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Training Day September 19th, 2001 - | Theatre Release | Comments: 0

"24," one of Fox's new television shows for the Fall season, will look at various events in an interesting fashion: through one 24-hour period. A fascinating concept--if done properly. Director Antoine Fuqua (The Replacement Killers, Bait) tries to work this cop drama in such a way, attempting to do it, however, as inconspicuously as possible. Unfortunately, this slow-moving film doesn't really give us a chance to notice that the day hasn't changed because we're so wrapped up--be it for the better or worse--in the flawed relationship between a street smart veteran narcotics officer (Denzel Washington) and his new trainee (Ethan Hawke). A devilishly

Blow September 26th, 2001 - | DVD Release | Comments: 0

The last time Johnny Depp dealt with drugs on screen was in the psychedelic cult movie "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas." In "Blow" Depp moves from drug abuser to drug dealer as he portrays the true life story of George Jung and his rise from lowly California marijuana dealer to the biggest importer of cocaine in the late 70's- early 80's. The movie also explores Jung’s relationship with notorious Colombian drug king pin Pablo Escobar and the Colombian drug cartel and also delves into the good life that drug money brings. Growing up in working class New Jersey, Jung vows never to live

Glitter September 28th, 2001 - | Theatre Release | Comments: 0

Mariah, if you ever decide to leave the stressful world of pop music for the equally-stressful world of pop movies, you've got to work on a few things. For starters, you have to talk more. Scenes go by in your glossy new movie without you uttering more than a sentence or two. Ms. Carrey that simply cannot happen. Maybe the director, Vondie Curtis Hall (Gridlock'd), was just a bit hesitant about letting you fully extend your wings in your big-screen debut. And another thing. In the future, you've gotta be more particular about the roles you choose. Sure, in pre-production, it probably sounded cool playing an aspiring

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