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Articles and Commentaries
The Ring 2
"This movie was way better than the first Ring...It was scarier and even a little funny."
By Nakkaila Emerald Hayes
Her Majesty
"The Queen eventually announces that she will be coming to Elizabeth’s town, and everybody, including Elizabeth, prepare busily for the Queen’s arrival."
By Ashley Jones
Motorcycle Diaries
"A lot of people who wear the Che t-shirt today don't really know what he was about."
By Genesys Sanchez
Fade To Black
"Paramount Classics’ Fade To Black is a new feature film that combines both documentary and concert film of Sean "Jay-Z" Carter. Youth Radio's Gerald Ward II believes this film marks Jay-Z's success as the Greatest MC of All Time. He says, "up to this point the most successful MC ever, without a doubt, is Young Hov!."
By Gerald Ward II
Racer Fast Taxi Hits Theaters
"Tim Story's latest action adventure starring Jimmy Fallon, Queen Latifah and Gisele Bündchen hit theaters nationwide. Youth Radio's DeSean Robinson Walker went to the premiere of Taxi and says, "if you’re a person who enjoys beautiful girls and thrives on action, you will enjoy movie."
By DeSean Robinson Walker
Review: Dig!
"Dig!, the new feature-length documentary by Ondi Timoner, chronicles the trials and tribulations of two rock bands. Youth Radio's Ursula Mehl says, "the audience gets a unique perspective as to just how hard it really is to make it in the music business."
By Ursula Mehl
Review: Wicker Park
"A thriller that thrills, but does little to nothing to stand out from the crowd."
By Chelsea Vargas
Mean Creek
Youth Radio's Dennis Penate interviews Jacob Estes, writer and director of the new independent film, Mean Creek.
An Analysis of Exorcist: The Beginning
"I believe this film offers a really good message: 'No matter what problems you are surrounded with, you shouldn’t lose your faith in God."
By Janee Wafer and Denise Tejada
Review: Code 46
"It's supposed to be a love story with a science-fiction twist, but really, it fails at both."
By Ursula Mehl
The Bourne Supremacy
"Although The Bourne Supremacy suffers from unnecessary earthquake visuals, the storyline remains exciting as ever."
By Ricky Zhang
Foxx, Cruise Hit Theaters
"If you love action, you will love this movie, because Collateral will keep you on the edge of your seat."
By Janee Wafer
Braff’s Garden State
"Garden State is hilarious in a refreshing way, by not relying on sarcasm or bathroom humor for laughs."
By Chelsea Vargas
Review: Little Black Book
"This movie works hard to cram in every romantic comedy cliché imagineable, often for no apparent reason, while simultaneously trying to project the image of being a dark comedy."
By Reina Gonzales
Review: A Home at the End of the World
"The movie re-examines the idea of family and what it means to be part of one."
By Ursula Mehl
New Twist to an Old Classic: A Cinderella Story
"It managed to be no more or less predictable or clichéd than any other teen flick."
By Chelsea Vargas
Review: I, Robot
"By trying to take it a step further, the director has essentially taken it three steps back and made it just mediocre."
By Ursula Mehl
Ferrell Flops with Anchorman
"The movie is poorly written and poorly acted, and turns theatergoing into a torturous exercise in bad Hollywood filmmaking."
By Jake Schneider
Spider-Man with Style
"I promise it’ll make you laugh, scream and if you’re a softie (wuss), it’ll make you cry."
By Hyter Runnels III
Fahrenheit 9/11: Review
"This film has the power to change people’s consciousness about the tumultuous state of our world today."
By Sophie Simon-Ortiz
Al Jazzera's Control Room
Youth Radio's Nishat Kurwa interviews director Jehane Noujaim and Al Jazzera reporter Hassan Ibrahim about the making of Control Room. Web Exclusive: Listen to the extended interview.
City of God: A Diamond in the Rough
"It’s like a refreshing glass of cool water during what seems like a never-ending drought of quality films."
By Jordan Monroe
Troy at a Time of War
"The fact that the film was released during a time of war is ironic and intriguing to me."
By Jordan Monroe
Chappelle’s
Show
"Chappelle’s
Show not only entertains, it also has a social and political influence on its audience."
By Jordan Monroe
Love Me If You Dare
"Love Me If You Dare has more of an edge, and it's certainly more thought-provoking."
By Belia Mayeno
Anime
"Hollywood’s infatuation with awards and money is taking over the industry."
By Jono Simrin
The Passion of the Christ
"Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ is a difficult movie to critique."
By Jordan Monroe
The Commercialization of Cinema
"Hollywood’s infatuation with awards and money is taking over the industry."
By Jono Simrin
Remixing Old School Songs
Youth Radio imagined a late night commercial that tries to bring their parents and grandparents into the hip hop scene…with THEIR music.
Ghetto-Fabulous TV Classics
Youth Radio's Simon Hadley and Krystle Martin takes American TV favorites and gives them a much needed update to appeal to today’s youth.
J.Lo
"I think it's time for her to step up and help her people."
By Enrique Rivera
The Park
An original short story by Youth Radio's Sophia Chakos-Lieby
Boxers or Briefs
Youth Radio's Orlander Robinson discusses the decision, with animation by Ocie Henderson.
Fashion
Youth Radio's Jordan Monroe provides commentary on the fashion industry, with animations by Saba Moeel.
Michael Jackson: Before and After
Youth Radio's Saba Moeel showcases Michael Jackson, past and present.
Julius Schwartz: A Human Superhero
Youth Radio's Andres Chang discusses the life and times of comic hero Julius Schwartz.
Homicidal Maniac
Youth Radio's Michael Puerto meets comic book artist Jhonen Vasquez in a dark alley.
Remembering June Jordan
Youth Radio's Belia Mayeno-Choy remembers,"Her writing showed me that it was okay to be angry."
Matt Groening Signed My Stapler
Youth Radio's Victor Vazquez and Margarita Rossi interview the creator of The Simpsons.
Ghost World
Youth Radio's Margarita Rossi interviews with comic book artist Dan Clowes.
Angry Little Asian Girl
Youth Radio's Felicia Wu interviews cartoonist Lela Lee.
Yell-Oh Girls!
Youth Radio's Felicia Wu talks to Vickie Nam about her anthology of writings by Asian American girls.
Alternative Comics
Youth Radio's Victor Vazquez sees a future of comics where, "the new super heroes aren't coming from the minds of Hollywood executives."
On Her Own Ground
Youth Radio's Felicia Wu interviews author A'lelia Bundles, who chronicles the life of Madam C.J. Walker
James Kochalka is a Jungle-Exploring Mad Scientist
Youth Radio's Victor Vazquez interviews a guy who gets paid for drawing and singing.
Magalogs
Youth Radio's Autumn Morris explores the place where magazines and catalogs meet.
Fashion Magazines
Youth Radio's Tahira Simon asks, "Why do we read that trash?"
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