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Film Review: Won’t Back Down
Written by Kam Williams (Sentinel Contributing Writer) 03 October 2012
Viola Davis, left, and Maggie Gyllenhaal star in WON’T BACK DOWN. Jaded Teacher and Single-Mom Join Forces in Uplifting Tale of Female Empowerment In 2010, California passed ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams (Sentinel Contributing Writer) 03 October 2012
Viola Davis, left, and Maggie Gyllenhaal star in WON’T BACK DOWN. Jaded Teacher and Single-Mom Join Forces in Uplifting Tale of Female Empowerment In 2010, California passed ... read more >>
Film Review: Red Hook Summer (*)
Written by Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic 22 August 2012
There is a nostalgia regarding some Spike Lee movies: “She’s Gotta Have It,” “Do the Right Thing,” “Clockers…” Back in the day, the director gave glimpses of urban New York life ... read more >>
Written by Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic 22 August 2012
There is a nostalgia regarding some Spike Lee movies: “She’s Gotta Have It,” “Do the Right Thing,” “Clockers…” Back in the day, the director gave glimpses of urban New York life ... read more >>
Film Review: The Campaign
Written by Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer 09 August 2012
Ferrell and Galifianakis Square-Off as Funniest Candidates Money Can Buy If you’ve been looking for a laugh-a-minute comedy as a refreshing alternative to all the kiddie flicks ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer 09 August 2012
Ferrell and Galifianakis Square-Off as Funniest Candidates Money Can Buy If you’ve been looking for a laugh-a-minute comedy as a refreshing alternative to all the kiddie flicks ... read more >>
Film Review: Savages
Written by Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer 12 July 2012
Rival Gangs Engage in Bloody Turf War over Control of California Marijuana Trade If you’ve seen the documentary Cash Crop, then you know that violent Mexican drug cartels ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer 12 July 2012
Rival Gangs Engage in Bloody Turf War over Control of California Marijuana Trade If you’ve seen the documentary Cash Crop, then you know that violent Mexican drug cartels ... read more >>
Film Review: Beasts of the Southern Wild
Written by Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer 12 July 2012
Carefree Cherub Laments Climate Change in Enchanting Cautionary Parable 6 year-old Hushpuppy (Quvenzhané Wallis) is being raised under the radar in “The Bathtub,” a backwoods ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams, Sentinel Contributing Writer 12 July 2012
Carefree Cherub Laments Climate Change in Enchanting Cautionary Parable 6 year-old Hushpuppy (Quvenzhané Wallis) is being raised under the radar in “The Bathtub,” a backwoods ... read more >>
DVD Review: 96 Minutes
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 11 June 2012
DVD Review by Kam Williams DVD Features “Crash”-Like Crime Drama Carley (Brittany Snow) is a sheltered college senior who’s torn between roaming around the country ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 11 June 2012
DVD Review by Kam Williams DVD Features “Crash”-Like Crime Drama Carley (Brittany Snow) is a sheltered college senior who’s torn between roaming around the country ... read more >>
Film Review: Men in Black III
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 11 June 2012
Film Review by Kam Williams Alien-Fighting Franchise Revived for Time-Travel Finale One sign that scriptwriters have run out of fresh ideas is when they lazily recycle ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 11 June 2012
Film Review by Kam Williams Alien-Fighting Franchise Revived for Time-Travel Finale One sign that scriptwriters have run out of fresh ideas is when they lazily recycle ... read more >>
Film Review: Snow White and the Huntsman
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 11 June 2012
Film Review by Kam Williams Yet Another Adaptation of the Beloved Grimm’s Fairytale The primary problem with Snow White and the Huntsman is that it was released ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 11 June 2012
Film Review by Kam Williams Yet Another Adaptation of the Beloved Grimm’s Fairytale The primary problem with Snow White and the Huntsman is that it was released ... read more >>
Movie Review: Red Tails
Written by Sam Johnson (Contributing Writer) 27 January 2012
Movie Review: Red TailsBy Sam JohnsonSentinel Contributing WriterActor James Earl Jones, left, actor Terrence Howard and producer George Lucas arrive for the premiere of 'Red Tails' Tuesday, Jan. 10,2012, ... read more >>
Written by Sam Johnson (Contributing Writer) 27 January 2012
