Film Review by Kam Williams Jacob Latimore, native Milwaukeean makes his film debut Naima (Jennifer Hudson) is a single-mom struggling to pay the rent on the apartment she shares with son … [Read more...]
“The Help” named Best Film of 2011 by the Black Film Critics Circle
New York, NY – The Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC) has voted “THE HELP” Best Film of 2011, Dee Rees Best Director for “PARIAH”, Viola Davis Best Actress for “THE HELP” and Olivier Litondo Best Actor … [Read more...]
The Help, segregation era saga explores unquestioned socialite-maid relationships
Film review by Kam Williams Kathryn Stockett made an auspicious debut in 2009 with the publication of The Help, a poignant period piece examining the unquestioned relationships of entitled, … [Read more...]
Takers, T.I. Crime Caper comes to DVD
DVD Review by Kam Williams The “One Last Big Heist” is a theme of the crime caper genre which has proven to be quite popular over the years. Takers employs that tried and true formula in … [Read more...]
Is there something new brewing in Milwaukee?
By Diane Znamierowski Steam rolling off the smokestacks of the Milwaukee skyline breathes the soul of the city seldom viewed on the silver screen. The same city where the Fonz from Happy Days … [Read more...]
The Karate Kid: Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith co-star in remake of martial arts classic
Film review By Kam Williams Hollywood is in the midst of a full-blown revival of eighties classics, and the latest beneficiary of that sense of nostalgia is The Karate Kid. The 1984 martial arts … [Read more...]