Film Review: Alice in Wonderland
2010-03-08
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Alice Reinterpreted as Feminist in Update of Lewis Carroll Classic Read the complete article
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Film Review: Flawed NYPD Officers Featured as ‘Brooklyn’s Finest’
2010-03-08
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An amoral morality play delivering the sobering message that crime does not pay, not even for dirty cops.
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2010-03-05
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OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening March 12 Read the complete article
SNL ‘Presidents’ Gather for Web Video Summit
2010-03-04
Jake Coyle AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- The comedians who played presidents on “Saturday Night Live” have gathered for a comedic summit in a new Web video on www.FunnyOrDie.com . The video, posted Wednesday, stars Fred Armisen as President Barack Obama. During the night he is visited by the ghosts of presidents past, who urge him to push for financial reform. Read the complete article
Oscar Predictions 2010: Who Will Win, Who Deserves to Win, Who Was Snubbed
2010-03-01
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Although “Avatar” and “The Hurt Locker” landed 9 Academy Award nominations each, I foresee the former and director James Cameron enjoying a clean sweep. Breaking all box-office records, “Avatar” is a juggernaut that nobody will be able to stop on Oscar night. Read the complete article
Film Review: Lord, Save Us From Your Followers
2010-03-01
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Faith-Based Documentary Questions Whether Christianity Has Lost Its Way Read the complete article
Wesley Snipes: The "Brooklyn's Finest" Interview
2010-03-01
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Born in Orlando on July 31, 1962, to Marian, a teacher’s aide, and Wesley, Sr., an aircraft engineer, Wesley Trent Snipes was raised in the South Bronx, although the family moved back to Florida before he was able to graduate from NYC’s famed, Fiorello La Guardia High School of Music and Art. Still, Wesley went on to study drama in college at SUNY Purchase’s prestigious acting conservatory. Read the complete article
DVD Review: ‘Examined Life’
2010-02-26
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Philosophical Documentary Featuring Cornel West Comes to DVD Read the complete article
OPENING THIS WEEK For Movies Opening Feb. 26
2010-02-26
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Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Read the complete article
Celebrity Interview: Tracy Morgan as the 'New Black'
2010-02-22
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Brooklyn-born Tracy Morgan started out in showbiz in his teens, doing standup until he was invited to join Saturday Night Live’s ensemble cast in 1996. During his seven seasons on SNL, the colorful comedian played such memorable characters as Brian Fellows, Astronaut Jones and Woodrow while also doing impersonations of everyone from Al Sharpton to Star Jones to Aretha. Currently, Tracy is co-starring opposite Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin on the Emmy-winning NBC series “30 Rock.” Read the complete article