Mariah Carey
- 2008
This 2008 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Jonah Hill and features musical guest Mariah Carey. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jonah Hill, Mariah Carey, (more)
Judd Apatow teams up with his former roommate Adam Sandler to write a star comedy vehicle for the actor in You Don't Mess With the Zohan, the tale of an Israeli commando who fakes his own death so he can follow his dream -- to be a hairstylist in New York City. I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry's Dennis Dugan directs for Happy Madison Productions and Columbia Pictures. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Adam Sandler, John Turturro, (more)
- 2008
A waitress and her two brothers set out in search of their estranged father hoping that he will aid in saving their leukemia-stricken sibling in this road-bound family drama produced by Lee Daniels (Monster's Ball) and starring singer Mariah Carey. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Adam Rothenberg, Ethan Peck, (more)
- 2007
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Mariah Carey: The Adventures of Mimi documents one night on the singer's 2006 tour. The setlist includes favorites like "Always Be My Baby," "Vision of Love," and "I'll Be There." ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mariah Carey
Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash wrote, directed, and stars in this hard-hitting examination of life in the criminal underground of a great city. Three different crime bosses are locked in a battle over the drug trade in Philadelphia. New York transplant Dame (Damon Dash) and his umbrella crew command a powerful network that controls the city's dope traffic, but he has two bitter rivals who both oversee competing gangs from behind bars -- Beans (Beanie Siegel), Philly-born leader of the once-dominant ABM Crime Syndicate, and Loco (Noreaga), a slick street hustler from Miami who has the bankroll to finance a powerful operation. As these three men and their underlings scramble for money and power, another player is quietly consolidating his forces and rising up against them. State Property 2: Philly Streets also features supporting performances from Mariah Carey, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Cam'ron, and a handful of other hip-hop and R&B stars. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Beanie Sigel, Victor 'Noreaga' Santiago, (more)
- 2005
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After the Gulf Coast was ravaged by a barrage of tropical storms, six television networks simultaneously broadcast this one hour fundraising concert in order to benefit those who lost their homes, lives, and families during the natural disaster. Some of the artists who participated in the hopes of both assisting and paying tribute to those who had survived, include Neil Young singing When God Made Me and U2 collaborating with Mary J. Blige for the song One. Entertainers such as Jack Black and Chris Rock also appear in the program to provide both introductions and comic relief. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash (Paper Soldiers) directs this semi-autobiographical film based on his life as the proprietor of Roc-a-Fella Records. Ebon Moss-Bachrach stars as David Katz, a reporter who, upon interviewing rap producer Damon (Capone), finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into the high-class world of hip-hop. Before he knows it, Katz ignites a war within the label that could bring down the operation for good. A bevy of celebrities from all walks of life make appearances, including Riddick Bowe, Lorraine Bracco, Mariah Carey, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Carson Daly, Jay-Z, Chloe Sevigny, James Toback, and countless others. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Devon Aoki, (more)
David Anspaugh's mix of female bonding and mob drama, Wisegirls concerns a trio of waitresses. Meg (Oscar winner Mira Sorvino), wise-talking Raychel (Mariah Carey), and wannabe dancer Kate (Paul Thomas Anderson regular Melora Walters) grow close while working at an Italian restaurant. After saving a man's life at the eatery thanks to her time in medical school, Meg begins to realize that the establishment is mob-controlled. Soon she must hide the dead body of her boss (whose "whacking" she indirectly caused). Eventually, Meg discovers secrets about her two friends and is forced to risk her life in order to gain information on the mobsters. This mix of gangster film and female bonding screened at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mira Sorvino, Mariah Carey, (more)
The acting debut of pop music diva Mariah Carey loosely traces the singer's real-life trajectory to fame. Carey is Billie, an impoverished girl growing up in a tough New York neighborhood abandoned by her drug-addicted mother and dreaming of stardom. Billie gets her big break when her group's demo tape is heard by Julian Dice (Max Beesley), an infamous bad boy DJ and record producer in the club scene of the early '80s. A volatile relationship soon develops between Dice and Billie while her professional life takes off, leading to fame, fortune, and heartbreak. Glitter is the sophomore film of actor-turned-director Vondie Curtis-Hall and co-stars Eric Benet, Dorian Harewood, Ann Magnuson, Terrence Dashon Howard. and Da Brat. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mariah Carey, Max Beesley, (more)
