Kool & the Gang - Live from House of Blues

Starring:Kool & the Gang
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Customer Reviews:

This was one of the one's that inspired me to start breakdancing! .......2007-02-07

You can read about this movie on all the other reviews. I have nothing to add! I want to promote the 2 videos that helped me really start to dance like this though! How To Do The Robot - Breakdance Instructional DVD or Top 20 Breakdance Moves, both available on Amazon. Check em out so you can dance like they do in this movie!

Rare Laserdiscs-dvds Movies Collector.......2006-04-30

Wild Style's one of my greatest movies ,I Own the dvd And you Should too...you wont regret addin' it to your Collection :P

ONE OF THE CLASSICS.......2006-03-28

I see some people saying this movie was not all it was said to have been. But you definately had to have seen this during the early 80's to relate to it and it was only meant for the people that actually lived in this time era. For most of you seeing it for the first time in 2006, it wont make sense to you and seem outdated. If your recollection of Hip Hop is N.W.A. or the likes, you will know nothing about this movie or relate to it in anyway - this is raw Hip Hop.

verite narrative.......2006-03-13

The historical importance of this piece is clear. In addition, DV filmmakers should own a copy to study the method. First: know someone who knows everyone at the center of a cultural explosion in its early days. Second: give them creative license. Third: film all their friends. Fourth: stage an amazing concert in an abandoned amphitheater without a permit. Fifth: film everything. I love this movie.

Not As Great As All The Hype .......2006-02-24

I hear all the time as i read hip hop mags and articles
all about how great Wild Style IS THE BEST HIP HOP movie
ever. Well I purchased it at the first of the year and guess
what it cant't hold Beat Street and Breakin or Krush Grooves
jockstrap. I think the movie Rappin or even the not so get
Lorenzo Lamas Hip Hop movie Body Rock has moments that's
even better than Wild Style. People who read this will
probably say what gives you the right to think you know so much
well me being 30 years old you can do the math. Thats around when the Hip Hop movement started. So if your a movie collector.
Go ahead and buy it but if you want a good movie to watch.
Then purchase somthing else.

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A Very Good And Underrated Crime Drama!
Tupac's final film
better then I expected
gang related
Tupac and James Belushi......hmm......not a good combination

Gang Related
Starring: James Belushi , Tupac Shakur , Lela Rochon , Dennis Quaid , and James Earl Jones
Director: Jim Kouf
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
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ASIN: B00005O06V
Release Date: 2001-11-20

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A classic example of a good idea ruined by Hollywood formulas. Jim Belushi and Tupac Shakur (in his last performance) are two corrupt cops with an effective scheme: they rob and kill drug dealers. Unfortunately, one of their victims turns out to be an undercover agent for the DEA, and the two bad cops have to scramble to find a suspect to pin the murder on. Soon they're caught in a web of missing evidence, false witnesses, and frayed nerves--Gang Related could have been a lean film noir, slowly tightening until the men break under the pressure. Unfortunately, this isn't the 1940s, and suddenly the plot takes an absurd twist into the most melodramatic coincidence imaginable. It's too bad. Also featuring the lovely Lela Rochon, James Earl Jones, David Paymer, and a surprise performance by Dennis Quaid. --Bret Fetzer

Description

Two killers are hiding where no one will ever find them...behind their badges! Tupac Shakur (in hisfinal and most riveting performance) and James Belushi are two corrupt police detectives caught in a dangerous web of deceit in this "gritty, smart and tough" (CBS-TV) action thriller that will hold you in its grip from start to finish. Detectives Divinci (Belushi) and Rodriguez (Shakur) practice their own deadly brand of street justice: They set up drug deals, seize the money for themselves and then murder the dealers. It's a lucrative racket that has worked without a hitch for months. But when they discover that their latest victim was an undercover officer with the Drug Enforcement Agency, the two corrupt cops are forced to initiate a dangerous scheme to save their own lives. And as their "foolproof" plan begins to spin madly out of control, Divinci and Rodriguez are trapped in a tornado of suspicion, betrayal and murder in which they can trust no one...not even each other.

Customer Reviews:

A Very Good And Underrated Crime Drama!.......2006-10-19

This is another film I always thought was underrated. It is not up there with 'Goodfellas' but it gives a very gritty portrayal of two corrupt cops. The film's main actors are Detective's Frank Divinci (James Belushi) and his partner Detective Rodriguez (Tupac Shakur). Tupac Shakur gives a very good performance in this film. [His last film] And although Tupac Shakur only made a few movies before his untimely death, he was a pretty damn good actor. Every film I have seen him in he's great. And this one is no exception.

Detective's Divinci, and Rodriquez are about as corrupt as policmen come. They make their added income by robbing drug dealers and then killing them: Taking the money and reselling the dope all over again. Since they are the invesitgators on these killings, they cover up whatever evidence comes to light. And since these are drug dealers they are killing, who's going to look into it? Moreover, they make it look like the usual drug gang killing. Even going so far as to plant false evidence on many of the victims they kill. However, things are going to get pretty rough with these two corrupt cops.

