After Earth with James III
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Hollywood's Star: Will Smith's Career Journey
This chapter examines the illustrious career of actor Will Smith, tracing his rise in Hollywood from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. It highlights his film successes and failures, including discussions about 'After Earth,' changing audience perceptions, and family dynamics in his projects. The conversation also critiques the portrayal of martial arts in film and reflects on the impacts of evolving filmmaking approaches by prominent directors like M. Night Shyamalan.
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