January 2002 Week of Jan 11th thru Jan 18th

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MAKING IT HAPPEN So the first 2 weeks of 2002 are done. Gone. Yesteryear. Did you make it happen or did someone make you jump? Did you write your script? Did you edit your Film? Are you doing your thing? We certainly hope so. For any of you that managed to see the greatest producer of all time, Quincy Jones, on the Oprah Winfrey show, he certainly let it be known that the time is now, so make it happen and no excuses. Did you know that Quincy's childhood was a quiet nightmare? Yet, he has climbed to heights that few ever reach. When you get a moment, check out the book. It's worth the read and worth your time. And tune into blackfilm.com EVERY WEEK…we are planning some wonderful events, film screenings, prize giveaways and more. Our writers are ready to go as well. Click on over to the Features section and peep Wilson Morales' interviews with Halle Berry and Will Smith. Vince Williams says Jigga can't rap and in SJ'S Corner, it looks like Denzel might edge Big Will at the Golden Globes. Just tune in, keep it movin and make it happen. Till Next Time The blackfilm.com crew View past issue cover pages   Thanks to all of our sponsors: Martell Cognac @ the Brunch inc. DJ Fink Ticketweb.com Kodak blackenterprise.com

Features Latest Features Additions:    BLACKPOPGO They've remastered “Three Feet High & Rising.” De La Soul's seminal, artform-changing debut has gotten the whole "old album revision" treatment: remastering, extra CD with oddities and remixes, etc. De La's company, Tommy Boy, did a pretty good job on it. by Vincent Williams It's Not A Comet, It's Halle's Ball On the day she won the Best Actress award from the National Board of Review, Halle talked with blackfilm.com about her experience in starring in "Monster's Ball". Interviewed by Wilson Morales Toe to Toe with the Chosen One : An Interview with Will Smith In the last ten years, no other person has captured the hearts of television, music, and film fans more than Will Smith. Achieving success on all levels isn’t enough for the “The Fresh Prince”. Interviewed by Wilson Morales Visit the Features Archive   Sign Up For our Mailing List   Enter your e-mail address, select SUBSCRIBE and click SUBMIT! Subscribe Unsubscribe

Reviews Latest Review Additions:    Monster's Ball Life is never an easy game to play with. Where you are, where you live, and what you do determines your outcome. For some, it may be filled with happiness, and for others, despair sets the tone. In Monster's Ball, the consequence of one brings together the lives of two tormented souls. Reviewed by Wilson Morales Ocean's Eleven The 2001 version of “Ocean’s Eleven” is considerably more coherent than the original 1960’s brat pack flick with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr., and the presence of Cheadle and Mac gives “Ocean’s Eleven” a splash of flava that rejuvenates a sometimes sluggish plot. Reviewed by Roslyn Bradford Visit the Reviews Archive   SJ's Corner Latest Addition:    Denzel or Will? Eagles versus Da Bucs. (Pick the Bucs) Osama versus The West. Jay-Z versus Nas…you know the drill. Now here comes Denzel versus the boy wonder, Will Smith. by Shelby J. Jones, Editor Visit the Editor's Note Archive   Contact Us   Send us a note info@blackfilm.com Remember to visit our Archive!