Movie capsule reviews Oct 24, 2009
Good Hair A documentary spurred by Chris Rock s dilemma over how he would care for his two young daughters hair. Would he keep it natural. (Boston Globe)
Rock doc makes hair worth watching grow Oct 24, 2009
Maybe if my hairbrush told a joke with every stroke, say a Chris Rock joke, I might be able to stay entangled longer; maybe even up to 95 minutes, the exact running time of Good Hair, a documentary from first-time director, long-time writer Jeff Stilson, that makes my hypothetical product a reality. Comedy is exactly the incentive the film, hosted by Rock, uses to make the subject atop my wifes head entertaining. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Review: 'Good Hair' an intriguing documentary Oct 24, 2009
Starring Chris Rock, Nia Long, Al Sharpton and Maya Angelou ... If popular culture minutiae like that isn't what you're looking for in a documentary, then avoid "Good Hair." Chris Rock's movie about hair in the black community takes itself seriously for maybe one-tenth of its 95-minute running time ... Starring Chris Rock, Nia Long, Al Sharpton and Maya Angelou. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Chris Rock's 'Good Hair' gets tangled up in controversy Oct 23, 2009
Already addicted to "creamy crack": Chris Rock watches a girl get her hair relaxed in Good Hair ... "The mainstream media are saying it's fantastic, it's groundbreaking, it's a wonderful picture into African-American culture. On the Internet, opinion ranges from it didn't go far enough to pure anger and 'I'm never watching Chris Rock again because he made black women a laughingstock.' ". (USA Today)
Chris Rock combs through history of black hair Oct 23, 2009
Chris Rock tours barber shops and beauty parlors in his movie Good Hair ... In the new documentary Good Hair, Chris Rock finds great comedy in what still lingers as a tragedy ... Written by: Stilson, Lance Crouther, Chuck Sklar, and Chris Rock. (Boston Globe)
All by his selves Oct 23, 2009
Time magazine declared Dunham "the most popular stand-up comedian in the U.S." Concurrently, Forbes named him as one of the most powerful celebrities in the world on its Celebrity 100 list, noting in an accompanying article how Dunham is "third-highest-earning comedian in America behind Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock.". Dunham is set to debut a weekly TV series, publish his first book and market a line of merchandise, and he is in the middle of a 60-date Comedy Central Live tour, coming to the... (NJ.com -- Times)
Polanski must stay in jail Oct 21, 2009
Rock's 'Good Hair' film to go on as planned A federal judge refuses to halt the release of the Chris Rock film "Good Hair." Rock and the film's producers were sued in Los Angeles by documentary filmmaker Regina Kimbell, who claimed the comedian stole several ideas for his film from her work. Kimbell produced the documentary "My Nappy Roots" earlier this decade and says she screened her film for Rock in 2007. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Gately fans complain Oct 20, 2009
Good Hair gets nod A judge has refused to halt the release of the Chris Rock film Good Hair. Rock and the film s producers were sued by Regina Kimbell, who claimed the comedian stole several ideas for his film from her work. (Boston Globe)
'Good Hair': Chris Rock's new documentary Oct 19, 2009
Good Hair': Chris Rock's new documentary ... Good Hair': Chris Rock's new documentary ... A few years back while on parent duty, Chris Rock picked up his 5-year-old daughter, Lola, and a girlfriend from school. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Chris Rock Blows The Lid Off The Hair Care Industry Oct 17, 2009
WASHINGTON (October 16, 2009)--Chris Rock isn't worried that black women will be mad at him for blowing the lid off the hair care industry in his new movie, Good Hair. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Brooklyn in the House! VH1 Brings Hip Hop Royalty Together at the 6th Annual 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' Honoring the 25th Anniversary of Def Jam Records Oct 13, 2009
Ashanti, Chrisette Michele, DJ Chuck Chill Out, DJ Clinton Sparks, DMX, Eminem, EPMD, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Gym Class Heroes, DJ Jaycee, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ghostface, Ja Rule, Judacamp Choir, Kid Rock, KRS One, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Method Man, DJ Nonstop, Onyx, Public Enemy, Redman, The Roots, Rick Ross, DJ Sam Sneak, Scarface, DJ Scratch, The Street Sweeper Social Club, Trey Songz, Wale and Warren G Performed In Honor of Def Jam RecordsAnthony Anderson, Eve, Jimmy Fallon, Oran "Juice" Jones,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hawks starters good for 20 hot minutes Oct 13, 2009
