No comments about Ramadan.

5 comments about Sugar Hill.

1. After watching "New Jack City", "Sugar Hill" is definitely a similar, but milder, pared down version of the former, still with the stark realities of street life and the drug trade being the common denominator. While in New Jack, Wesley Snipes character "Nino" is a cold,bloodthirsty,womanizing, and heartless druglord. Snipes' role as Carmello in SH is much more conservative in terms of his mannerisims, attire, and he is compassionate, humane, and sympathetic, but still not forgetting that he is first and foremost a drug kingpin who needs to take care of business. Ironically, Carmello must care for his ailing father, whose life is in shambles as a result of abusing the same product that made his own son rich, and eventually succumbs. I would even go on a limb to say Nino from NJC could be regarded as being re-incarnated in another life in this film as another character(Carmello). Carmello eventually tires of his life as a dealer, and realizes that there is more to life than the jet set lifestyle, wealth and material things.
   
   Eventually,Carmello is given another chance at redemption, but must live the rest of his life with a crippling injury that was inflicted by his own brother, who eventually dies as well. Carmello starts over far from the concrete jungles of NYC with a new wife and child. The remarkable Clarence Williams, Ernie Hudson, Vondie Curtis-Hall, the lovely Theresa Randle, Abe Vigoda and other actors add to the depth of this film. Even after 10 years, this movie still hits home.



2. This is a very stylish movie that for what ever reason was swept under the radar. The real prize in this movie is Micheal Wright. This brother can act and its a damn shame that he doesnt have that generic Blair Underwood look because he should be getting better roles. If you don't believe me when I say he's got that DeNiro type range I suggest you check out the special features because I couldn't believe it was the same guy. He's way more educated than the roles I've seen him in like this and Oz. Reminds me of the movie Hollywood shuffle. Check the talent beacause its a real shame.



3. I don't like sad movies, but I have to say that this movie is really good. The characters have depth and the storyline is intriguing.



4. Harlem is the sinister landscape where every man has to survive according his basic insticts. There's no time for redemption, there's no way out for your elusive dreams, in many ways this film is very close in spirit to Carlito's way where any man can be able to escape from his past.
   
   This movie is a potent Noir, but viewed from the opposite side of the street. If Spike Lee captured all our attention about the strong tension among Italian and niggers Empire about the distribution and sell of angel's dust and other candies, the film gets out from the simple anecdote and returns over and over about the fatality that hovers all this family, mother and father have been destroyed and two brothers build an Empire from the ashes of the fatal addictions.
   
   Superbly narrated, marvelously acted with fluid camera work and firm direction.
   
   Highly recommended.



5. The product is outstanding. Flawless quality, however the packing needed some help. The DVD case was broken upon receipt and I can not use the case.

5 comments about Sugar Hill (Spanish).

1. After watching "New Jack City", "Sugar Hill" is definitely a similar, but milder, pared down version of the former, still with the stark realities of street life and the drug trade being the common denominator. While in New Jack, Wesley Snipes character "Nino" is a cold,bloodthirsty,womanizing, and heartless druglord. Snipes' role as Carmello in SH is much more conservative in terms of his mannerisims, attire, and he is compassionate, humane, and sympathetic, but still not forgetting that he is first and foremost a drug kingpin who needs to take care of business. Ironically, Carmello must care for his ailing father, whose life is in shambles as a result of abusing the same product that made his own son rich, and eventually succumbs. I would even go on a limb to say Nino from NJC could be regarded as being re-incarnated in another life in this film as another character(Carmello). Carmello eventually tires of his life as a dealer, and realizes that there is more to life than the jet set lifestyle, wealth and material things.
   
   Eventually,Carmello is given another chance at redemption, but must live the rest of his life with a crippling injury that was inflicted by his own brother, who eventually dies as well. Carmello starts over far from the concrete jungles of NYC with a new wife and child. The remarkable Clarence Williams, Ernie Hudson, Vondie Curtis-Hall, the lovely Theresa Randle, Abe Vigoda and other actors add to the depth of this film. Even after 10 years, this movie still hits home.



2. This is a very stylish movie that for what ever reason was swept under the radar. The real prize in this movie is Micheal Wright. This brother can act and its a damn shame that he doesnt have that generic Blair Underwood look because he should be getting better roles. If you don't believe me when I say he's got that DeNiro type range I suggest you check out the special features because I couldn't believe it was the same guy. He's way more educated than the roles I've seen him in like this and Oz. Reminds me of the movie Hollywood shuffle. Check the talent beacause its a real shame.



3. I don't like sad movies, but I have to say that this movie is really good. The characters have depth and the storyline is intriguing.



