Up, Close and Personal
Actor Hill Harper Discusses New Book; Looking Forward to 8th Season of CSI NY
Actor Hill Harper discusses his new book, “The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in its Place.” He also talks to Andrew Rosario about the endemic issues of the past 20-30 years that President Obama inherited, his position on President Obama's leadership, and, that he is looking forward to the eighth (8th) season of the CBS television drama, CSI NY.
Hill Harper attended Harvard Law School with President Obama.
New York Undercover Sets The Stage for Malik Yoba
Actor Malik Yoba checks in with What’s The 411?. He talks with Amelia Moore and Roceania about the success of New York Undercover, the expectation of the public, his entrepreneurial aspirations and his community service activities. Circa 1994.
Opening This Week
Opening This Week - October 28, 2011
Puss in Boots
Opens: October 28, 2011
Stars: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Sedaris, Billy Bob Thornton
Directed by: Chris Miller
Plot: The swashbuckling feline, Puss in Boots (voice of Antonio Banderas), fights to save his town with the help of Kitty Softpaws (voice of Salma Hayek), and Humpty Dumpty (voice of Zach Galifianakis).
Genre: Action, Family-oriented
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Opens: October 28, 2011
Stars: Sam Riley, Mickey Rourke, Jason Statham, Ray Winstone, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Ray Liotta
Directed by: Géla Babluani
Plot: Vince Ferro is a man in desperate circumstances. While on a quick fix-it job, he steals an envelope containing instructions for a mysterious job that promises a potential fortune. He assumes a false identity and follows the instructions, only to find himself a numbered participant in an underworld Russian roulette competition, where gamblers place bets on who'll survive when the trigger is pulled. The stakes are high, but the payout is more than he can resist. Many are competing for the first time, and a precious few have even returned to play again, but are his odds any better than other players in this most deadly game? What will it take to be the last man standing?
Genre:Crime and Mystery, Drama
Films Worth Watching
Puss in Boots
Puss in Boots
Released: October 28, 2011
Stars: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach...
Margin Call
Margin Call
Released: October 21, 2011
Stars: Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Stanley Tucci, Jeremy...
Ides of March
Released: October 7, 2011
Stars: Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul...
Moneyball
Released: September 23, 2011
Stars: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin...
Dolphin Tale
Released: September 23, 2011
Stars: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick, Jr., Kris...
What The People Are Saying
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Coming Soon...
Coming Soon - November 2011
Tower Heist
Opens: November 4, 2011
Stars: Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck, Téa Leoni, Alan Alda
Directed by: Brett Ratner
Plot: Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy lead an all-star cast in TOWER HEIST, a comedy caper about working stiffs who seek revenge on the Wall Street swindler who stiffed them. After the workers at a luxury Central Park condominium discover the penthouse billionaire has stolen their retirement, they plot the ultimate revenge: a heist to reclaim what he took from them.
Genre: Comedy, and Crime and Mystery
Another Happy Day
Opens: November 4, 2011
Stars: Ellen Barkin, Thomas Haden Church, Kate Bosworth, Ellen Burstyn, Demi Moore
Directed by: Sam Levinson
Plot: Winner of the Sundance Film Festival's prestigious Screenwriting Award, ANOTHER HAPPY DAY is the feature film debut of writer and director Sam Levinson. The film is a powerful, darkly comic story of a woman struggling to find her place in a volatile family dynamic and features an outstanding ensemble cast led by Ellen Barkin who also produced.
Genre:Drama
J. Edgar
Opens: November 9, 2011
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Naomi Watts, Armie Hammer, Josh Lucas, Damon Herriman
Directed by:Clint Eastwood
Plot:A biopic focusing on the personal life of J. Edgar Hoover starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the controversial FBI director.
Genre: Drama
What’s The 411?’s List of Top DVDs
Top DVDs - October 2011
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
DVD Release Date: October 18, 2011
Theatrical Release Date: July 8, 2011
Stars: Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jarobi White, Adam Yauch
Directed by: Michael Rapaport
Plot:' Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest' is a documentary film directed by Michael Rapaport about one of the most influential and groundbreaking musical groups in hip-hop history.
