Jason Hewitt Movies
Amidst claims that the African-American family unit is slowly deteriorating, filmmaker Leslie Small sets out to explore how the role of black women in the family has evolved as the population of black males continues to diminish. Inspired by the musical stage play of the same name, Small's film follows three women as they battle temptation and contend with their personal demons while waging a valiant battle to maintain happy, healthy relationships. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Golden Brooks, Darrin Dewitt Henson, (more)
A powerful drug dealer has taken control of New Orleans, but as the authorities scramble to stop the bloodshed things only get worse in this violent thriller starring DMX, Lou Diamond Phillips, Leila Arcieri, and Keshia Knight Pulliam. "The Dog" (DMX) is a drug dealer who will stop at nothing to be the number one bad boy in the Big Easy. His ruthlessness is legendary, and his power far reaching. But the authorities are onto "The Dog," and now the time has come to put this pit-bull to sleep. Will they accomplish their mission before any more innocent lives are lost, or could it be that New Orleans' top dog is truly above the law? ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- DMX, Lou Diamond Phillips, (more)
DMX, Clifton Powell, and Vivica A. Foxx star in director Phenomenon's inspirational tale of a well-meaning religious leader whose questionable business decision ignites a shocking scandal. Bishop Calvin Jacobs (Powell) is the kind of pastor who is relied on by the community and trusted by his loyal congregation. When Bishop Jacobs realizes during a board meeting that the church's funds have apparently been plundered, he rightly discerns that the church is in very real danger of having to closing its doors. Desperate, Bishop Jacobs subsequently accepts a substantial loan from an international tycoon involved in some seriously shady dealings. When in "innocent" loan ignites an international scandal and a beloved church leader loses his life, the same religious leader who once turned to the dark side in hopes of keeping his ministry alive must now repent and seek the forgiveness of a higher power if he hopes to set things right. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- DMX, Clifton Powell, (more)
The new owner of a modest rim shop attempts to come up with some quick cash when a loan shark from his past turns up demanding payment for an old debt in this comedy starring Clifton Powell and Tommy "Tiny" Lister. Business is booming for Joe Joe, but just as the money starts rolling in, an underworld moneyman appears to complicate the situation. Now Joe Joe has just twenty-four hours to clear his old debts, or he'll lose everything. Of course the million dollar coin stolen by Joe Joe's half-wit friends could be the key to solving all of his problems, if only the bumbling thieves realized it was worth more than a few dollars. Now, as time starts to run short, Joe Joe races to get his hands on the coin before his lame brain friends auction it off to the highest bidder. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Brian Krause and Jamie Mann star in this World War II fantasy that finds a group of US soldiers pitted against a prehistoric enemy after being forced to make an emergency landing on a deserted Pacific Island. As the soldiers struggle to get back in the air and transport their volatile cargo to the front, Japanese pilots and ravenous winged creatures descent from the sky on a mission of death. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brian Krause, Jamie Elle Mann, (more)
