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‘THE GREAT DEBATERS’ NY PREMIERE

Thursday, December 20, 2007

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( Photos: Splash News / Wireimage / WENN )

(L-R) Sharon Jones, Denzel Washington, Nate Parker, Forest Whitaker, Jurnee Smollett and Denzel Whitaker attend the reception for “The Great Debaters” New York Premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater on Wednesday night.

The Great Debaters will hit theaters on Christmas Day. Make sure you go out and support.

AJ interviewing Denzel & Pauletta JURNEE SMOLLETT Lynn Whitfield

AJ & JURNEE SMOLLETT DENZEL & PAULETTA AJ & FORREST WHITAKER
Forest Whitaker Denzel Whitaker Nate Parker

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1.

Dereon

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Nate Parker Is Fine As Hell!

2.

Tiffany,

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

I will be going to see that movie
Everyone looks great, I am glad we do have some positve movies coming out. December must be the month in Black Hollywood

I love Jurnee’s look. Been a fan of her’s since Full House
I wonder what the rest of her family is up to?
Do you guys remember that show her family did a while back? That was the show. I think they play it on TV ONE now……

3.

HELLO

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

WOW…Everyone looks BEAUTIFUL!!

4.

MizzMocha

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Everybody looks great minus Denzel. He’s been looking alot like somebody’s crusty dad the past couple days while out promoting the movie. Come on Denzel, step ya game up! Jurnee has also come a long way from her Full House days haha

5.

CAMDON

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Wow Jurnee looks beautiful! Remeber her show On Our Own? It was her and her real life siblings.

AJ looks delicious!!

Denzel please stop with the sneakers!!

6.

parks68110

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Awww Look at Jurnee Smollett All grown up.. “Cecillys got her period” I so still watch EVES BAYOU!!! Denzel look like he just got out of the work release program with that damn shirt.. Everyone else looks nice

7.

blk dds

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Jurnee looks absolutely gorgeous. These kids grow up so fast. I remember her from the TV show “Full House”, then she was in “Eve’s Bayou”.

Nate Parker is handsome young man.

I think its cute that the lil boy’s name is “Denzel Whitaker”. Thats funny.

Lynn Whitfield is that woman. She IS my favorite actor. I just watched her again in “Womens Of Brewsters Place”, man EVERYBODY was in that movie.

8.

blk dds

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Women* of Brewsters Place

9.

carmool

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Aj is wrong for that plastic shaft coat but crazy ass Brandy my bad I mean Lynn Whittfield is working the gray…u go momma!!! an our black people are holding the GORGEOUS down I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10.

parks68110

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

I second that # 2 Nate Parker is fine as hell. Although he kinda resembles RICH BOY a little bit!

11.

CAMDON

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

LOL!! Didn’t see #2 had already mentioned the show!

*remember

12.

cuvagurl08

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

i love jurnee smollett! i did not realize that was her!

13.

parks68110

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

AJ…. that jacket…. HATED IT!!!

14.

KSH

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Nate Parker is ummm ummm good! How old is that boy b4 I catch a case?

Jurnee is gorgeous. She is killing those so called gorgeous actresses like Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Biel - Jurnee is the real deal!

15.

tae04

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

So who is Nate Parker, a new actor?

16.

MAI03

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Jurnee has grown into such a beautiful young woman, I am looking forward to this movie. I remember her and Taj Mowry on Full House..hey they would make a cute couple! lol!

Nate Parker is a cutie-pie!

Yeah, ya’ll are right, AJ does look a lil’ “Shaft’ish” in that coat, but it’s a hell of a lot better than the “Predator” look he used to rock back on 106….LOL!

17.

sxcighanamamii

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

@ 7 i didnt anyone else noticed that about Denzel Whitaker! lmao. how ironic!!
everyone looks nice..

18.

sxcighanamamii

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

p.s. Lynn Whitfield looks good! she’s so good w/ evil roles man…
I remember Jurnee!! and her smile is the same! and Nate Parker= :]

19.

Greg_Arious

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Denzel Whitaker LMAO. Thats the only reason his ass got a part in the movie. JK he can probably act or something. But yeah Jurnee is looking kinda sexy shes about my age too, might have to holla. Ima see the movie though it should be good.

20.

Phillyfashionista

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Jurnee is stunning. Isn’t that the little girl that was in Eve’s Bayou, or am I just crazy? If that’s her, she’s grown up to be a beautiful young lady.

Lynn is looking oh so Chic…Love it!!

AJ, What in the world do you have on, lmao.

Denzel…you’re just too damn Sexy, what else can I say.

