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Hollywood Movie The Providence Effect 2009

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Directed by..... Rollin Binzer
Produced by... Rollin Binzer .... producer
Joey Dedio .... co-producer
Julie Esch Hurvis .... executive producer
Tom Hurvis .... producer
Donald A. Johnson .... consulting producer
Original Music by.... Tom Dumont&Ted Matson
Release Date: Friday, September 25, 2009 (Limited)
Studio: Slowhand Cinema Releasing
Starring: Not Available
Genre: Documentary
Rating: PG
Duration: 1hr 32min


Reviews

This is the remarkable story of a K through 12 school on Chicago's impoverished, high crime West Side, that has been sending 100% of graduating seniors to four year colleges and universities for 30 years. More than half of them are accepted by tier one schools and the class of 2008 was awarded more than $4.5 million in college scholarships. Providence St. Mel is a school that has completely escaped America's educational crisis.
Paul J. Adams III, an African-American man with activist roots in the 1960s civil rights movement, came from a family of teachers. After being black listed himself as a teacher in Alabama because of his civil rights activities, he moved to Chicago, received a master’s degree in psychology, and then landed a job as guidance counselor at Providence St. Mel, an all-black parochial school on Chicago’s notorious drug-ridden, gang-ruled West Side. "The Providence Effect" is an account of an individual man, the inner city Chicago school he founded, and the student lives that school has changed and saved.
If there's an argument against the Providence St. Mel prep school being the supreme model for remaking American education, you won't find it in "The Providence Effect," a portrait of a highly successful Chicago institution that feels more like a grant application than a social-issue doc. A PSA for educational tough love, "Providence" has earned better grades on the fest circuit than it's likely to get in a theatrical arena, where nonfiction frequently flunks out. Limited release begins Sept. 25.
Helmer Rollin Binzer's chief problem is tardiness: As "The Providence Effect" commences, Paul Adams III and his experiment in highly disciplined education have long been established. They've achieved a 100% success rate in college placement of seniors, and the bouquets have long been thrown; Ronald Reagan is the president we see visiting Providence St. Mel and praising the man who remade it. All of which is well and good but utterly devoid of conflict, aka drama. Witnessing testimonials about what's been accomplished don't quite match seeing something happen.
And a prime opportunity for something compelling seems to have been missed. Providence St. Mel decides to open a charter K-5 school, to see if its policies can translate to a public building and younger students. Reflecting on the school's success, Adams catalogues all the problems they faced, including unions, work rules and "things that don't have anything to do with children." But what are they? Why don't we get to see all this happen? Watching the struggle unfold would have made a movie out of the garland of roses Binzer throws at Adams.
Opening with a graduation ceremony and establishing the school's credentials, Binzer has little to offer, it seems, besides a parade of talking heads (from inside St. Mel's, or among its graduates), all of whom praise Adams and the school he resurrected after it was abandoned by the Chicago archdiocese. Adams' credentials as a social activist are established via footage of the civil rights fight of the '60s, in which Adams participated -- the point being that while there's no shortage of nobility in "The Providence Effect," a little such confrontation would have cured its ills as cinema.
Production values are largely adequate, although Tom Dumont and Ted Matson's score shows exceptional promise and works well with others.
"The Providence Effect" is the story of an individual man, the inner city Chicago school he founded, and the student lives the school has changed and saved. The school, Providence - St. Mel, has a 30-year 100% college placement record; with an "old school" approach to learning --- "Do the work" --- and a dedicated corps of teachers and administrators, Providence – St. Mel can serve as the model for revamping all of American education.

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Hollywood Horror Movie paranormal Activity 2009

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Starring: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat
Director: Oren Peli
Rated: R [See Full Rating] for language
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Theatrical Release:Sep 25, 2009 Limited

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A haunted house makes no secret of the fact it is not pleased with its new tenants in this independent tale of supernatural horror. Katie (Katie Featherson) and Micah (Micah Sloat) are a twentysomething couple who've just moved into a new home in San Diego, California. Katie has an interest in the paranormal and believes that malevolent spirits have been following her since childhood, though Micah is not so easily convinced. However, after several nights of loud noises and strange happenings, Micah starts to agree with Katie that some sort of ghost may have followed them to the new home. After a paranormal researcher tells the couple he can't help them, Micah decides to take control of the situation and sets up a battery of video cameras so that if a spirit manifests itself, he can capture its behavior on tape. Once the surveillance cameras are in place, Katie and Micah bring in a Ouija board in an effort to talk to the spirits, a move that deeply offends the ghosts. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY was the first feature film from writer-director Oren Peli.
After a young, middle class couple moves into what seems like a typical suburban "starter" tract house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic, but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep. Or try to.

