What a Wonderful Film?With Casablanca as a backdrop for this tangled web of shady ladies, traffic violations and contract killings, "<b>What a Wonderful World</b>" tells the story of Souad the prostitute, Kenza the traffic cop and Kamel the hit man.
The Sela Ward StoryWhen Sela Ward stars in a motion picture or a television show and has the freedom to use the full range of her talent, you certainly know that you've seen something exquisite. Men think she's sexy and seductive. Women think …
Halloween FlicksI've never been one to trick-or-treat or dress up for parties, but Halloween is the perfect time to switch off the lights, turn up the volume and sink uneasily into your favorite chair for a few terrifying hours of cinematic …
Greeting the TroopsA man in army fatigues walks off a plane along with a number of identically dressed soldiers. His two sons greet him on the ramp, and then he picks up his daughter, who looks no older than 3 years old.
Art is the Best RevengeThis past Saturday I gave a seminar on freelance writing, and a whole lot of creative people showed up.
The World's WindowPromoting cross-cultural understanding through cinema is the goal of the Global Lens film series, which began showing films from around the world in U.S. venues in 2003. It will begin its second run with the Crossroads Film Society this month, …
[On Screen] Bama GirlThe Southern Circuit Film Series closes its 2008-2009 run with this powerful documentary from director Rachel Goslins.
Film Night In MississippiSpring has arrived in Mississippi, and brought with it one of Jackson's jewels: the Crossroads Film Festival. Showing more than 70 films, the festival brings viewers stories from as far away as China and as close as the Mississippi Delta.
Filmmaker Grant Deadline ExtendedThe Mississippi Film and Video Alliance (MFVA) has extended the deadline for the Emerging Mississippi Filmmakers Grant program until March 27, 2009. The purpose of the grant is to help develop emerging Mississippi film/video artists as the next generation of …
Relish In The HellishThe tagline of Bill Maher's documentary on the faults of religion, "Religulous," touts the film as the "#1 Sacrilegious Comedy in America." Maybe I was under a rock while Lionsgate was promoting the film, but this tagline introduces a concept …
‘Cinematic Discovery'If you are tired of watching "I Love New York" reruns, bust out of the house and head to Sal & Mookie's Pi(e) Lounge to partake in an evening of cinematic discovery. Starting at 6 p.m. every first and third …
Slumdog Millionaire• R, 120 minutes<br />• Showing at Cinemark Tinseltown and Malco Grandview<br />• Prices vary
Filmmaker's Guide to the GalaxyKeeping with his low-key, humble demeanor, Jackson filmmaker Damien Blaylock stopped by the Jackson Free Press office wearing a button-down shirt and jeans, and entertained himself with a children's book until we began our interview.
Friendship Over ReligionIt is easy to be on the outside of a religion looking in and only see the negatives. That's especially true when you're peering into a fundamentalist, or "orthodox," faith where traditions, such as arranged marriages and head covers, can …
The 'Jesus Christ' of Bar MitzvahsSome thingsparticularly adolescencenever change. One kid will always be picked last for the futbol team (even after the kid with polio), and siblings will always be rivals.
Promoting cross-cultural understanding through cinema is the goal of the Global Lens film series, which began showing films from around the world in U.S. venues in 2003. It will begin its second run with the Crossroads Film Society this month, …
Spring has arrived in Mississippi, and brought with it one of Jackson's jewels: the Crossroads Film Festival. Showing more than 70 films, the festival brings viewers stories from as far away as China and as close as the Mississippi Delta.