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Wilson Morales

A graduate of Cornell University and an avid filmgoer, Wilson Morales is known as a deep well of information when it comes to the world of movies, and opinions reflect this knowledge. The personable young movie critic can be seen, heard, and even read on different occasions. On the internet, Wilson is the website editor for blackfilm.com, in which he also writes reviews and conducts interviews with producers, directors, and actors. On TV, he served as executive producer and film critic for Audrey’s Whirl, a film show hosted by Audrey Bernard that featured reviews and commentary on films and the industry. On WBAI Radio (99.5 FM) in New York, Wilson co-produces film segments, with Mike Sargent, and can be heard on REEL WORLD, which focuses on the music in films as well as interviews and reviews. In 2003, Morales was cited as one of the Top 100 New Yorkers of the year by the local newspaper, the New York Resident, for his work in broadcast media and on the internet. Besides sharing his views on films with the world, Wilson also had freelanced as a theater critic for BET.COM. Wilson is also Vice-President of the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) and a member of the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS).

Headline	Synopsis	Type	Date Published
Pieces of April	It’s a film that will you have laughing and crying and leaves you feeling good in the end.	Reviews/Film	10/17/2003
Veronica Guerin	Not only does Cate Blanchett looks like the murdered journalist, but she captures the essence of who she was and what she accomplished with a breathtaking performance.	Reviews/Film	10/17/2003
In The Cut: An Interview with Mark Ruffalo	Mark talks about his role in this film and his feelings toward cops as well as his rise in Hollywood as a leading man.	Features/Interviews	10/17/2003
Kill Bill : An Interview with The Rza	The Rza briefly talks about working with QT on producing the soundtrack for Kill Bill.	Features/Interviews	10/17/2003
Halloween Came Early!! Scary Movie 3 Opens Oct. 24	Spoofing films like the Matrix Reloaded, 8 Mile, and other films, and coming out on Oct.24 is Scary Movie 3, the third installment in the Scary Movie franchise.	Cover	10/17/2003
DVD Releases	The highlight of this week's DVD releases is obviously The Matrix Reloaded. No question.	Features/Articles	10/10/2003
Pieces of April: An Interview with Derek Luke	Meeting him at the Regency Hotel recently, Derek spoke about his character in the film and the roles he’s getting now.	Features/Interviews	10/10/2003
Mystic River	Eastwood has put together a great murder mystery film without it having any clichéd moments from the genre.	Reviews/Film	10/10/2003
Texas Chainsaw Massacre : An Interview with Jessica Biel	Jessica speaks about her role as Erin in this film as well as her next role opposite Wesley Snipes in Blade: Trinity.	Features/Interviews	10/10/2003
Small but Good	Each of these actors has had their own success being the lead in films and television, but sometimes they take a role that although it may not be huge, it's still worth pursuing to be part of a great cast.	Cover	10/03/2003
Out of Time	“Out of Time” is a colorful and energetic film that suffers from clichéd scenes from other movies.	Reviews/Film	10/03/2003
DVD Releases	There are a couple of hightlights for this week's DVD releases.	Features/Articles	10/03/2003
Intolerable Cruelty : An Interview with Cedric the Entertainer	Cedric talks about his role in the film and his latest venture as a producer.	Features/Interviews	10/03/2003
Denzel's On The Run Out of Time opens on Oct.3	Denzel Washington has always played characters who were strong and in control.	Cover	09/26/2003
Out of Time : An Interview with Sanaa Lathan	In “Out of Time”, Sanaa plays an unhappy married woman who’s having an affair with her high school sweetheart, played by Denzel. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Sanaa Lathan talks about the sex scenes she had in the film.	Features/Interviews	09/26/2003
DVD Releases	After an impressive rerelease, Scarface is coming back to the home front with extra features that includes commentaries by some well-known rappers.	Features/Articles	09/26/2003
Out of Time : An Interview with Denzel Washington	In an interview with blackfilm.com Denzel talks about the sex scenes in this film in relation to others he’s had in other films.	Features/Interviews	09/26/2003
SNEAK PEEK!! Love Don't Cost a Thing: An Interview with Troy Beyer	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Troy Beyer talks about her latest film and the challenges of being a female director.	Features/Interviews	09/26/2003
Under the Tuscan Sun : An Interview with Diane Lane	In her first film since "Unfaithful", Diane is again ready to capture the hearts of many as she plays a woman in search for true love. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Diane Lane talks about her latest film, “Under the Tuscan Sun” and her new course in life (better roles, romance).	Features/Interviews	09/19/2003
DVD Releases	This week's DVD releases includes the return of Eddie Murphy.	Features/Articles	09/19/2003
The Fighting Temptations	Sans a poorly written script, “The Fighting Temptations” is an appealing film with some outstanding musical numbers led Beyonce, Melba Moore, and many more.	Reviews/Film	09/19/2003
The Rundown : An Interview with Dwayne Johnson (The Rock)	In an interview with blackfilm.com, The Rock talks about making the transition from wrestling to acting.	Features/Interviews	09/19/2003
DVD Previews : Scarface & 2 Fast 2 Furious	Can you believe it's been 20 years since Al Pacino made Tony Montana into a well-known character.	Features/Articles	09/19/2003
Wresting his way to the big screen, The Rock is Coming The Rundown Opens Sept 26	There aren't that many wrestlers that can stop their game and get into acting.	Cover	09/12/2003
The Fighting Temptations : An Interview with Producer Loretha Jones	This amazing lady has produced a number of films that we have seen on the big screen such as She’s gotta have it, B.A.P.S, The Five Heartbeats and more recently Martin Lawrence’s Runteldat. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Loretha Jones talks about her latest vehicle, The Fighting Temptations.	Features/Interviews	09/12/2003
Matchstick Men	Matchstick Men	Reviews/Film	09/12/2003
The Fighting Temptations : An Interview with Beyonce Knowles	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Beyonce Knowles talks about her role in The Fighting Temptations and being part of a talented cast with Cuba Gooding Jr., Omar Epps, and Steve Harvey.	Features/Interviews	09/12/2003
Lost in Translation	Lost in Translation is a terrific and humorous film that speaks volumes about friendship, romance, and commitment.	Reviews/Indie	09/12/2003
The Fighting Temptations Opens Nationwide Sept 19	Opening up the 2003 Urbanworld Film Festival (Sept.17) and then hitting theaters on Sept.19 will be a film starring an Oscar winner and a rising star.	Cover	09/12/2003
DVD Releases	The highlight of this week's DVD releases includes the teaming of Jack Nicholas and Adam Sandler in the hit comedy Anger Management.	Features/Articles	09/12/2003
The Fighting Temptations : An Interview with Cuba Gooding, Jr.	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Cuba talks about his role and working with Beyonce Knowles in The Fighting Temptations.	Features/Interviews	09/12/2003
Cabin Fever : An Interview with Eli Roth	There’s a big interest building and more horror films will be coming. Eli Roth is a young director who wants to capitalize on this market. He’s a big fan of the genre and he’s has his own film coming out. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Eli Roth talks about his new film Cabin Fever and the state of horror films in this market.	Features/Interviews	09/12/2003
Matchstick Men: An Interview with Director Ridley Scott	Here’s a guy who went from directing a female driven film (Thelma and Louise) to an epic (Gladiator) to an action film (Black Hawk Down) and also a sci-fi (Alien). In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Ridley Scott talks about his latest film, Matchstick Men, and a few other projects lined up.	Features/Interviews	09/05/2003
Lost in Translation: An Interview with Sofia Coppola	After generating a positive buzz through the industry from those who have seen the film and receiving a warm welcome recently at the Venice Film Festival, it’s safe to say the Sofia is well on her way to being known for her work as a director than being part of a talented family. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Ms. Coppola talks about making of “Lost in Translation”.	Features/Interviews	09/05/2003
DVD Releases	Current DVD Releases	Features/Articles	09/05/2003
TV Shows on DVD	Here are a few shows that are now available on DVD.	Features/Articles	09/05/2003
Dickie Robert : Former Child Star : An Interview with David Spade	While David has been in a number of films (Lost & Found, Joe Dirt), none of them has really put him over the top. That may change with his latest film, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, where he also got the chance to co-write the script. In an interview with blackfilm.com, David Spade talks about the process of making the film.	Features/Interviews	09/05/2003
