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11.2.07, IN THIS ISSUE: Washington, Crowe Talk Gangster • Seinfeld Dishes on Bee • Power List 2007
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Harlem Knights: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe
Two of Hollywood's biggest stars discuss joining forces with director Ridley Scott to bring the story of a heroin kingpin to the screen.
"I don't think anybody wants zealotry in their police force," says Russell Crowe referring to his character's stoic belief in his duty as a police officer. "There's always got to be room for what you might call 'benign corruption.' Nobody blames a man who steals food to feed his starving children, but on the other hand somebody who picks up a badge and takes an oath to serve and protect, we do expect a certain level of essential honesty… [But during] the particular time we're talking about [in] most western countries, drugs just suddenly became a gigantic thing: You went from talking in terms of tens of thousands to hundreds of millions. That temptation hit the police force at the same time as the temptation to take those drugs that were readily available hit the people on the streets."
When Richie Roberts (Crowe) stumbles across a million dollars in cash in the trunk of a dealer's car, he becomes the precinct pariah for turning in the cash instead of splitting it with his partner. He is later hand picked to head up a federal narcotics squad, and before long he posts Frank Lucas's (Denzel Washington) headshot at the top of his bulletin board of most-wanted dope kingpins. READ MORE...
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American Gangster
Director Scott showcases Washington and Crowe star wattage in production that reaches for bold statements on race, crime, and capitalism. |
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Bee Movie
Bee-ware: Bee-fore bee-coming too enamored of the idea of Jerry Seinfeld animated, ask yourself if you should maybe just get your fix on DVD. |
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Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
A warts-and-all-portrait and fitting tribute to the punk godfather. |
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DVDs, Movie Swag, and More
Get a chance to win American Gangster goodies, The Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition DVDs, swag from Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and more! |
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