21.

get_me_bodied

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

JURNEE DEN GREW UP AND GREW OUT, WHAT A LOVELY YOUNG LADY! I AM SO THERE ON CHRISTMAS, XTRA BUTTERED POPCORN, HOT TAMALES, AND A BIG OL SPRITE! I HOPE THIS MOVIE IS APPROPRIATE FOR LIL CHILDREN TOO!

22.

Gem

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Whoever said Denzel looks like he just got out of the work release program, HAHAHAHAHAHAHA I can’t even find the comment…I chocked on my coffee when I read that! It made me gag, for real!!!! HAHAHAHAH And, it’s sooooo true.

As for Jurnee I’m REALLY GLAD TO SEE HER I really have faith she’ll be another serious, respectable black actress…unlike Gabrielle Union, Tamala Jones, the girl from the “Scary Movie” franchise, Meagan Good, Lisa Ray etc…

23.

get_me_bodied

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

@DDS, OMG I JUST LOVED “SEAL” IN WOMEN OF BREWSTER’S PLACE, MAN OPRAH BE APART OF SOME GOOD MOVIES, YAY! LYNN EXEMPLIFIES PURE GRACE TO ME!

24.

kennedi

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Nate Parker…”fine”? Are yall serious?? Oh, well, to each her own….

Yeah, Denzel Washington (not Witaker…lol) is dressed down but I think he’s at a point in his career and in his life where he can wear whatever that fukk he want to…Hell, he Denzel. He been on every “Most Handsome / Well Dressed” list in America. He don’t need to prove nothing else…

Loving Lynn and the grey…!

25.

Lisa

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

I saw Nate Parker on E and he was crying about how proud his mother is.

26.

Aries

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

I am very excited to see this movie! Im happy that we are getting some good positive black movies out instead of the same ol typical “stereotype shit” Anyhow Jurnee looks really pretty. I loved her in Eve’s Bayou! She played the hell out of that part.

27.

@GET ME BODIED

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

I have a friend who went to premiere in Florida she says very age appropriate and I am taking my nieces and nephews.
I purchased a book at barnes and nobles about Mr. Tolson and my nephew is reading it. I think all African American young people should see it because it would be a good catalyst to help them to see the see the importance of an educationa and how hard people worked to achieve that right for us.

28.

Queen_Chrissee

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

@ #15, NATE PARKER WAS IN THE MOVIE PRIDE, HE PLAYED KIMBERLEY ELISE’ BROTHER. HIS SISTER WAS OUR FAVORITE ACTRESS FROM DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN AND SET IT OFF.

JURNEE SURE DID GROW UP TO BE A FINE YOUNG WOMAN. SHE LOOKS ABSOLUTELY GREAT. I’M PROUD OF HER. I’M QUITE SURE HER OTHER SIBLINGS ARE DOING GREAT AS WELL.

WE ALL NEED TO GO OUT AND SUPPORT THIS MOVIE. WE AS AFRICAN AMERICANS SURE HAVE COME A LONG WAY….

29.

blessedone

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Everyone looks so nice. Jurnee Smollet has come a long way. Eve’s Bayou is like one of my favorite movies. And wasn’t she just in Roll Bounce??? Ya’ll think maybe Denzel’s going through a midlife crisis? He has been looking a bit out of sorts lately…lol!

30.

About Denzel

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

If you have read or heard any of his interviews recantly he is about one thing helping the sother actors to look good.
He still has tree more projects pending (acting roles), so Hollywood must not be too impressed with clothes like you are, its his talent that impresses them and gets him millions per movie.
All this clothing shit you all focus on as young people is so superficial and when you are not a people pleaser and hungry for the spotlight you wear whatever and you all who are shallow will have to deal with it.
I like Denzels style at least he is real.

31.

asbury

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

I’m not going to see this shit, why should I because they’re Black, I don’t give a fuck, they don’t do shit for me so why should I line their pockets? You all kill me with this you should see this movie because its a Black movie, why??? I mean really, wtf for, so they can take the money and act like an ass (not even acknowledge us) when they see us on the street GTFOH. I have better things to spend my money on, you know like sex toys or some shit like that.

32.

UM...I GUESS

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

jurnee smolett grew up to be so beautiful!

can’t wait to see this movie.

33.

Ashley

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

I can’t wait untill this movie comes out it looks like it’s going to be really good. Everyone looks nice at the premiere and I’m glad the movie got a Golden Globe nomination for best picture.

34.

