(via The Hollywood Reporter) Looks like Hollywood has finally gotten the memo on the lack of diversity on the big screen. Director George Tillman (Notorious, Soul Food) has been commissioned to develop and direct a film adaptation of jazz legend Miles Davis. The movie will be loosely based on the book, “Dark Magus: The Jekyll […]
Queen Latifah and country music icon Dolly Parton get their praise on in the upcoming comedy Joyful Noise, which was shot in Atlanta. Latifah plays Vi Rose, whose traditional style of choir directing, rubs rival G.G. Sparrow (Parton) the wrong way. Shaking things up even more is the arrival of G.G.’s rebellious grandson Randy (Jeremy […]
Denzel Washington is back in fighting form in the upcoming spy thriller Safe House. Washington plays Tobin Frost, the most dangerous renegade from the CIA, who comes out of hiding after a decade on the run. When the South African safe house he’s remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative (Ryan Reynolds) escapes […]
Last week our friends at Moviefone.com hosted and open thread to discuss why attendance at the movies has been on the decline. After collecting comments via their message boards and social media they came up with five solid reasons why you aren’t going to the movies…as much. Need more nightlife suggestions? Click here! 1. Better […]
Chris Tucker used to get it in as a movie star after appearing in blockbusters like the “Rush Hour” trilogy and other films (“Friday” is STILL hilarious). But we haven’t seen the Decatur native in any roles since 2007 when he starred in “Rush Hour 3” alongside Jackie Chan. Chris Tucker recently returned to his […]
Getting overpriced popcorn is a part of the experience of going to a movie. And even though the popcorn often looks like it’s been sitting there for days, the butter is going to clog your arteries, and the salt is going to raise your blood pressure, you still gotta have it! According to the University […]
Rihanna gave Entertainment Tonight the scoop on her new acting role in “Battleship” the movie. The pop star speaks on how physical her role is, getting scraps and bruises. The cast consist of real Military officers who made Rihanna get down and do push ups. I don’t think Rihanna like that so much. Check out […]
Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller lead an all star cast in the upcoming comedy, Tower Heist. When Wall Street tycoon Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda) is put under house arrest for stealing billions of dollars from his investors, the staff at his luxurious hi-rise condominium band together for revenge after finding out their pensions were lost […]
Tune in for an all new episode of “Cinema in Noir” on BlogTalkRadio. On this week’s podcast we discuss: –The lastest in casting news (Chris Brown, Meagan Good, Vin Diesel) –Viola Davis‘ comments in this month’s Essence Magazine concerning her initial hesitation playing a maid in upcoming film, The Help. Is there a tendency to […]
Tune in to “Cinema in Noir” as writer/blogger Starrene Rhett (aka GangStarrGirl) gives the exclusive scoop on the upcoming “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Pt. 2.” We also discuss the latest in casting news (Superman:Man of Steel, Bond 23, I, Alex Cross) and list our favorite black historical dramas on the big screen. “Cinema in […]
I think we all enjoy watching our favorite movies from the 80’s. Something about those movies make you reflect on past moments in your life, moments that will probably stick with you for the rest of your life. I recently came across a blog titled, How Ferris Bueller Saved Me From Depression. Twenty five years later, […]
“Monkey Gang: The Mockumentary” movie was shown in New York last Friday. The movie has already been compared to classics such as “Hollywood Shuffle,” “CB4” and “Bamboozled” as well as the Rock And Roll Mockumentary “Spinal Tap.” After the Premiere at the Anthology Theater in New York City, executive producer writer and star, Montaigne “Logic” […]
