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Entries in Queen Latifah (8)

Thursday
30Jul2009

'Valentine's Day' keeps adding big names

Garry Marshall is really lining up an all-star cast for his upcoming romantic comedy "Valentine's Day," which is already shooting and set for release Feb. 12, 2010.

The latest to join the project are Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah and Carter Jenkins. These folks are already on board: Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, Shirley MacLaine, Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Topher Grace, Emma Roberts and Patrick Dempsey.

Yes, that is indeed quite an impressive cast, and I sure hope the film will be just as impressive. The story (written by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein) follows 10 Los Angeles people whose lives intersect on Valentine's Day.

The Hollywood Reporter says Foxx plays a TV reporter doing a story about Valentine's Day. Latifah plays an agent, while Jenkins plays a dude trying to sleep with this girlfriend (Emma Roberts).

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Wednesday
01Jul2009

Movie Review: “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs”

Seen on: July 1, 2009

The players: Directors: Carlos Saldanha, Mike Thurmeier, Writers: Michael Berg, Peter Ackerman, Mike Reiss, Voice cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah, Simon Pegg

Facts of interest: None whatsoever.

The plot: Sid, Manny, Ellie and Diego are back in action, and this time, they end up trapped in a scary place inhabited by angry dinosaurs.

Our thoughts: The time has come for this “Ice Age” to end. Neither inventive nor in any way entertaining, Carlos Saldanha’s “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” is merely a product of a studio sacrificing compelling storytelling for the sake of making tons of moola at the box office. In the end, there’s nothing passionate or amusing about this sequel… only more of the same.

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Wednesday
01Jul2009

'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' web reviews

Carlos Saldanha is back with "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs," the latest installment in the popular animated series. The flick features the voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah and Simon Pegg, and here's what some of the Web's critics think about the sequel:

• William Goss at Cinematical: "All in all, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is an improvement over its massively forgettable predecessor: generally inoffensive (save perhaps for history buffs), a bit more charming than most of the non-Pixar competition, and frivolous in the best possible sense."

• Mack Rawden at CinemaBlend: "Lazy, transparent, disposable and at its worst, boring, Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs is a sometimes beautiful piece of animation consistently ruined by unfocused directing, bizarre editing choices, phoned-in voice acting, and a script which is neither witty nor filled with momentum."

• Brad Brevet at RopeOfSilicon: "I enjoyed the first Ice Age when the idea felt new and fresh, but it is now nothing more than been-there, done-that tedium."

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Sunday
21Jun2009

Common, Queen Latifah board 'Just Wright'

Common, Queen Latifah and Paula Patton will star in Sanaa Hamri's upcoming romantic comedy "Just Wright" for Fox Searchlight.

Michael Elliot ("Like Mike") wrote the script, which centers on a sports trainer who falls for basketball player while she's helping him get over a bad injury.

Sanaa Hamri's recent directing credits include "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" and "Something New." "Wright" is currently set for release some time next year.

Latifah was last seen in "The Secret Life of Bees." Her voice will next be featured in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs."

As for Common, the "Wanted" star recently appeared in "Terminator Salvation." He's got "Date Night" coming up next. Patton's credits include "Mirrors" and "Swing Vote." (Source: Variety)

Sunday
19Oct2008

'The Secret Life of Bees' web reviews

Sue Monk Kidd's acclaimed novel "The Secret Life of Bees" arrived on the big screen this weekend, with Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys and Sophie Okoneo starring in the lead roles. You can read my review here, and if you would like to know what other Web ciritics thought about the film, see below:

Collider's Brian Orndorf: "It's impossible to invest in Lily's distress when she's a threadbare character, let loose in a screen world of ridiculous stereotypes and sun-kissed contrivance."

• At Cinematical, Kim Voynar: "The film is nicely shot, looks great, and is bolstered by a lovely score by Mark Isham..."

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Saturday
18Oct2008

Review: "The Secret Life of Bees"

Seen on: October 18, 2008

The players: Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood, Writer: Gina Prince-Bythewood, Cast: Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Sophie Okonedo, Alicia Keys

Facts of interest: Based on the book by Sue Monk Kidd.

The plot: A young girl (Dakota Fanning) and her caregiver (Jennifer Hudson) flee to a small South Carolina town, where they find shelter with a kind-hearted African-American family of beekeepers.

Our thoughts: Sue Monk Kidd’s acclaimed novel comes to life in Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “The Secret Life of Bees,” a comfortable but at times maybe too simplistic drama about a troubled white girl finding new hope and love inside the home of a family of African-American beekeepers.

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Monday
18Aug2008

'The Secret Life of Bees' trailer is here!


A few weeks ago we posted the new poster for Gine Prince-Bythewood's "The Secret Life of Bees" right here, and today we are happy to add the brand-new trailer for the upcoming adaptation of Sue Monk Kidd's bestseller. You can check it out just above.

Starring Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Dakota Fanning and Sophie Okonedo, the film centers on a 14-year-old girl who runs away with her caregiver to uncover the secret of her late mother’s past. The footage above looks pretty good, promising plenty of solid performances in what will undoubtedly be a warmhearted drama.

"The Secret Life of Bees" opens everywhere Oct. 17.

Sunday
03Aug2008

‘The Secret Life of Bees’ poster

If you’ve read and enjoyed Sue Monk Kidd’s novel “The Secret Life of Bees,” I’m sure you’re excited about Gina Prince-Bythewood’s big-screen version, which opens everywhere Oct. 17, 2008.

Starring Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Dakota Fanning and Sophie Okonedo, the film centers on a 14-year-old girl who runs away with her caregiver to uncover the secret of her late mother’s past.

Check out the new poster for the film just below.