Genre: Documentary
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Horrible Bosses
DVD Release Date: October 11, 2011
Theatrical Release Date: July 8, 2011
Stars: Jason Bateman, Jason, Sudeikis, Colin Farrell, Charlie Day, Jamie Foxx
Directed by: Seth Gordon
Plot: A workplace comedy about three frustrated employees who hatch a plan to kill their micro-managing bosses, only to find their murderous plot snowballing into disaster.
Genre: Comedy
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon
DVD Release Date: September 30, 2011
Theater Release Date: July 1, 2011
Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, Ken Jeong
Directed by: Michael Bay
Plot: There is more robotic mayhem as the Autobots and Decepticons go to battle in the third iteration of the Transformers franchise.
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
DVD Watch
DVD Watch - November 2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II
DVD Release Date: November 11, 2011
Theatrical Release Date: July 15, 2011
Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
Directed by: David Yates
Plot: The second half of JK Rowling’s final Harry Potter adventure, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort.
Genres: Action, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Larry Crowne
DVD Release Date: November 15, 2011
Theatrical Release Date: July 1, 2011
Stars: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Bryan Cranston, Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P. Henson
Directed by: Tom Hanks
Plot: Until he was downsized, affable, amiable Larry Crowne (Tom Hanks) was a superstar team leader at the big-box company where he's worked since his time in the Navy. Underwater on his mortgage and unclear on what to do with his suddenly free days, Larry heads to his local college to start over. There he becomes part of a colorful community of outcasts, also-rans and the overlooked all trying to find a better future for themselves. In his public-speaking class, Larry develops an unexpected crush on his teacher Mercedes Tainot (Julia Roberts), who has lost as much passion for teaching as she has for her husband.
The simple guy who has every reason to think his life has stalled will come to learn an unexpected lesson: when you think everything worth having has passed you by, you just might discover your reason to live.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Throwback Interviews
Lisa Nicole Carson
Lisa Nicole Carson gives What’s The 411? correspondent, Roceania, an in-depth description of her character in Jayson’s Lyric, as well as, the fashion flavor and culture in Houston, Texas. Circa 1994.
Entertainment Moguls Andre Harrell & Dick Wolf
Amelia Moore interviews New York Undercover co-executive producers Andre Harrell and Dick Wolf (Law and Order) who hosted a benefit for The Valley, Inc., a comprehensive human service agency for young people. The Valley, founded in 1979 by John Bess, served African-American, Latino, Caribbean, and Asian youth from throughout New York City’s five boroughs.
If you look closely, you will see other celebrities in the background including one who participated on Dancing With The Stars. Circa 1994.
Michael DeLorenzo
Actor Michael DeLorenzo talks to What’s The 411? co-host Amelia Moore about the role of Eddie on New York Undercover, how he prepared for the role, and his feelings about the police. Circa 1994.
Ernie Hudson
In an easy, comfortable style, actor Ernie Hudson shares with What's The 411? correspondent Erika Conner his reason for favoring film over theater, how his children view his career as an actor and a couple of parenting tips. Circa 1995.
Bokeem Woodbine
Actor Bokeem Woodbine tells What’s The 411? correspondent Roceania about his character in the movie, Jayson’s Lyric; what it was like on the set of BI; his upcoming projects, and how he got his name. Circa 1994.
Suzanne Douglas
What’s The 411? co-host, Roceania, interviews actress Suzanne Douglas. They talk about her role in the movie, JASON’S LYRIC, which was written by Bobby Smith, Jr., directed by Doug McHenry and stars Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Lisa Nicole Carson, Forest Whitaker, Eddie Griffin, and Treach. Suzanne gives one of the most passionate responses ever heard about the characters in the movie, and its reflection on American society. Circa 1994.
Don Cornelius & Bill Bellamy
What’s the 411?’s west coast correspondent Wanda Formey is backstage at the Soul Train Awards when Don Cornelius, the man who started it all, takes the stage and discusses that his career began in radio and how Soul Train first came to television. Comedian and actor Bill Bellamy follows and gives us a glimpse into his start as a comedian. Circa 1995.
Khadeem Hardison
Actor Kadeem Hardison sits down with What’s The 411? co-host Roceania to discuss the movie Panther and his role as Judge. Kadeem also speaks about how the death of Huey Newton affected him as he prepared for the movie.
Marcus Chong, Courtney Vance
Actors Marcus Chong and Courtney B. Vance give What’s The 411? correspondent, Roceania, their perspective of the movie Panther and the Black Panther Party. Circa 1994.