Ralph Tresvant Movies
- 2008
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This documentary traces the creation of the album Rizzwafaire by former New Edition member Ralph Tresvant. Utilizing interview footage, as well as clips of the man at work in the studio, the filmmakers offer an insiders look at this working process. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ralph Tresvant
- 2004
- PG13
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Directed by Taylor Hackford, this biopic profiles the life of legendary musician Ray Charles. Despite humble beginnings and the loss of his eyesight due to glaucoma at the age of six, Charles, depicted by Jamie Foxx, would nonetheless become an icon in both the music industry and the civil rights era. While the film delves into his problems with drugs and women, the bulk of the story details his career; among the highlights of that career are 12 Grammy awards and 11 R&B chart-toppers, such as "Unchain My Heart," "Hit the Road, Jack," "Georgia," "Doin' the Mess Around," and "Hallelujah I Just Love Her So." Also among the cast are Larenz Tate as Quincy Jones, as well as Regina King, Kerry Washington, and Clifton Powell. Charles' son, Ray Charles Jr. helped produce the film. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, (more)
A vicious ex-con is murdered shortly after being released from prison and the identity of the killer remains a mystery in this gritty tale of survival on the streets from filmmaker Stephen Allen. Blue Daniels (Curtis Van) is the kind of criminal most people only read about. Cold, calculated, and merciless, the joy Blue takes in watching his victims suffer is only matched by the shocking brutality of his crimes. When Blue targets former model Stacy, who threatens to reveal a dark secret from Blue's past, the frightened woman enlists the aid of her ex-husband, barbershop owner TC (Charlie Robinson). In the hours following a botched drug deal, Blue's lifeless body is discovered -- but who would have the guts and the power to take down one of the streets meanest players? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Curtis Von, Charlie Robinson, (more)
The crime thriller Triple Cross concerns five men who have come together to run a small criminal enterprise. Alex owns the club that acts as the legitimate front and headquarters for the gang that consists of his associate Sonny, and three hardened criminal who call themselves "The Bandidos." Their allegiance begins to break apart when one of The Bandidos falls head over heels for a woman. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
A woman wonders if it's just friendship or real love she feels when a close male friend announces he's tying the knot in this romantic comedy. Dre (Taye Diggs) and Sidney (Sanaa Lathan) became best friends when they were ten years old -- the same time that both first became aware of the first rumblings of the Hip Hop revolution in New York City. Today, Dre runs a successful record label, and Sidney is a respected music journalist; both have managed to turn their love for the music into careers, and both are still close friends. Close enough, in fact, that many of their pals wonder why they've never become boyfriend and girlfriend. While both have always denied their attraction to one another, Sidney begins to have second thoughts when Dre proposes to his girlfriend Reese (Nicole Ari Parker), a lawyer. Even though Sidney has a relationship of her own with professional basketball player Kelby (Boris Kodjoe), as Dre's wedding draws closer, Sidney begins to suspect that her longtime best friend is actually the love of her life. Brown Sugar features supporting performances form real life Hip Hop stars Mos Def and Queen Latifah; former basketball star Earvin "Magic" Johnson served as executive producer. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, (more)
Robin Harris, Christopher Reid's foul-mouthed and irascible father from the original House Party film, died in the interim, but he has a university named after him in this follow-the-dots sequel. Kid (Christopher Reid) has finally made it to college in House Party 2, but not without problems. Sent to Harris University on a scholarship check given to him by his local church congregation, he finds himself broke before he can even buy the books for his college courses. He can thank his old pal Play (Christopher Martin) for his financial straits, since Play borrowed the money to pay a phony music producer named Shelia (Iman), who has headed off to parts unknown. Kid tries to pay for tuition by working in the college cafeteria but is thrown out because he is not considered a student. Problems compound when his girlfriend Sidney (Tisha Campbell) spends more time studying than with him. He also receives lectures on political correctness from her strident roommate Zora (Queen Latifah). Still, Kid's main concern is finding the money for college. Finally Kid agrees to go along with Play's scheme -- to hold a surreptitious late-night pajama party in the faculty hall to raise funds to pay for Kid's education. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Starring:
- Christopher "Kid" Reid, Christopher "Play" Martin, (more)
In-between rappin' numbers by groups like Run-DMC and The Fat Boys, an almost unnoticeable plot unfolds as manager Russell (Blair Underwood) desperately looks for funding to press more records for Run-DMC's first hit. This gets him into deep water when he borrows from the wrong man and then is left behind after his performers hit the charts and are off on a better life. But all is not lost, after more rap and rock by everyone, the clan returns with salvation at hand. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Blair Underwood, Joseph Simmons, (more)