Once Upon a Time in Mexico: An Interview with Antonio Banderas	Coming out in theaters on Sept. 12th will be his next collaboration with Robert Rodriguez, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, the follow up to “Desperado” and “El Mariachi”. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Banderas talks extensively about the film and his upcoming projects.	Features/Interviews	09/05/2003
2003 Fall Previews	2003 Fall Preview Lineup	Features/Articles	09/05/2003
Fall Movie Preview 2003	The Fall season of 2003 begins with a bang as Antonio Banderas comes back in the follow up to "Desperado" with "Once Upon a Time in Mexico".	Cover	09/05/2003
Early Fall Starters	Before we get started on discussing the films coming out this Fall, here are a few films that will open up on Sept.5.	Cover	08/29/2003
DVD Releases	Current DVD Releases	Features/Articles	08/22/2003
The Battle of Shaker Heights	The winner of the second Project Greenlight screenwriting contest, THE BATTLE OF SHAKER HEIGHTS, is a genuine coming of age story that is captivating because of its lead star, Shia LaBeouf. His performance alone is enough to carry the film from being a just a basic afternoon special.	Reviews/Indie	08/22/2003
Winding Down ...	As the summer season is winding down and folks are getting for the Fall, there's still time to catch some of the films that have been critically and financially successful.	Cover	08/22/2003
DVD Releases	Current DVD Releases	Features/Articles	08/15/2003
Civil Brand Coming Soon	Women in the industry face unique challenges, particularly when those women are African American.	Cover	08/15/2003
DVD Releases	Current DVD Releases.	Features/Articles	08/08/2003
From the Small Screen to the Big Screen. Part 2.	With the recent release of S.W.A.T., more films are being made on old TV series.	Features/Articles	08/08/2003
From the small screen to the big screen. Part 2.	With the recent release of S.W.A.T., more films are being made on old TV series.	Cover	08/08/2003
From the small screen to the big screen. Welcome to the Big Leagues!	For a number of years Clark Johnson was known for his role as Meldrick Lewis on the TV series Homicide: Life On The Streets.	Cover	08/01/2003
And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen	And Now…Ladies and Gentlemen is a fantasy film filled with romantic escapades and sweeping music that will make you explore the world looking for the same.	Reviews/Indie	08/01/2003
DVD Releases	Current DVD Releases	Features/Articles	08/01/2003
S.W.A.T. : An Interview with Director Clark Johnson	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Clark Johnson talks about his theatrical film debut as a director with “S.W.A.T”.	Features/Interviews	08/01/2003
Lara Croft Tomb Raider : The Cradle of Life : An Interview with Djimon Hounson	Most recently, he appeared with a slew of African-Americans in Biker Boyz, and in an interview with blackfilm.com, Djimon talks about his role in his latest film, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.	Features/Interviews	07/25/2003
Seabiscuit	Seabiscuit is more than just the story about a horse who overcame major odds to be successful. It’s an old fashioned story of triumph that’s well-scripted and filled with excellent performances by the cast.	Reviews/Film	07/25/2003
DVD Releases	Current DVD Releases	Features/Articles	07/25/2003
Camp	An audience pleaser at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and ready to go to wider theaters, “Camp” is solidly entertainment with a thrilling soundtrack.	Reviews/Indie	07/25/2003
Celebrate the Film Music of Spike Lee and Terence Blanchard	Through the years that he’s directed films, the music that Director Spike Lee has incorporated in them serves as secondary characters that at times go unnoticed.	Cover	07/25/2003
Mondays in the Sun (Los Lunes al Sol)	Nominated for an Oscar last year for best foreign film and coming out now is Mondays in the Sun, a heartfelt story about a group of guys whose friendship gives each a peace of mind while still struggling to find work during hard times.	Reviews/Indie	07/25/2003
Bad Boys II : An Interview with Martin Lawrence	Teaming up with Will Smith once again, Martin Lawrence reprises his role as Marcus Burnett in “Bad Boys II”. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Martin talks briefly about what gets him going.	Features/Interviews	07/18/2003
Bad Boys II	“Bad Boys II” is action-packed and filled with excitement. Besides the reunion of Smith & Lawrence, who bring in their “A” game, the car chase scenes alone are worth the price of admission.	Reviews/Film	07/18/2003
Soundtracks Galore	With the release of Bad Boys II, super producer Sean "P.Diddy" Combs has put together what some may consider the "mother of all soundtracks".	Features/Articles	07/18/2003
Bad Boys II : An Interview with Will Smith	After branching out and getting an Oscar nomination for his role in “Ali” and doing the sequel to “Men in Black” last year, Will Smith has gotten together with Martin Lawrence once again to reprise his role as Mike Lowrey in “Bad Boys II”. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Will Smith talks about the jokes and violence in this film that’s different from the original film.	Features/Interviews	07/18/2003
Lara Croft Tomb Raider : The Cradle of Life : An Interview with Angelina Jolie	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Angelina Jolie talks about reprising her role as Lara Croft in “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life" as well as handling life being a single mom.	Features/Interviews	07/18/2003
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl	“Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl” has enough wit, action scenes, horror moments, and dazzling special effects and fight scenes that would place it amongst the best Pirate films ever. Not to mention one of funniest performances given by Johnny Depp.	Reviews/Film	07/11/2003
DVD Releases	Current DVD Releases	Features/Articles	07/11/2003
Swimming Pool	“Swimming Pool” is a sexually charged film filled with enough intrigue to keep you guessing its outcome after it’s over.	Reviews/Film	07/11/2003
“Master Harold”….and the boys (revival)	Aside from the poor acting of Christopher Denham, “Master Harold”…and the boys”, is worth seeing due to the command performances of Glover and Boatman	Reviews/Theater	07/04/2003
T3 : Rise of the Machines	Directed by Jonathan Mostow, “T3: RISE OF THE MACHINES”, lives up to expectations with more action, less dialogue, and more special effects, that although unoriginal, is still captivating. It's a fast paced film that will ensure the fans that Arnold’s back.	Reviews/Film	07/04/2003
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines : An Interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger	In what some may a comeback performance, Arnold returns to the role that started it all for him in “T3: Rise of the Machines.” In an interview with blackfilm.com, Arnold talks about his feelings towards the film and his thoughts on getting into politics.	Features/Interviews	07/04/2003
The Boys are Back: Bad Boys II Coming Soon	It's been 8 years since we heard the tag line, " Whatcha gonna do? ", but the boys are back and ready for more action. Coming out on July 2nd, Columbia Pictures will release BAD BOYS II.	Cover	07/04/2003
Sneak Peek : Scary Movie 3 : A Q&A with Queen Latifah	On the heels of her blockbuster film, “Bringing Down the House” and an Oscar nomination for her role in “Chicago”, Queen Latifah has just been added to the cast of “Scary Movie 3”. the set of the film, Queen Latifah spoke briefly about her role in the film.	Features/Interviews	07/04/2003
Charlie's Angels : Full Throttle : An Interview with Bernie Mac	Earlier this year, Bernie starred along with Chris Rock in “Head of State” and now replacing Bill Murray in “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle”. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Bernie Mac talks about his career and his experience working on the film.	Features/Interviews	06/27/2003
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle	“Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” is filled with a mindless plot, Matrix-like stunts and enough girl power that improves on the first film. It’s the one film this summer you know not to take serious because the girls just wanna have fun.	Reviews/Film	06/27/2003
28 Days Later	In a throwback to yesteryear films (The Omega Man, The Last Man of Earth), 28 DAYS LATER is a riveting chiller that is more than just a zombie movie and better than most post-apocalypse films.	Reviews/Indie	06/27/2003
DVD Previews	On August 5th, Buena Vista will release Queen Latifah's hit Bringing Down the House on DVD & VHS.	Features/Articles	06/27/2003
Friday Night (Vendredi Noir)	Ever have that feeling of wanting to be with someone with no strings attached? In reality, this may or may not have happened to some, but in Claire Denis’s provocative new film, the possibility of a night of passion with a comfortable stranger makes this film worth seeing.	Reviews/Indie	06/27/2003
