Race relations in motion pictures
A Provocative and Exasperating Movie.
Film Critic John Powers reviews the new movie Black and White.
Actor and Debut Director Martin Sheen
Sheen, born Ramon Estevez, directed the new movie, "Cadence." He also acts in it with two of his sons, Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez. He talks with Terry about his life, family, and what it was like work on "Apocalypse Now."
Sidney Lumet's New Movie is a Mixed-Bag.
Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews the new thriller, "Q & A," starring Nick Nolte.
"Do the Right Thing" Leaves Critics Confused
Spike Lee's new movie, about a neighborhood's response to the murder of a black man, climaxes in a violent ending that many believe sends an ambiguous message about race relations in the U.S. Lee disagrees, and tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross that the movie's intent is clear.
Eddie Murphy is the Demagogue of Comedy.
Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews the new movie "Raw," featuring Eddie Murphy in a live concert setting.
A Truly Adult Movie.
Critic-at-large Laurie Stone reviews the film Sammy and Rosie Get Laid.
"Sammy and Rosie Get Laid" Doesn't Quite Work.
Film Critic Stephen Schiff reviews "Sammy and Rosie Get Laid," the new film based on the screenplay by Hanif Kureishi, who also wrote the screenplay for 1985's surprise hit "My Beautiful Launderette."