The second sneak preview of the Telluride Film Festival, the indie-turned-studio horror pic "Paranormal Activity," unspooled in perfect conditions late Saturday: outdoors, in the dense darkness of midnight under pouring rain. And the audience, which stuck it out under makeshift ponchos and umbrellas, were primed for the experience.
By now the backstory to "Paranormal Activity" is the stuff of indie-film lore. Made with a single camera for
$11,000 in one house, the movie caught the attention of Paramount, which noted the film's low-budget spooks, saw it as a potential breakout along the lines of "The Blair Witch Project" and proceeded to acquire the title.
The movie almost didn't make it to the fest. Telluride programming directors invited the film but could only schedule it for the Abel Gance Open Air Cinema, which screens 35 mm prints. But two days before the festival kicked off, Paramount said that it had converted two 35 mm prints and was flying them up. The movie arrived two hours before showtime.
Oren Peli's film follows an an unmarried couple harassed by paranormal forces and their attempts to uncover the culprits. The essence of its psychological hook comes with several time-lapse shots of the couple asleep in their bed while all manner of bizarre but subtle phenomena unfold around them.
At the screening, the crowd often muttered admonitions to the terrified characters onscreen and gasped in unison at impending threats. And while the film indeed can flirt with the obvious -- it stretches its concept a little long and repeats itself -- it also plays on our most basic fears upon falling asleep.
And the ending? The less said about it, the better. Let's just say I walked back to my hotel looking over my shoulder every few steps.
When people begin describing a movie as being "Very much like 'The Blair Witch Project,'" there’s a collective groan and eye roll that emerges from audiences. Whether you loved the movie or hated it, people are very turned off by the whole mock documentary/found footage movie theme that was popularized by "Blair Witch," but in all respect, it’s become a great way for indie filmmakers to tell their story and save money. It’s cheaper, and it allows for a grittier realism that sometimes works and sometimes falls flat on its face. "Paranormal Activity" succeeds with flying colors. It’s a brutal, exhausting, and genuinely horrifying little ghost flick that really makes me rethink my stance on horror films altogether.
The last independent film to use this medium that won me over and has yet to catch on is "In Memorium" a movie very much in the vein of "Paranormal Activity" with pretty much the same arc and concept, and "Paranormal Activity" is in that small sub-genre that works, thanks to great performances and wonderful direction that sell the packaged concept of the entire film being "found footage" depicting a supernatural occurrence that inevitably ruins a happy couple. "Paranormal Activity" has become a slightly controversial independent film that has continued the pretense that what we’ve seen here may or may not be fictional.
Like "Street Thief," the folks behind this have declined to truly explain if what we’re watching is pure fiction from innovative filmmakers, or the most realistic footage of a demonic presence we’ll ever see, and the approach toward blurring the lines of fiction and reality have split the audience for this. Fictional or not, "Paranormal Activity" acts upon its illusion wonderfully with incredible performances from its duo (if they ARE performances, that is), and utterly incredible special effects (If they ARE special… you know the rest). "Paranormal Activity" may be intent on deceiving us in a way, but for all intents and purposes, it’s a wonderful horror film that truly convinces me that the ghost sub-genre isn’t dead, after all.
Every bit of dialogue feels natural, and every moment of misery, mental torture, and pain feels genuine. Micah and Katie have moved in together, and Katie is convinced that she’s been haunted all of her life. This presence that’s watched over her has apparently followed her everywhere, including this new house, and the apparition that resides with them seems to have a fond interest in Katie. Her vain and selfish boyfriend Micah is a man who seeks to document the spectacle with his camera and equipment and purposely ignores Katie’s pleas to respect the paranormal presence and refrain from taunting it. But as the nights pass, the events in the house become much more harrowing and the deliberately paced "Paranormal Activity" takes us along for this grueling experience with every breath.
Micah is first amused by the proceedings and gradually comes to the realization that this benevolent force will be the death of the two and no one can help them. Every day there’s a wash of relief over the couple and the audience who feels safer but will dread the night. Every introduction of night time footage in the master bed room brings with it a sense of sheer terror of what unfolds ever so slowly. There’s nary an explanation of whom or what is terrorizing this couple, and there’s barely any hint to what is bringing terror to this household. Claw prints appear along the floors, recollections of a childhood fire Katie experienced is constantly alluded to, and the night takes on a whole new force of evil that makes every passing moment an experience that will actually leave you covering your eyes with caution.