- 2000
Tina Turner: Celebrate! The Best of Tina Turner captures a birthday concert by the singing legend. In addition to the show, and vintage clips of her performing with other artists, this release features celebrities offering testimonials to Turner's influence and greatness. Among the songs performed on this release are "River Deep Mountain High," "Nutbush City Limits," "The Best," and "What's Love Got to Do With It." ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, (more)
This 1999 compilation brings together all fourteen of Mariah Carey's music videos. Included in the collection are the promotional clips for "Vision of Love," "Dreamlover," "Hero,", her duet with Trey Lorenz of The Jackson 5's "I'll Be There," and her smash hit with Boyz II Men "One Sweet Day." The DVD release of this collection includes a biography of the singer. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Luciano Pavarotti, one of the world's best-known classical tenors, both headlines and plays host for this special concert, held to benefit War Child, a charitable organization which provides relief for children orphaned by war. Pavarotti and Friends for Guatemala and Kosovo features Pavarotti performing with B.B. King, Joe Cocker, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, and Lionel Richie (all of whom also perform solo). Other guests include Ricky Martin, Boyzone, and Zucchero. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
In this romantic comedy, Chris O'Donnell plays Jimmie, the grandson of an eccentric millionaire. At the reading of his grandfather's will, Jimmie learns that he stands to inherit $100 million on his 30th birthday. There's only one stipulation: Jimmie has to be married to get the money. And he is going to turn 30 in 24 hours. Jimmie and his sweetheart (Renee Zellweger) have already been talking about marriage, but she thinks it's wrong to marry for the money. The Bachelor co-stars James Cromwell, Brooke Shields, and singer Mariah Carey in her acting debut. This story was filmed before in Buster Keaton's silent classic, Seven Chances. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Chris O'Donnell, Renée Zellweger, (more)
The queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, and four of the biggest female hitmakers in contemporary pop, Mariah Carey Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, and Shania Twain, joined forces for this once-in-a-lifetime concert event, in which they individually sing their hits and team up for a variety of ensemble performances. Video includes an appearance by legendary songwriter Carole King. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1997
This 1997 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Claire Danes and features musical guest Mariah Carey. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Claire Danes, Mariah Carey, (more)
- 1993
Originally filmed for NBC as a Thanksgiving special, this production features opera-cum-pop culture diva Mariah Carey. Filmed in 1993, Mariah Carey: Here is Mariah Carey includes "Vision Of Love," "Emotions," "Hero," "I'll Be There," "Someday," "Without You," "Make It Happen," "Dreamlover," "Love Takes Time," and "Anytime You Need A Friend." This video also contains behind the scenes footage and the music video for "Dreamlover".
~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- 1991
This 1991 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Linda Hamilton and features musical guest Mariah Carey. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Linda Hamilton, Mariah Carey, (more)
- 1990
In 1990 pop diva Mariah Carey released her debut album, which yielded four number one U.S. chart hits. This compilation contains studio-produced and live-concert videos of some of the most popular songs from the album, including "Vision of Love," "Love Takes Time," and an extended version of "Someday," plus live stage versions of "Vanishing" and "Don't Play That Song." The compilation also contains a never-before-seen video of her single "I Don't Wanna Cry" and a special interview with the talented singer. This tape is ideal for any Carey fan wanting a closer look at the artist's first years as a pop diva. ~ Forrest Spencer, All Movie Guide
- 1990
This 1990 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Patrick Swayze and features musical guest Mariah Carey. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Patrick Swayze, Mariah Carey, (more)
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This edition of the Music Box Biographical Collection features footage of the singer Mariah Carey, some of which coming from some of her longtime fans. Carey has become one of the most successful singers of her time both in terms of charted singles and albums and sales, and this film presents her life story including her failed marriage to music honcho Tommy Mottola. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
