Stella is a highly successful, forty-something San Francisco stock broker who is persuaded by her colorful New York girlfriend Delilah to take a well deserved, first-class vacation to Jamaica.
An observable, fast-talking party man Darnell Wright, gets his punishment when one of his conquests takes it personally and comes back for revenge in this 'Fatal Attraction'-esque comic ... See full summary »
Director:
Martin Lawrence
Stars:
Martin Lawrence,
Lynn Whitfield,
Regina King
The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent they form a band. Winning talent show ... See full summary »
Stars:
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs,
Angela Bassett,
Holly Robinson Peete
Two brothers, survivors of family tragedy, take different life paths: one falls for a high-spirited waitress and dreams of success, the other follows a life of petty crime. Their lives reconnect in shattering fashion.
Director:
Doug McHenry
Stars:
Allen Payne,
Jada Pinkett Smith,
Bokeem Woodbine
This biography of Dorothy Dandridge follows her career through early days on the club circuit with her sister to her turn in movies, including becoming the first black actress to win a Best... See full summary »
Director:
Martha Coolidge
Stars:
Halle Berry,
Brent Spiner,
Klaus Maria Brandauer
In this film, we see the world through the eyes of main character Justice, a young African-American poet. A mail carrier invites a few friends along for a long overnight delivery run.
Anna Mae Bullock always had a special voice. Soon after arriving in St. Louis to live with the mother who had walked out when she was small, she soon attracts the attention of pop group leader Ike Turner. She becomes his band's singer, his wife, and mother to his children - not all hers. In love with him and determined not to leave in the way her mother had, she finds herself the target of increasing violence from him who can't see who is making his band such a success.Written by
Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
Lorraine's jacket falls off her shoulders when she drops her children off at Ike and Tina's house. In the next shot, it's back on her shoulders. See more »
Quotes
Jackie:
[to Anna Mae]
Lorraine was Ike's last gig. He's always booking ahead. Now, you watch yourself.
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Angela Basset gives an Oscar-winning performance as Tina Turner. Laurence Fishburne is very powerful as Ike Turner, her abusing husband who drove her career with an iron fist, including a fist to her face one too many times. The story begins with Tina as a young girl being left by her mother, a few years later she joins her mother and sister in Tennessee. Her sister works in a jazz club, so by chance she sings one night. Surprise, she is a wonderful singer! There she is discovered by Ike Turner and his band. The career is rolling. She and Ike have a child, and they get married. Then, they are know to the world as Ike and Tina Turner. Over the years, there is abuse, rape, and beatings. A gripping tale of abuse and broken promises. Both stars give Oscar worthy performances. My heart goes out to the real Tina Turner, who put up with so much for so long. An emotional tale of a life in the public eye. Brilliant in every way! A wonderful film.
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Angela Basset gives an Oscar-winning performance as Tina Turner. Laurence Fishburne is very powerful as Ike Turner, her abusing husband who drove her career with an iron fist, including a fist to her face one too many times. The story begins with Tina as a young girl being left by her mother, a few years later she joins her mother and sister in Tennessee. Her sister works in a jazz club, so by chance she sings one night. Surprise, she is a wonderful singer! There she is discovered by Ike Turner and his band. The career is rolling. She and Ike have a child, and they get married. Then, they are know to the world as Ike and Tina Turner. Over the years, there is abuse, rape, and beatings. A gripping tale of abuse and broken promises. Both stars give Oscar worthy performances. My heart goes out to the real Tina Turner, who put up with so much for so long. An emotional tale of a life in the public eye. Brilliant in every way! A wonderful film.