Chicago – The Van Peebles name has had a long and historic contribution to the history of movies from the 1970s to today. Director Mario Van Peebles has extended a tradition of filmmaker credibility that began with his father Melvin’s breakthrough with “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song” (1971) and continues with Mario’s recent release, “We the Party.”
“We the Party” is a stylish, fly-on-the-wall look at modern high school life, mostly in the tradition of the big party/John Hughes feel, and coming of age through a series of unexpected events. Mario Van Peebles son, Mandela, plays the lead role of Hendrix Simmons, part of a group of close-knit friends who are participating in the realities of the current high school scene – with the new interactions of technology and multiculturalism – through to the normal adolescent rituals of prom, dating and trying to fit in. The high spirited cast and production...
“We the Party” is a stylish, fly-on-the-wall look at modern high school life, mostly in the tradition of the big party/John Hughes feel, and coming of age through a series of unexpected events. Mario Van Peebles son, Mandela, plays the lead role of Hendrix Simmons, part of a group of close-knit friends who are participating in the realities of the current high school scene – with the new interactions of technology and multiculturalism – through to the normal adolescent rituals of prom, dating and trying to fit in. The high spirited cast and production...
- 4/16/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
A new UStream video interview conducted by ‘We the Party’ cast members Yg, Mario Van Peebles, Mandela Van Pebles, Makaylo Van Peebles, Maya Van Peebles, Patrick Cage II and Tiny Lister has been released. The actors of the new independent comedy, which is now playing in select theaters and will be released in six additional markets this Friday, discussed their personal experiences in shooting the film. The cast spoke about such topics as their funniest moments on the set, helpful tips and advice for up-and-coming actors and what it was like working with Mario, who also directed ‘We the Party.’ ‘We the Party’ follows five high school friends, including Hendrix, [ Read More ]...
- 4/11/2012
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Chicago – Mario Van Peebles is a second generation filmmaker, following the footsteps of his revolutionary director father, Melvin Van Peebles. In keeping with the family business, Mario has included his children in his latest film, “We the Party,” a high school movie about this particular time in history for youth and their culture, and the impact this era has on them.
Rating: 3.0/5.0
Highly stylized and voyeuristic, this film succeeds as a hopeful view of Los Angeles high school hijinks, updated for the mix of cultures that is the experience of the City of Angels. Where it is less successful is in the sermonizing, which doesn’t flow as naturally as the kids being kids. There is a moral to the story, but that morality is laced with sticky plot points that might play better for adults, but doesn’t gibe as organically in relationship to a younger perspective.
“We the Party...
Rating: 3.0/5.0
Highly stylized and voyeuristic, this film succeeds as a hopeful view of Los Angeles high school hijinks, updated for the mix of cultures that is the experience of the City of Angels. Where it is less successful is in the sermonizing, which doesn’t flow as naturally as the kids being kids. There is a moral to the story, but that morality is laced with sticky plot points that might play better for adults, but doesn’t gibe as organically in relationship to a younger perspective.
“We the Party...
- 4/6/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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