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DVD Film Review

Never Die Alone (2004)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[12.Jul.04] :. 'I look older in person than I come across on film,' observes DMX while watching himself in Never Die Alone.

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Film Review

Never Die Alone (2004)

by Cynthia Fuchs

[26.Mar.04] :. King's funeral opens Never Die Alone, but his throbbing self-consciousness drives it.

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Film Review

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.

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Film Review

Backstage (2000)

by Cynthia Fuchs

Of course, ambition, talent, good luck, and effort can only take you so far. The film addresses racism in the business by underlining the tour's lack of 'incidents.'"

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Film Review

Exit Wounds (2001)

by Cynthia Fuchs

As 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.

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Film Review

Exit Wounds (2001)

by America Billy

The 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.

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Romeo Must Die (2000)

by Jonathan Beller

Andrzej Bartkowiak's current film Romeo Must Die, which features the incredible martial arts skills of Jet Li, left me a little depressed.

 

Romeo Must Die (2000)

by Cynthia Fuchs

Andrzej Bartkowiak's current film Romeo Must Die, which features the incredible martial arts skills of Jet Li, left me a little depressed.

 

Romeo Must Die (2000)

by Elena Razlagova

A car drives through a bridge and dark city streets, passing the freeway sign 'East Bay Bridge, Oakland' on the way. A blasting hip-hop soundtrack accompanies opening film credits in overlapping English and Chinese characters.

 
 
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