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Hollywood Movie preacher,s Kid 2009

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Cast, Essence Atkins, Clifton Powell,
Tammy Townsend, Dawnn Lewis, Gregory Alan Williams
Rating: NR - for thematic material involving some sexual content, vilence and brief drug use
Genre: Drama
Length: 110 min
Distributor: Gener8xion Entertainment

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An unworldly young women, raised by her widowed preacher father, takes off with a charming actor in a touring gospel play.
"I love this movie! Stan Foster is born as a filmmaker. "ThePreacher's Kid" is filmmaking at its best - well written, well directed, and the performances are top notch. It touches your heart,breaks your heart and puts it back together again. A new American classic is born."
Robert Townsend
Director Hollywood Shuffle, The Five Heartbeats

"If I were to rate Preacher's Kid on a scale of 1-10 it would receive a 10. Preacher's kid was a true art imitating the life of what really happens with church folks. It was entertaining, enjoyable and is ready to be a block buster on the major screens. Thank you Gener8Xion Entertainment for keeping it real."
Susie Jones, PastorTired of being a Preacher's daughter and longing to experience more of life, 20-something ANGIE KING strikes out on her own for the very first time and joins a traveling gospel show. In this modern-day rendition of the fable of The Prodigal Son, she soon discovers life on the road is tough but fears going home with nothing to show for herself, or worse, to a father who no longer loves her.

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Bollywood Movie Do Knot disturb 2009

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Cast: Sushmita Sen, Govinda, Lara Dutta, Rajpal Yadav,
Ritesh Deshmukh, Ranvir Shorey, Himani Shivpuri, Rituparna
Sengupta and Manoj Pahwa
Genre: Comedy
Director: David Dhawan
Producer: Vashu Bhagnani
Music Director: Nadeem-Shravan
Lyricist: Sameer
Release Date: October 2, 2009

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A rich businessman tries to hide his extramarital affair with a supermodel. To save his skin, he bribes a waiter into pretending to be the supermodel's boyfriend. What follows is a series of mistaken identities and misunderstandings. Nostalgia, sheer delight and an air of expectancy surrounds the first album by the once reigning composers of Bollywood, Nadeem-Shravan, as they come back after a long hiatus for Vashu Bhagnani, (ex -producer No.1 ), for a comedy directed by David Dhawan, DO KNOT DISTURB. Nadeem- Shravan have been the undisputed numero uno composers of Bollywood in the early eighties and nineties and have composed innumerable chartbusters along with their ever reliable lyricist, Sameer, tracks that are still embedded in the hearts of music lovers all over the world . So, lets press on the play button and see if with DO KNOT DISTURB they are able to top the charts once again?
The album begins with Nadeem Shravan going retro as Dev Anand`s evergreen super hit number, ``Leke Pehla Pehla Pyaar`` (CID) gets a facelift and is refurbished with a whole lot of arranged programmed rhythm, feminine chorals in the form of ``Zulfaen Khol Khal Ke``. The similarity (especially in the `mukhda`) is so striking that its indeed preposterous to assume that this is a coincidence. However it does entertain mainly due to the singing by the lead pair, the extremely choosy Sonu Niigaam and Anuradha Sriram, the highly talented classical singer from South . Anuradha shows that talent knows no bounds as she is completely at ease in this propositioning and flirtatious number that will look nice on screen, if picturised properly and has the capability of attracting the front benchers. Sameer`s lyrics deserve mention as the naughty mood is conveyed quite effectively and nicely.
``Dont Ever Leave Me`` is vintage Nadeem-Shravan, although the sweet melody that they have always relied upon (in this case its Ajay`s DILWALE) takes a backseat here and its more of techno and electronic beats and synthesized rhythm. In keeping with moving times NS have resorted to this, but while this may appeal to some, it will disappoint their hard core fans who thrived on their lilting melodies. As it is the background arrangements are old fashioned with foot tapping sounds and a constant monotonous rhythm. Sameer`s use of English and Hindi is appealing and doesn`t look forced, it seems a part of the proceedings. Shaan and Shreya go through their rendition like professionals.
It`s a vigorous thumping start for ``Mere Naal``, and indeed a pleasant surprise to find K.K and Shreya behind the mike for this highly energetic `Bhangra` based `fulltoo timepass` dance number that has a slight retro touch to it as well. All credit to NS for bringing these two highly talented singers to sing this number and one is sure that this will surely break the image of the two being just serious singers. Shreya`s voice modulation is amazing and so is KK, who is simply bombastic in this `masaledar` number (the back up vocalists Jigar Saraiya and Nikita Kanwar provide able support) that is sure to be lapped up by mass as well as class. The use of Indian instruments (`dhol`, `ektara`, `sarangi/bansuri`) and their blending effectively with the catchy rhythm, the strong hook that is present throughout the song , along with nice and effective rap (by the ever reliable Earl D) is very good. We have heard a lot of `Bhangra` based number in the past but this one ranks right up their and has all the potential to hit the charts, what with Lara, Govinda and Ritesh gyrating to its infectious rhythm.

