Cinema with Sharlette: 'The Hunger Games'
The filmmakers who made it their mission to keep author Suzanne Collins' vision for The Hunger Games kept their word. This adaptation passionately and colorfully brings Collins' words to life. The story is told through the eyes of Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl living in Panem, a post-apocalyptic North America. After the devastation of war and famine, North America is divided into 13 districts run by dictator, President Snow of the Capitol. The uprising of District 13, which resulted in their ultimate annihilation, prompts the Capitol to developing what is known as the Hunger Games. Katniss, a citizen of District 12, becomes a volunteer competitor for the Hunger Games in a process known as The Reaping. Select individuals are forced to participate in a flamboyant, Olympian style competition where adolescents fight to the death. Their only reward is life and never feeling the pain of hunger again.
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Cinema with Sharlette: '21 Jump Street'
Spawned from the concept of the hit TV series, this version of 21 Jump Street is original in every sense of the word.
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Cinema With Sharlette: 'Bully'
The term "bully" stirs up fear and memories of torment for those who have experienced this form of abuse. It is probably why documentary filmmaker Lee Hirsch decided to title his latest film simply, Bully.
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Cinema With Sharlette: 'John Carter'
For the sci-fi fan that has been anticipating the character of John Carter coming to the silver screen, the wait is finally over. It took about 100 years, but the story based on the Edward Rice Burroughs' novel A Princess of Mars, is brought to life.
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Cinema With Sharlette: 'The Lorax'
Another Dr. Seuss classic is adapted for the silver screen by the producers that brought you Despicable Me and Horton Hears a Who!
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Cinema w/ Sharlette - 'Wanderlust'
Wanderlust producer Judd Apatow, known for Pineapple Express and The 40 Year-Old Virgin is making us laugh again with his latest comedy starring an Idiot Brother and a Friend.
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Whitney's Acting - What The Critics Said
After her death on February 11, 2012, The Voice -- Whitney Houston -- was reintroduced to the world as her rendition of I Will Always Love You from The Bodyguard echoed through the air waves. For many it brought back memories of her film debut in The Bodyguard. The film was originally to star Diana Ross and Steve McQueen in the 1970s. Another attempt to make the film fell through, with Diana Ross and Ryan O'Neal in the 80s.
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Cinema With Sharlette: 'Undefeated'
There's nothing like a feel-good football movie with a great story and a great message. It's even better when that movie is a showcase of actual events.
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Cinema w/ Sharlette - 'The Vow'
Just in time for Valentine's Day and expectations are high for Nicholas Sparks alumni Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum in the romance/drama, The Vow.
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Cinema w/ Sharlette: 'Harry Potter' Gets 'Black'
When you hear the name Daniel Radcliffe it's no surprise that flying brooms and high-powered magic wands come to mind.
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Hollywood's 'Hottest' Cool Down
The names Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio should already have your hearts racing. But as Hollywood's sexiest leading men, their hottest gigs of the year gave us no heat.
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Cinema with Sharlette: 'Man on a Ledge'
It's movies like Man on a Ledge that make you question, how far would you go to prove your innocence? Or what if the accused person was a friend; could you pass the ultimate test of loyalty?
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Cinema With Sharlette: 'Extremely Loud'
Of the many untold stories during the events of September 11th, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close paints an intimate portrait of one family's story, through the eyes of an eccentric eleven year-old boy. Adapted by Oscar Winning screenwriter, Eric Roth, the film is based on Jonathan Safran's best selling novel of the same title. We follow the journey of Oskar Schell played, by now fourteen year-old, Thomas Horn. Horn attempts to make sense of the death of his father, played by Tom Hanks, by searching for the lock to a key discovered in his father's closet. His search forces him to reconnect with his family and ultimately conquer his biggest fears.
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Cinema with Sharlette: 'W.E.'
It's been nearly a year since the Oscar domination of The King's Speech and the massive media attention surrounding the Royal Wedding. Now, with awards pouring in for Madonna's romantic drama, W.E., it seems as though we are forever intrigued by the rich stories behind Buckingham Palace.
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