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Hot Comic Dazzles at Madison Square Garden
Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
up his private life for public scrutiny. Employing the recurring theme, “Don’t judge me, let me explain,” he reflects upon subjects ranging from being happily-divorced (“I cheated. Do I regret it? No!”), to whether he likes dark-skinned girls (Yes), to humping a bean bag while on Ecstasy, to dating advice (“The only thing you don’t want in your house is a female who doesn’t trust you.”). Be forewarned, Kevin curses liberally and gratuitously sprinkles in the N-word occasionally for further dramatic effect. The personal anecdotes he relates are routinely engaging with satisfying payoffs, the only disappointment being that the picture only lasts less than an hour if you subtract all the time devoted to audience reaction shots. Nevertheless, you know a comedian has arrived when his punch lines are periodically punctuated by pyrotechnics on stage. And you know he’s still humble enough to remember where he came from when tears can be seen streaming down his face as he takes bows at Madison Square Garden.
Film Review By Kam Williams Move over Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Steve Harvey and Katt Williams, the hottest black comic around right now is Kevin Hart. The diminutive, 5’ 2” funnyman has skyrocketed to the heights of showbiz ladder lately, making myriad memorable performances on both TV and film. This year on TV alone, he’s hosted Saturday Night Live and launched a sitcom spoofing reality shows called Real Husbands of Hollywood. On the big screen, he can currently be caught in the ensemble comedy This Is the End, which comes close on the heels of hits like Think Like a Man and The Five-Year Engagement. Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain is a concert flick featuring the best of his recent concert tour across North America and Europe, with stops at Vancouver, Toronto, Oslo, Copenhagen and Amsterdam and Birmingham, England. But the bulk of the material was captured on camera in front of a standing-room-only crowd at Madison Square Garden, the final stop on the circuit. Kevin’s irreverent brand of observational humor involves opening
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The “World War Z” Interview with Kam Williams
Born in on May 13, 1971, veteran South African actor Fana Mokoena garnered worldwide acclaim for his powerful portrayal of General Augustin Bizimungu opposite RottenTomatoes Oscar-nominees Don Fana Mokoena Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo in Hotel Rwanda. He previously worked with World War Z director Marc Forster on Machine
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Gun Preacher where he played John Garang, leader of the Sudanese People’s Liberation Army. Fana’s other film credits include supporting roles in Safe House, Inside Story, State of Violence and Man on Ground, for which he received an Africa Movie Academy Award. Here, he talks about his latest outing opposite Brad Pitt in World War Z where he reunites with Forster as U.N. Deputy Secretary General Thierry Umutoni. Kam Williams: Hi Fana, thanks for the interview. Fana Mokoena: Thank you. KW: How is Madiba’s [Nelson Mandela] health holding up? FM: I’m seriously worried about him
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Very Good HHH Rated R for sexuality, ethnic slurs and pervasive profanity Running time: 75 minutes Distributor: Summit Entertainment
but I’ve learned to let him go. It’s hard. Z?
KW: What interested you in World War
FM: That it was a brave stab at the Zombie genre. We haven’t seen one at this scale, and I immediately saw how it was going to work. KW: How was it working with director Marc Forster? FM: He trusted me with the work, and I found that refreshing. It helps you grow. KW: What was it like acting opposite an icon like Brad Pitt? FM: Awesome! Awe-inspiring! Awestriking! It was incredible to watch him work.
KW: How would you describe your character, Thierry Umutoni? FM: As a measured character. Harddriven, but kind and compassionate. No drama. KW: How did you prepare for the role? FM: I first had to read the book to cover my basics. Then I had to understand the world of the zombie, and familiarize myself with what the end of the world means to my character personally. KW: What message do you think people will take away from the film? FM: I hope they take away the overarching message that the end of the world is all our responsibility. See more on afro.com
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