Alfre Woodard News

November 24, 2005
A Day to Give Thanks (for Good Thanksgiving Movies!)
The Newsday column gets to take a few days off during the big holidays, but I couldn't let today go by without offering our friends a handful of Turkey-day treats. If you're looking for a holiday-appropriate movie to watch with the family while all your turkey and stuffing is digesting, feel free to pick one (or more) of these Thanksgiving-centric flicks. More...

November 2, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Take the Lead
Want to see a movie about a dedicated teacher who, after much struggle and drama, manages to "connect" with a gruff group of inner-city schoolkids ... through the magic of dance? Yes, it's "Lean On Me" meets "Dirty Dancing" when Antonio Banderas shows up in "Take the Lead." Here's the trailer. More...