We haven’t seen Queen Latifah in a big starring role in a while, but that’s about to change. She’s back on the big screen with the one and only Dolly Parton in JOYFUL NOISE. There’s a new trailer out for the film, which looks like a slightly older slant on something like GLEE, but nevertheless could be a fun time at the movies. My mother has already noted how much she’s interested in this, and I’m assuming most of your mothers will feel the same way. It’s not particularly my cup of tea, but the idea of Parton and Latifah going head to head is rather amusing. I also like the fact that they address in the movie (and even the trailer) how Dolly has obviously had quite a bit of work done. The film co-stars Kris Kristofferson, Keke Parker, Courtney B. Vance, Jesse L. Martin, and Jeremy Jordan, and is directed by Todd Graff (BANDSLAM). Check out the trailer below and tell us your thoughts in the comments.
“Joyful Noise” is the story of a small town choir out to win a national competition despite overwhelming odds. A story of faith and determination by the choir leaders (Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton) and the young talent who give their all to win god’s praise and beat the competition for the grand prize.
JOYFUL NOISE opens January 13, 2012
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