4. Harlem is the sinister landscape where every man has to survive according his basic insticts. There's no time for redemption, there's no way out for your elusive dreams, in many ways this film is very close in spirit to Carlito's way where any man can be able to escape from his past.
   
   This movie is a potent Noir, but viewed from the opposite side of the street. If Spike Lee captured all our attention about the strong tension among Italian and niggers Empire about the distribution and sell of angel's dust and other candies, the film gets out from the simple anecdote and returns over and over about the fatality that hovers all this family, mother and father have been destroyed and two brothers build an Empire from the ashes of the fatal addictions.
   
   Superbly narrated, marvelously acted with fluid camera work and firm direction.
   
   Highly recommended.



5. The product is outstanding. Flawless quality, however the packing needed some help. The DVD case was broken upon receipt and I can not use the case.

No comments about Examining Islam.

5 comments about Sugar Hill (1994).

1. After watching "New Jack City", "Sugar Hill" is definitely a similar, but milder, pared down version of the former, still with the stark realities of street life and the drug trade being the common denominator. While in New Jack, Wesley Snipes character "Nino" is a cold,bloodthirsty,womanizing, and heartless druglord. Snipes' role as Carmello in SH is much more conservative in terms of his mannerisims, attire, and he is compassionate, humane, and sympathetic, but still not forgetting that he is first and foremost a drug kingpin who needs to take care of business. Ironically, Carmello must care for his ailing father, whose life is in shambles as a result of abusing the same product that made his own son rich, and eventually succumbs. I would even go on a limb to say Nino from NJC could be regarded as being re-incarnated in another life in this film as another character(Carmello). Carmello eventually tires of his life as a dealer, and realizes that there is more to life than the jet set lifestyle, wealth and material things.
   
   Eventually,Carmello is given another chance at redemption, but must live the rest of his life with a crippling injury that was inflicted by his own brother, who eventually dies as well. Carmello starts over far from the concrete jungles of NYC with a new wife and child. The remarkable Clarence Williams, Ernie Hudson, Vondie Curtis-Hall, the lovely Theresa Randle, Abe Vigoda and other actors add to the depth of this film. Even after 10 years, this movie still hits home.



2. This is a very stylish movie that for what ever reason was swept under the radar. The real prize in this movie is Micheal Wright. This brother can act and its a damn shame that he doesnt have that generic Blair Underwood look because he should be getting better roles. If you don't believe me when I say he's got that DeNiro type range I suggest you check out the special features because I couldn't believe it was the same guy. He's way more educated than the roles I've seen him in like this and Oz. Reminds me of the movie Hollywood shuffle. Check the talent beacause its a real shame.



3. I don't like sad movies, but I have to say that this movie is really good. The characters have depth and the storyline is intriguing.



4. Harlem is the sinister landscape where every man has to survive according his basic insticts. There's no time for redemption, there's no way out for your elusive dreams, in many ways this film is very close in spirit to Carlito's way where any man can be able to escape from his past.
   
   This movie is a potent Noir, but viewed from the opposite side of the street. If Spike Lee captured all our attention about the strong tension among Italian and niggers Empire about the distribution and sell of angel's dust and other candies, the film gets out from the simple anecdote and returns over and over about the fatality that hovers all this family, mother and father have been destroyed and two brothers build an Empire from the ashes of the fatal addictions.
   
   Superbly narrated, marvelously acted with fluid camera work and firm direction.
   
   Highly recommended.



5. The product is outstanding. Flawless quality, however the packing needed some help. The DVD case was broken upon receipt and I can not use the case.

No comments about Takai: West African Drum Instructional Video (2 DVD disc set).

1 comments about Room to Rent.

1. The immigrant experience, going after one's dreams, and even reincarnation are woven into Room To Rent, a terrific little comedy-drama from Britain that has been finally released in the U.S. on DVD. What makes Room To Rent so good is that it's witty and clever, full of vibrancy and life, and with a storyline that snakes all over the place from broad comedy to awkward romance and then onto serious drama.
   
   Säid Taghmaoui plays Ali, an Egyptian student trying to forge a career as a writer in London. Ali uses much of what he sees in life as a subject for his writings, so when his landlord gets fed up with him using his wife as material, he evicts him.
   
   To add to Ali's problems, he only has twelve weeks to go until his visa expires then he has to be out of the country. His best friend Ahmed (Karim Belkhadra) suggests that he do a "white marriage" to obtain permanent residency). Ahmed says that he can find a British wife for him for five thousand pounds.
   
   So desperate to get the money Ali works in a Middle Eastern restaurant, and then does everything he can think of - helping redub Arabic-language movies into English, working as an escort for his star pupil Vivian (Clementine Celarie), and posing as a model for Mark, an inner-city photographer-artist (Rupert Graves).
   