YYesIt'sMe

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

#31 WTF is your problem….some one needs a Xanex quick

Anywho……I am really going to need AJ to NOT WEAR that trench coat anymore…it is not a good look boo.. I loved Jurnee in Eve’s Bayou…if only Megan Goode would have followed in her footsteps..

35.

blk dds

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Jurnee also played in Grid Iron Gang.

LOL @ Candi —- Larenz Tate was also in Women of Brewsters.

I just kept saying, how old are they? Oprah, Mike Tyson, Robin Givens, Lynn Whitfield, Larenz……all of them.

It looked like Oprah couldn’t let go of her Miss Sophia role/costume and make up in that movie. I was like damn couldn’t you at least let them wipe the make-up from under your eyes, Oprah….damn.

#31 Asbury, you crazy as hell………….LOL

36.

BOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Asbury? more like you are an ASS-bury? hope you ckoke on your rubber dick.

37.

Intrigue216

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

LOL @ #4 saying Denzel looks like somebody’s crusty dad. That was hiliarious. I think Denzel might be going through a midlife crises or soemthing because he has bee looking less then stellar the past few premiers.

I can’t get over the kids name, Denzel Whitaker. I think they hired him for the movie because of his name, lol.

38.

BOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

*choke and die

39.

Gisselle

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Hmm. CL posting Movie news WHAT they usually only talk about music and singers.

Anyway Hairspray a movie about RACIAL issues was not even discussed, but the stupid Tyler Perry movie was.hmm.

40.

Gisselle

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Denzel Whitaker was in Training Day as Macy Gray’s Nephew.

41.

estyle4039

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

@#31, Asbury, you sound like a Bitter Betty. Does any of the other products you purchase/support line your pockets? I don’t think so. I am sure the maker of the tissue you wipe your ass with doesn’t care about you either. . . so what’s your point?! You sound like you were once a fan and got your feelings hurt when you didn’t get the autograph. I am telling your therapist the sessions didn’t work and that he needs to up your meds. . .LMAO

42.

Dlish

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

DAMN I am so glad we r getting movies with some depth unlike that DAMN holiday failure with Gaby and Morris. I love it!! Everyone looks wonderful as well!

43.

Michelle

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Jurnee looks really nice. She kinda reminds me of Kerry Washington, I dunno why…

True, true #1…Nate Parker is fine! LOL!

I think Denzel is such a great actor. He’s one of my favs, so I’m definitely looking forward to this movie. Forest Whitaker is a great actor, too. He did a great job in “The Last King of Scotland” by the way…I know this movie will be good.

44.

TLADY

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

WOW #31 CALM DOWN A BIT THATS YOU’RE CHOICE ALL DAY BOO.

#41 YOU ARE CORRECT I’M IN TOTAL AGREEMENT WITH YA.

WOULD THIS DENZEL WHITAKER KID BE FOREST WHITAKER’S SON.

I’M GONNA CHECK THIS MOVIE OUT.

45.

asbury

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

I don’t get it, had I come in here and said,”oh wow, I can’t wait to see this movie, I love supporting Blacks”, then it would have been okay???? But since I came in with my OWN opinion I’m an ass lmaooo, you people are a bunch of thoughtless , moronic, imbeciles…..I’m free to think and speak as I please, if you don’t like it then read on to the next. Who the fuck are any of you to tell me what I should and shouldn’t see, or how I should or shouldn’t feel.

#41 Since when did you become my stock broker??? If I don’t want to see a movie I don’t have to, and no I’ve NEVER asked anyone for an autograph before I unlike some of you lame asses that are on here everyday have a life.
bye bitches.

46.

Cornell

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

JURNEE SMOLLETT SURE DID TURN OUT WAYYY BETTER THAN MEGAN GOOD… I LOVE HER NAME!!!! SHE WILL GO VERY FAR IN THIS BUSINESS..

47.

jscene

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Jurnee is so grown now..

Lynn whitfield is so classy and gorgeous….bad lil mama..

48.

jscene

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

LMAO @Asbury

She’s entitled to feel that way though

lmao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

49.

Bobbito

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

I’m starting to think Denzel dresses down because his wife is constantly looking a hot ass mess so he doesn’t want her to look a mess alone!

50.

jscene

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

I guess Denzel tired of working out..guess he says he’s getting older so fuck it.

51.

emma v;s great-granddaugher

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Everybody looks nice execpt for Denzel and I can’t wait to see this movie.

Asbury, did any of these people do anything to you?

#23 and # 35 you guys are right The Women Of Brewster’s Place was a good movie.

Eve’s bayou was good a movie too.

52.