They both make a mistake in one of their dealings. The latest man they sell their drugs to and kill is an undercover DEA agent: And the DEA wants the culprits who did this. They are in hot water already, when they decide to plant evidence on a homeless man named Joe Doe (Dennis Quaid). However, the man they chose comes from a very wealthy family. Moreover, this Joe Doe is harmless, and his past history as a medical doctor shows him to be a good samaritan. When a top attorney (James Earl Jones) is called on to defend Joe Doe, he finds corruption in the police department and sets into motion events that will bring down these two corrupt cops. The film is very good, and highly recommended. Rent it first to see if it is your taste in films.

Tupac's final film.......2005-11-18

Like most people reviewing here, i bought this film to see Tupac, had he not been in the film it's doubtful I would have been interested. Having now watched it, I was quite surprised at how good the film was, especially considering the lack of promotion it seemed to get (in England anyway).

Tupac and James Belushi are cast as two crooked cops who set up drug deals, take the money and then kill the dealers, dishing out their own kind of justice. It all goes badly wrong when they mistakenly kill an undercover cop, and have to continuosly scramble to cover their tracks. Tupac is perhaps surprisingly cast as the better of the two cops, the one with a conscience, a less imaginative director would have probably cast them the other way round. Belushi plays the cop who will do anything to save himself, and to be honest, though Tupac is good in the film, Belushi does steal the show, Pac has more of a supporting role.

There are many twists and coincidences in the plot, and it does keep you on edge, but it is not without it's faults though, the poor ending being the main problem. Overall though this is a very watchable film, and obviously Tupac's final screen performance, recommended.

better then I expected.......2005-10-20

Jim Belushi and Tupac have good chemistry as 2 crooked, conflicted cops. Tupac played a good character as a troubled cop. He was willing to bend some rules and put some money in his pocket, but now things have gone entirly too far for him. Jim Belushi plays a dumb cop who continues makes the situation even worse, and believe's he can manipulate his way out of anything.

gang related.......2005-10-09

I loved it so much. I love Tupac, and all of his movies are great. This movie has a great cast, also. Youre missing out if you dont buy this.

Tupac and James Belushi......hmm......not a good combination.......2004-08-22

You got Tupac Shakur (Gridlock'd, Bullet) in his last movie before his death, which he shows some very good acting skills might I say and then on the other side you got a chubby and overly miscast James Belushi (Destiny Turns On The Radio, The Florentine) sprouting a top hat threw the movie. These 2 cops sell cocaine to dealers, kill them and then throw away the drugs but they make a mistake when they kill a DEA Agent instead of a dealer. Things spiral down from there in this edgy urbanesque action thriller. Not much when the story is hammy. Also starring Dennis Quaid (Frequency, The Day After Tomorrow), Lela Rochon (The Big Hit, Waiting To Exhale), David Paymer (Quiz Show, Payback), James Earl Jones (Field Of Dreams, Empire Strikes Back), Gary Cole (A Simple Plan, Office Space) and Wendy Crewson (Air Force One).

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Crossroads: Business in the front, Party in the back....
I must admit it was...
Don't take it too seriously - it delivers!
It's actully good when you get past Britney
It's OK.

Crossroads
Starring: Kim Cattrall , Beverly Johnson , Kool Moe Dee , Dan Aykroyd , and Bahni Turpin
Director: Tamra Davis
Manufacturer: Paramount
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ASIN: B00005JKWM
Release Date: 2002-07-23

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Pop idol Britney Spears stars in this sweet coming-of-age movie about three childhood friends who've grown apart, but find out they may still have a lot in common. After graduating from high school, Lucy (Spears), Kit (Zoe Saldana), and Mimi (Taryn Manning) decide to take a road trip to L.A. to audition for a record label. Along the way, there's a lot of heartbreak and female bonding (not to mention a lot of midriff-baring--in her first scene, Spears jumps on her bed in her underwear, singing along to a Madonna song), as each of the three girls learns more about herself and life. Crossroads could have been trite schmaltz, but the script has some grit and the direction is fresh and relaxed--and, most significantly, Spears is far more sympathetic and engaging than you might expect. Also featuring Dan Aykroyd and Kim Cattrall. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