Movie Review: Red TailsBy Sam JohnsonSentinel Contributing WriterActor James Earl Jones, left, actor Terrence Howard and producer George Lucas arrive for the premiere of 'Red Tails' Tuesday, Jan. 10,2012, ... read more >>
Movie Review: Joyful Noise
Written by Sam Johnson, Contributing Sentinel Writer 18 January 2012
To sing or not to sing? That is the question. When initially hearing the pairing of Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton sharing the mic, one would easily dismiss the idea of a smash hit right? Wrong. This ... read more >>
Written by Sam Johnson, Contributing Sentinel Writer 18 January 2012
To sing or not to sing? That is the question. When initially hearing the pairing of Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton sharing the mic, one would easily dismiss the idea of a smash hit right? Wrong. This ... read more >>
Tower Heist Film Critique
Written by Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic 03 November 2011
In this image released by Universal Pictures, Ben Stiller, left, and Eddie Murphy are shown in a scene from "Tower Heist." (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, David Lee) Eddie Murphy stars in the action/comedy ... read more >>
Written by Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic 03 November 2011
In this image released by Universal Pictures, Ben Stiller, left, and Eddie Murphy are shown in a scene from "Tower Heist." (AP Photo/Universal Pictures, David Lee) Eddie Murphy stars in the action/comedy ... read more >>
Segregation Era Saga Explores Unquestioned Socialite-Maid Relationships
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 12 August 2011
Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis, starring in The HelpKathryn Stockett made an auspicious debut in 2009 with the publication of The Help, a poignant period piece examining the unquestioned relationships ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 12 August 2011
Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis, starring in The HelpKathryn Stockett made an auspicious debut in 2009 with the publication of The Help, a poignant period piece examining the unquestioned relationships ... read more >>
Film Review: Viva Riva
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 11 July 2011
Nora (Manie Malone)Cesar (Hoji Fortuna)Film Review: Viva Riva!Kinshasa Serves as Setting for Congo Gangsta FlickBy Kam Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer Drugs may be the contraband of choice in most ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 11 July 2011
Nora (Manie Malone)Cesar (Hoji Fortuna)Film Review: Viva Riva!Kinshasa Serves as Setting for Congo Gangsta FlickBy Kam Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer Drugs may be the contraband of choice in most ... read more >>
Madea’s Big Un-Happy Family
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 01 May 2011
By Joy ChildsSentinel Contributing WriterWhatever you think of a Tyler Perry movie or play, you have to admit he's got a lock on what makes all Black folks laugh. Whether you fall in the category of those ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 01 May 2011
By Joy ChildsSentinel Contributing WriterWhatever you think of a Tyler Perry movie or play, you have to admit he's got a lock on what makes all Black folks laugh. Whether you fall in the category of those ... read more >>
‘Fast Five’ revs up preposterous fun
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 01 May 2011
In this film publicity image released by Universal Pictures, Vin Diesel, left, and Dwayne Johnson are shown in a scene from 'Fast Five.' (AP Photo/Universal Pictures)By DAVID GERMAINAP Movie WriterIf the ... read more >>
Written by Jason Lewis (Sports Editor) 01 May 2011
In this film publicity image released by Universal Pictures, Vin Diesel, left, and Dwayne Johnson are shown in a scene from 'Fast Five.' (AP Photo/Universal Pictures)By DAVID GERMAINAP Movie WriterIf the ... read more >>
Film Review: White Wedding
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 04 September 2010
Cast and scene from “White Wedding”Groom and Best Man Get Waylaid En Route to Wedding in South African Romantic ComedyBy Kam WilliamsSentinel Contributing WriterAyanda (Zandile Msutwana) is frantically ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 04 September 2010
Cast and scene from “White Wedding”Groom and Best Man Get Waylaid En Route to Wedding in South African Romantic ComedyBy Kam WilliamsSentinel Contributing WriterAyanda (Zandile Msutwana) is frantically ... read more >>
Film Review: The Karate Kid
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 17 June 2010
  Jackie Chan and Jaden SmithJackie Chan and Jaden Smith Co-Star in Remake of Martial Arts Classic By Kam WilliamsSentinel Contributing WriterHollywood is in the midst of a full-blown revival ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 17 June 2010
