Film Review: ‘Pariah’

A sobering look at what it might very well be like to grow up lesbian in the ‘hood

2011-12-27

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

17 year-old Alike (Adepero Oduye) has been hiding a big secret from her parents, namely, that she’s gay. But that fact is becoming more and more difficult for the latent lesbian to suppress, given the raging hormones which have her yearning for a girlfriend. Read the complete article

Hector Elizondo: The ‘New Year’s Eve’ Interview

On director Garry Marshall: 'The ball hit him in the chops and that was the beginning of a beautiful friendship'

2011-12-27

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Currently, he can be seen in the ABC comedy hit "Last Man Standing" starring Tim Allen. Here, he talks about his latest outing as Kominsky in Garry Marshall’s holiday-themed ensemble comedy, “New Year’s Eve.” Read the complete article

OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Dec. 23

'Adventures of Tintin,' 'The Darkest Hour,' 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,' and more

2011-12-22

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun         Read the complete article

Cynthia Addai-Robinson: The ‘Spartacus: Vengeance’ Interview

On the show, Cynthia assumes the role of “Naevia,” a slave girl/lady in waiting captured in the first season

2011-12-22

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Here, Cynthia talks about Spartacus’ upcoming season which is set to begin on Jan. 27, 2012.  Read the complete article

Film Review: ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’

An intricately-woven, edge-of-your-seat whodunit as graphic and grisly as it is cerebral and mind-bending

2011-12-22

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Fincher Makes First-Rate Adaptation of Grisly Swedish Crime Saga Read the complete article

Opening This Week: For Movies Opening Dec. 16

'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked,' 'Addiction Incorporated' and more

2011-12-16

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun         Read the complete article

Film Review: 'Sherlock Holmes 2 -- A Game of Shadows'

Anyone open-minded enough to forgive the blasphemous action sequences is in for a cinematic treat every bit as cerebral as it is visually captivating

2011-12-16

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Holmes and Moriarty Match Wits in Action-Oriented Sequel Read the complete article

'The Artist' Speaks Up With Six Noms to Lead Globes

Meanwhile, racial tale “The Help” picks up five nominations

2011-12-15

By David Germain AP Movie Writer

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Silent film is taking over Hollywood's awards scene. The silent-era tale "The Artist" heads the Golden Globes with six nominations, among them best comedy or musical, and acting honors for its French stars, Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo. Read the complete article

Obama a fan of 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Homeland'

In interview with People, First Family talks about home life—including why the daughters don’t use Facebook

2011-12-14

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says he's a fan of two popular cable TV shows: HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" and Showtime's "Homeland." Read the complete article

Guy Ritchie: The 'Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows' Interview

2011-12-12

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Born in London on Sept. 10, 1968, Guy Ritchie got his start in the UK film industry in 1993 as a runner on Wardour Street. He worked his way up the ranks by shooting music videos and TV commercials before making his directorial debut with "Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels." Read the complete article