Arnold's Back	It's been 12 years since we last saw him with the red eye, but where there's money and some die-hard fans, the producers have found a way to bring back Arnold Schwarznegger in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, coming out on July 2.	Cover	06/27/2003
2 Fast 2 Furious	With all the hype surrounding the can’t miss films of the summer (X-Men 2, Matrix Reloaded), a film like 2 Fast 2 Furious may do well because it there’s no heavy expectation in terms of plot. The film is about the cars, period, and Paul Walker, Tyrese, and Eva Mendes, are good backdrops that create enough flavor to bring in the same fans that made the original, The Fast and the Furious, a blockbuster.	Reviews/Film	06/13/2003
DVD Releases	Current DVD releases	Features/Articles	06/13/2003
Have a fun ride as Director John Singleton wheels in 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS	Summer films are supposed to be fun and exciting and with F. Gary Gray out there with the remake to The Italian Job, and now time for Director John Singleton to throw his hat into the race for a piece of the summer box office pie.	Cover	05/30/2003
2 Fast 2 Furious : An Interview with Director John Singleton	In his first PG-13 film, John Singleton is directing “2 Fast 2 Furious”, the sequel to the blockbuster hit “The Fast and the Furious”. In an interview with blackfilm.com, he talks about his input to the film and having musicians/ rappers in his films.	Features/Interviews	05/30/2003
2 Fast 2 Furious : An Interview with Tyrese	Directed by John Singleton, his director on “Baby Boy”, Tyrese plays Roman Pearse, an ex-con who hooks up with his pal Brian O’Connor on a police case. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Tyrese talks about his role in “2 Fast 2 Furious” and being in the film industry.	Features/Interviews	05/30/2003
Return Engagement F.Gary Gray Helms The Italian Job	After directing Vin Diesel and Larenz Tate in A Man Apart a few months ago, Director F.Gary Gray returns to the big screen on May 30th with The Italian Job .	Cover	05/23/2003
The Italian Job : An Interview with Mark Wahlberg	In his latest film, The Italian Job, Mark Wahlberg plays Charlie Croker, a thief out to settle a score and undo a wrong. In an interview with blackfilm.com, he talks about his experiences while working on the film.	Features/Interviews	05/23/2003
Bruce Almighty : An Interview with Jim Carrey	At a recent press conference, Jim Carrey spoke about working on his latest movie “Bruce Almighty” and his feeling towards God.	Features/Interviews	05/23/2003
The Italian Job : An Interview with Director F. Gary Grey	Earlier this year, his long-delayed film “A Man Apart” was finally released to tepid reviews. Time heals all wounds and with a few months gone by, he’s back again on the big screen with his latest film, THE ITALIAN JOB. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director F. Gary Gray talks about how much fun he had making this film.	Features/Interviews	05/23/2003
That's My Face : An Interview with Thomas Allen Harris	BAMcinematek presents the U.S Theatrical Premiere of THAT’S MY FACE (E minha cara) at BAM Rose Cinemas in Brooklyn, NY. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Thomas Allen Harris talks about the journey he has taken to get a wider audience to see his film.	Features/Interviews	05/23/2003
Bruce Almighty	The production team that made “Liar Liar” a few years ago with the “What if” concept have come up with a similar theme to the God complex. Jim Carrey, who starred in “Liar Liar”, gets to play God in Bruce Almighty, a pleasurable film that that loses some steam down the stretch but is ultimately fun for a period of time.	Reviews/Film	05/23/2003
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. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Jada Pinkett-Smith talks about her role in both the film and the video game, The Animatrix.	Features/Interviews	05/16/2003
Down With Love	During the 1960s, Doris Day and Rock Hudson were the best of friends on and off the set. Together, they made a couple of films that were funny and whimsical. In a throwback to the era, Director Peyton Reed has crafted a fanciful yet different film in “Down With Love”, a fluff film that sparkles despite its main leads having no chemistry.	Reviews/Film	05/16/2003
Can Anyone Stop God? aka Bruce Almighty	Coming out on May 23rd, Morgan Freeman will transfer his powers as God to Jim Carrey in Bruce Almighty. Let the battle for box office supremacy begin.	Cover	05/16/2003
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).	Features/Interviews	05/16/2003
The Matrix Unloaded	THE MATRIX RELOADED is packed with more action scenes, more characters, and DEFINITELY more intrigue as one will leave the theater confused as hell STILL trying out what they just saw after being mesmerized by the film.	Reviews/Film	05/16/2003
DVD Releases	A list of DVDs that will be released this week.	Features/Articles	05/16/2003
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.	Features/Interviews	05/09/2003
Daddy Day Care	Daddy Day Care is a very funny film that will cater to all families. Predictable from start to finish, the film has a fine execution.	Reviews/Film	05/09/2003
Enter the world of The Matrix Reloaded	How many films have there been that featured at least 9 African-Americans and have not been categorized as a "Black Film"? Stumped? Rightly so.	Cover	05/09/2003
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.	Features/Interviews	05/09/2003
Only the Strong Survive	Only the Strong Survives is a documentary film that should be watched by all to remember the times when soul singers where at their prime before the evolution of rock and roll began and their music was no longer at the forefront in the industry.	Reviews/Indie	05/09/2003
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.	Features/Interviews	05/09/2003
The Matrix Reloaded : 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.	Features/Articles	05/09/2003
Stealing Mother's Day?? Eddie Murphy Stars in Daddy Day Care	With Mother's Day (May 11) appoaching, dads everyfield will have their fun in the sun as they take their kids to see Eddie Muphy the All-American Dad in DADDY DAY CARE.	Cover	05/02/2003
An interview with Director Jeffrey Blitz and Co-Producer Sean Welch	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Jeffrey Blitz and Co-Producer Sean Welch talked about the process of making the documentary “Spellbound.”	Features/Interviews	05/02/2003
Spellbound	Nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary is Jeffrey Blitz’s inspirational film SPELLBOUND, which shares the stories of 8 kids who, through hard work and support from their parents, competed in the National Spelling Bee. The journey to the dream is uplifting and rewarding for everyone wins.	Reviews/Indie	05/02/2003
X2 (X-Men United)	X2 (X-Men United) is here with a better story, more characters, fantastic action scenes, a pulsating score, and enough material that will have you salivating for a continuation in the blockbuster franchise.	Reviews/Film	05/02/2003
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.	Cover	04/25/2003
The Real Cancun	While some may find the film off-putting like the other TV reality shows, the film itself is quite appealing and funny and should make a boatload of money from individuals who want to venture into someone else’s world.	Reviews/Film	04/25/2003
City of Ghosts	It been over 20 years since Matt Dillon made his mark as an actor in “The Outsiders” and now it’s his turn to do the same as a writer-director with directorial debut, “City of Ghosts.” While his visionary aspects to the film are impressive due to its location, the story itself is jaded with so many plot holes, comprehension is lost.	Reviews/Film	04/25/2003
Confidence	Director James Foley has taken the heist genre to new heist with his latest film, CONFIDENCE, a slick film that has twist and turns that will leave you enthusiastic at the end.	Reviews/Film	04/25/2003
City of Ghosts : An Interview with Matt Dillon	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Matt Dillon talks about his film directorial debut with “City of Ghosts”, which was shot in Cambodia.	Features/Interviews	04/25/2003
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.	Features/Articles	04/25/2003
Holes	Disney, known for its family oriented films, has put a wholesome winning film in Holes. Adapted by Louis Sachar from his award winning novel, the film comes with many positive messages that will bring fans of all ages and be quite entertained.	Reviews/Film	04/18/2003
The Real Cancun Arrives April 25th	With all the hoopla currently going on with all these reality series, someone was bound to bring one to the big screen. Well, on April 25th, New Line Cinema will release The Real Cancun.	Cover	04/18/2003
DVD Preview : Deliver Us From Eva	On June 17, Universal will release the recent comedy Deliver Us From Eva on DVD.	Reviews/DVD	04/11/2003
Are you Ready for Malibu's Most Wanted?	From the Beastie Boys to Eminem, hip-hop has evolved from one race and neighborhood to another.	Cover	04/11/2003