  Jackie Chan and Jaden SmithJackie Chan and Jaden Smith Co-Star in Remake of Martial Arts Classic By Kam WilliamsSentinel Contributing WriterHollywood is in the midst of a full-blown revival ... read more >>
The Harimaya Bridge
Written by Sam Johnson (Intern) 23 April 2010
Film Review The Harimaya BridgeBy Sam JohnsonSentinel InternThe life of an artist has always been an interesting life to examine. Whether it's a musician, actor, or even a painter, the lives of these ... read more >>
Written by Sam Johnson (Intern) 23 April 2010
Film Review The Harimaya BridgeBy Sam JohnsonSentinel InternThe life of an artist has always been an interesting life to examine. Whether it's a musician, actor, or even a painter, the lives of these ... read more >>
Legacy: Black and White in America
Written by Sam Johnson (Intern) 15 April 2010
Film ReviewLegacy: Black and White in AmericaBy Sam JohnsonSentinel InternBlack and White in America unfolded as a two-part story telling both the life of modern day African-Americans and the Civil Rights ... read more >>
Written by Sam Johnson (Intern) 15 April 2010
Film ReviewLegacy: Black and White in AmericaBy Sam JohnsonSentinel InternBlack and White in America unfolded as a two-part story telling both the life of modern day African-Americans and the Civil Rights ... read more >>
Movie Review: Princess and the Frog
Written by Sam Johnson (Intern) 24 December 2009
Movie Review: Princess and the Frog Princess & the FrogBy Sam JohnsonSentinel Intern Release Date: Dec 11, 2009; Rated: G; Length 95 Minutes; Genres: Animation, Kids & Family;With: Bruno Campos, Keith ... read more >>
Written by Sam Johnson (Intern) 24 December 2009
Movie Review: Princess and the Frog Princess & the FrogBy Sam JohnsonSentinel Intern Release Date: Dec 11, 2009; Rated: G; Length 95 Minutes; Genres: Animation, Kids & Family;With: Bruno Campos, Keith ... read more >>
Film Review: 2012
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 19 November 2009
Film Review: 2012Danny Glover Roland Emmerich Releases Another Apocalyptic AdventureBy Kam Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer Roland Emmerich's name is closely associated with overblown apocalyptic ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 19 November 2009
Film Review: 2012Danny Glover Roland Emmerich Releases Another Apocalyptic AdventureBy Kam Williams Sentinel Contributing Writer Roland Emmerich's name is closely associated with overblown apocalyptic ... read more >>
Film Review: SKIN
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 05 November 2009
Film Review: SKINÂ Â Apartheid Poses Problem for White Couple with Black BabyUntil 1994, South Africa's system of Apartheid forbade people of different "races" to use the same stores, to attend the ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 05 November 2009
Film Review: SKINÂ Â Apartheid Poses Problem for White Couple with Black BabyUntil 1994, South Africa's system of Apartheid forbade people of different "races" to use the same stores, to attend the ... read more >>
One Mike, One glove and One King
Written by Sam Johnson (Sentinel Intern) 22 October 2009
One Mike, One glove and One King"This Is It" - Michael Jackson MovieBy Sam JohnsonSentinel Intern 750 million albums sold. Check. 2 time Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame initiate. Check. Most successful entertainer ... read more >>
Written by Sam Johnson (Sentinel Intern) 22 October 2009
One Mike, One glove and One King"This Is It" - Michael Jackson MovieBy Sam JohnsonSentinel Intern 750 million albums sold. Check. 2 time Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame initiate. Check. Most successful entertainer ... read more >>
Film Review: Not Easily Broken
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 15 January 2009
Marriage Vows Tested in Faith-Based Drama from Bishop T.D. Jakes No matter how hard he tries, Dave Johnson (Morris Chestnut) can do nothing to satisfy his wife, Clarice (Taraji Henson). She’s ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 15 January 2009
Marriage Vows Tested in Faith-Based Drama from Bishop T.D. Jakes No matter how hard he tries, Dave Johnson (Morris Chestnut) can do nothing to satisfy his wife, Clarice (Taraji Henson). She’s ... read more >>
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 10 July 2008
Kit Kittredge, directed by Patricia Rozema, is the fourth of the American Girl series of illustrated children’s novels (along with Samantha, Felicity and Molly) to be adapted into a movie. However, ... read more >>
Written by Kam Williams (Contributing Writer) 10 July 2008
Kit Kittredge, directed by Patricia Rozema, is the fourth of the American Girl series of illustrated children’s novels (along with Samantha, Felicity and Molly) to be adapted into a movie. However, ... read more >>
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