Garfield - Cast Interviews
Jim Davis
Jennifer Love Hewitt
The Chronicles of Riddick - Cast Interviews
Vin Diesel
David Twohy
Sneak Peak: Friday Night Lights
Take a look at Derek Luke's latest film.
Sneak Peak: Ray
Here's a first look of Jamie Foxx playing Ray Charles.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Cast Interviews
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson
Robbe Coltrane
Alfonso Cuaron
The Day After Tomorrow: Cast Interviews
Jake Gyllenhaal
Roland Emmerich
DVD Releases
Tupac lives again on the small screen, while Vin Diesel as Riddick is animated in Dark Fury.
Catwoman : An Interview with Producer Edward McConnell
Producer Edward McConnell talks about the making of Catwoman and why Halle Berry is the best choice for the role.
BAADASSSSS! : An Interview with Mario Van Peebles
Mario talks about his reason he made this film as well as his own experience on the original production.
Soul Plane: Cast Interviews

Snoop Dogg


Saved: Cast Interviews

Mandy Moore
Macualay Culkin


Raising Helen : An Interview with Kate Hudson
While in New York to promote the film as it was shown at The 2004 Tribeca Film Festival, Kate talked about being a new mom and the weight issue the tabloids are talking about.
Nora's Hair Salon : An Interview with Jenifer Lewis & Tatyana Ali
Both Jenifer and Tatyana spoke to blackfilm.com and shared their hair salon experience and the competition surrounding many beauty shop themed films.
Shrek 2: Cast Interviews

Antonio Banderas
Julie Andrews
Rupert Everett

Sneak Peak: She Hate Me
Here's a sneak peak at Spike Lee's latest film.
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The Chronicles of Riddick (in Film)
With the exception of the visual effects, ěThe Chronicle of Riddickî is an adequate sci-fi action flick filled with many Shakespeare references that make no sense. In terms of action, it should boost Dieselís career because he is commanding in this role, but thereís no substance to his character.


Spartan DVD Review (in Film)
Currently out on DVD, David Mamet's Spartan is a crisp, taut thriller, laden with surprises and frenetic in its pace. It succeeds as a first-rate thriller and that's hard to find these days in Hollywood.


Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (in Film)
"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" is the best of three Harry Potter films presented on the big screen thus far. Fans will embrace the maturity of the characters, ponder the mystery that is set for them and enjoy the adventure that will bring them back for more.

I'll Sing For You (in Film)
A legendary musician is reborn again through his music in this fascinating documentary
The Day After Tomorrow (in Film)
The dialogue is absolutely terrible and the constant environmental propaganda becomes unbearable, but the film is fantastic eye-candy and delivers an awesome cinematic spectacle.
Baadasssss! (in Film)
Mario Van Peebles has decided to make a film in homage to his father by recreating that the process that led to that film, "Sweet Sweetback's BaadAsssss Song", being made. "Baadasssss!" captures the essence of independent filmmaking. It's entertaining and inspirational
Soul Plane (in Film)
The film makes no effort whatsoever to have any semblance of a plot or character development. There are a few chuckles, but there needed to be some gutbusters for Soul Plane to succeed. .  A ride on a real plane would be more entertaining.
Raising Helen (in Film)
Raising Helen is the same, dismal formula film that Hollywood cranks out year after year.  It has no surprises, no character development, and worst of all, tries to manipulate your feelings with crappy melodrama.
Saved (in Film)
Saved is one of those films where everybody learns a lesson and grows in the end.  This is annoying because it makes the film utterly predictable. So the film’s approach is kind of wasted if all the characters learn something and the audience does not.
Shrek 2 (in Film)
Dreamworks has done an amazing job of not only bring back the stellar cast but coming up with a plot that all will enjoy. Shrek 2 is the one of the best animated sequels to come out in theaters in a long time. It’s just as good as the original.
Troy (in Film)
The CGI and wooden dialogue come dangerously close to diminishing the film, but the positive aspects far outweigh the negative.  Troy will surely be a hit with audiences and march to box office glory this weekend. 
Coffee & Cigarettes (in Film)
Over the years Jarmusch compiled more segments, completing the series in 2003.  It’s hit or miss as far as the segments go.  Some are boring and nonsensical while others are hilarious and brilliantly performed.
Laws of Attraction (in Film)
Pierce Brosnan and Julianne Moore are attractive actors that have great screen chemistry together. Unfortunately, that doesn't save Laws of Attraction from being an average at best romantic comedy. They deserve a better plot for their romantic escapades.

Mean Girls (in Film)
Just when you thought you've seen all the teen movies possible.this one surprises you. This undiscovered comedy is a definite early "summer" bird contender. It has all the makings of a box office hit.

Man on Fire (in Film)
Man on Fire is a film that will own you utterly as you watch it. Denzel Washington delivers a revenge film of raw feeling and ferocity. He goes to the darkest, most nuanced place of his career and it is more hardcore than this reviewer could have ever imagined. 

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