Crossroads: Business in the front, Party in the back...........2007-05-10

Sadly, I am a sucker for films that nearly everyone has knocked over backwards. I want to discover, myself, if these occasionally hidden cinematic gems are still hiding or if big corporate Hollywood has just smeared them enough to nearly wipe them out of film existence. With "Crossroads", there was enough plague surrounding it that friends nearly shunned me for weeks knowing that this film was in my house, more-so in my DVD player. Yet, I found persistence, and I watched with open eyes - twice actually, so that I can fully develop the sheer strength that "Crossroads" had to offer. Well, friends, Romans, and fellow cinephiles out there, I can now officially add "Crossroads" to the list of horrid films that everyone quivers over yet has actually never seen. I have seen "Crossroads", and I can stand up on a soapbox and announce that it is not the horrid trash everyone speaks about, but it also isn't worth the film it is printed on. This was a cookie-cutter film, produced by Hollywood to benefit the distribution of CD sales and promote the already growing popularity of one Britney Spears. This was not a film, but a platform from Ms. Spears, and by listening to the commentary, you begin to realize the power that this young girl once had - I stress the word "once". Now, two kids and several tabloids later, I am not sure that this film could even see the light of day.

To begin, because that is always a good starting point with films of this nature, I must take a step forward and say that the acting wasn't excruciating, but it was painful. It was obvious that our three leads, Spears, Saldana, and Manning, were quickly becoming strong friends - and that friendship translated well onto the screen, but it was their individual stories and accomplishments that created the pain. In one scene, we saw this trio as little girls - friends without a care in the world - then instantly we are pushed into the awkward high school dark ages where nobody is friends with anyone. Riffs have been issued, and we are asked to rediscover who these characters are again. Matching them with their young counterparts is easy, but when their mouths open, it is another world all together. Spears leads with a hodgepodge of different characteristics. She dances sensually in her bedroom, unrobes nonchalantly in front of her lab partner, but is most avid about doing the right thing when it comes to morality and truthfulness. There is even one scene where she hangs up on her father, no doubtably instilling the correct visions into her impressionable teen fan base. She couldn't give us a straight character to save her life. Coupled with the annoying Zoe Saldana who tries the hardest of the group, but cannot seem to quite understand the life surrounding her. Then, painful to write, there is Taryn Manning (who gets better with each film) using every cliché redneck white-trash persona possible to define her character. It isn't bad enough that we have Spears fading in and out of her "real" character that to have Manning use "y'all" like it is Shakespeare - yikes. Again, the acting isn't bad (I have seen far, far, far worse), but it isn't Juliard - closer to flunking out of Acting 101.

I have mediocre respect for director Tamra Davis. The woman that gave us the hysterical and near cult-classic "Billy Madison" as well as "Half-Baked", has also turned out slow duds like "Gun Crazy" and, surprise, "Crossroads". Her talent seems to be all over the place instead of choosing projects that will continue to define her. Listening to the commentary, it felt she did this to 1) work with Spears, 2) she needed the rent money, and 3) it was an all girl cast - her youthfulness will be returned. Not exactly the typical reasons artist create on a blank slate. With Davis, I wanted humor, darkness, or anything that would make me remember why I loved "Madison" or "Half-Baked' - ANYTHING - there was nothing. Did I expect it with "Crossroads", probably not, but it would have been nice to see something that was uniquely hers. Road movies are made weekly, and it is those road films that try to bring something new to the genre that stand out and bring more to the table. Wasn't "Billy Madison" just a take-off of "Back to School"? I just question the ability of Davis without a studio baking and thankfully she has taken her raw, rotten talent to television only to further infuse the masses.

We are left with nothing more than the story. What story did "Crossroads" tell? How about one lone girl's quest to find herself and loose her virginity? Does that sound right? Again, this wasn't rocket science writing, yet it seemed amateur from the first word. We know who Spears' love interest is going to be from the beginning, the "take" at the end is given away within the first twenty minutes, and the only strength to this entire film is a scene with Dan Aykroyd saying "I was a Ghostbuster, a Blues Brother, and Conehead - I did this film for my kids". I believe that sums up this whole story in a nutshell. Needless to say, the story lacked any depth, and there was one scene where we attempted to bring real life to the screen with a rape, an accidental death, and our old friend, "underage drinking". Thankfully, Spears could push beyond all this and finally sing her songs near the end, the obvious finale to the film that was started. The ending point didn't match with the starting point in this film.

So, I watched this film. Everyone will have to at one point in their life, I just shortened the inevitable. Again, it wasn't the worst film ever made, "Glitter" still ranks below this, but there wasn't any value in the final performance. Spears didn't push for this film to be made because she wanted to be an actress, she wanted more face time with an audience that seemed on the fence about her ability - and as time has shown, we didn't make the best assumption. The acting wasn't horrible, but everything else was so we are left with a sour taste in our mouth coming from all directions. I will not, nor suggest this film to anyone except my wife, who thought it was better than "Clerks II".

Ouch. I will end on that note.

Grade: ** out of *****

I must admit it was..........2007-01-07

soooo good! if you are a teen/preeten who just wants to watch a nice happy ending movie you will love it. if you want a movie with morals and stuff like that this is not the movie for you.

