Notorious

The Theatre School at DePaul University is pleased to announce that Michael Shannon (actor, Revolutionary Road, Before The Devil Knows you're Dead, Bug) will join Angela Bassett (actress, Notorious, What's Love Got To Do With It, ER) and Theatre School alumnus Dennis Dugan (director, I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry, Big Daddy) as a recipient of the 2009 Award for Excellence in the Arts on Tuesday, April 28, 2009.

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Sci-fi, the Ram Jam, Biggie and yet another version of Sin City. It's definitely Tuesday and here are the DVD releases for today, April 21st.
In Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler, witness Mickey Rourke's reemergence as one of Hollywood's most charismatic actors. Rourke plays the hard luck case and semi-pro wrestler Randy "The Ram Robinson. No longer the draw he was during his hey-day in the 1980's, Robinson is forced to come to turns with his aging body, his non-existent relationship with his estranged daughter and his love life.
The Wrestler earned two Golden Globe wins including best acting for Mickey Rourke. It was also nominated for two Academy Awards. (He was robbed.) Here's my review.
Also out today is Notorious, the biopic of the late rapper Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace. The film stars Jamal Woolard, Angela Bassett and Derek Luke. Released earlier this year, Notorious received mixed reviews.

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DVD Review
Notorious
Directed by: George Tillman, Jr.
Cast: Jamal Woolard, Derek Luke, Angela Bassett
Running Time: Theatrical Version- 2 hrs, 3 mins, Director’s Cut - 2 hrs 9 mins
Rating: R
Due out: April 21st
Plot: The life of rapper Christopher Wallace (Jamal Woolard), famously known as Biggie Smalls, a.k.a The Notorious B.I.G.
Who’s It For? This movie was made for all, but it cares most about pleasing the fans. Outsiders might fall behind at the introduction of characters or events that are skirted through - that or become even more aware of the film’s typicalness.
Movie: Notorious hip-hops from one event to the next, all with the overall feel of a movie that is birthed by the ground of which it dies (Vh1). Key moments of Biggie’s life seem to be told with cheesy imagination - not authenticity. The performances are decent despite originating
Nick Allen

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