Better Luck Tomorrow	For Asian-Americans, the perception of their culture takes a new turn in “Better Luck Tomorrow”, Director Justin Lin’s wonderful bold new film that is well acted by an amazing ensemble.	Reviews/Film	04/11/2003
DysFUNKtional Family : An Interview with Eddie Griffin	The comedy concert film he has out is called DYSFUNKTIONAL FAMILY and in an interview with blackfilm.com, Eddie Griffin talks about his chance to do his things and his role models.	Features/Interviews	04/04/2003
The 10th New York African Film Festival April 5 - 19, 2003	Starting Saturday, April 5 in New York City at the Walter Reade Theatre in Lincoln Center, the 10th Annual New York African Film Festival is sure to be full of hauntingly beautiful, layered interpretations of the many complexities of life that make up a modern, diverse Africa.	Cover	04/04/2003
blackfilm.com would like you to support the 10th African Film Festival in NYC	The best of recent and classic African cinema will be shown at the 10th New York African Film Festival.	Features/Festivals	04/04/2003
Get Ready for Vin Diesel in A Man Apart	After flexing his aerobotics skills in XXX last year, Vin Diesel takes the law in his own hands in A Man Apart. The film is directed by F. Gary Gray (Friday, Set It Off, The Negotiator).	Cover	03/28/2003
The Core : An Interview with Hilary Swank	In her latest film, The Core, Hilary Swank plays an astronaut who must become a “terranaut” to save the Earth. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Ms. Swank talks about her role in the film and her latest theater work.	Features/Interviews	03/28/2003
Basic	As convoluted the plot is, I found this film to be totally engaging and fun and very thrilling to watch. . Basic is a thrilling mystery that will have you mind boggled until repeat viewings makes your head straight again.	Reviews/Film	03/28/2003
Head of State	In his latest film, Head of State, Chris not only stars in the film, but directed himself, which is where he made a mistake. What started out with some good jokes soon fell flat and too preachy.	Reviews/Film	03/28/2003
Head of State : An Interview with Bernie Mac	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Bernie Mac talks about his current projects and his thoughts on being President of the USA.	Features/Interviews	03/28/2003
Basic : An Interview with John Travolta	A few years ago, Travoltra played a character trying to solve a crime in The General’s Daughter. Now he’s back in a similar role with his latest film, Basic, which also stars Samuel L. Jackson, his co-star in Pulp Fiction. In an interview with blackfilm.com, John Travoltra talks about his role in the film and why music inspires him.	Features/Interviews	03/28/2003
The Core	Some science fiction films are supposed to be fun. These are throw away films; films to take to your mind away from the things we face in real life. Go with this thought and you will enjoy The Core. If not, then this film is a complete mess with no hope.	Reviews/Film	03/28/2003
Leaders of the New School? Get ready for CHRIS ROCK & BERNIE MAC IN "HEAD OF STATE	Is America ready for a new President? A Black President? or even a Black Vice-President?	Cover	03/21/2003
Celebrate Women's History Month	If you are looking for a film to celebrate Women's History Month, then watch any of these films and you won't be disappointed.	Features/Articles	03/21/2003
DVD Previews	Catch Ice Cube, Orlando Jones, Nick Cannon, Denzel Washington, and Derek Luke at home in a few weeks as the DVDs of Friday After Next (New Line), Drumline (20th Century Fox) and Antwone Fisher (Fox Searchlight) will coming out soon.	Reviews/DVD	03/21/2003
DVD Releases	Coming out this week (March 18) is the DVD and VHS release of 8 Mile, which starred Eminem, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, and Kim Basinger and Empire, directed by Frank Reyes and starring John Legiuzamo, Denise Richards, Peter Sarsgaard, & Delilah Cotto.	Reviews/DVD	03/21/2003
Head of State: An Interview with Director/Actor Chris Rock	When it was time, HBO gave him the biggest break of his career, his own show, The Chris Rock Show. Now in his directorial film debut, Chris, along with some writers from his hit cable show, have him vying for President of the USA in Head of State. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Chris talks about his role as a first time film director.	Features/Interviews	03/21/2003
Bend It Like Beckham : An Interview with Director Gurinder Chadha	Already a hit overseas, this little film has topped the box office charts in England, South Africa, New Zealand, and is now coming over to the United States. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Chadha talks about her latest film, Bend It Like Beckham.	Features/Interviews	03/14/2003
The Hunted : An Interview with Benecio Del Toro	Two years after winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Traffic”, Benecio Del Toro finally has a lead role. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Benecio talks about his role in THE HUNTED and how he loves it when he doesn’t get acting parts.	Features/Interviews	03/14/2003
Can you Bend It Like Beckham?	In keeping the spirit of celebrating Woman's History Month, BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM comes to a theater near you.	Cover	03/14/2003
Bend It Like Beckham	Already a hit in England and other parts of the world, BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM is a charming, upbeat comedic film that should please all. A definite must see.	Reviews/Film	03/14/2003
Queen Latifah Stars in Bringing Down the House	March is Women's History Month and it is interesting that the title of song "Ladies First" was rapped by the Queen herself.	Cover	03/07/2003
Tears of the Sun : An Interview with Director Antoine Fuqua	In his new film, Tears of the Sun, he tackles a subject matter that hits close to home as the threat of war emerges. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Antoine Fuqua talks about his latest film and how much realism he wanted the film to be.	Features/Interviews	03/07/2003
Bringing Down the House : An Interview with Queen Latifah	In her biggest film role, Queen Latifah has a lead role opposite Steve Martin in “Bringing Down the House”. In an interview with blackfilm.com, she talks about her Oscar nomination call and her choice to make her current film less offensive.	Features/Interviews	03/07/2003
Short Eyes (Re-Issue)	Based on the award-winning play by Miguel Pinero, and directed by Robert M. Young, the film is well-acted with a frightening view of prison life.	Reviews/Film	03/07/2003
Tears of the Sun	Although the early stages of the film seems stiff with no place to go, Director Fuqua has taken a clichéd film and added some realism to make you think about the atrocities that occur in Africa but never spoken or read about.	Reviews/Film	03/07/2003
Tears of the Sun : An Interview with Monica Bellucci	Not only does she have a role opposite her husband Vincent Cassell in the controversial film “Irreversible”, she also stars in the latest film directed by Antoine Fuqua “Tears of the Sun”. By summer time, she will also star in the heavily anticipated “Matrix Reloaded” with Keanu Reeves. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Monica Belluci talks her role in “Tears of the Sun” and her upcoming films.	Features/Interviews	03/07/2003
Cradle 2 the Grave : An Interview with Tom Arnold	In his last film “Exit Wounds” he established a huge rapport with the cast and with Anthony Anderson, that he was brought back to mesh with them again in his latest film Cradle 2 the Grave. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Tom Arnold talks about being the “honorary” brother in the film.	Features/Interviews	02/28/2003
Back for an Encore... Cradle 2 the Grave	What do you get when you combine the cast of "Romeo Must Die" with the cast of "Exit Wounds"? A fast-paced action thriller with some humor.	Cover	02/28/2003
Foreign Sister	In Dan Wolman’s new film, FOREIGN SISTER, he examines the complexities faced by illegal immigrants as they struggle to live comfortably in a new environment while opening the eyes of someone who has already has it, but struggles with it.	Reviews/Film	02/28/2003
Amandla! A Revolution in Four part Harmony: An Interview with Director Lee Hirsch	The film is Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony and it was directed by a young man who spent 9 years of his life researching and gathering materials for a film that everybody should see and remember. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Lee Hirsch discusses his passion for the film and the music.	Features/Interviews	02/21/2003
Gods and Generals : An Interview with Robert Duvall	Robert Duvall takes on the role of General Robert E. Lee in “Gods and Generals”, the prequel to “Gettysburg”. In an interview with blackfilm.com at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC, he spoke about the connection to the famous leader and how Hollywood views war.	Features/Interviews	02/21/2003
Go See Amandla!	Celebrate Black History Month with this amazing documentary about the songs that made us aware about the racial discrimination faced by South Africans for most of their lives.	Cover	02/21/2003
