Arts & Entertainment
Book Reveiw 6-18
The Rainbow
By Pearl S. Buck
ISBN: 671-80319-0
Publisher: Pocket Books
Available: Bookstores everywhere and Pearl S. Buck House
Blackflix Movie News Presents: The Kingdom
Studio: Universal Pictures
Plot: A group of FBI agents visit Saudi Arabia to investigate a deadly explosion which kills several American civilians and agents.
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Chris Cooper, Ashraf Barhom
Rating: R
Bottom Line: *****
Jazz Reveiw 6-18
I first became acquainted with Marcus Johnson’s music with his release of a CD entitled “Just Doing What I Do” in 2004, and I immediately fell in love with it. “Just Doing What I Do” was an excellent CD, and it was good enough to make me want to search for more of Johnson’s music.
Blackflix Movie News Presents: Resurrecting the Champ
Studio: Yari Film Group
Plot:A former legendary heavyweight boxer regains notoriety when a local sports journalist uncovers his identity.
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, Kathryn Morris, Teri Hatcher
Rating: PG-13
Bottom Line: ****
Blackflix Movie News Presents: Illegal Tender
Studio: Universal Pictures
Plot: A Latino mother and son are forced to turn the tables on their assassins
Cast: Wanda DeJesus, Rick Gonzalez, Dania Ramirez, Tego Calderon
Rating: R
Bottom Line: *1/2
Page Turners 6-16
From the Capitol Area Library comes Goldin, Barbara. (1996). Coyote and the fire stick: A Pacific Northwest Indian tale San Diego: Harcourt Brace & Company and Aardema, V.(1975). Why mosquitos buzz in people’s ears: West African tale. New York: Scholastic Book Services.