Articles tagged "regina king"![]() TV ReviewSouthland: Series Premiereby Lesley Smith[9.Apr.09] :. If visuals are not mundane in Southland, neither is the dialogue, especially the incidental repartee that oils coexistence in a high-stress profession. ![]() Column: Busted HeadphonesTruth in Humorby Quentin B. Huff[11.Jul.08] :. The second season of The Boondocks tackles issues that are important to the hip-hop community with contributions from numerous hip-hop artists. Boondocks Response Syndrome explains why we react to this series the way we do. ![]() TV ReviewThe Boondocksby Cynthia Fuchs[8.Oct.07] :. As always, the adults provide the show's least attractive possibilities. They're slow-walking, fast-talking jokes. ![]() Film ReviewYear of the Dog (2007)by Cynthia Fuchs[2.May.07] :. Even as the film makes Peggy's life appear simple, the complexities she feels become clear in her responses to events that appear, at least at first, quite beyond her control. ![]() TV Review24: Day Sixby Cynthia Fuchs[22.Jan.07] :. As 24's sixth day takes shape, it looks as though moral certainty isn't what it used to be. ![]() Film ReviewMiss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005)by Cynthia Fuchs[25.Mar.05] :. Gracie, it appears, has learned nothing from her previous 'girl power' outing. Ray (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[29.Oct.04] :. Repeatedly, Ray collapses lore and desire into metaphorical, emotional, and narrative economy, occasioned by a groundbreaking song. A Cinderella Story (2004)by Cynthia Fuchs[15.Jul.04] :. This updated Cinderella is named Sam, wears pink high tops, and spends her off-hours exchanging anonymous emails with her Prince Charming-to-be. Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[3.Jul.03] :. The first time around, Elle's chirpy charm seemed fresh and campy; now it's formula. Daddy Day Care (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[8.May.03] :. Too many scenes (and far too many montages) seem in slow motion, even though they involve kids moving at something approximating warp-speed. Down to Earth (2001)by Cynthia FuchsAnd so, here comes Mr. Rock, invading the white folks' world with something approximating a vengeance. |
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