Ashanti ‘Shani Bani’ Douglas thinks she’s slick. She makes her comeback to the public arena creeping through the hole in the backyard fence. Her co-starring role in Resident Evil: Extinction is a complete blindside - barring the advance whispers, of course. We’re talking ‘Ari moves’. From John Tucker Must Die and a Muppets TV special to this? That’s the way to bump a level on the career meter.

During the press tour Ashanti gave a brief description of what Resident Evil: Extinction is about and talked of her experience working on the film. On first listen, I was semi-speechless. She really does sound like she’s grown up a touch. And check the hair and posture, definite shades of Beyonce extra-extra-lite. You know, without the hits and superstar status.

I kid Shani. Have at it.

Here she is in a scene with Mike Epps. It’s clear she has his wheels turning.

She gets some of that ‘steam relief’ off.. It’s the attack of the crows.

And the Behind the Scenes Featurette to make it complete.

I got burned by an action movie last weekend. The Brave One.. minus the sugar-sweet beginning, was a surprisingly good movie. Forget the 45% rating on Rottentomatoes. Most of the reviewers were upset Jodie Foster felt conflicted about shooting people in the face. Where I was, mofos of all types in the theater gave it a little clap of.. alright..OK..  when the movie ended.

But did you check out Shoot Em’ Up? If that wasn’t a pile of stinkin crap than you got served the choice meat from a different platter. Stupid plot. Meaningless video game gun battles. $20 in the wind.

I’ll see Resident Evil:Extinction week one hoping for an evil zombies meet Road Warrior type of thing but the caution lights will be flashing.