Don't take it too seriously - it delivers!.......2006-08-12

No, Crossroads isn't a "good" movie. If I wanted to see a "good" movie, I'd watch Forrest Gump of Field of Dreams. But Crossroads gave me exactly what I wanted at the time - entertainment, a silly plot, and a chance to laugh at Britney Spears. Seriously, this movie can be fully enjoyable to watch if you sit back and relax and don't take it seriously! It's not SUPPOSED to have character nuance, good writing, or plot quality, so don't review it as if it should. The movie is merely meant to entertain young girls, and it does just that. It's actually really funny, especially at certain "serious" moments. I recommend it for a girls movie night.

It's actully good when you get past Britney.......2006-06-25

Ok all those people that hate Bristney Spears get over your selfs and if you want to see this movie watch it if not dont but dont judge it if you havent seen it. I actually enjoyed this film and would recomand it to people who like feel good movies adn espesailly for teenagers. The story is sweet and inocent a groip of friends on a cross country trip. I liked it becouse it shows life in early 2000. It will be fun watching it in 20 years and saying to your kids Britney Spears was the it thing and that's what people did. The acting was good you cant expent much from this movie. Overall you cant expect much but it's enjoyable.

It's OK. .......2006-05-29

There are bound to be some trashy reviews of this simply because the reviewer does not like Britney Spears. These reviews should not be read as they are simply attacks on the person.

This movie is about youth and learning the hard way. It would not be real to make a movie where young adolescents are well behaved, don't explore and push the envelope. Unfortunately in the real world there are teen pregnancies and alcohol consumption, so for a movie to reflect that, it should not count against it as in it's own way, the movie shows the downside of these things.

This movie was not spectacular and it probally won't be remembered, except by some die-hards, but then there are many movies like that. There were a few instances in this movie that were completly not believable. Firstly, singing a cheesy pop rendition of a rock classic for karaoke in - of all places - the Jazz capitol of the USA, that be New Orleans and getting a rave response just did not make the grade. Secondly, things just seemingly to fall into place so easily, such as the girls making ends meet - and then some - when they left with nearly nothing is another unbelievable feat that just doesn't happen in the real world.

Nonetheless, this movie is about young women finding themselves, and who they are through exploration and taking chances (even if the odds were unbelievably in their favor - but that's not the point) and learning to stand on their own.

Enjoy it for the novelty and don't expect the world.

The Freshest Kids - A History of the B-Boy

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Good, but falls short in key areas.
Hip Hop 101
This video is so dope!
The freshest kids, the freshest documentary
Good Hip-Hop Film.

The Freshest Kids - A History of the B-Boy
Starring: Frosty Freeze , Kool Herc , Mos Def , Crazy Legs , and Fab Five Freddy
Director: Israel
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B00006IUIP
Release Date: 2002-10-08

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The subtitle couldn't be more accurate: A History of the B-Boy is a comprehensive look at the world's "freshest kids." This lively documentary isn't about hip-hop or hip-hop culture as much as about an integral part of that culture. B-boys are defined, variously, as "breakboys" (the original term) and "breakdancers" (the more widely known one). These "kids," many now in their 30s, helped to shape hip-hop's look and spread its gospel. The narrative traces their evolution from the South Bronx 1970s to media-crazed 1980s--when they were featured in movies from Wild Style to Flashdance--to today, as the phenomenon has returned to the underground while remaining as popular as ever (as exemplified by footage from Germany, Japan, etc.). The old and new school are on hand to explain and to praise the b-boy; everyone from rappers like KRS-One and Mos Def to breakers like Crazy Legs and Ken Swift. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Description

Breaking... Born at Kool D.J. Herc's House parties in the early '70s, catapulted to a worldwide phenomenon in the '80s, and now experiencing its latest gravity-defying incarnation as a thriving underground movement, "The Freshest Kids" brings to you the illest B-Boying this planet has ever witnessed. Over two hours of hardcore breaking gives you an all-access pass to the underground world of B-Boys spanning the last 25+ years. See and hear the early history via rare archival footage and exclusive interviews with The Nigga Twins, Spy (the man with 1000 moves), Rock Steady Crew icons Crazy Legs and Ken Swift, The New York City Breakers, Mr. Wiggles, Styelements and the world's most innovative B-boys of the next generation along with hip-hop legends Kool D.J. Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, KRS-One, Mos Def and many more as they come together to reveal for the first time the most comprehensive history of B-Boying, its evolution and its place within hip-hop culture and beyond. These are The Freshest Kids and this is their story!

Customer Reviews:

Good, but falls short in key areas........2007-07-01

The beginnings of bboying are covered very well with all the key players, but the international scene (which is at least as big as America's) gets a really superficial pass, as does the modern resurgence. The history of bboying should also include the present which is poorly represented without really much video or talk of the present greats. If the movie was "The Freshest Kids - The Origins of the B-Boy", it would be a 5-star film, but it falls short on giving a complete history.

