Director Scott Sanders's Black Dynamite is a raucous, absurdist homage to '70s blaxploitation films, starring Michael Jai White (Tyson) as shit-kicking former CIA agent Black Dynamite. After his kid brother is mysteriously murdered at the hands of a sinister drug cartel, BD's drawn out of retirement to crack skulls all the way from L.A. to D.C. But when he uncovers a twisted conspiracy involving malt liquor, genetic mutations and Little Richard, his bloodlust morphs into a higher, more hilarious calling. And Sanders lovingly captures all that gonzo action on high contrast Super 16 Color Reversal Kodak film stock, for that extra '70s feel.
Black Dynamite premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April. At that time we interviewed White, who co-wrote the screenplay. You can watch the amusing red band trailer here, and here's the official website.Click on the film stills above for more details and reviews on this week's new releases and repertory screenings, which also include Black Dynamite; Law Abiding Citizen; New York, I Love You; Food Beware; The Little Traitor; The Maid; Adela; Splendor in the Grass; Beetlejuice; and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.






Sigh, I remember when I thought Gerard Butler was swoon-worthy (Dear Frankie!) but now, he's so over.
Sooo...how many weeks do I have to wait to avoid crowded theaters for Wild Things? 3? 4? 6? Can I just avoid the theater altogether and wait for the DVD/Blu Ray?
But Imax!