Dark Blue	In Ron Shelton’s new film Dark Blue, Kurt Russell shines as a latest of bad cops who tries to make right what he consciously knows is wrong in the eyes of the law.	Reviews/Film	02/21/2003
Amandla! : A Revolution in Four Part Harmony	Directed by Lee Hirsch, Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony is one of the best documentaries that focus on the grass roots of the music that told everyone and educated them about apartheid.	Reviews/Film	02/21/2003
Daredevil	In Mark Steven Johnson’s film DAREDEVIL, Ben Affleck may have the look to play the character but lacks the charm and the strength to carry the film.	Reviews/Film	02/14/2003
Lockdown : An Interview with John Luessenhop and Gabriel Casseus	After many years of political and financial hassles, the movie that everyone knows about but hasn't seen is finally coming out. Rainforest Pictures will be releasing Lockdown. This is an interview that initially aired on the site a few years ago when the film went the 5th Urbarworld Film Festival.	Features/Interviews	02/14/2003
Daredevil: An Interview with Michael Clarke Duncan	Duncan stars as Wilson Fisk, aka Kingpin, a massively muscled underworld figure. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Michael Clarke Duncan talks about the character that most comic book fans know is portrayed by a white man.	Features/Interviews	02/14/2003
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days : An Interview with Michael Michele	In “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” with Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, Michael Michele plays Spears, an advertising account exec eager to do anything to land a big account. In a conversation with blackfilm.com, Michael talks about the role and what types of films she really wants to do.	Features/Interviews	02/07/2003
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days	In Donald Petrie’s How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the setup to the inevitable is contrived to highest level that although you may want to dismiss the film, the performances by the leads are appealing enough for you to have good time enjoying this film.	Reviews/Film	02/07/2003
Celebrate Black History Month with TV's Finest Programs	This month is a time to remember the past. It's a time retrace the roots of what became of the folks that paved the way for us to be here and in certain positions. With so many TV programs out there focusing on certain individuals and groups and subjects, blackfilm.com would like to recommend a few that are worth seeing.	Features/Articles	02/07/2003
The Recruit	If there was ever a time you thought about being James Bond and wondered about the training process, this is the film for you. Starring Al Pacino and Colin Farrell as the teacher and the student, the film gives you a jolt of suspense as the plot is not what is seems.	Reviews/Film	01/31/2003
Get Ready for Biker Boyz	On Jan.31, 2003, Dreamworks Pictures will unleash the motion picture theatrical debut of Director Reggie Rock Bythewood's film, BIKER BOYZ.	Cover	01/27/2003
Video Blowout	A slew of film that are and will be considered as classics have finally arrived on the video front.	Cover	01/17/2003
Claudine	If there was ever a film that needed to be released, it is CLAUDINE.	Reviews/VideoVault	01/17/2003
Krush Groove	After all the years of waiting for it to come out, the movie that made me appreciate rap has finally arrived on DVD.	Reviews/VideoVault	01/17/2003
Undercover Brother	Originally an animated series on the web created by John Ridley, the DVD does some justice by throwing in some skits that help create the film version.	Reviews/VideoVault	01/17/2003
Catch Me If You Can : An Interview with Steven Spielberg	The film CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is a story about a boy who becomes a man by theft. It’s also his first collaboration with Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Steven Spielberg talks about letting loose and how his own upbringing was a factor on the making of this film.	Features/Interviews	01/03/2003
The Best of Black 2002	As 2002 ends, blackfilm.com would like to recognize the films, filmmakers, and actors who made a contribution to this year.	Features/Articles	01/03/2003
The Hours - Moving Forward on My Own : An Interview with Nicole Kidman	The Oscar buzz this year is for a role many may not recognize her in because her appearance is totally different. In a dream cast, Nicole is paired with Oscar Winner Meryl Streep and Julianna Moore in "The Hours. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Ms. Kidman talks about how taking this role was good for her.	Features/Interviews	12/27/2002
Chicago - Respecting the Craft : An Interview with Queen Latifah	In her latest film Chicago, based on the Broadway musical, Queen Latifah plays Mama Morton, the prison warden. This is a role for she just received a Golden Globe nomination. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Queen Latifah talks the role and how blessed she feels to be in this business.	Features/Interviews	12/27/2002
One Band, One Man, One Day	This is probably the first time that there has been 3 extraordinary films directed by African-Americans in the month of December.	Cover	12/20/2002
2 Weeks Notice : An Interview with Sandra Bullock	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Actress Sandra Bullock talks her latest film 2 Weeks Notice, in which she also served as one of the producers.	Features/Interviews	12/20/2002
Narc : A Whole New Game : An Interview with Ray Liotta	Along with his wife Michelle Grace, he co-produced his latest film NARC and in an interview with blackfilm.com, Ray talks about the leaps and bounds he took to get into character and get the film released.	Features/Interviews	12/20/2002
25th Hour : An Interiew with Spike Lee	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Spike Lee talks about shooting 25th Hour in New York City after 9/11.	Features/Interviews	12/20/2002
25th Hour	The 25th HOUR is based on a book by David Benioff, and Director Lee has done a brilliant job of bringing this story to the big screen using elements of New York City as secondary characters to go along with the amazing acting by the entire cast, specifically Edward Norton. It is clearly one of the best films of 2002.	Reviews/Film	12/20/2002
Top Ten Films of 2002	Of the many films I have seen this year (over 250), these are the films I thought were the best of 2002.	Features/Articles	12/20/2002
Antwone Fisher : The Chosen One : An Interview with Derek Luke	He conjures thoughts of Donny Hathaway’s classic "To Be Young, Gifted and Black". A young man with big dreams and the fearless passion to move towards them - Derek Luke personifies that phrase. And I had the pleasure of chatting with him about his experience filming Antwone Fisher.	Features/Interviews	12/20/2002
Maid in Manhattan	Maid in Manhattan is a delightful film that will remind all that dreams can be played out, onscreen of course.	Reviews/Film	12/13/2002
Return to Form?	This week offers a number of old favorites and and a new guy in tinseltown.	Cover	12/13/2002
Star Trek : Nemesis	For those who want to see Capt. Picard at the helm for one last fight, “Nemesis” offers the most adventurous and emotional scenes ever displayed since Capt. Kirk fought Khan in “The Wrath of Khan.”	Reviews/Film	12/13/2002
Maid In Manhattan : What a Year! An Interview with Jennifer Lopez	In an interview with blackfilm.com, she talked about her role in the film and the year she’s having so far.	Features/Interviews	12/13/2002
Empire: It's Our Turn : An Interview with Director Franc Reyes	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Franc Reyes talks about the process of getting Empire made from a Latino perspective.	Features/Interviews	12/06/2002
Empire	In Frank Reyes’s first feature film Empire, he shows an unoriginal portrayal of how illegal money leads to a road of misery, but John Leguizamo’s captivating portrayal is enough to lead the film to past most of the cliche scenes we come to expect.	Reviews/Film	12/06/2002
Analyze That : Trying Comedy : An Interview with Robert DeNiro	At a recent press conference at the Essex Hotel in NYC, Mr. DeNiro talked about his role in Analyze That.	Features/Interviews	12/06/2002
The Beginning of the End	Well folks, this is it. December has come and it's the beginning of the end for 2002 film. At last count, at least a WHOPPING 39 films are slated to come out this month.	Cover	12/06/2002
Equilibrium	Well, in “Equilibrium”, the story is not so new, but the action scenes are electrifying and some of the dialogues are thought-proving enough to see this film.	Reviews/Film	12/06/2002
Rabbit-Proof Fence : Let the Truth be Told : An Interview with Phillip Noyce	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Phillip Noyce talked about going back home to make this film.	Features/Interviews	11/27/2002
Rabbit-Proof Fence	Based on the biographical book by Doris Pilkington, and directed by Phillip Noyce, RABBIT-PROOF FENCE is an amazing story of intelligence, strength, and conviction that will tug at your heart.	Reviews/Film	11/27/2002
Happy Thanksgiving!	AS blackfilm.com offers everyone a great weekend, keep in mind that there are battles to be won at the box office.	Cover	11/27/2002
