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Justin Lin

“No one’s gonna watch this.” That’s what studios told Justin Lin when he pitched his ideas for Better Luck Tomorrow. Even Asian...

Michael Lee

Film Movie Reviews

Wristcutters: A Love Story

Zia (Patrick Fugit) is a guy who just can’t seem to get over his ex (Leslie Bibb). He thinks about her night and day, dissecting...

Ebony March

Film Movie Reviews

Why Did I Get Married?

It’s an eclectic mix and perfect pairing in this likable romantic flick dealing with the dynamics of marital relationships. The...

Samantha Ofole

Film Movie Reviews

We Own the Night

Choosing a good, catchy movie title is imperative in the film industry. There are several connotations to be derived from a title...

Samantha Ofole

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Things We Lost in the Fire

Two people, Audrey Burke (Halle Berry) and Jerry Sunborne (Benecio Del Toro), are brought together by the death of a loved one....

Christina Morgan

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Reservation Road

How far would you go for your family? If a horrible event accidentally took the life of a loved one, would you hold someone else...

Christina Morgan

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Golda's Balcony

Valerie Harper – best known as Mary Tyler Moore’s friend Rhoda – shows off her dramatic skills in the cinematic adaptation of...

Jonathan Knell

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Broken

I do not want to see Heather Graham as a junkie. I do not want to see Jeremy Sisto reprising his I-love-you-so-much-I’m-going-insane...

Sam Roudman

Film Projections

Saw 'Give Til It Hurts' Blood Drive

During the goriest time of the year, America’s largest blood organization and a top independent film studio are combining efforts...

Kantreal Daniels

Film Interviews

Banner Gwin

At 26 years old, Memphis native Banner Gwin is poised to become a fixture on Hollywood’s shortlist of music video directors....

Eddie Del Carmen

Film Interviews

Rendition

“Extraordinary Rendition” is the latest covert tactic – implemented by the U.S. Government – whose gruesome details have finally...

Ebony March

Film Interviews

The Comebacks

When people say dreams don’t come true, tell them about Rudy, the little football player that could. Or struggling meat-packer-turned...

Sheila Dichoso

Film Interviews

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck appears somewhat apprehensive as he strolls in for press interviews to promote his directional debut Gone Baby Gone....

Samantha Ofole

Film Movie Reviews

Colma: The Musical

The struggles of three friends who are forced to come to grips with being out of high school in an unchanging town that’s mostly...

Jonathan Knell

Film Movie Reviews

Sleuth

Uber-rich mystery author Andrew Wyke (a wickedly fiendish Michael Caine) wrestles wits with out of work actor Milo Tindle (the...

Mike Buzzelli

Film Movie Reviews

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Kitschy and overdone with a bludgeoning musical score, Elizabeth: The Golden Age seems to exist for one reason only: to give...

Abbi Toushin

Film Projections

The Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio

In the heart of Rome’s dominantly immigrant neighborhood “Piazza Vittorio” bandleader Mario Tronco joins artists and musicians...

Michael Lee

Film Interviews

Berkeley

It wasn’t until he had reached his junior year of college that Bobby Roth realized things were never going to be the same. For...

Kantreal Daniels

Film Interviews

Lars and the Real Girl

“Lars is a big part of who I am,” admits Academy Award nominated actor Ryan Gosling about his leading role in Lars and the Real...

Ebony March

Film Projections

The Legacy of Otis Redding

Hearing a classic tune on the radio can be refreshing. Luckily we have a few radio stations in Southern California that play...

Kantreal Daniels

Film Interviews

Jason Chambers

Mixed Martial Arts is believed to be the fastest growing sport in the United States. The History Channel’s “Human Weapon,” hosted...

Kellen Love

Film Movie Reviews

Lust, Caution

Set during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai during WWII, Lust, Caution – from director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain) – weaves...

Abbi Toushin

Film Movie Reviews

Kurt Cobain About a Son

The ’90s were his decade. He made a statement. Because of him, flannel shirts and ripped jeans became fashionable and could be...

Kantreal Daniels

Film Movie Reviews

The Darjeeling Limited

Wes Anderson’s genius can be measured in the unique ebb and flow of his film work. From Bottle Rocket to The Life Aquatic with...

Ebony March

Film Interviews

The Heartbreak Kid

The age-old war between Betty and Veronica just heated up. Ben Stiller must choose between a high maintenance wild thing played...

Ebony March

Film Interviews

Amir Bar-Lev

Marla Olmstead, a girl with a penchant for painting, was four when producer/director Amir Bar-Lev began documenting her and her...

Jessica Koslow

Film Interviews

"The Boondocks"

On Nov. 6, 2005, Sony Pictures Television/Adult Swim Channel launched a late night animated show called “The Boondocks.” For...

Josephine Basch

Film Projections

Gabbiano Nights: Moonstruck

Castello di Gabbiano, the classic Italian winery in Tuscany, and the not-for-profit, Arts Fighting Cancer (AFC), have joined...

Jessica Koslow

Film Movie Reviews

Trade

In Mexico City, a tough, street-smart boy, Jorge (newcomer Cesar Ramos), leaps into action when his 13-year-old sister, Adriana...

Mike Buzzelli

Film Movie Reviews

Resident Evil: Extinction

The sequal: contingent upon execution, this industry staple can either be friend or foe. For everyone involved in the latest...

Ebony March