   Frantically needing a place to live, Ali eventually rents a room from Mark, but he's put off and disturbed by Mark's promiscuous ways. However, when Mark's mother suddenly dies, the two of them forge an unlikely friendship. But Ali still doesn't have a wife, so Mark introduces him to Linda, (Juliette Lewis), a budding actress and Marilyn Monroe look-alike.
   
   Ali gradually becomes enamored with Linda and Linda likes Ali, and is willing to marry him for a mere three thousand pounds, though Ali still has no idea how to come up with the money. Meanwhile, Ali also finds himself pursued by Sarah, a blind faith healer (Anna Massey).
   
   This is the first feature from writer/director Khaled Al Haggar and he certainly manages to get the most out of his talented cast. Taghmaoui gives an absolutely charming performance as Ali and he really makes us empathize with his plight as he seeks true love. Despite all trials and tribulations, Ali just might have a chance at finding real happiness.
   
   Graves is typically excellent as Mark, playing him as a sexy and successful, but ultimately lonely gay man estranged from his family. Lewis never lets her guard down for a second, playing Marilyn to the hilt, yet also imbuing her character with empathy, especially when she abandons her playacting.
   
   El Hagar very nicely directs Room to Rent, with warm cinematography that captures the subtle hues of London. The characters are also fleshed out, the dialogue is snappy and intelligent, and the story, for the most part, avoids common clichés. The film is totally charming with an offbeat finale is at once uplifting, but also contains a nice surprise that most viewers just won't see coming. Mike Leonard August 05.

No comments about Pusher III - I'm the Angel of Death.

3 comments about Kebab Connection.

1. The martial arts scenes are in themselves enough to make the film worth seeing. Beware of a few dashes of corniness. . .



2. I have first watched this two years ago at a movie festival and ever since I have looking for the DVD... I was very happy to find the DVD. Even for the second time, the movie has its charm and is still vey funny... Definitely recommend it if you want to have some laughs...



3. Guys and girls will like this romantic comedy. Turkish-German director deals with cultural clashes in a funny and poignant way.

5 comments about Sugar Hill (1994).

1. After watching "New Jack City", "Sugar Hill" is definitely a similar, but milder, pared down version of the former, still with the stark realities of street life and the drug trade being the common denominator. While in New Jack, Wesley Snipes character "Nino" is a cold,bloodthirsty,womanizing, and heartless druglord. Snipes' role as Carmello in SH is much more conservative in terms of his mannerisims, attire, and he is compassionate, humane, and sympathetic, but still not forgetting that he is first and foremost a drug kingpin who needs to take care of business. Ironically, Carmello must care for his ailing father, whose life is in shambles as a result of abusing the same product that made his own son rich, and eventually succumbs. I would even go on a limb to say Nino from NJC could be regarded as being re-incarnated in another life in this film as another character(Carmello). Carmello eventually tires of his life as a dealer, and realizes that there is more to life than the jet set lifestyle, wealth and material things.
   
   Eventually,Carmello is given another chance at redemption, but must live the rest of his life with a crippling injury that was inflicted by his own brother, who eventually dies as well. Carmello starts over far from the concrete jungles of NYC with a new wife and child. The remarkable Clarence Williams, Ernie Hudson, Vondie Curtis-Hall, the lovely Theresa Randle, Abe Vigoda and other actors add to the depth of this film. Even after 10 years, this movie still hits home.



2. This is a very stylish movie that for what ever reason was swept under the radar. The real prize in this movie is Micheal Wright. This brother can act and its a damn shame that he doesnt have that generic Blair Underwood look because he should be getting better roles. If you don't believe me when I say he's got that DeNiro type range I suggest you check out the special features because I couldn't believe it was the same guy. He's way more educated than the roles I've seen him in like this and Oz. Reminds me of the movie Hollywood shuffle. Check the talent beacause its a real shame.



3. I don't like sad movies, but I have to say that this movie is really good. The characters have depth and the storyline is intriguing.



4. Harlem is the sinister landscape where every man has to survive according his basic insticts. There's no time for redemption, there's no way out for your elusive dreams, in many ways this film is very close in spirit to Carlito's way where any man can be able to escape from his past.
   
   This movie is a potent Noir, but viewed from the opposite side of the street. If Spike Lee captured all our attention about the strong tension among Italian and niggers Empire about the distribution and sell of angel's dust and other candies, the film gets out from the simple anecdote and returns over and over about the fatality that hovers all this family, mother and father have been destroyed and two brothers build an Empire from the ashes of the fatal addictions.
   
   Superbly narrated, marvelously acted with fluid camera work and firm direction.
   
   Highly recommended.



5. The product is outstanding. Flawless quality, however the packing needed some help. The DVD case was broken upon receipt and I can not use the case.