Must be auditioning for Chris Rock s new flick. Funny as hel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tribal exceptionalism Oct 11, 2009
Chris Rock over those who defended a director just because he had made good films. Even Johnny Cochran dont have the nerve to go Did you see OJ playagainst New England. (Townhall.com)
Chris Rock's Daughter Inspired New Documentary 'Good Hair' Oct 10, 2009
Chris Rock's Daughter Inspired New Documentary 'Good Hair ... Chris Rock and Nia Long ( MTV News ) ... Chris Rock is never one to shy away from pushing the boundaries of racial discussion in America. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Real Olympic Event Is Making Excuses Oct 10, 2009
Comedian Chris Rock nailed it, telling Leno, that 13 is 13. He was stunned Polanski defenders tried to excuse the rape claiming Polanskis film prowess mattered. (Townhall.com)
Straight Talk Oct 10, 2009
Chris Rock's lighthearted documentary asks, What is Good Hair ... Chris Rock in Good HairSince Good Hair (HBO Films), Chris Rock's new documentary on the black-hair-care industry, is all about women being frank about their own relationships to hair and race, I'll start by saying that as a white girl with limp, mousy locks, the African-American rage for hair straightening has always puzzled me ... Or, as Chris Rock puts it in the film's opening narration, relaxing black hair relaxes white people.... (Slate)
FBI asked Smith about alleged murder plot Oct 9, 2009
LOS ANGELES A filmmaker is suing Chris Rock for at least $5 million and trying to block the release of his upcoming documentary "Good Hair.". Regina Kimbell sued Rock and several film companies in federal court in Los Angeles on Monday, claiming Rock's project is a copycat of her film, "My Nappy Roots.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Michelles Great-Great-Great-Granddaddyand Yours Oct 9, 2009
For African American Lives, Ive tested 21 African Americans, possessing a range of phenotypesfrom a person who could pass for white, and whose father actually did, to people with darker and more traditionally African features, such as Don Cheadle and Chris Rock ... Chris Rock, for example, is 20 percent European. (Slate)
Chris Rock goes to great lengths in 'Good Hair' Oct 9, 2009
Chris Rock goes to great lengths in 'Good Hair ... Chris Rock travels from Los Angeles to India to investigate what constitutes "good hair" for African-American women and girls. (USA Today -- Life)
Film Review: ‘Good Hair’ laughs instead of cries Oct 9, 2009
AP PHOTOIn this image released by Roadside Attractions, Chris Rock, right, is shown in a scene from, "Good Hair." ... Plenty, it turns out, in Chris Rock s surprisingly insightful documentary, Good Hair. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Dreaded hair woes come to a head Oct 9, 2009
I've never been much of a Chris Rock fan, but I was riveted by the on-screen interviews he conducts with celebrities like Nia Long and Al Sharpton, as well as regular folk, to explore African-American women's very complicated relationship with their hair ... I've never been much of a Chris Rock fan, but I was riveted by the on-screen interviews he conducts with celebrities like Nia Long and Al Sharpton, as well as regular folk, to explore African-American women's very complicated relationship... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Daily television listings Oct 9, 2009
56; midnight on BET. Chris Rock; Nia Long.. Dr. Oz Show at 3 p.m. on Ch. (Boston Globe)
David Letterman, Cad Oct 9, 2009
"He's the greatest host in the world," said fellow comedian Chris Rock in an adoring haze. "I would never make a disparaging comment about David Letterman." Steve Martin offered this friendly take to Letterman: "It proves that you're a human being, and we weren't really that sure before.". (Townhall.com)
Mattel Introduces Black Barbies Oct 9, 2009
Chris Rock highlights the issue in his "Good Hair" documentary, which opens in select cities on Friday and shows black women straightening their tight curls with harsh chemicals and purchasing thousand-dollar hair weaves. "Why are we always pushing this standard of long hair on our girls?" asked Gail Parrish, 60, a playwright in Alexandria, Va. (CBS News)
Filmmaker Sues Chris Rock Over 'Good Hair' Oct 9, 2009
AP Photo/Peter KramerChris Rock. Filmmaker Sues Chris Rock Over 'Good Hair ... LOS ANGELES -- A filmmaker is suing Chris Rock for at least $5 million and trying to block the release of his upcoming documentary "Good Hair.". (KIRO TV, WA)
What's Playing Oct 8, 2009
Good Hair - Chris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles. (imdb) 95 min. PG-13. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Flicks: Reno again plays go-to French guy, this time in Couples Retreat Oct 8, 2009
