Sarah OmojolaIdlewildUniversal PicturesHBO FilmsRating: A
OutKast stars in and provides the phenomenal, physically moving soundtrack to this musical-drama-thriller period piece about two childhood friends trying to make it big during the Prohibition. “Idlewild” is entertaining as a dance-in-your-seat, happy-ending film with hard edges.
Michael MimsSnakes on a PlaneNew Line CinemaA+
Without giving away the major plot details of this cinematic wonder, I will say this – Samuel L. Jackson’s new thrill flick provides enough sleazy dialogue, cheap thrills and shameful laughs to entertain Indiana Jones himself. Make no mistake, watching such a bad movie has never felt this good.
Travis AndrewsProduction Co: Bona Fida ProductionsLittle Miss SunshineGrade: A –
The funny, quirky and mind-numbingly depressing Indie flick perfectly depicts a dysfunctional family on the edge of a meltdown. Alan Arkin, Steve Carell and Greg Kinnear all nail their eccentric roles while creating an uncomfortable yet humorous atmosphere that is sure to remind the viewer of his own family in some disquieting way.
Ellen CarmichaelLaguna Beach, Season 3MTVD-
The new season of “Laguna Beach” had me spiraling downward into the depths of boredom. The cast is immature, vapid and lifeless. The only person who might enjoy the show would be someone who doesn’t want to think while watching TV.
Kelly CaulkFlavor of Love 2VH1B-
When Flavor Flav gave Hoopz a golden grill last season, the world thought he finally found his Baby Mama. But they were wrong – Flav is back and looking for love in a way that combines “The Bachelor,” Jerry Springer and “Blind Date.” Girls pooping on the stairs and contestants beating each other up make this show a true guilty pleasure and will have TV viewers wanting to know what time it is.
Emily PattonDanity Kane”Danity Kane”Bad Boy RecordsC-
Slug: Danity Kane Review
After two seasons of “Making the Band,” five girls were chosen and Danity Kane was born. But a mediocre show cannot produce a platinum selling record. The beats are refreshing but the girls never push their voice ranges. A Grammy is nowhere in sight for Diddy’s girls, but their scandalous clothes and toned bodies should snag them a spot on TRL.
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