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American Violet

→  April 16, 2009 0

(Nicole Beharie, Alfre Woodard, Xzibit) This film is based on the true story of a young woman, Dee Roberts (Beharie), from the projects who was indicted based on the uncorroborated word of an informant in a case led by a shady district attorney. You think she was a bit upset??? People I’m telling you [...]

Best Showtime Film Review: Miracle at St. Anna

→  September 26, 2008 0

Preview: Tormented vet goes "postal" and is forced to recall his time spent in Italy during WWII. Excuse me waiter, I’ll have a glass of Kool-Aid please.  Flavor?  Spike Lee.  Some say Mr. Lee talks a lot of smack.  He does but for good reason.  He knows how to craft [...]

The Family That Preys

→  September 15, 2008 2

Preview: Money driven woman finds out that the higher up you are the farther you have to fall.    Let’s be real.  There are those who LOVE Tyler Perry films and those who do not. So TP fans this commentary is not directed to you.  You’ll see the film, laugh, [...]