According to Access Hollywood, she s suing Chris Rock, claiming he copied her own film, My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage. Norwich Bulletin. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Filmmaker sue Chris Rock over upcoming release 'Good Hair'; claims it copies her work Oct 8, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) A filmmaker is suing Chris Rock for at least $5 million and trying to block the release of his upcoming documentary "Good Hair.". Regina Kimbell sued Rock and several film companies in federal court in Los Angeles on Monday, claiming Rock's project is a copycat of her film, "My Nappy Roots.". (FOX61, CT)
Good Hair laughs instead of cries Oct 8, 2009
Chris Rock puts subjects, viewers at ease with sometimes painful reality. APThe best revelations in Good Hair come when Chris Rock examines the sodium hydroxide relaxer that turns nappy heads silky ... Chris Rock chats about, "Good Hair." Joining him, is actress Nia Long.. (MSNBC -- News)
Bad day: Chris Rock is sued over Good Hair Oct 7, 2009
Bad day: Chris Rock is sued over Good Hair - Access Hollywood - msnbc ... Bad day: Chris Rock is sued over Good Hair ... LOS ANGELES - Chris Rocks new film, Good Hair, is having a bad day. (MSNBC -- News)
Lionsgate makes 'Black Friend' with Winfrey, Rock Oct 6, 2009
The article, a humorous account by senior correspondent Devin Friedman about his clumsy attempt to make friends with people of color, will be developed as a star vehicle for Chris Rock ... We cant imagine a better actor to help bring this story to life than Chris Rock. (Variety)
Child Rape and the Values of People Who Make Films Oct 6, 2009
Location: FL Reply # 2 Date: Oct 6, 2009 - 2:34 AM EST Check this out "Progressive" Chris Rock and Jay Leno Are Not on Team Polanski. I'm no fan of Chris Rock, but at least he is showing more common sense the Woopi Goldberg (). (Townhall.com)
Alls hair in city salons Oct 5, 2009
In selecting salons to feature in Good Hair, Chris Rock says he and his crew used a surefire method for picking locations that would generate conversational fireworks ... In selecting salons to feature in Good Hair, Chris Rock says he and his crew used a surefire method for picking locations that would generate conversational fireworks. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Entertainment Oct 2, 2009
The latest films from Chris Rock and Vince Vaughn, Eagles football and R. Kelly headline an exciting week. by. (The Villanovan, PA)
Tune In to the Premiere of BET's New Late Night Talk Show 'THE MO'NIQUE SHOW' on Monday, October 5 at 11:00 P.M.* Oct 2, 2009
This season, viewers can expect appearances from numerous guests including Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, Queen Latifah, R&B group Bel Biv DeVoe, and many more to come. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Blame Angelina Jolie Oct 1, 2009
Chris Rock told us what this study is saying like 7 years ago. now that you married and she took the crust out your eye, put a tic tac in your mouth you get calls from old girlfriends like me and my girlfriend are having d-sucking contest and we want you to be the judge. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The 13th Urbanworld Film Festival Announces 2009 Winners Oct 1, 2009
"As Urbanworld consistently recognizes and celebrates excellence in films by and about people of color, we are honored to present such a diverse slate of filmmakers and content, both represented in the overall festival and in the 2009 roster of winners.Highlights of the 13th annual Urbanworld Film Festival included a special closing night screening of Good Hair, directed by Jeff Stilson, produced by Nelson George and Chris Rock, and starring Chris Rock.Bolstered by a three-year partnership with... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Training Camp Sep 24, 2009
Chris Rock said A fathers main job as a parent is to keep his daughter off the pole. lol If she ends up being a skripper you f***ed up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Phoney baloney Sep 22, 2009
WHEN 2005 Oscar host Chris Rock delivered his famous rant about the ubiquitous Jude Law, he probably couldn t imagine the hardworking actor would eventually turn up as a female fashion model in an a 00004000 ll-star drag called Rage ... WHEN 2005 Oscar host Chris Rock delivered his famous rant about the ubiquitous Jude Law, he probably couldn t imagine the hardworking actor would eventually turn up as a female fashion model in an all-star drag called Rage. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Malaak Compton-Rock to speak at Womens Fund luncheon Sep 22, 2009
Compton-Rock lives in New Jersey with her husband, actor Chris Rock, and their two daughters. The Women s Fund of Essex County was founded in 2003 for the sole purpose of raising and distributing funds to non-profit agencies within Essex County for the support of programs that benefit women and girls. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Complete list of Emmy Awards winners Sep 21, 2009
