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Articles tagged "anthony anderson" TV ReviewK-Villeby Cynthia Fuchs[17.Sep.07] :. Marlin (excellent Anthony Anderson) is devoted to the law and straight lines, except when he sees those lines as unfair to people in need.  DVD TV ReviewThe Shield: Season 4by Cynthia Fuchs[23.Jan.06] :. Most of the brilliant fourth season is focused on the interplay of Vic with the two single-season 'heavyweights', Glenn Close as Captain Monica Rawling and Anthony Anderson as local kingpin Antwon Mitchell.  DVD Film ReviewHustle & Flow (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[16.Jan.06] :. Craig Brewer considers his protagonist something new, that is, the same kind of cat he's seen repeatedly in his hometown of Memphis, but not seen in movies. Film ReviewHustle & Flow (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[21.Jul.05] :. Like most any pimp and smalltime dealer (at least those in the movies), DJay thinks he's got it down.  Film ReviewKing’s Ransom (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[29.Apr.05] :. Malcolm King (Anthony Anderson) is a miserable rich man.  DVD Film ReviewBarbershop: DVD Collector’s Set (2002/2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[8.Nov.04] :. The Barbershop movies focus their energies on familial feelings and communal inclinations, and Cedric's wily jokes. My Baby’s Daddy (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[15.Jan.04] :. The high concept of My Baby's Daddy has three men and three babies trading reaction shots. Scary Movie 3 (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[23.Oct.03] :. Just when you thought the Scary Movie franchise had run out of ideas, here it comes again -- looking like it's run out of ideas. All About the Andersonsby Cynthia Fuchs[16.Sep.03] :. Where Anthony Anderson's show is mostly self-aware (if tempered by corny sitcom timing), Master P's show is wholly self-loving. Malibu’s Most Wanted (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[17.Apr.03] :. Like most such slapdashy juggling acts, Malibu's Most Wanted can't keep all its balls in the air. Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[28.Feb.03] :. Deemed 'The Next Tom Cruise' by 'GQ' magazine, the prolific, asthmatic, and charismatic Dark Man X continues to power his way into the movies. Kangaroo Jack (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[16.Jan.03] :. Most often cast as sidekicks, Anthony Anderson has shown repeatedly that he can perform rings around supposed stars. Exit Wounds (2001)by Cynthia FuchsAs this minimal plot summary suggests, 'Exit Wounds' is full of cliches that it displays proudly. It is what it is -- a Steven Seagal formula flick dressed up so a hip-hop-martial arts crowd might appreciate it, and even tolerate Seagal. Exit Wounds (2001)by America BillyThe first scene in 'Exit Wounds' shows Boyd (Steven Seagal) arriving to a speech on handgun control given by the Vice President. He arrives late to the speech, cueing the audience -- and his superiors -- to his renegade spirit. Kingdom Come (2001)by Cynthia FuchsWhat the film does especially well is explore the perpetual strains and stresses of family relationships, especially with the added duress of scraping by, day to day, in an economy that shows no mercy. That 'Kingdom Come' does all this through comedy makes the exploration both more and less painful. Two Can Play That Game (2001)by Cynthia FuchsIf you've seen a movie based on a Terry McMillan novel, or gee, even a recent romantic comedy, you know exactly where 'Two Can Play That Game' is going. Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000)by Cynthia FuchsAmy's just come up with her final project concept: a serial killer whose murders are based on urban legends. (Um, didn't someone already make this movie?)" |
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