Film Review: Spike Lee's 'Red Hook Summer'
'Coming from a two-time Oscar-nominee, it can only be described as a bitter disappointment'
2012-08-15
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Flik Royale (Jules Brown) is 13 by the time his mother’s (De’Adre Aziza) finally ready to introduce him to his grandfather (Clarke Peters). Trouble is the bourgie mamma’s boy was brought up in suburban Atlanta where he’s been raised vegetarian and been attending private school. Read the complete article
Video: Nobel Peace Prize Winners Protest NBC's 'Stars Earn Stripes'
The nine laureates accuse NBC of ‘glorifying’ war and military combat
2012-08-14
Breeanna Hare CNN
(CNN) -- Yet another one of NBC's programming decisions is being criticized, but this one doesn't have anything to do with the Olympics. Read the complete article
Film Review: ‘The Bourne Legacy’
Spy franchise reboot features pill-popping potboiler
2012-08-14
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Don’t be surprised to find the episode end in a way which sets the table for "Bourne 5" as much as it closes the curtain on this action-packed roller coaster ride. A primer on how to make a successful sequel sans a hit franchise’s title character, star or source material from the series’ creator Read the complete article
Carmen Ejogo: The ‘Sparkle’ Interview
'The great fear I’ve had to overcome, particularly this past year, is the fear of failure'
2012-08-13
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Carmen and her husband, actor Jeffrey Wright, live in Brooklyn, which is where they are raising their two children. Here’s she talks about her latest role as Sister in “Sparkle” opposite Jordin Sparks and the late Whitney Houston. Read the complete article
Q&A: Ian Rao on "The A List" Filming at Lake Oswego High School
Rao is just 19 but helped raise the cash to get the movie underway
2012-08-07
Helen Silvis of The Skanner News
At just 19 years old, Ian Rao is producing his first feature film. Directed by Will Bigham, the winner of Fox’s film competition reality series, “On the Lot,” “The A List” is being filmed at Lake Oswego High School in Portland. Read the complete article
Kyle Massey: The 'Get the Vote Out' Interview
'Dancing with the Stars' runner-up seeks second shot on show
2012-08-06
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Here, Kyle talks about his quest to become the 13th contestant on the 15th season of ABC’s 'Dancing with the Stars: All Star Edition' Read the complete article
Film Review: 'The Campaign'
Ferrell and Galifianakis square-off as funniest candidates money can buy
2012-08-06
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
If you’ve been looking for a laugh-a-minute comedy as a refreshing alternative to all the kiddie flicks and bombastic summer blockbusters currently at the megaplexes, your wait is over. And what could be more timely than a picture about the dirty tricks being employed during a cutthroat political campaign? Read the complete article
OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Aug. 3
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' 'Total Recall,' 'Soldiers of Fortune,' and more
2012-08-03
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Read the complete article
OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening July 27
'Step Up Revolution,' 'The Watch,' 'Killer Joe ,' and more
2012-07-27
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Read the complete article
'Jeffersons' Star Sherman Hemsley Dies at 74
The cause of death will be determined through an autopsy
2012-07-25
CNN Wire Staff
(CNN) -- Sherman Hemsley, who played the brash George Jefferson on "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons," died Tuesday at 74, his booking agent said. Read the complete article