Film Review: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’
The new edition easily eclipses the earlier trilogy via a relatively-sophisticated combination of shadowy cinematography, edgier dialogue, and more
2012-07-02
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
When Columbia Pictures first brought Spider-Man to the big screen in 2002, the Marvel Comics adaptation was such a box-office bonanza that it spawned a couple of equally-phenomenal sequels. Now, just a decade later, the studio has already seen fit to reboot the popular franchise. Read the complete article
OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening June 29
'Madea’s Witness Protection Program,' 'Magic Mike,' 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' and more
2012-06-29
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Read the complete article
Tyler Perry: The 'Madea’s Witness Protection' Interview
Tyler Perry practices what he preaches, and what he preaches has endeared him to millions of fans drawn by that unique blend of spiritual hope
2012-06-25
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Tyler Perry’s inspirational journey from the hard streets of New Orleans to the heights of Hollywood's A-list is the stuff of American legend. Read the complete article
Book Review: ‘Alas, Peace Be Still,’ by Jessica L. Angelique
As riveting and raw an autobiography as you could ever hope to read.
2012-06-25
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
The floodgates opened and, at 39, instead of continuing to minister to lots of lost souls, Jessica devoted the next month to belatedly addressing her depression, her anger and a host of other unresolved issues. Read the complete article
Film Review: ‘Magic Mike’
Will Mike summon up the requisite resolve to extricate himself from the stripping game and thereby save his soul?
2012-06-25
Kam Williams Of The Skanner News
Channing Tatum stars as reluctant stripper in riveting, character-driven drama Read the complete article
DVD Review: ‘The Artist’
This cinematic masterpiece very eloquently endeavors to entertain while simultaneously chronicling a critical moment in the evolution of the art form
2012-06-25
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Academy Award-winning best picture arrives on DVD Read the complete article
DVD Review: '21 Jump Street'
A laff-a-minute, slapstick adventure as a franchise overhaul rather than as an homage, you won’t be shocked by its relentlessly-irreverent brand of humor
2012-06-25
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Undercover cops head back to high school in unlikely-buddies comedy Read the complete article
OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening June 22
'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter ,' 'Brave ,' 'To Rome with Love,' and more
2012-06-21
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Read the complete article
Channing Tatum: The 'Magic Mike' Interview
Tatum is currently in production on the Steven Soderbergh crime drama 'Bitter Pill' with Rooney Mara, Jude Law and Catherine Zeta-Jones
2012-06-19
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
Here, Channing, who lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Jenna, talks about producing and playing the title role in the semi-autobiographical “Magic Mike.” Read the complete article
Film Review: ‘The Girl from the Naked Eye’
Gambler goes vigilante after girlfriend’s murder in grisly revenge flick
2012-06-18
Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News
A compelling chopsocky made in America, featuring a homegrown matinee idol who might very well blossom into the next Bruce Lee. Read the complete article
