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Ryan Coogler Gets To The Heart of Human Portrayal In 'Fruitvale Station' (LAFF 2013 Review)

By Nijla Mumin
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June 18, 2013 7:26 PM
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“He didn’t like to be left alone.” Oscar Grant’s mother Wanda, played superbly by Octavia Spencer, delivers this line in one of the most compelling scenes in the film. It is a detail, that when considered in the context of the story, hits us on all sides, and most importantly, in the heart.

By Tambay A. Obenson
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May 7, 2013 12:50 PM
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By Tambay A. Obenson
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April 17, 2013 7:18 PM
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By Tambay A. Obenson
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April 5, 2013 6:47 PM
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Fresh off the big splash that Fruitvale made at the Sundance Film Festival in January (which The Weinstein Company picked up for a July release), Michael B. Jordan has secured a role in director Josh Boone's 3rd feature titled Pretenders.

By Zeba Blay
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January 23, 2013 5:54 PM
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By Tambay A. Obenson
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January 21, 2013 5:25 PM
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Well, I think it's safe to say that we'll likely be talking a lot about Fruitvale during next awards season, now that it's been officially announced that, after a bidding war over the film, involving The Weinstein Company, Fox Searchlight, with Paramount Pictures and Focus Features, The Weinstein Company (TWC) won the auction, and is reportely wrapping up a deal to acquire Ryan Coogler's feature film directorial debut, in a deal worth between $2 million and $3 million, including commitments to a wide theatrical release, says Variety.

By Tambay A. Obenson
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November 12, 2012 10:35 AM
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Michael B. Jordan has joined Zac Efron and Imogen Poots in the rom-com Are We Officially Dating?

By Cynthia Reid
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January 5, 2012 3:15 PM
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Television

Looks like thing are heating up for Michael B. Jordan, the actor known for appearing in hit shows like The Wire, Friday Night Lights, Parenthood and All My Children. In addition to having roles in the much-anticipated films Red Tails and Chronicle, he'll also make a guest appearance on the popular medical drama House.