Picture Editing for a Special (Single or Multi-Camera): Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger, HBO. ... Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Special: Chris Rock Kill The Messenger, HBO.. (MSNBC -- Television)
Five places to go for laughs Sep 20, 2009
True to its name, this joint has been cranking out laughs for years with top-notch stand-ups, including Chris Rock, who got his start here. The club still has a reputation for putting the best talent onstage. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Don't forget the Emmys on Sunday (nominees here) Sep 19, 2009
Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (HBO) * Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a Bitch (Bravo) * Ricky Gervais: Out of England -- The Stand-Up Special (HBO) * The Kennedy Center Honors (CBS) * You're Welcome America: A Final Night with George W. Bush (HBO) ... Chris Rock for Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (HBO) o 81st Annual Academy Awards (ABC) o Louis C.K. for Louis C.K.: Chewed Up (Showtime) o Will Ferrell for Will Ferrell:... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Jay Leno Show and the rise of political humor Sep 15, 2009
Comedy of all kinds is proliferating, from the genteel riffs of Ellen DeGeneres to the R-rated barbs of Chris Rock. But after decades of life on the fringe, political satire material riffed on and ripped from the news is becoming the lingua franca of American humor. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Vineyard viewing Aug 25, 2009
Neill said the scene didn t include any of the film s big stars (the Grown Ups cast includes Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, Kevin James, and Chris Rock), but that Sandler stayed on set all day to help director Dennis Dugan. Neill also said that Kate Hudson stopped by to watch the Grown Ups filming and to chat with her Hollywood friends. (Boston Globe)
New Talkers In The Mix Aug 25, 2009
BETs The MoNique Show, which launches Sept. 7 and stars the popular African-American comedian, and The Lopez Show, which debuts Nov. 9 and is hosted by Latino comedian George Lopez, will join a short list of multicultural-themed late-night shows on cable that include HBOs The Chris Rock Show, FXs short-lived The Orlando Jones Show and, more recently, TV Ones Baisden After Dark with Michael Baisden ... Shows like [HBOs] The Chris Rock Show, and [the syndicated] Arsenio Hall Show... (Multichannel News)
Seinfeld to salute Cosby with top humor prize Aug 21, 2009
Seinfeld will be joined by Chris Rock, "Cosby" co-stars Phylicia Rashad and Malcolm-Jamal Warner and others. The 72-year-old Cosby already received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1998 and a Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002. (FOX 11, AZ)
Sandler spotted as scene shifts to Marblehead Aug 19, 2009
The comedy, called Grown-Ups, stars Sandler, Salma Hayek, Chris Rock and Kevin James, among others ... At least that s the story according to neighbors and onlookers who endured the sweltering heat on Marblehead Neck Tuesday to watch the action during one of the last days of shooting for the Hollywood film Grown-Ups, which stars Sandler, Salma Hayek, Kevin James and Chris Rock, among others. (Amesbury News, MA)
Knapp: Pinstriped Sabathia comes home Aug 18, 2009
He and wife Amber are building a home in Alpine, N.J., a suburb that counts several celebrities, including comedian Chris Rock, among its residents. Their son, CC III, starts school this fall, he said, and switching addresses between baseball seasons won't work as well as it did when he played for Cleveland. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Numbers Game Aug 18, 2009
Like Chris Rock said - the stock has dropped b/c the market is flooded. Last week someone - don t remember who - mentioned having to wait. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Tom DeLay one of 16 new 'Dancing with the Stars' celebrities Aug 18, 2009
" One of the Macy's Stars of Dance performances will be the hugely popular "Design-a-Dance," where fans have the chance to select their favorite professional dancers, dance styles and wardrobe at www.abc.com. In addition, couples will once again take part in a team formation dance, and a variety of new elements will be incorporated into routines involving all couples.Four new dance styles -- the Bolero, the Charleston, the Two Step and the Lambada -- are also going to be introduced. The middle... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Idol' champ is far from idle Aug 17, 2009
