Entries in Film (13)

Friday
Sep142012

Ice T - Something Of Nothing: The Art Of Rap

After popping in and out of the cinema quicker than you spit a verse, Ice T's documentary film 'Something Of Nothing: The Art Of Rap' has skipped the DVD stage and is now available for American's to watch free on cable. Bit of a strange one, but if you're a Hip-Hop fan, then you'll love this - check it out below.

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Friday
Aug312012

Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (DVD Release)

Following its success in both American & UK cinemas, Michael Rapaport's 'Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest' is set to be released on DVD on the 3rd September, and features a cool re-version of the 'Midnight Marauders' album cover (see below). The best and most moving musical film documentary ever, about the greatest Hip-Hop group to walk the earth. Rough Trade are screening the film tonight (details HERE) and Saturday 15th Septmeber sees the group's Ali Shaheed Muhammad play Plan B in Brixton (tickets HERE). Check the trailer after the jump, make sure you don't miss this...

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Friday
Mar232012

Omar from 'The Wire' to play ODB in a movie

Michael K. Williams, best known for his work as Omar on 'The Wire' and Chalky White on 'Boardwalk Empire' is set to play the late Ol' Dirty Bastard in an upcoming film 'Dirty White Boy'. Entertainment Weekly reports that the Joaquín Baca-Asay-directed film will focus on the relationship between Ol’ Dirty Bastard and his manager, Jarred Weisfeld, during the last years of ODB’s life - it’s said that both Weisfeld and ODB’s mother, Cherry Jones, approve of the project. Going to be mad, but can't wait.

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Thursday
Mar222012

Dr. Dre to produce horror movie

MTV have today announced that Dr. Dre is set to co-produce the horror thriller 'Thaw' for the Crucial Films movie banner. See the full statement after the jump - why can't he just get back to making music?

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Tuesday
Feb282012

Be Inspired: The Life of Heavy D (Documentary)

After passing away on November 8th 2011, many artists have come together to pay tribute to Heavy D in a documentary entitled 'Be Inspired', which is taken from the late rapper's final tweet on the same day that he passed. The 40-minute documentary is an incredibly touching insight into the life of one of the nicest and most loved men in Hip-Hop, with words coming from Big Boi, Will Smith, Cee-Lo, Queen Latifah and many more. The film also includes coverage of his funeral in Mount Vernon, along with the original score by Jazz legend George Duke. Amazing.

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Monday
Feb272012

Plan B - Ill Manors

Premiered just moments ago as Zane Lowe's 'Hottest Record In The World', here is the lead single from Plan B's forthcoming film/fourth studio album 'Ill Manors', which will be Ben Drew's debut as a film director. The film has been described as a "Hip-Hop Musical" and all songs will be performed by Plan B, with the script being based on actual events, such as Drew's home being raided by armed police and a girl prostituting herself to repay a drug dealer. The film is out May 4th, and the album will be out May 7th. Sick.

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Wednesday
Dec212011

The Dark Knight Rises - Trailer

This is the second trailer (the newest theatrical one) for Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' "The Dark Knight Rises", the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. Can't wait for this.

Monday
Dec192011

230 Films of 2011 in 5 Minutes

A 230-film retrospective that celebrates this year's movies and their amazing capacity to transport us through the boundaries of space, time, and identity. Some serious editing skills, see the full list of films HERE. How many did you see?!

Thursday
Nov102011

ATCQ - Beats, Rhymes & Life: Second Date Added

Due to overwhelming popular demand, a second date has been added to the screening of Michael Rapaport's award-winning film documentary, Beats, Rhymes & Life - the second screening will take place at Cargo on November 22nd, and as with the first, a live performance from Phife Dawg will follow the screening. Get your tickets HERE, and to keep you tied over till then, check out Spin Doctor's ATCQ tribute mix HERE.

Where: Cargo, 86 Rivington Street, London, FC2A 3AY
What: A Tribe Called Quest - Beats, Rhymes & Life
When: Tuesday, November 22nd - 8pm
Price: £15.50

Wednesday
Oct262011

Mikill Pane - Random Acts

Tomorrow night @11pm on Channel 4, straight after Joys Of Teen Sex, Mikill Pane will be featuring on Random Acts, which is a sick new series of diverse short films. The London based lyricist, will be delivering line after line of effortless wordplay and metaphors - along with enhanced with graphics and set within a striking location, this will be a feast for any word lover. Mikill Pane's new EP is out NOW on iTunes - read my review HERE.