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A Village Called Versailles – Comes to Philadelphia
Documentary Inspires Philly’s Forgotten to Unite, Take Action By Tinsel & Tine Contributor Christopher “Flood the Drummer”® Norris A few sniffled; many cried; but ALL of the more than 40 concerned citizens inside the small but inviting South Philly Vietnamese temple were glued to the screen as they watched A Village Called Versailles a film by S. Leo Chiang that tells the story of one Viet community’s political awakening in the aftermath of the costliest storm in U.S history. The films focuses on a tight-knit group of Vietnamese Americans in a New Orleans neighborhood called Versailles, who overcame obstacles to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, only to have their homes…
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WE’RE THE MILLERS
This movie allows Jennifer Aniston to join the ranks of Stripper Stars - well known actresses who take on the role of playing a stripper: Natalie Portman (Closer), Demi Moore (Striptease), Marisa Tomei (The Wrestler), Halle Berry (The Last Boy Scot & Frankie and Alice) Jessica Alba (Sin City). I'm sure I'm missing some...
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2ND ANNUAL BLACKSTAR FILM FESTIVAL (August 1 – 4)
Coverage BSFF13
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Chris Norris Blog Contributor: Is Almost 2 Hours of “2 Guns” 2 Much?
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg star in “2 Guns,” a NEW Action/Comedy/Thriller Directed by Baltasar Kormakur By Christopher “Flood the Drummer®” Norris When attempting to write my review of Icelandic Director Baltasar Kormakur’s new Action/Comedy “2 Guns” I drew a blank. I thought at first it was writer’s block. I soon realized I was having one of those “it’s not me it’s you” moments. Predictable at best, forgettable at worst, I wasn’t even aware that “2 Guns” was a comedy until I looked at IMDB.com. Imagine my surprise when I learned that the almost two hour film was suppose to make me laugh; I thought it was an advertorial for…
