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by Teresa Wiltz onJuly 9, 2009
In Brüno, Sacha Baron Cohen’s flaming fashionista serves up the Botoxed embodiment of America’s deadly sins. Hilarity ensues. But is it too mean?
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by Nick Charles onJuly 9, 2009
The Hurt Locker is a brilliant movie that shows us exactly why we need to get over our addiction to fighting, and sometimes starting, wars.
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by Nick Charles onMay 15, 2009
Even with a first-rate cast, Jim Jarmusch’s latest film requires an out-of-this-world imagination to understand.
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by Teresa Wiltz onMay 8, 2009
Fans of Star Trek will revel in the tales about the origins of their favorite characters. And there's enough plot and all-out-fun to keep the newbies engaged.
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by Clover Hope onMay 6, 2009
Between shy girl/fly girl Beyoncé and pop-rock chic Rihanna, Ciara’s just an amazing dancer trying to find her voice.
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by Nick Charles onApril 16, 2009
‘American Violet’ is a story with great dramatic elements but not enough drama.
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by Mychal Massie onApril 15, 2009
In a conversation with The Root, the hip-hop duo Dead Prez sounds off on their new mixtape, the good news about the economic slump and their thoughts about Obama’s presidency.
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by Joshunda Sanders onMarch 24, 2009
Eco-soul chef Bryant Terry's new book serves up earth-friendly takes on soul food classics.
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by Nick Charles onMarch 12, 2009
Rosario Dawson and The Roots' Black Thought are the star attractions in 'Explicit Ills,' a story about poverty in the city of Brotherly Love.
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by Teresa Wiltz onMarch 5, 2009
It’s tempting to applaud ‘Crossing Over’ for taking on the complicated immigration debate. Hold your applause.
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