Burning relaxers, expensive extensions, African-American identity: Chris Rock covers it all, and keeps us laughing
By Stephanie Zacharek Oct 9, 2009
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Finally, a funny -- and long-overdue -- film on this taboo topic.
By Pam Spaulding
August 11, 2009
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The comedian talks about why African-Americans spend so much money on their hair, the political ramifications of the weave, and his new documentary.
By Andrew O'Hehir
January 24, 2009
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I'm off to the mysteriously non-cold Utah slopes to see Jim Carrey go gay, Ashton Kutcher play a gigolo and Paul Giamatti sell his soul. Did somebody say recession?
By Andrew O'Hehir
January 15, 2009
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What does it look like to have an African-American in the White House? Pop culture has offered versions awful and great, from Sammy Davis Jr. to Chris Rock.
By Louis Bayard
November 3, 2008
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Chris Rock contemplates sex and marriage in this sort-of remake of Rohmer's "Love in the Afternoon."
By Stephanie Zacharek
March 16, 2007
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It's no touchdown, but this prison-football remake -- starring Adam Sandler and Chris Rock -- isn't a total fumble, provided you overlook the rampant homophobia.
By Andrew O'Hehir
May 27, 2005
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40 years after Lenny Bruce began his dark descent, here are the top 10 true heirs to his outlaw legacy.
By Dan Kois
September 21, 2004
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Chris Rock for president? Well, maybe. Just don't let him direct another movie.
By Charles Taylor
March 28, 2003
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Chris Rock threatens Drudge, Madonna's feelings are hurt and Jon Stewart uses dirty words. Plus: Lisa Marie regrets marrying Michael!
By Karen Croft
March 28, 2003
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Chris Rock told to shut up, Martin Sheen tapes his own mouth and Adrien Brody pals around with P. Diddy! Plus: What Michael Moore might have said instead ...
By Karen Croft
March 27, 2003
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This cookie-cutter spy thriller depends on the chemistry between Anthony Hopkins and Chris Rock. Um, wait, there isn't any.
By Charles Taylor
June 7, 2002
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Diana Ross heads to rehab; Schiffer sues over topless photos; Mel Gibson: Surrounded by hormones; Aguilera booted from hotel for wild partying.
By Amy Reiter
May 31, 2002
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Material Girl chews scenery in London stage debut; Swank, Witherspoon get career wanderlust; Chris Rock pans Giuliani. Plus: World's sexiest woman? J. Lo's not going to like this.
By Amy Reiter
May 28, 2002
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Foot-in-mouth police snag a Backstreet Boy; scads of terror-themed entertainment pushed back; Bob Hope feeling healthier, sadder.
By Amy Reiter
September 24, 2001
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Even if it's a second-rate joke, and even if Kevin Smith knows it, these two lazy dipweeds really are just a third-rate Bill and Ted.
By Stephanie Zacharek
August 22, 2001
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Salon's TV picks for Monday, July 16, 2001
By Joyce Millman
July 16, 2001
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Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, July 3, 2001
By Joyce Millman
July 3, 2001
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Tonya Harding puts her breast skate forward; Nerve.com party gets sexy -- what a shocker! Plus: David Duchovny says, "My butt is so good."
By Amy Reiter
June 11, 2001
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Chris Rock, reborn as a white guy, blazes through a perfectly pleasant "Heaven Can Wait" rip-off.
By Stephanie Zacharek
February 16, 2001
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Salon's TV picks for Monday, Feb. 12, 2001
By Joyce Millman
February 12, 2001
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The enlightened actress takes it up with other celeb moms; Rosie O'Donnell fights the power for Babs and Gore. Plus: Monica reveals what wasn't hard, and Chris Rock figures out Bush's real problem.
By Amy Reiter
November 7, 2000
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Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000
By Joyce Millman
September 12, 2000
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Neil LaBute's elitist pretense and cold, self-serving characters snuff out fantasy, romance and a perfectly sweet script.
By Charles Taylor
September 8, 2000
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Drea De Matteo talks dirty; Michael Douglas says wedding is not impending; and it's splitsville for Quaid and Ryan -- again.
By Amy Reiter
September 5, 2000
"Good Hair" gives it to us straight
Chris Rock takes on black hair
Chris Rock's good hair day
Downsizing hits Sundance
Black presidents we have known
"I Think I Love My Wife"
"The Longest Yard"
Lenny's children
"Head of State"
The Fix
"Bad Company"
"Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"
"Down to Earth"
"Nurse Betty"
War Room
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