This feature first appeared in Jet Magazine.com. To read this review at its original source, click here.
In a year of big films, Sylvester Stallone’s latest threatens to dwarf them all with sheer action star power. His all-star extravaganza, “The Expendables” may not be the best film of the summer but this supercharged story literally dripping with testosterone easily is the most fun!
This feature first appeared in Jet Magazine.com. To read this review at its original source, click here.
Throughout the long history of films, no member of the family has been more misunderstood than “dear old dad.” While Hollywood has routinely portrayed African-Americans fathers either as comic relief, absent or negatively, these men have largely been an afterthought in mainstream films until recently.
Oscar winner Forest Whitaker steps out of character as a romantic lead in the cultural bridal comedy, “Our Family Wedding.” Kara Warner sat down with Whitaker to discuss all of the fun he had making his latest film. Read the rest of this entry »
Two-time Oscar winner Sidney Poitier
Last Sunday night at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, three more new members were added to one of the industry’s most distinctive and exclusive club – Black Oscar winners. Read the rest of this entry »
Here is a gallery for Black Reel Award-nominated director Rick Famuyiwa’s upcoming bridal-comedy, “Our Family Wedding.” Read the rest of this entry »
After a record-breaking year at the box-office, even in these difficult economic times the movie industry is booming. With the awards season winding down and the summer movie season months away, we have featured a host of trailers previewing some exciting new films. Read the rest of this entry »
Following in the footsteps of many of his acting peers, Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker has decided to spend some time on the small screen agreeing to star in the upcoming “Criminal Minds” spinoff launching this fall. Read the rest of this entry »
After over three decades of taking shots to the dome, it appears that Father Time has finally caught up with industry veteran Sylvester Stallone. The iconic Hollywood tough guy is catching all type of heat for his decision to replace Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker with hip-hop mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson in his latest film. Read the rest of this entry »
FilmGordon 