Hip Hop 101.......2007-03-08

This is a great way to learn about the history of Hip Hop and The "B-Boy". I grew up listening to Hip Hop ( 1984 thru 1995 ). This DVD was accurate, educational and entertaining. True to what real Hip Hop and B-Boys are all about!!

This video is so dope! .......2007-02-07

I am a hardcore breakdancer and poplocker and this video totally broke down the history of all these styles. I feel like a professor now. For those who wanna take it past this and learn to actually dance like this, I highly recommend How To Do The Robot - Breakdance Instructional DVD or Top 20 Breakdance Moves on Amazon. They are the cream of the crop.

But you NEED this video if you are into breakdancing or hip-hop in general. This and Scratch are mandatory.

The freshest kids, the freshest documentary.......2007-01-12

Beautiful explanation of the B-Boying experience. Gives a great background not only on the dancing, but also music, historical, and other aspects of the art of b-boying. You MUST get this!

Good Hip-Hop Film........2006-11-10

This film was dope, a must see for anyone who is curious about Hip-Hop culture, or for those that need to know the History. A very informative documentary, an essential in any hip-hop collection.

Average customer rating:

Funny Movie
A guilty Pleasure
Absolutely hilarous!
The New Guy
Cameos Galore

The New Guy
Starring: DJ Qualls , Eliza Dushku , Zooey Deschanel , Jerod Mixon , and Parry Shen
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Aimed at teens with numb senses of humor, The New Guy earns its chuckles mostly by accident. Most of the comedy is DOA, although the cast--especially DJ Qualls in the title role--possesses a modicum of scrappy charm. DJ plays a "blip" on his high school's social radar, briefly jailed for chronic misbehavior and mentored in coolness by a fellow inmate (Eddie Griffin), who becomes the funky "new guy" at a new school, where he's worshipped as a mysterious hipster and attracts the hottest cheerleader (Eliza Dushku). Directed without a shred of inspiration (by a cowriter of There's Something About Mary) and looking like a drab 16-millimeter industrial film, the movie would be a waste of time were it not for its abiding cheerfulness, rock-star cameos (Henry Rollins, Gene Simmons, Tommy Lee), Lyle Lovett as DJ's dad, and a fresh cast that almost makes this lowbrow mess worthwhile. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Funny Movie.......2007-05-02

It is really funny, especially if your looking for something mindless....some popcorn for the brain....when you need to unwind and don't want something too serious etc.

A guilty Pleasure.......2007-01-11

I like the New Guy. It has everything in it to be a dud and it kind of was at the box office. It is however a funny and predictable movie but enjoyable.

Dizzy Harrison(Qualls)is a loser and having a terrible senior year. He gets himself expelled by doing some crazy and fairly entertaining acts. He gets trained by his prsion inmated(led by Eddie Griffin)and sets off to his new high school to rule it. He quickly does and falls for the lead cheerleader Danielle(Dushku). She has a thing for "Gil Harris" as he's known at his new school. The movie then becomes the cliche teen movie it is as Dizzy is faced with the moral problem of being who he really is or losing everything he's worked so hard for. Geesh I wonder how it ends.

I like DJ Qualls. He's such a weird looking guy you can't help but like him. His best movie is still Roadtrip, but he does alright in his leading role here. His dancing is pretty hilarious. He's a funny guy and doesn't disappoint.

Eliza Dushku is gorgeous. Her dancing for her two minutes makes the movie for me. She's likeable as well. She's kind of a stiff in this flick, but that can be blamed on the poor writing.

It's a fun predictable movie. It's not as raunchy as alot of the teen movies so younger crowds can watch it. It's a good movie I'm not embarrased to say I own it. Check it out and enjoy yourself.

Absolutely hilarous!.......2006-03-26

My family and I accidentally found this on regular cable tv, and loved it so much, we came to amazon to buy it. I was shocked that none of us remembered any trailers or ads for this movie. It is incredibly funny, for anyone above age of 12.

The New Guy.......2006-01-23

Whenever this guy Dj Qualls is the funny character in the movie, expect it to be funny/stupid. Just the way he looks makes me laugh seriously. This guy is a nerd at the beggining of the movie, then ends up being the cool guy at the end lol. Its funny, all kinds of things happen during the movie to get him where he wants. Definately check this movie out. I havent watched it in sometime so I dont remember it that much, but I remember it being real funny.

Cameos Galore.......2005-09-02

This is a funny movie as is, however, what makes this movie so great are all the Cameos in it (mostly by Music Artist). From Henry Rollins playing a prison warden, to Gene Simons playing a preacher, to Lyle Lovette play Qualls' father, to Vanilla Ice playing an ex-bouncer working in a record store, this movie will keep you laughing. Granted it does take place in High School and geared for the high school/college crowd, it should entrain most everyone 35 and under.

