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Beyond the Gates (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Beyond the Gates (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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BEYOND THE GATES (2007) Starring John Hurt, Hugh Dancy, Dominique Horwitz, Claire-Hope Ashitey, David Gyasi, Steve Toussaint, Nicola Walker, Louis Mahoney, Susan Nalwoga, Victor Power, Jack Pierce and Musa Kasonka Jr. Screenplay by David Wolstencraft. Directed by Michael Caton-Jones. Distributed by IFC Films.  111 minutes.  Not Rated. The genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994 – … Continue reading →

Forest Whitaker Becomes the First King of the Hour
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Forest Whitaker Becomes the First King of the Hour

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Forest Whitaker Becomes the First King of the Hour by Brad Balfour For Forest Whitaker, it’s been a long, strange ride from the start, creating the character of Idi Amin for his last film, The Last King of Scotland. With this year’s Best Actor nomination, he’s favored to win – something he never expected upon taking … Continue reading →

Shut Up and Sing (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Shut Up and Sing (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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SHUT UP AND SING (2006) Featuring Natalie Maines, Emily Robison, Martie Maguire, Rick Rubin, Simon Renshaw, Dan Wilson, Lloyd Maines, Chad Smith, Billy B, Adrian Pasdar, Gareth Maguire, Charlie Robison and archival footage of George W. Bush. Directed by Barbara Kopple and Cecilia Peck. Distributed by The Weinstein Company. 93 minutes. Rated R. “Just so … Continue reading →

Close to Home (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Close to Home (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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CLOSE TO HOME (KAROV LA BAYIT)  (2007) Starring Smadar Sayar, Naama Schendar, Danny Geva, Sharon Reginiano, Sandra Schonwald, Irit Suki, Ami Weinberg, Katia Zinbris, Anna Stephan and Ilanit Ben Yaakov. Screenplay by Vidi Bilu and Dalia Hager. Directed by Vidi Bilu and Dalia Hager. Distributed by IFC First Take.  94 minutes.  Not Rated. The day-to-day … Continue reading →

Kathy Najimy – Mother, Activist, Actress…
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Kathy Najimy – Mother, Activist, Actress…

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Kathy Najimy – Mother, Activist, Actress… by Jay S. Jacobs You couldn’t have made up Kathy Najimy’s life story if you tried.  She was not rich, nor did she have formal theatrical training.  She was not a supermodel, nor did she have connections in show business.  Yet, through a combination of smarts, talent, quirky humor and tenaciousness, … Continue reading →

Flags of Our Fathers (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Flags of Our Fathers (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS  (2006) Starring Ryan Phillippe, Jesse Bradford, Adam Beach, Barry Pepper, John Benjamin Hickey, John Slattery, Jamie Bell, Paul Walker, Robert Patrick, Neil McDonough, Melanie Lynskey, Tom McCarthy, Judith Ivey, George Grizzard, Harve Presnell, Len Cariou, Gordon Clapp, Tom Verica, David Clennon and David Rasche. Screenplay by William Broyles, Jr. and Paul … Continue reading →

Broken Bridges (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Broken Bridges (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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BROKEN BRIDGES (2006) Starring Toby Keith, Kelly Preston, Lindsey Haun, Willie Nelson, Burt Reynolds, Tess Harper, Katie Finneran, Anna Maria Horsford, BeBe Winans, Josh Henderson, Daniel Newman, Steve Coulter and  Leland L. Jones. Screenplay by Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottesfeld. Directed by Steve Goldmann. Distributed by Paramount Pictures.  104 minutes.  Rated PG-13. This film — … Continue reading →

Edward Norton – Lifting the Veil
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Edward Norton – Lifting the Veil

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Edward Norton Lifting the Veil by Jay S. Jacobs When you think of actor Edward Norton, chances are you think of gritty modern urban dramas – like Fight Club, American History X, The 25th Hour, The Italian Job, The People vs. Larry Flynt or Primal Fear.  The always interesting actor has been looking backwards in 2006, though, doing two straight … Continue reading →

Spike Lee – Knows What It Means to Miss New Orleans
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Spike Lee – Knows What It Means to Miss New Orleans

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Spike Lee Knows What It Means to Miss New Orleans by Jay S. Jacobs Spike Lee has experienced many things in the twenty years since he exploded out of NYU with She’s Gotta Have It and Do the Right Thing. His films have looked unflinchingly at some of the most polarizing subjects of modern life; race relations, drug abuse, … Continue reading →

Tim Robbins and Derek Luke – The Two Sides of Catch a Fire
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Tim Robbins and Derek Luke – The Two Sides of Catch a Fire

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TIM ROBBINS AND DEREK LUKE THE TWO SIDES OF CATCH A FIRE BY JAY S. JACOBS In any revolution, there are many foot soldiers – normal people who are pushed too far and play a vital role in the changing world values.  The people like Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Tutu may have played a larger role, … Continue reading →