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Anthony Mackie Dishes On His Character In Heist Flick "Man On A Ledge"

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • January 7, 2012 11:51 AM
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Until today, I've had really no idea what Anthony Mackie's role in the entire story is (except that he's a cop, given the image above released in December), and just how much he's involved; he could be on screen for 5 minutes, or 25; I don't know.
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Mekhi Phifer Talks Broadway Debut in Alicia Keys-Produced "Stick Fly"

  • By Vanessa Martinez
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  • December 26, 2011 9:25 AM
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Watch: 10 Questions With Dee Rees (Writer/Director Of "Pariah")

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • December 21, 2011 3:20 PM
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More footage from Pariah press day in New York City was a few weeks ago, and, in the rush of it all, I was able to chat with some of its starring cast (Adepero Oduye, Kim Wayans and Pernell Walker), its director (Dee Rees), and producer (Nekisa Cooper).
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L.A. Rebellion 2011 Retrospective Review - Jamaa Fanaka's "Emma Mae" + Interview w/ Star Jerri Hayes

  • By Brandon Wilson
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  • December 20, 2011 12:25 PM
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When I asked Jerri Hayes how it felt to revisit her star turn in Jamaa Fanaka’s second feature Emma Mae (1976) after a recent screening, she answered without hesitation. “You know, it’s so different; I was sitting there relating to Emma Mae like it wasn’t me” she replied.
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Watch - A Candid Convo w/ Adepero Oduye On Prepping For "Pariah," Coming Into Her Own As A Black Actress & More...

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • December 15, 2011 9:19 PM
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More from Pariah press day in New York City...
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10 Questions With Rashaad Ernesto Green (Writer/Director "Gun Hill Road")

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • December 14, 2011 12:14 PM
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Yes, the series still lives; some of you have asked me about it recently. I unloaded several at once a few weeks ago, and haven't posted any since then. More are coming, so don't worry :)
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"The Wire" Alum Tray Chaney Talks Life After The Series + Preview Upcoming Film "Dead Money"

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • December 13, 2011 1:44 PM
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"Right now, I’ve got three movies coming out in 2012. I got a movie coming out Jan. 13 locally, in theaters, called “Dead Money,” featuring me, Clifton Powell, Sole’, and Anjuan ‘Big G’ Glover. “Dead Money” focuses on organ trafficking. We’re getting these body parts overseas and we’re selling them in the United States. It’s a different role for me ‘cause I play a surgeon that’s an assistant to Clifton Powell."
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Oprah Says She Has Some Upcoming Projects At HBO She'll be Starring In

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • December 13, 2011 1:15 PM
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I'm also thinking seriously about movies again and looking at scripts. I have some upcoming projects at HBO that I'm really excited about acting in.
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Watch - Dee Rees And Nekisa Cooper Talk "Pariah" With Shadow And Act

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • December 13, 2011 11:19 AM
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Continuing on with highlights from press day with the Pariah cast and crew here in New York City... 
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Exclusive: Zawe Ashton Talks "Dreams Of A Life", Industry Struggles In The U.K., Opportunities In The U.S., And Her Plans To Make It All Work

  • By Emmanuel Akitobi
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  • December 10, 2011 9:00 AM
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By now, S&A readers should be more than a little familiar with actress Zawe Ashton, and the numerous projects she's been a part of that have been highlighted on this site.  Just yesterday, Tambay provided us with 2 new clips from Ashton's upcoming film Dreams Of A Life, directed by Carol Morley.  I had the great pleasure of speaking with Ashton this week,  for a revealing interview that provided answers to some very pressing questions.
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