'R Xmas	There was a time when Director Abel Ferrara had made decent films if not good (King of New York, Bad Lieutenant, and New Rose Hotel). But lately, his vision has been clouded. His latest film, ‘R Xmas, is dull, clichéd, and short.	Reviews/Indie	11/22/2002
Die Another Day	If there was ever a film that we could count on to entertain us and take our minds away from the real world, it’s a Bond film. For over 20 years the franchise has never stopped giving the audience what they expect from an action film.	Reviews/Film	11/22/2002
Let the Battle for the Box Office Begin	While Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets may have slaughtered the competition in its first week, the film faces a bigger foe at the box office this week as James Bond comes back to the big screen with Halle Berry in tow in Die Another Day.	Cover	11/22/2002
The Education of Sonny Carson : An Interview with Michael Campus	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Director Michael Campus spoke about the man who made a difference his story.	Features/Interviews	11/22/2002
8 Mile : One Shot : A Q&A with Eminem	Not wanting to repeat the same answers to every reporter/ journalist who will ask the same questions, Eminem had us all in the same room and gave us his take to certain issues.	Features/Interviews	11/15/2002
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: A New Heir in England : An Interview with Daniel Radcliffe	Only 12 years old, Daniel took the first of the Harry Potter films to new heights and he’s now back for the next adventure in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.	Features/Interviews	11/15/2002
Choices, Choices, Choices...	After making his film debut with an astonishing $54 million dollars, Eminem's 8 MILE may have to settle for second place as HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS comes out.	Cover	11/15/2002
Standing in the Shadows of Motown: An Interview with the Funk Brothers	In an interview with blackfilm.com, 3 of the 6 living members of the Funk Brothers spoke about the fruition of finally getting the world respect they so rightly deserve.	Features/Indie	11/15/2002
Strange Fruit	STRANGE FRUIT is a film that should be seen by those who want to learn about the American past.	Reviews/Indie	11/08/2002
8 Mile	Many rap artists talked about their upbringing in their music and in 8 MILE, the film shows that embracing and fighting your personal issues works in your favor.	Reviews/Film	11/08/2002
Far From Heaven	There are a number of issues raised in this film that a few people may recall, and Haynes was able to reinvigorate those feelings thorough the characters.	Reviews/Film	11/08/2002
The Debut	In writer/director Gene Cajayon’s film, The Debut, he captures the essence of an individual torn between being cool amongst the white society he hangs with and trying to live up to family expectations.	Reviews/Film	11/01/2002
I Spy	I SPY is an outrageous action comedy that would make Bill Cosby and Robert Culp proud of Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson.	Reviews/Film	11/01/2002
Paid in Full : Coming Home : An Interview with Mekhi Phifer	It’s been less than ten years since Mekhi Phifer was first introduced in Spike Lee’s CLOCKERS and today he follows a short list of African American actors who could have the lead role in independent and commercial films.	Features/Interviews	10/25/2002
Brown Sugar : The New Kid on the Block : An Interview with Boris Kodjoe	In Rick Famuyiwa’s latest film “Brown Sugar”. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Boris talks his work on the film, and the craziest thing he’s done for love.	Features/Interviews	10/11/2002
Brown Sugar : Leader of the New School : An Interview with Taye Diggs	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Taye talks about his love for the film, his upcoming projects, and his love life.	Features/Interviews	10/11/2002
Red Dragon : An Interview with Ralph Fiennes	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Fiennes talked about making his character physically work on screen.	Features/Interviews	10/11/2002
Wasabi	Wasabi is an action filled film that we have seen before but has some comedy and some heartfelt scenes to appreciate Reno as the cop of the new century.	Reviews/Indie	10/11/2002
Brown Sugar : The New Diva of Black Cinema : An Interview with Sanaa Lathan	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Sanaa talks about working on her latest film “Brown Sugar”, breaks down her background and her decision to stay in this industry.	Features/Interviews	10/11/2002
The Four Feathers	Now comes another version of A.E. W Mason’s novel, “The Four Feathers.” The difference that comes out in this film is that it’s been politically corrected for today’s audience.	Reviews/Film	09/20/2002
An Interview with Djimon Hounsou	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Djimon talks about working with Heath and not being selective in choosing roles.	Features/Interviews	09/20/2002
Satin Rouge	In Raja Amari’s Satin Rouge, belly dancing is the key that unlocks the talents of a repressed widow while also releasing a sensual desire within her. It’s a film that smoothly moves from one plot to another and leaving all with a satisfying ending.	Reviews/Film	09/13/2002
Little Secrets	In Blair Treu’s “Little Secrets,” the keeper of secrets has so much on her plate that it begins to spill over to her own life.	Reviews/Film	09/13/2002
On His Own : An Interview with Michael B. Jordan	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Michael talks about the role that will somehow get him more recognition and respect.	Features/Interviews	09/13/2002
Undisputed	What’s interesting about this story is that some may think this resembles the situation of a well-known real life boxer. It doesn’t, but some wonder.	Reviews/Film	08/23/2002
The Man with a Vision : An Interview with M. Night Shyamalan	Now he's back with his new film, "Signs", which will no doubt bring an audience to full alert. In an interview with blackfilm.com, M. Night Shyamalan speaks about his vision for "Signs".	Features/Interviews	08/23/2002
Who is Cletis Tout?	Christian Slater is dazzling as the one who quest for freedom lands him in hot water. Tim Allen is solid in a role that could seen as “Pulp Fiction” meets the “The Player”.	Reviews/Indie	08/09/2002
Full Frontal	Billed as the unofficial sequel to “Sex, lies and videotape,” his latest film FULL FRONTAL is a pretentious convoluted film that has no real meaning.	Reviews/Film	08/09/2002
Still Going Strong! An Interview with Martin Lawrence	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Martin talks about the difficulties of sharing his personal issues with an audience.	Features/Interviews	08/02/2002
Signs	With his latest feature “SIGNS”, M. Night Shyamalan has brought back the fear genre back with an exceptional performance by Mel Gibson and the rest of the cast.	Reviews/Film	08/02/2002
Read my Lips (Sur Mes Levres)	Nominated for nine Cesars (the equivalent of an Oscar), this film is thrilling and romantic that should please an audience looking for a good film without checking their brain at the door.	Reviews/Film	07/26/2002
An Interview with Harrison Ford	After playing so many parts, he finally has his first film using an accent. In a recent conversation with blackfilm.com, Mr. Ford discusses his latest role in "K-19: The Widowmaker."	Features/Interviews	07/19/2002
Men in Black II	After a 5 year wait, Men in Black II is back but with less pizzazz than the first one. Adding more artistic style than substance, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are in it for the ride and our money.	Reviews/Film	07/19/2002
Never Again	This film is a good romantic comedy-drama that mixes humor with pathos and passion and takes the audience on a ride that never fails to please.	Reviews/Film	07/12/2002
The Man In Black : An Interview with Will Smith	In an interview with blackfilm.com, Mr. Smith talks about Men in Black 2, his career, his music, and Michael Jackson.	Features/Interviews	07/12/2002
Hey Arnold! - The Movie	Now comes another film from the cable channel that will be a pleasure to its hard core fans as well as bring in a new audience. “Hey Arnold” is filled with wit, suspense, and a little bit of romance that should delight fans of all ages.	Reviews/Film	06/28/2002
Zigzag	In his first directed feature, Goyer has written a film that’s quite a departure from previous trade. “Zigzag” is a heartwarming film about being independent and surviving in the midst of domestic abuse and abandonment.	Reviews/Film	06/28/2002
Lovely & Amazing	In Nicole Holofcener's latest film “Lovely & Amazing”, Holofcener once again explores the dynamics of female insecurity but this time from a personal and bodily aspect.	Reviews/Film	06/28/2002
Making it Happen : An Interview with Demane Davis, Co-director of Lift	Being a filmmaker is not an easy occupation. Some go to school for it and others have learned through other avenue. Once you have completed shooting your first film, naturally you want the world to see it, but that’s never an easy process.	Features/Interviews	06/21/2002
