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The Watermelon Woman
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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In one fell swoop, Dunye has managed to entertain, educate, and make a political statement.
Posted May 31, 2022
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Hide and Seek
(1997)
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Sheila Reid
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Friedrich has very creatively combined fact and fiction in this part-documentary, part-dramatized film.
Posted May 31, 2022
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Love! Valour! Compassion!
(1997)
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Sheila Reid
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Terrence McNally's deeply human drama speaks with wisdom and humor about friendship, life, and loss.
Posted May 31, 2022
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Independence Day
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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If you see no other movie this summer, go see this one.
Posted May 31, 2022
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French Twist
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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A madcap French comedy that breaks the traditional formula of a love triangle.
Posted May 31, 2022
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The Juror
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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At first glance, this seems like another typical "woman being victimized" movie that's pretty predictable, but its ending may surprise you.
Posted May 31, 2022
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Soul Food
(1997)
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Sheila Reid
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A heartwarming but realistic exploration of complex emotions experienced by members of the family.
Posted May 31, 2022
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Mission: Impossible
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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Although we all remember the series well, this flick is still worth checking out.
Posted May 31, 2022
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Original Gangstas
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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It's good to see the stars from those 70’s “black exploitation” blockbusters working again, even if it is naïve to believe they can come back 20 years later and wipe out today’s dope dealers.
Posted May 31, 2022
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I Shot Andy Warhol
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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Newcomer Lili Taylor makes you stand up and take notice of her gritty, raw performance in this flick. She steals each and every scene she appears in and that’s most of them.
Posted May 31, 2022
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The Cable Guy
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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You'll be surprised when you find yourself laughing out loud.
Posted May 31, 2022
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The Rock
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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The special effects are reason enough to check this one out.
Posted May 31, 2022
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Eddie
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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Is it my imagination or is Whoopi the same in every role she's ever had?
Posted May 31, 2022
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Eraser
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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I know it sounds very predictable, but it's actually better than you expect and Vanessa makes it much more tolerable.
Posted May 31, 2022
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Flirting With Disaster
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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It's a hilarious lesson about accepting your family no matter how crazy they may be.
Posted May 31, 2022
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Diabolique
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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Although the original French film was much more suspenseful, this one is still very good. The surprise ending alone is worth the price of admission.
Posted May 31, 2022
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A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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Whitfield makes the movie interesting.
Posted May 31, 2022
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Mrs. Winterbourne
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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Shirley MacLaine gives a classic performance as the matriarch of the Winterbourne family.
Posted May 31, 2022
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Boys Don't Cry
(1999)
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Sheila Reid
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Hilary Swank shows a depth of talent that is rare in even the most seasoned thespians.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Thicker Than Water
(1999)
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Sheila Reid
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Credit screenwriter Ernest Nyle Brown and director Richard Cummings, Jr. for going beyond the typical, redundant Boys in the Hood mode of story without losing its edgy, urban grit.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Chutney Popcorn
(1999)
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Sheila Reid
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It’s fun, fat-free and finger-lickin’ good.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Grace of My Heart
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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Set in the late 50's and turbulent 60's, this is a rich reflection of the period in which a small town female singer/songwriter tries to make it big in show business.
Posted May 16, 2022
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The First Wives Club
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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Hawn, Midler and Keaton form an impressive selection of seasoned actresses that make this otherwise so-so script... hilarious.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Surviving Picasso
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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Hopkins’ portrayal of [Picasso] is no less than brilliant.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Everything Will Be Fine
(1998)
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Sheila Reid and Lois Alexander
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The main as well as the minor characters of Everything Will Be Fine were very realistic.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Out of Season
(1998)
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Sheila Reid and Lois Alexander
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Out of Season has a rich plot with an excellent sense of character development.
Posted May 16, 2022
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The Sticky Fingers of Time
(1997)
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Sheila Reid and Lois Alexander
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Like any sci-fi thriller, this crafty story requires your full attention.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Wolf
(1994)
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Sheila Reid
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The unlikely couple combine talents on screen to put a new twist on a classic story.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Fear of a Black Hat
(1993)
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Sheila Reid
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Director Rusty Cundieff manages to make the film entertaining with fresh gags and hilarious parodies of music videos.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Go Fish
(1994)
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Sheila Reid
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A groundbreaking new film about life and love, offering a candid slice of urban lesbian life in 90's.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Panther
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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Using a cast of young, spirited and very talented men and women, Mario Van Peebles is on track for three-fourths of the film. The ending is weak in comparison with the rest of the story, but I still strongly suggest that everyone see it.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Crimson Tide
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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It’s a great psychological thriller.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Funny Bones
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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The story is hilarious and touching.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Friday
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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This film is a laugh a minute and portrays realistic characters each of us can relate to.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Brother Minister: The Assassination of Malcolm X
(1994)
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Sheila Reid
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A captivating documentary.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Murder in the First
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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It’s depressing, it’s dark and dingy and so far it’s the strongest set of performances on the big screen this year.
Posted May 16, 2022
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It's My Party
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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The story is so heartwarming and sincere.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Better Than Chocolate
(1999)
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Women in the Life Staff
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This film may not be better than chocolate, but it is better than most lesbian films, and very realistic.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Space Jam
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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Imagine a movie with Michael Jordan acting alongside Tweety, Bugs... and a few other Warner Brothers characters. Then imagine paying seven dollars to watch them play basketball. If you can't imagine it, consider yourself blessed and skip this one.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Looking for Richard
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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As always, Pacino is flawless.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Ransom
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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The result is a riveting 121 minute ride.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Set It Off
(1996)
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Sheila Reid
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I must admit I didn't go into this flick with high expectations. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Casino
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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This soon-to-be classic is well written, well cast and superbly acted.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Carrington
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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The acting is great and the story is unbelievable especially given its time period and the fact that it is based on a true story. Check it out.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Toy Story
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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You don't have to be a kid to enjoy it, just have a sense of humor.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Hoop Dreams
(1994)
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Sheila Reid
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It’s a compelling story that gives you an in depth look at their world.
Posted May 16, 2022
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Jeffrey
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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Well scripted characters along with the inspired casting of Olympia Dukakis, Sigourney Weaver, Robert Klein and Patrick Stewart (Star Trek’s Captain Picard) in supporting roles make this film very memorable.
Posted May 13, 2022
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The Usual Suspects
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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Never a dull moment in this one!
Posted May 13, 2022
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Kids
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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[Kids'] rough, in-your-face approach to exposing the perils of teenage promiscuity teaches a harsh lesson.
Posted May 13, 2022
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Dangerous Minds
(1995)
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Sheila Reid
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If you liked Sidney Portier in To Sir With Love, this is the film for you.
Posted May 13, 2022
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