Ashley

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Nate Parker is a nice looking young man and I love his smile!

53.

cdnyc

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

I will be in the house to see this Christmas Day!!!

Mmmm…I may have to put that Nate Parker on my watch list! Alright, now!!!

54.

cdnyc

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

And Denzel, is Denzel!! Nobody better!!!

55.

lainy

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Jurness has come a long way since Eve’s Bayou. I like the way she grown. I

56.

estyle4039

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Getting straight jacket for Asbury, LMAO.

57.

estyle4039

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Asbury a/k/a Bitter Betty. . .you are not obligated to see the movie and if you chose not to see it, that’s fine too . . .frankly I don’t plan to see the movie either. You are HOWEVER entitled to your opinion . .BUT you’re ranting pockets being lined, people taking money an acting an ass and being ignored on the street, lol. . .sounded more like a tirate . . .LMAO. As your stockbroker, I’d advise you to swallow your meds and dust off that straight jacket and put it on.

58.

DBoy

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

A-Jay is way gay

59.

H-Town Chic***

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

@ #50 JSCENE LMAO!!!! THAT’S PORBABLY WHAT IT IS!!!

I’LL BE AT THE MOVIES W/ BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY!!!!

60.

hood_shit

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Did Denzel give all his “school” clothes away? I mean, c’mon D… this is getting old!

Jurnee Smollet is BEAUTIFUL yo and her stylist on point!

How AJ get the Xtra gig and Free is…. whatever she doing?

61.

Chelly's Two Cents...

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Great movie this is def a story that needs to be told. I wanna see it.
Journee Smollett turned out to be so pretty I remember her from “Full House”
AJ where the hell you been?

62.

MissTee@U

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Jurnee Smolett is making the most of her red carpet moments…I hear she is great in the movie…

63.

Koolkidkulture

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

if you support black films that show a different side of us they make more films like that.
(hint, hint).

Boost Mobile Anthem 2.0
Behind the scenes with Jeezy, JD and Mickey Avalon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3er-A6HsW8w

64.

YEAISAIDIT

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

ASBURY if you don’t plan on seeing the movie you should have just left it at that. You put so much hate into what you were saying…Yes, you are entitled to your own opinon but the way you stated it made you sound like a HATER. N you had an attitude about it. Grow up when you can have a conversation with out cussing then say something but until then kick rocks.

65.

YEAISAIDIT

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Nate Parker looks like Henry Simmons little brother.

66.

TT

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

BLK DDS - Wow…I forgot about Women of Brewster’s Place! Thanks!

Oh…you all gotta go check out The Great Debaters. I saw it at a pre-screening last week…and it is well…GREAT!! I plan to go see it again on the 25th. Great movie! Great cast! Great story! Just great!

67.

the_one

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Journey lost so much weight she looks GREAT! And I love Lynn Whitfield, still a stunner! I have to step my game up, LOVE THAT SKIRT!

68.

Tracy

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Is Denzel Whitaker Forest’s son????

69.

FOXXX

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Jurness has a old school beauty she looks like someone from the twenties all covered up..it’s refreshing to see natural beauty and clothes…instead of Magic City all day (azz and titties) seriously. Keep it up.

70.

WillPwr

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Part of me wants to see this movie to support and see something different.

BUT

Part of me doesn’t want to see this moive.

(However, I wish the cast, crew and producers much success)

71.

James

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

I would not mind going on a journey with Jurnee. ol girl looks so good!!!

72.

chillin in ny

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

LMAO @ asbury!

Whatever happend to just saying “i’m not interested in seeing this movie”? Some people love the drama….lol!

I’m going to check it out. It’s a great story and few people know the history of Wiley College debate team. It’s nice to see movies that focus on the triumps of African Americans every once in a while. We’re bombarded w/ so much negativity, it’s like you almost forget how many amazing black people are in our presence. Plus the reviews are all great and Forest Whitaker and Denzel are two of my favorite actors. Can’t ask for more!

73.

LOLLYPOP

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Grow up Asbury … you make a fool of yourself with that ignorance you speak. If you are looking for someone to support and cosign your stupidity, look further. I wouldn’t agree with one sentence you wrote because you are a SELF-HATER.

74.

cc

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

Jurnee looks like a mix between alicia keys and lauren londen to me

everyone looks beautiful though

75.

LOLLYPOP

Thursday, December 20, 2007 /

PS Asbury - Your dumb behind needs to be on FRONT ROW of somebody’s moviehouse watching The Great Debaters trying to get your “righteous mind” back! That movie would do your ass a world of good. Go see it … please!

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