Alice in Wonderland : An Interview with Mary Alice	Her name may not be as famous as others may but her face and body of work is distinguishable. In a phone interview with Ms. Alice, who’s currently in Australia filming the “Matrix” sequels, she speaks to blackfilm.com about her latest work in John Sayles’ new film, “Sunshine State.”	Features/Interviews	06/21/2002
Lift	It’s not that often when one sees an original story come to the big screen. Some say that there are only a few scripts in Hollywood that can be sold, and that the same old scripts get recycled and adapted year after year.	Reviews/Cable	06/21/2002
Sunshine State	Sayles has returned to form as he takes his writing to Florida to tell the story of two families, black and white, and how the past is revisited to change the course of the future.	Reviews/Indie	06/21/2002
In Good Hands with Bad Company : An interview with Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon	What do Andie McDowell, Renee Russo, and Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon have in common? All three actresses started their careers as models before they became well known for their acting roles.	Features/Interviews	06/07/2002
Bad Company	Buddy films tend to do well such as Mel Gibson & Danny Glover, Will Smith & Tommy Lee Jones. But with Chris Rock and Anthony Hopkins, the connection is missing even though the story action is tailor made for their personas.	Reviews/Film	06/07/2002
Still In The Game : An Interview with Chris Rock	Unlike most comedians who get a shot at stardom on the big screen with a lead role such as Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, and a few others, Chris Rock had to work hard before he was given a film to carry.	Features/Interviews	06/07/2002
Mama Africa	In Mama Africa, Queen Latifah introduces three short stories from female African directors about women and the plight they go through to survive the hardships they face.	Reviews/Indie	06/07/2002
Enough	It goes without saying that “Enough” will be heavily compared to the film Julia Roberts made a decade ago, “Sleeping with the Enemy”.	Reviews/Film	05/31/2002
The Sum of All Fears	Although The Sum of All Fears was based on the popular novel by Tom Clancy and written years ago, the film serves as a reminder that although we are facing tough times, we can still go out and enjoy a fast paced thriller without letting our emotions get the best of us.	Reviews/Film	05/31/2002
The Chosen One : An Interview with Ben Affleck	It’s never easy being the guy who’s taking over the role made famous by two others. After proving he can handle the pressure of being the lead in big budgeted films like Pearl Harbor, Ben Affleck has the heavy task of being the new Jack Ryan from the books written by Tom Clancy.	Features/Interviews	05/31/2002
Always Working : An Interview with Morgan Freeman	After playing the lawyer working against the military government to free an innocent man in “High Crimes”, he now plays the opposite as a career military man in his latest film, The Sum of All Fears. In an interview with blackfilm.com, Morgan shares his opinions on the film post 9/11.	Features/Interviews	05/31/2002
Undercover Brother	In Malcolm D. Lee’s second feature since “The Best Man”, he has brought a film that is extremely funny and presented with a torrent of insightful gags at breakneck pace.	Reviews/Film	05/31/2002
Sia : The Dream of the Python	As part of the 25 years of DanceAfrica Celebration at BAM Rose Cinemas, BAMcinematek presents a film that is cinematically amazing as well as its story.	Reviews/Film	05/31/2002
Ready for an Encore? An interview with Director Malcolm D. Lee	Time has passed and Mr. Lee has spent the last year finishing his next picture Undercover Brother. This film is based on the web-animated series of the same name.	Features/Interviews	05/31/2002
Hanging out with J-Lo : An interview with Jennifer Lopez	Besides getting married, her last film "Angel Eyes" gained critical acclaim and her previous film "The Wedding Planner" opened at #1, the same time her album opened at #1 as well - a record feat for a female actress/artist.	Features/Interviews	05/17/2002
Mandel's Movie : An interview with Mandel E. Holland - Director of "the other brother"	With the continue success of african americans in cinema, a lot more directors are starting to get feet wet as their films come to the big screen. Adding his name to the roster is newcomer mandel e. Holland, a nyu film school grad.	Features/Interviews	04/26/2002
The Other Brother	In Xenon Pictures'first theatrical release, "The Other Brother" is a film that has a familiar theme, though it has scattershot chuckles and lacks some flair and charisma.	Reviews/Indie	04/26/2002
For Da Love of Money	Whathappens if you were able to win the lotto? As the public gets wind of this, it's only a matter of time before family members and friends come out of the woods asking for money. Any excuse would do.	Reviews/Film	04/26/2002
A Jack of All Trades : An Interview with Pierre	His first role was playing the boyfriend opposite Oscar winner Halle Berry in “Baps”. He then was seen as Bill Bellamy’s pal in “How to be a player”.	Features/Interviews	04/19/2002
Karmen Gel	If there were anything or anyone that could challenge Shakespeare for the most productions of one of his stories, it would be Bizet’s Carmen.	Reviews/Indie	04/12/2002
Changing Lanes	In “Changing Lanes”, the characters played by Ben Affleck and Samuel L. Jackson do a convincing job of trying to destroy one another that in the end their morality is questioned.	Reviews/Film	04/12/2002
Morgan Speaks : An interview with Morgan Freeman	Not many people know this but Morgan Freeman HASN’T won an Oscar yet. In a recent poll taken, most thought that he was a previous winner considering the talent he brings to the screen.	Features/Interviews	04/05/2002
Vanessa's Turn : An Interview with Vanessa Middleton	In the last few years, there has been an abundance of female directors on the rise. Some have made commercials, short films, documentaries, and feature films. Vanessa Middleton is one of these directors.	Features/Interviews	04/05/2002
FLYING HIGH WITH CARL : An interview with Director Carl Franklin	In the early 90s, a new wave of directors was coming into the spotlight. Small black films were making some change at the box office.	Features/Interviews	04/05/2002
PANIC: NOT ME : An interview with Forest Whitaker	After appearing in the indie cult film “Ghost Dog”, Forest Whitaker is back on the big screen with “ Panic Room”, a new thriller directed by David Fincher (Seven, Fight Club). In an interview with blackfilm.com, Forest talks about his work on the film.	Features/Interviews	03/29/2002
Panic Room	At a time when security plays a factor in our lives as we go inside and outside of our homes, here comes a film where the need for security inside is greatly stressed.	Reviews/Film	03/29/2002
Blade 2	A few years ago, "Blade" came out and made a huge impact at the box office. A sequel was inevitable, but will the film bring in the same results?	Features/Reviews	03/21/2002
Honoring a Legend : Spike Lee on Jim Brown: All- American	The person who carved the way for athletes to get meatier roles was Jim Brown. He made such an impact for blacks that hasn’t been recognized until now.	Features/Interviews	03/21/2002
DOING IT AGAIN : BLADE 2	If there's one person who's been successful in one genre, it’s Wesley Snipes. With the exception of "Waterdance", most of Wesley's films have been action filled.	Features/Interviews	03/21/2002
Showtime	Looking at the trailer for this film, it’s fairly easy to assume “another buddy cop movie”. Your assumption would be correct. How many times have we seen this formula before and hasn’t Eddie Murphy done this before (48 Hours)?	Reviews/Film	03/15/2002
THE “ICE” OF MARCH IS APPROACHING : AN INTERVIEW WITH ICE CUBE	Ice Cube is one of the most profitable actor/directors out there. Most of the films he makes are funny, enjoyable and cheap compared to the average produced film.	Features/Interviews	03/08/2002
Queen of the Damned	With “Romeo Must Die” a success, her singing voice in “Anastasia”, and her future appearances in Matrix 2 & 3, Aaliyah’s film career was definitely on the rise.	Reviews/Film	02/22/2002
John Q.	After receiving great acclaim for his work in “Training Day”, followed by an Oscar nomination for that role, one would think that everything Denzel does now is golden. Sadly, that is not the case.	Reviews/Film	02/22/2002
Monster's Ball	Life is never an easy game to play with. Where you are, where you live, and what you do determines your outcome. For some, it may be filled with happiness, and for others, despair sets the tone. In Monster's Ball, the consequence of one brings together the lives of two tormented souls.	Reviews/Film	12/28/2001
It's Not A Comet, It's Halle's Ball	On the day she won the Best Actress award from the National Board of Review, Halle talked with blackfilm.com about her experience in starring in "Monster's Ball".	Features/Interviews	12/28/2001
Toe to Toe with the Chosen One : An Interview with Will Smith	In the last ten years, no other person has captured the hearts of television, music, and film fans more than Will Smith. Achieving success on all levels isn’t enough for the “The Fresh Prince”.	Features/Interviews	12/21/2001