So we all heard and danced to Anu Malik`s ``Bebo`` in KAMBAKKHT ISHQ and now we have his (once upon a time) arch rival Nadeem-Shravan coming up with their ``Bebo``. And for that they have hired the lip services of the hottest singer of Bollywood, Neeraj Shridhar and Anushka Manchandani. The super synthesized background rhythm is super cool and makes the `mukhda` very very hummable. The variable tempo of the song makes it a tad different from the ones we are used to. Anushka`s voice has that attitude required and she delivers as always. Together with Neeraj they form a formidable pair. The use of English and Hindi lyrics are highly entertaining and will be lapped up by the youth who will find it to their liking. The ``Baari barsi khatan gayasi, Khat ke le andi Bebo`` part is hilarious. Hear it to believe it! Picturised on Lara and Ritesh, this song will definitely be a treat to watch on screen.
As if to keep up the good tempo started with ``Bebo``, Pritam`s lucky charm Neeraj Shridhar is back once again, this time for NS, with another highly rhythmic number, ``Beautiful Woman`` and giving him company is the highly versatile Sowmya Raoh. The number is more in the line of Sajid -Wajid`s dance tracks from David-Govinda`s last super hit outing PARTNER and we are sure that this has been done intentionally to carry the flavour and the background innuendoes relate back to ``Kisi Disco Mein Jayein`` (BADE MIYAN CHHOTE MIYAN). Despite this song being a `khichdi` of quite a few tunes this `khichdi` is spicy and lick smacking. Reason being Neeraj and Sowmya, whose singing deserves salute, specially Sowmya, who sings with verve and energy.
NS go the A.R. Rahman (PAATHSHALA) way in the title track ``Do Knot Disturb`` and is a nice, youthful number, that has a good mix of melody, rap and singing in a conversational mode. The talented Karthik gets a nod here and he is superb. Anushka`s anglesized accent is a bit too accentuated here. The chorus is nice and helps spread the feel good/comic flavour of the movie. Lyrics are unique and carefree mood of the youth who do not wish to be disturbed is nicely put on paper. Once again is this is a slightly `hat ke` propositioning, `ched-chaad` number that has a philosophical touch to it as well.
On the whole, the audio album of DO KNOT DISTURB is certainly worth a buy. NS have really reinvented themselves and have come of age. Their songs (in most cases) do not appear outdated as is the case with most composers who come out of a long hibernation. Its definitely a good comeback for the composers, although they are still not in full form as they have mostly catered to the requirement and mood of the Vashu-David team`s film rather than their going by their own instinct. Music director Shravan says, `` DO KNOT DISTURB music has something for everybody. The six songs encapsulate different moods and as always, have a variety of melodies.`` Well to some extent you are right Shravan. Our pick - ``Bebo``, ``Mere Naal`` and ``Beautiful Woman``.
Looks like Bollywood would never get bored of making comedy flicks based on the institution of marriage? On top of that, these days, the presence of apna Chi Chi (Govinda) in such flicks is becoming more and more predictable? Somehow or the other, this ace actor always bags an important role in such movies. So, whether it was the box office average movie ‘Life Partner’ or the promising upcoming flick ‘Do Knot Disturb’, you are sure to get a taste of Govinda's expertise over comedy.
Directed by the King of Comedies David Dhawan, ‘Do Knot Disturb’ has been produced by Vashu Bhagnani. The movie stars Bollywood's Who's Who of comedy, such as Rajpal Yadav, Ritesh Deshmukh, Ranvir Shorey, Himani Shivpuri, Rituparna Sengupta and Manoj Pahwa. Add to this, the enigmatic looks and the charming performance of the leading ladies, Sushmita Sen and Lara Dutta. The music of the film has been given by the talented duo Nadeem-Shravan, while the lyrics have been written by Sameer.
Coming to the plot of the movie, ‘Do Knot Disturb’ runs around the 'knotty' affair of a rich businessman (Govinda), who resorts to all sorts of measures to hide his extra marital affair with a supermodel (Lara Dutta). His wife (Sushmita Sen) is a sophisticated and sexy lady, who is extremely generous and caring. However, the twist in the ah-so-blissful life of the couple is that the wife is more successful than her husband. While she is the proud owner of a successful company, the lavish house and everything else that money can buy, her husband is the one who lives on his wife's money and moves to her beats.