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Studio: Universal Pictures
Plot: Matt Damon returns as the trained CIA assassin Jason Bourne in this third film based on Robert Ludlum’s best-selling novels.
Cast: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Joan Allen, Albert Finney, Scott Glenn, David Strathairn
Rating: PG-13
Bottom Line: ****
Michael Marsh is the jazz reviewer for TNCP. To make contact, you may e-mail him at tmarshmellow@aol.com for review.
Ne-Yo is one of the most requested writers in the music business today. He has penned hit songs for Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mario, Rihanna, and himself. Both of his platinum-selling albums – “In My Own Words” and “Because Of You” – reached the top of the sales charts off the strength of Ne-Yo’s writing ability; ability he began to fine-tune by going to school. He pushed his pen and paper aside to speak with us about his education and songwriting skill.
Studio: Focus Features
Plot: The story of a controversial D.C. deejay who ignited the capitol’s airwaves with his candor during the tumultuous mid-to-late ’60s.
Cast: Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Taraji P. Henson, Mike Epps, Martin Sheen, Cedric The Entertainer.
Rating: R
Bottom Line: ****
By Joe Walker
The New Citizens Press
Since coming to America from Barbados, 19-year-old Rihanna has become one of the nations biggest Pop and R&B stars. Her first two albums – “Music of The Sun” (2005) and “A Girl Like Me” (2006) – are both certified platinum, each spawned huge hit singles. Rihanna’s more mature new release, “Good Girl Gone Bad”, is on pace to do the same. With her life moving continuously at high speed for the past three years, time to herself is not as abundant as radio requests. We slowed Rihanna down to ask her a few questions.
Studio:Paramount (2 hs. 13 mins.)
Plot: The Earth is caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between two races of robots.
Cast:Shia BaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Bernie Mac, John Turturro, Tyrese Gibson
Rating: PG-13
Bottom Line: ***
Studio: Lionsgate Entertainment (1 hr., 44 min.)
Plot: A classic overcoming-the-odds sports story about an out-of-work teacher and former swimmer who starts coaching a young swim team out of a run-down youth center. Based on actual events.
Cast: Terrence Howard (also executive producer), Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise, Tom Arnold
Rating: PG
Bottom Line: ***