Category: New Movie Release

New Movie Release, News, Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry is Alex Cross!

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Tyler Perry took off the dress for a minute in a command performance as Alex Cross, the man is both multi-talented and impressive in such a dramatic role as a doctor and detective. Perry proved that his talents go far beyond the character “Madea” that he’s made so famous.

Tyler Perry plays a young homicide detective/psychologist Alex Cross who meets his match in a serial killer. The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, but when the mission gets personal, Cross is pushed to the edge of his moral and psychological limits.

Edward Burns plays Cross’ sidekick in the film and his character grows a little unrealistic and unbelievable to the point that, Burns is clueless as Cross (played by Perry), is the constant crime solver on every point of incident in the film. Tyler Perry is definitely the breakout star.

I give the movie 10 thumbs up, it’s a must see in my opinion.

New Movie Release, Television Sitcoms

Meet the New Modern Day “Steel Magnolia’s”

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Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, Alfre Woodard and Phylicia Rashad will star in the classic southern story “Steel Magnolia’s” which premiere’s tonight on Lifetime television.

Alfre Woodard plays cranky Ouiser (Shirley MacLaine’s role); Phylicia Rashad plays her sidekick, Clairee (Olympia Dukakis’ role); relative newcomer (and Phylicia’s real-life daughter) Condola Rashad takes on Shelby, the role Julia Roberts originated; Jill Scott plays Truvy (Dolly Parton’s role), who runs the salon where they all convene, and her assistant Annelle (originally Daryl Hannah) is played by Adepero Oduye.

Queen Latifah is producing and leading the big-name, all-African-American cast as M’Lynn (the matriarchal role Sally Field made famous) will shine in the made for television release tonight at 9:00 PM.

Be sure and share your thoughts after the movie. 🙂

New Movie Release

Sparkle came in “5th place” at the box office

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Sparkle starring the late Whitney Houston and Jordan Sparks came in fifth place at the box office this weekend earning $12 million dollars…

The Expendables 2 starring Sylvester Stallone and Liam Hemsworth snagged the top spot again this week with $28.8 million, followed by The Bourne Legacy with $16 million, animated feature ParaNorman pulled $14 million and The Campaign starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifinakis beat Sparkle to the number four spot with $13.4 million dollars.

In the meantime, the original Sparkle starring Irene Cara and Philip Michael Thomas aired on BET yesterday afternoon. Based on a conversation I had with my girlfriend Joycee, people are really not big on classic movie remakes.   

Celebrity, Dearly Departed, New Movie Release, Whitney Houston

Happy Birthday Whitney Houston…

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Today would have been Whitney Houston’s 49th birthday, so in her honor TriStar Pictures is honoring her memory by encouraging folks to check out the trailer for her final film. “Sparkle” which will be released in theatres next Friday (August. 17.). I’ve already seen the film and it was a real tear jerker for me.

The film does includes a few moments that seem eerily prophetic, especially when Whitney says to these girls who play her daughters: “Was my life not enough of a cautionary tale for you?” Houston’s character asks at one point.

Whitney Houston starring as the mom of three daughters who start a Motown girls’ group, was a bit unrealistic to me.

Houston’s character is a former singer wary of the perils of showbiz. She sings “His Eye is On the Sparrow,” which is sure to be a moving moment on the big screen and seems destined for an iTunes release as a single.

Happy Birthday Whitney Houston, 6 months after your death and you’re sorely missed!

Crime, Murder, New Movie Release, News, Tragedy, Violence

Mass shooting at “Dark Knight” Movie Premier

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I woke up to breaking news this morning, that a lone gunman dressed in riot gear burst into a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., at a midnight showing of the Batman film “The Dark Knight Rises” and methodically began shooting patrons, killing at least 12 people and injuring at least 50.

The suspect, James Holmes, 24, of Aurora, was caught by police in the parking lot of the Century 16 Movie Theaters, nine miles outside of Denver.

Witnesses in the movie theater said Holmes crashed into the auditorium through an emergency exit about 30 minutes into the film, set off a smoke bomb, and began shooting. Holmes stalked the aisles of the theater, shooting people at random, as panicked movie-watchers in the packed auditorium tried to escape, witnesses said.

Police said 10 victims died inside the theater, while dozens of others were taken to local hospitals, including a child as young as 6 years old.

Holmes was wearing a bullet-proof vest and riot helmet and carrying a gas mask, rifle, and handgun, when he was apprehended, according to police. Holmes mentioned having explosives stored, leading police to evacuate his entire North Aurora apartment complex and search the buildings early this morning.

Witnesses watching movies in theaters next to the one where the shooting took place said bullets tore through the theater walls and they heard screaming.

I think it’s a damn shame, when you can’t even be safe in a movie theatre these days.