Ruby's Buckets of Blood	In “Ruby’s Bucket of Blood,” Angela Bassett gives a strong performance as Ruby Delacroix, a woman longing for happiness that brings devastating results.	Reviews/Cable	12/07/2001
Black Knight	Putting a brother in this setting was definitely a spark in the right direction. This is the first time we’ve seen medieval England with an African-American twist.	Reviews/Film	11/30/2001
So You Want to Be An Assistant Director? : Roger Bobb Has Some Advice	Over the past five years, Roger Bobb has become one of the hardest working , most sought after First Assistant Directors in the independent film community. He has worked on over 30 feature films and television shows.	Features/Interviews	11/30/2001
Q & A with Brian Evans : Writer, producer, and director of "Cold Feet"	Brian Evans had a dream of making a film. His only obstacle was that he had little help. Fueled by the power of his strong conviction, he made "Cold Feet" on his own.	Features/Interviews	11/23/2001
Otomo	Frederick Otomo (Isaac de Bankole) is a poor immigrant from West Africa living in Germany in the late eighties. As he struggles to find food, he’s faced with harsh racist attitudes.	Reviews/Indie	11/09/2001
Diamond Men	“Diamond Men” offers a refreshing new look at how one man has worked hard only to be put out to pasteur when he’s near retirement. In what may be his most defining moment of his acting career, Robert Forster holds the picture together.	Reviews/Indie	11/09/2001
Special Summer Theatre Review : Top Dog/ Underdog	The story is somewhat predicable but it's the acting that you will never forget.	Features/Articles	09/07/2001
O	The latest Shakespeare play to be adapted to the screen is “O,” short for Othello. The film is set in today’s era in a high school environment. Because of the horrific incident that occurred a few years ago at Columbine High School in Colorado, the powers-that-be held the film back for two years.	Reviews/Film	08/31/2001
Lock Down	This story is about the test of friendship between 3 men when they are wrongly convicted for a crime they didn’t commit. I had a chance to speak with the director John Luessenhop and one of the stars of the film, Gabriel Casseus, as they shared their experience on the film with blackfilm.com.	Features/Interviews	08/17/2001
Jump Tomorrow	In Josh Hopkins’ first feature film, “Jump Tomorrow,” he manages to make this quirky comedy enjoyable. It’s a battle between love and responsibility. Guess which prevails?	Reviews/Indie	08/03/2001
Special Summer Theatre Review : Blue	With Ja Rule, Lil Zane, and Tyrese currently expanding their talent to the film industry, one has to wonder as to where are the real thespians. Well, look no further than to your local theater where some are working on their skills.	Features/Articles	07/27/2001
The Score	“The Score” is a film where the acting is solid and the story is simple, with a twist.	Reviews/Film	07/27/2001
Lumumba	In 1960 Patrice Lumumba was chosen as Congo’s first prime minister. Within less than a year, he would be assassinated with no body to be found.	Reviews/Indie	07/27/2001
Downtown 81	It’s not a great film, but rather disjointed as nothing really makes sense. But considering this is the only glimpse one would ever see of Basquiat before he was discovered by Andy Warhol, this film is somewhat of a masterpiece...	Reviews/Indie	07/20/2001
Adanggaman	“Adanggaman” shows a slice of history that still exists today. Black on Black crime is something that began long ago when survival of the fittest meant who had more power.	Reviews/Indie	07/20/2001
Off the Hook	In recent times, there have been a number of true-life stories brought to the screen. The difference between those films and “Off the Hook” is that the latter features the individual whose life is being displayed.	Reviews/Indie	07/20/2001
An interview with Angela Bassett	Angela Bassett is one, if not the best, leading African-American actress today. She has played so many well-known historical figures from Betty Shabazz, to Katherine Jackson to her Oscar nominated role as Tina Turner.	Features/Interviews	07/13/2001
Made	"Made" is a dark comedy about two losers who take a job that turns out to be more dangerous than they expected. The film isn't as clever as "Swingers" but it boast enough witty dialogue to make it entertaining.	Reviews/Film	07/13/2001
Interview with John Singleton	In 1991, John Singleton was nominated for best director for his first feature film, “Boyz in the Hood”. Since then, he has had a string of hits and misses.	Features/Interviews	07/07/2001
Baby Boy	For every player out there who has numerous kids, but still lives at home, this film serves as a wake up call.	Reviews/Film	06/29/2001
Interview With Melvin James	Melvin James was chosen to direct "Honeybee" based on his skills and experience. He shares his thoughts with blackfilm.com.	Features/Interviews	06/22/2001
An Interview with Don Cheadle	Don Cheadle first caught out attention playing "Mouse" in "Devil in a Blue Dress." It’s a role he should have been nominated for, but that’s another story. Since then, he has been blessed with lots of good parts including last year’s role as a cop in the widely acclaimed film "Traffic." Now he’s back playing yet another cop in "Swordfish".	Features/Interviews	06/22/2001
Halle Berry: Taking A New Direction	Halle Berry has been around for years, but it is the Dorothy Dandridge film that made Hollywood eyes open up. With the acclaim of that film and her new marriage to singer Eric Benet, Halle is ready to take on life and career with a new direction.	Features/Interviews	06/22/2001
Our Song	In today's world, movies of all genres never surprise the audience.  Most plots are contrived to fool us or to get our attention.  Currently, in the teenage market, all films carry the same plots; romance and lots of tomfoolery - never dramatic...	Reviews/Indie	05/25/2001
It's a Hard Knock Life : An Interview with Gary Hardwick	Now that Hollywood is conforming to the fact that black movies don’t have to be violent to sell tickets, their minds are opening up to new ideas. Director Gary Hardwick started out with minor films like “Trippin” and “Cheer Fever,” but now he’s stepped up to the big leagues and shares with blackfilm.com his thoughts on “The Brothers.”	Features/Interviews	05/01/2001
Regina King - Talented Beyond Measure : A Q & A with Regina King	"I'm co-producing a movie, a coming of age piece called MY TRIBE IS LOST and although I was trying to stay away from playing a mother again, this role spoke to me."	Features/Interviews	05/01/2001
"Amour Infinity" : Rappin with Actor-Director Jerry LaMothe	In the film industry, the road to success isn't so easy. After winning awards at film festivals, actor/director Jerry LaMothe has decided to self distribute his film "Amour Infinity" and see if there is an audience out there besides the festival crowd. He shares with blackfilm.com his views on the film and the industry...	Features/Interviews	05/01/2001
Rock This : A Q&A with Chris Rock	"I was never booed at the Apollo, but I've been booed before. I was booed at a club called IBEX in D.C. Booing is not that bad, it is the silence that bothers you. At least booing is a reaction. You've got to treat the crowd like you treat your women. Women don't mind when you argue, they hate it when you don't argue."	Features/Interviews	05/01/2001
Caveman's Valentine	The scenes are visually stunning but they fail to convey a reason for their appearance. A background to the beginning of Jackson's craziness is never fully established, which is essential in knowing his character.	Reviews/Film	03/01/2001
The Brothers	Gary Hardwick's feature film is a joyous and entertaining romantic comedy offering some serious questions about the major theme of commitment. At what point do we find true love? Are we afraid of it when we are young or do we challenge it and see where it leads us?	Reviews/Film	03/01/2001
Time and Tide	With "Time and Tide", Tsui Hark has returned to the roots that made him the "Sam Peckingpah of Hollywood".	Reviews/Indie	03/01/2001
THE VISIT - Acting Saves the Day	Now comes a newly formed company aimed at distributing so called "risky" films - Urbanworld Films. They want to show films that have a sense of realism. Its first feature is "The Visit" and it deserves to be seen for its story is powerful and cast is wonderfully played out to perfection.	Reviews/Indie	03/01/2001
Loving Jezebel	A story of love depicting the great romances of a young man's life... yet this man is cursed with always falling for someone else's girl. As we watch our hero Theodorus mature, will he ever find true love? Or will he remain the dupe of Jezebels, constantly loving women who are unavailable and unfaithful?	Reviews/Indie	03/01/2001
Girl Interrupted	Anticipation. I have to come clean about the fact that I have been waiting to see this movie for quite some time. Intrigued by the source material, and a fan of both director James Mangold (Copland) and actress Angelina Jolie (Gia), I wondered whether the movie would be another formulaic Hollywood treatment of the mentally ill.	Reviews/Film	02/01/2000

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