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Great documentary on the history of MC battles
Great reference
The best one
"Beef" Review
Absolutely Truly Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Starring: 50 Cent , Ving Rhames , Ice Cube , DMX , and Mobb Deep
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Great documentary on the history of MC battles.......2006-05-04

Beef is a documentary which chronicles the hiphop battle from it's earliest days to the industry driven beef that you generally see these days. Several significant battles in the history of hiphop are included starting from the very earliest, Kool Moe Dee v Busy Bee, the most serious, Pac v Biggie up until recent battles such as 50 Cent v Ja Rule. What is great about this dvd is that it clearly shows how battles have changed over time becoming increasingly violent, obviously culminating in the deaths of Pac & Biggie. It is also very informative for anyone not up on their hiphop history, instead of going with what is popular now it sets out in great detail key battles between KRS-One and MC Shan, various LL Cool J Battles and also the break up of NWA and everything that followed. You also get to hear several of the greatest diss tracks ever including my personal favourite Cube's No Vaseline.

Basically Beef covers the most significant battles ever in hiphop, if you even have a slight interest in hiphop you should pick this up. Most of the battles have interviews from both sides, giving a balanced account of the beef, and several other industry heavyweights are interviewed on the documentary. It doesn't spend the whole documentary on Pac & Big or the supposed West/East Coast beef, which is probably a good thing as this is well documented already. What beef does well is show in time how the battle has changed and for thst purpose it is an excellent dvd. There are also some decent extras, best of all being the golf club incident with Nate Dogg & Dresta out of Eazy's crew. The only criticism I had was it spent too much time on the Tru-Life v Mobb Deep beef, as most people won't have heard of Tru-Life I just didn't see how it was that relevant to the rest of the dvd. It was interesting to see that Tru-Life did regret the situation a couple of years later though, so he definetley changed from what he was saying earlier. Anyway as I said before this is essential for anyone with any interest in hiphop, pick it up now if you haven't already.

Great reference.......2006-03-05

I'm doing a term paper on the history of hip-hop founders and I was ecstatic when I saw the advertisement for "Freshest Kids" and bought it immediately. But anyway, THIS "Beef" movie was so interesting. Some of the beefs I already knew about, but this movie takes a collection of artists that I was too young to really get into at the time: MC Shan, KRS One, and Busy Bee. I got to see a different side of artists that I wasn't familiar with and learn about their rhyme skills and what made them tick. I knew quite a bit about Kool Moe Dee though and I will be using his book "50 Greatest Emcees: There's a God on the Mic" in my paper. This movie is a great reference for understanding how hip-hop music has changed throughout the years, in addition to the beef between artists. From the party hip-hop-and-you-don't-stop anthems to intellectual arguments to gangsta nonsense (yeah, I said it: nonsense!) to Eastcoast rhymes, etc. I love to follow the history of such a beautiful music...and I think the beef I enjoyed the most was about Common and Ice Cube 'cause I had no idea Common could spit so much MORE intelligently (even getting gutter) than he already does.

The best one.......2005-12-02

This is the best beef dvd out of all three of them. You get to the early battles like busy bee vs. kool mo dee, nwa vs ice cube,eazy e vs dr.dre, to today biggest battles like jay-z vs. nas and 50 cent vs murder inc. I do wish that they did have other big battles on here like eminem vs. benzino or mobb deep vs jay-z. But still this dvd is for any die hard hip hop fan. You won't be dissapointed when you buy this. You get interviews from rappers themselves as they tell you their side of the story.

"Beef" Review.......2005-11-28

Hip-hop's most infamous feuds (on and off wax) are explored in great detail in this entertaining documentary. Such battles as Tupac vs. Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre vs. Eazy-E, Nas vs. Jay-Z, 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule, and Westside Connection vs. Common are chronicled. There's a lot of interesting information on here including an in-depth investigation of the infamous Hit Factory incident involving 50 and Murder Inc. Tru Life reflects on some poor choices he made involving his feud with Mobb Deep (complete with a rather intriguing robbery story). You'll also get to see the infamous golf club incident involving Nate Dogg and Gangsta Dre'sta (of Ruthless Records). If you're even the mildest hip-hop fan, "Beef" is a very entertaining documentary.