The VIP crowd included cast mates Adam Sandler (and wife Jacqueline), Chris Rock, David Spade, Kevin James, Colin Quinn, Norm MacDonald, and Maya Rudolph, as well as chef Todd English. About a group of high-school buddies who reunite after 30 years, the movie directed by Dennis Dugan was mostly shot in Essex and elsewhere on the North Shore. (Boston Globe)
'Funny People' Stars Answer Film's Burning Questions Aug 4, 2009
"We like to put in posters of people that we like. There's a giant picture of Chris Rock dressed like Jimi Hendrix on the wall, and there's also a great picture of Rodney Dangerfield drinking scotch with Redd Foxx. Visually, we hit all sorts of things.". This report is from. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Black scholar says hes able to joke about arrest Aug 3, 2009
Gates appeared at the festival on the island summer resort off the Massachusetts coast to promote his 2009 book, "In Search of Our Roots: How 19 Extraordinary African Americans Reclaimed Their Past." The book traces the family trees of black celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Chris Rock. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
BET'S 'PRESSURE COOKER' and 'BRING YOUR A-GAME' Headline BET and Viacom Education Initiatives Jul 31, 2009
Interviewees include Richard "Dick" Parsons, Chris Rock, Ice Cube, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, Kevin Liles, Mayor Cory Booker, Lou Gossett, Jr., Hill Harper, Damon Dash, Kevin Powell, Melvin Van Peebles, Geoffrey Campbell, Bruce Gordon and Alan Houston. Alongside the famous faces, everyday people also share their stories of success, including Ernest Austin (Ex-Offenders Action Network), the "Three Doctors" from Newark, N.J. (Dr. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Aziz Ansari's Randy Set To Be Breakout Star Of 'Funny People' Jul 31, 2009
"Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy? No! Randy! I watch my own stuff so I can become a better performer.". This report is from. (VHI.com -- Music News)
AC/DC launches 'Black Ice' tour at Gillette Stadium Jul 30, 2009
These guys didn t even nod to the fact that the gig, which drew more than 46,000 people, including Chris Rock and David Spade, was the first to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the landmark album, Highway to Hell. Still, there s nothing to fault in the way AC/DC meticulously builds its shows. (Boston Globe)
Glenn Martin, DDS Hits the Road Monday, August 17, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nick at Nite Jul 30, 2009
Also coming in September is the hit comedy Everybody Hates Chris, from co-creator and narrator Chris Rock and inspired by his real-life childhood experiences. Glenn Martin, DDS was developed for Nick at Nite by Michael Eisner, who co-created the series along with Alex Berger and Eric Fogel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Light-Switch Moments Jul 28, 2009
Like Chris Rock said Men don t get married we submit - For men that light switch moment is usually fugg dis I m out. Of course some men want to get married (not me tho). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Photojournalist adds to 21-year-long story with a documentary Jul 26, 2009
2) by Robert Townsend, featuring Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, and Keenan Ivory Wayans, about what it means to be a black comic in America. For more information go to. (Boston Globe)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson shoot films close to Seacoast Jul 26, 2009
Starring: Adam Sandler, Steve Buscemi, Salma Hayek, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Maria Bello, Maya Rudolph. Directed by: Dennis Dugan. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Please, Professor Gates Jul 24, 2009
In these programs, Gates and his research team have meticulously traced the lineage of famous black people from Oprah to Chris Rock to Quincy Jones. The segments in which Gates shares the fruit of his research with his subjects is always emotionally wrenching. (Slate)
Cop who arrested Harvard prof was a racial profiling expert; Obama stands by criticism Jul 24, 2009
Maybe the professor should get some advice from Chris Rock. Sternberg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Andy StaplesINSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL Jul 16, 2009
OK, so Osborne wasn't Chris Rock, but he did make former Seminoles quarterback Chris Weinke laugh so hard he almost fell off the dais. Another Osborne zinger involved Bowden's visit to a nursing home. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Tee time for 'Entourage' Jul 8, 2009
The movie, which has been filming around Essex (but will be set in Connecticut), features a list of Saturday Night Live alums, including Maya Rudolph, Chris Rock, David Spade, Norm Macdonald, Rob Schneider, and Colin Quinn. Appropriately, the film is about old friends having a reunion. (Boston Globe)
