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Brick City mashers Rah Digga and Redman get together for the very first time on the remix for Rah’s “This Ain’t No Lil Kid Rap”

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Trailer Treat: The Walking Dead
Thursday, 26 Aug, 2010 – 20:27 | 2 Comments
Trailer Treat: The Walking Dead

AMC goes first in zombie serials. Can they turn whats normally two hours into two seasons, or more? Check out the trailer of The Walking Dead and tell us what you think.

Where Are All The Black Superhero Movies?
Tuesday, 24 Aug, 2010 – 19:42 | One Comment
Where Are All The Black Superhero Movies?

Planet Ill examines the lack of African-American superheroes on the big screen, particularly when Blade, a black hero touched off the current comic book run in Hollywood.

Movie Review: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
Friday, 20 Aug, 2010 – 13:44 | 3 Comments
Movie Review: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

Hum drum Scott Pilgrim’s life takes a turn from the mundane to the exciting when he goes to war for the heart of his babe in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.

Movie Review: The Expendables
Tuesday, 17 Aug, 2010 – 22:22 | 3 Comments
Movie Review: The Expendables

The 1980’s returns in full force with Sylvester Stallone’s new vehicle The Expendables. Action movie lovers rejoice as most of your heroes from decades past gather up for one last ride.

Trailer Treat: Blackstar Warrior
Thursday, 12 Aug, 2010 – 19:02 | 3 Comments
Trailer Treat: Blackstar Warrior

Star Wars meets blacksploitation in this humorous look at intergalactic hustling. Get a first look at a side of Lando Calrissian George Lucas never wanted you to see.

Trailer Treat: I Spit on Your Grave
Tuesday, 10 Aug, 2010 – 18:14 | One Comment
Trailer Treat: I Spit on Your Grave

This week’s Trailer Treat involves one of the most polarizing movies ever, the standard bearer for gruesome, I Spit on Your Grave, the 1978 film which is being remade.

Movie Review: Tekken
Thursday, 5 Aug, 2010 – 14:46 | 2 Comments
Movie Review: Tekken

Popular video game Tekken gets its shot at a big screen adaption. Is it a fish out of water?

DVD Review: Batman-Under The Red Hood
Wednesday, 28 Jul, 2010 – 20:53 | 5 Comments
DVD Review: Batman-Under The Red Hood

Who is the mysterious Red Hood and what connection does he have to Batman’s past? Can the Caped Crusader put down Gotham’s newest crime lord?

Trailer Treats: Tron-Legacy
Thursday, 22 Jul, 2010 – 20:03 | 2 Comments
Trailer Treats: Tron-Legacy

This installment of Trailer Treats brings you the latest Snippets from Tron Legacy, featuring more special effects and action. Check it out!

Movie Review: Inception
Friday, 16 Jul, 2010 – 15:52 | 3 Comments
Movie Review: Inception

Christopher Nolan goes beyond the Dark Knight and into your dreams with Leonardo DiCaprio in the sci-fi thriller Inception. Is it a new millenium Matrix?

Trailer Treat: The Social Network
Thursday, 15 Jul, 2010 – 20:23 | 2 Comments
Trailer Treat: The Social Network

David Fincher leaves the thrillers behind for a closer look at human drama. Will The Social Network be the vehicle for him to spread his award winning wings? We don’t know, but the trailer is good.

Movie Review: Predators
Wednesday, 14 Jul, 2010 – 15:30 | One Comment
Movie Review: Predators

Predators attempts to continue the narrative of the original film while eschewing the hiccups made by the Aliens Vs. Predator franchise. Does it manage to keep the spirit alive?

Movie Review: Wholetrain
Tuesday, 29 Jun, 2010 – 22:48 | 4 Comments
Movie Review: Wholetrain

In the tradition of movies like Wildstyle and Beat Street, Wholetrain delivers a coming of age narrative steeped in graffiti culture

Trailer Treats: The Green Hornet
Wednesday, 23 Jun, 2010 – 11:31 | No Comment
Trailer Treats: The Green Hornet

Following the Hollywood trend of both remakes and superhero movies, the Green Hornet is set to be released in 2011. Does the vehicle that originally brought Bruce Lee to the masses have enough kick?

Movie Review: The A-Team
Friday, 18 Jun, 2010 – 14:46 | 2 Comments
Movie Review: The A-Team

The 80s resurgence continues as B.A., Hannibal, Face and Murdoch return via the big screen in the A-Team remake. Is it up to snuff or should you pity the fool that buys tickets?

Movie Review: The Karate Kid
Wednesday, 16 Jun, 2010 – 10:34 | One Comment
Movie Review: The Karate Kid

Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan update the 80s cult classic film. Is it Godzilla or Chop Suey?

Movie Review: Splice
Tuesday, 8 Jun, 2010 – 13:22 | 3 Comments
Movie Review: Splice

Adrian Brodie stars in this soon to be cult classic from writer/director Vincenzo Natali that deals with what happens when science goes awry

The Empire Strikes Back: 30 Years Ago, The Good Guys…Lost
Thursday, 27 May, 2010 – 10:39 | 4 Comments
The Empire Strikes Back: 30 Years Ago, The Good Guys…Lost

30 years ago, George Lucas changed the game, forever cementing the notion that the sequel could be better than the first run. Planet Ill celebrates

Happy Birthday Pam Grier: The Original Kick Ass
Wednesday, 26 May, 2010 – 16:24 | One Comment
Happy Birthday Pam Grier: The Original Kick Ass

Planet Ill wishes film legend Pam Grier a happy birthday.

Movie Review: Iron Man 2
Monday, 10 May, 2010 – 14:24 | 2 Comments
Movie Review: Iron Man 2

By Malice Intended
Ever since revealing his identity as Iron Man, Billionaire Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) has been living the life.  He sees himself as a visionary who has finally brought peace to the world …