Absolutely Truly Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-10-23

This iz one of my favorite dvds! I watch the beefs
ev'ry day. Plus I could understand more of the drama
then what people are telling me. My favorite beef
iz "Common" VS "Westside Connection". If you like
Looking at drama on hip hop, Then this iz tha $HIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hott
Good job, crazy days
It's ok
"Beef 2" Review
IT WAZ DA $HIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beef II
Starring: 50 Cent , Canibus , Grandmaster Caz , Ice Cube , and D12
Director: Peter Spirer
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B00022PYSO
Release Date: 2004-08-31

Description

Platinum-Selling Beef earned critical and popular success by exploring the history and evolution of verbal warfare in Hip Hop. From Busy Bee and Kool Moe Dee to 50 Cent and Ja Rule, artists got more and more personal, and their attacks became less and less about the music. From the Wax to the Streets, Beef brought those underground and sometimes violent beefs to your living room. Beef II continues that tradition of thoughtful, unbiased and entertaining Hip Hop journalism by bringing the new beefs in the game as artists call out the real gangstas in hip hop. From labels and lawyers to managers and media. Beef II captures the battles that often rage behind the scenes in the music business. The increasing popularity, profitability and commercialization of rap music has irrevocably changed the tradition of battling within Hip Hop culture. The true Hip Hop battle is no longer a fight to prove one's skills, but a fight to survive in this Billion Dollar Hip Hop Industry. Beef II features interviews with 50 Cent, D12, Redman, Method Man, Canibus, Royce Da 5'9", KRS-One, Nelly, Ice Cube, Mack 10, Cypress Hill, DMX, K-Solo, Sticky Fingaz, Fredro Starr, Parrish Smith, Kool Moe Dee, Angie Martinez, DJ KaySlay, Big Daddy Kane, Davey D, Cold Crush BroTHERs, Marley Marl, Roxanne Shante, Kangol Kid, Kevin Powell, Afeni Shakur and exclusive archival footage of Eminem, LL Cool J, Westside Connection, cypress hill and others. Beef II is a must-own for any true fan or follower of Hip Hop!

Customer Reviews:

Hott.......2006-06-17

Hot Beef flick. Only thing is they gotta show "Daz VS Kurupt" and "Kurupt VS DMX" and all those other beefs that never got really exposed. Overall, pretty good movie.

Good job, crazy days.......2006-03-09

Is it just me or is KRS One like that spoiled kid in the toy store? "I want attention." That dude will stop at nothing to get it. Now I understand why Nelly said "It's too obvious" that he was trying to get the spotlight. I used to think KRS was cool, but once I heard him ask his fans to boo Nelly and boycott Nelly's album, I lost a lot of respect for that due. Boycotts and disrespecting folks at their concerts should be reserved for those who deserve it--at least let them be doing something negative. That beef was like two third graders and one of 'em was saying "I don't like him, so you can't either!" Speaking of that, must Mack 10 always be a groupie. I GAINED respect for Dub-C for staying out of the beef with Cypress Hill. )Note: I'm sorry, but Cube's version was better than Cypress Hill's version. But regardless of that, Cube was DEAD WRONG and I hope he apologized.) As for the clowns vs. Eminem, that dude made himself look absolutely stupid with those shirts talking about "... look good in these." That dude sounded like he was on some heavy drugs the whole time he was being interviewed and I don't understand why Eminem even asked them to be at that party. I thought Eminem was right to respond the way he did--he put some nobody's on a cover to try to promote THEIR career and now they're mad 'cause they were stupid enough to turn 'em down. GET OUTTA HERE! *rolling my eyes* I enjoyed the "Roxanne" beef...I had no clue who she was until I watched that movie, but I'm so NOT MAD AT HER for going all the way to a PhD. Gone girl!

It's ok.......2005-12-02

This isn't as good as the first one but you still get some pretty good battles. The best one in my opinion is cypress hill vs. westside connection. Man that beef was vicious. Most of this dvd is about how bussines can turn former friends into bitter rivalries. You also see the roxanne battle, ice cube vs priority records, nelly vs. krs one and others. Well if you can find it at a video store and rent it first or find someone who has it and see it first before you buy it.

"Beef 2" Review.......2005-11-28

The second entry in the "Beef" series follows with more in-depth explorations of classic feuds. This time, the beefs include D-12 vs. Royce Da 5'9, KRS-One vs. Nelly, DMX vs. K-Solo, LL Cool J vs. Canibus, Westside Connection vs. Cypress Hill, and plenty others. This time, it's hosted by Keith David. It's only drawback is the missing Eminem vs. Benzino segment which was removed from the retail version due to complaints filed by The Source magazine. If you enjoyed the first 'Beef", you'll want to see this one too. The interviews with KRS-One are worth it on their own. There's also a great story about Ice Cube going haywire in the Priority Records office.

IT WAZ DA $HIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-10-23

I Think this beef was less talk than the first one.
Plus what i liked bout dis one iz, it was more on
conflicts than just about talk. I liked the bonus beefs and
alot of the beefs in da movie.

MOVIE BEEFS
"KRS 1"-VS-"NELLY"-Krs Killed nelly,nelly iz a slut!
"WESTSIDE CONNECTION"-VS-"CYPRESS HILL"-Squashed
BONUS
"Grandmaster Caz"-VS-"Big Bank Hank"-fUNNY
"ICP"-VS-"Eminem"-ICP Deserved more attention
"KRS 1"-VS-"P.M. DAWN"-The Best on the bonus

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Man does this suck
Perry Farrell, why have you forsaken us?
In the days of the box set,
NOT a concert movie...and better for it!
How To Fritter Away An Awesome Music Documentary Opportunity...

