American Violet Based on the infamous Panhandle Regional Narcotics Task Force case in Tulia, Texas, American Violet makes clear the corruption and racism that pervades the official structures of its fictional town. Cynthia Fuchs Reviews 17 Apr 2009
My Own Worst Enemy: Series Premiere At first you might think My Own Worst Enemy will explore the dueling natures in every man's heart. But the conflict plays more like sibling rivalry. Marisa LaScala Marisa LaScala Television 12 Oct 2008
Talk, Talk, Talk: September 2008 From wars both past and present to a number of nail-biting thrillers, September is sizing up as a potentially profitable one. Bill Gibron Film 08 Sep 2008
Take the Lead (2006) There's something disturbing about the recent proliferation of films with this 'save the inner city kids' motif. Lesley Trites PopMatters Staff Film 06 Apr 2006
Something New (2006) As the film is focused on Kenya's dilemmas, Brian is something of a cipher, the primary force for her transformation without a life beyond her vision. Cynthia Fuchs Cynthia Fuchs Film 01 Feb 2006
Beauty Shop (2005) Good news: Queen Latifah is free of wet noodle Jimmy Fallon. Cynthia Fuchs Cynthia Fuchs Film 31 Mar 2005
Blue Chips (1994) With the occasional exception of Shaquille O'Neal, the players here act like athletes, which is to say, badly. Dan Devine PopMatters Staff Reviews 30 Mar 2005
The Forgotten (2004) In The Forgotten, the ethical terms are laid out: it's good to remember, fervently, and it's weak and bad to forget. Cynthia Fuchs Cynthia Fuchs Film 22 Sep 2004
Radio (2003) The white father-black son relationship is initiated by the white man's need for redemption. Cynthia Fuchs Cynthia Fuchs Film 22 Oct 2003
The Core (2003) While the film probably can't be recuperated, Jon Amiel's commentary on the DVD works some wonders of its own. Cynthia Fuchs Cynthia Fuchs Reviews 08 Sep 2003
The Core (2003) Settles quickly into the most mundane of plot and character developments. Cynthia Fuchs Cynthia Fuchs Film 27 Mar 2003
Justin Wade Tam Goes Outside His Humming House to Reveal "Colors of My Mind" (premiere + interview) Music
Ley Line Blends Brazilian, West African, and North American Folk Traditions on "Oxum" (premiere) Music
Dan Luke and the Raid's "Black Cat Heavy Metal" and "Last Goodbyes" Show Off Their Infectious Indie Rock (premiere + interview) Music
West My Friend's 'In Constellation' Unearths the Indie Folk Band's Full Potential (album stream) (premiere) Music