Coachella
Starring: Spearhead , Squarepusher , The Mars Volta , Belle & Sebastian , and Nu Mark
Director: Drew Thomas
Manufacturer: Epitaph / Wea
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Radiohead: The Astoria London Live
The Flaming Lips - The Fearless Freaks
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2005
PJ Harvey - On Tour: Please Leave Quietly
At War with the Mystics

ASIN: B000EQ5UPK
Release Date: 2006-04-18

Description

Coachella, the feature length film based on America's premiere showcase for alternative, cutting-edge music, comes to DVD filled with one classic performance after another gathered from the 6-year history of the festival. The iconic headliners and forward-looking newcomers include Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Red Hot Chili Peppers, White Stripes and many more. Coachella: The Film is already taking its place beside concert epics such as Woodstock as the musical portrait of a generation.

Customer Reviews:

Man does this suck.......2007-04-10

This was just painful. This scatters back and forth between clips of music, clips of interviews with the artists, clips of festival performers, and clips of the audience who are out to prove that they're there for everything but the music, and yet will tell you over and over again that they're there only for the music. You don't get enough of the music or performances to care about them. You don't get enough of the interviews with the artists to know if you care about anything that they're saying. And you get way too much of the audience, so you do know beyond any shadow of doubt that you don't care about them.

The highlight of the film, if there is one, is a back and forth montage between a member of Oasis and some idealistic performer I can't recall the name of. Our cynical little Gallagher brother drones on and on that the idea that music can change the world is dead, that it can't be done anymore, it's simply a dead idea of a bygone era. It's actually the greatest thing any member of Oasis has ever said in any forum, and probably the only true thing they've ever said. Anyway, the clip goes back and forth between his cynical view of music and the bright eyed ambition of an artist that still believes he can change the world, even if one person at a time. I have to think when he watches the movie, the humiliation is unreal. Of course, I have to think anyone that sees themselves on this film would be humiliated beyond words.

Perry Farrell, why have you forsaken us?.......2006-07-12

... Heck, I'd settle for John Popper and the return of HORDEfest.

Sweet Jesus, there are not enough words in the English language to describe how painful this DVD is. Apparently produced by hyperactive 22 year olds drinking caseloads of Red Bull, this DVD pretty much encapsulates what is wrong with the empty TV of MTV. Pandering to the ADD crowd, the camera never lingers for more than 2.4 seconds on any one scene. What the hell, were they paying their camera guys by the minute? Performances are interspersed with spoken interviews and the camera occassionally focuses on a concertgoer who is singing along with the band onstage ('cause, man, you know... everyone was having so much fun!).

If you've ever been to a concert and felt embarrassed for having something in common with your fellow concertgoers, then you should definitely not watch this DVD. Callous youth have never seemed so vapid. It would be excusable if these kids were stoned or drunk or under SOME chemical influence while making so many stupid comments but I'm sorry to say that they appeared quite straightedge.

As other reviewers have noted, this is the crux of the issue. The DVD attempts to give the crowd their fifteen minutes of fame rather than focus on the music performances. (People, it's about you! You're all stars! You have the power to make a difference and you're young and beautiful and edgy and fun! Now go buy a $40 t-shirt and a $10 bottle of Smart Water!)

Note to the girl dancing onstage during the Belle and Sebastian performance: you should really sue the producers for raping you of your dignity.

In the days of the box set,.......2006-06-10

Yeah it's got the mood there fella but really lacks the fullness I was looking for. A great video would have at least had 3 songs per performance. Morrissey's song was cut and that was dissapointing. I got the film to see that and it was like 2 min 25 seconds long. OK.

This video is really just a preview of what could have been and isn't. Rent. Don't buy.

NOT a concert movie...and better for it!.......2006-05-21

While other reviewers have zeroed in on this movie's lack of complete performances or its penchant for "split screens" and "cliched" techiniques, I find "Coachella" a truly interesting capsule of the various moods and bands that hit the stages and fields of this SoCal staple. The film features stunning photography, and tries to portray the many experimental and conventional aspects of the festival. Yes, we see some of the "hippier" trappings like the bike inventions and the "modern" art, but we also see a spirit of kindness and joy of life that is missing from most modern celebrations. I certainly didn't expect complete performances, but most are long enough to get the feeling and vibe of the moment. This also kept the film moving at a faster pace, and acknowledges that while some like Björk or Radiohead, others might not like them enough to stand a complete performance by some of these artists; for these, a little will go a long way. "Coachella" doesn't claim to be a "concert film", and thank God it isn't. I hope another set is released with complete performances, because I would love to see them, but in the context of a concert DVD.

How To Fritter Away An Awesome Music Documentary Opportunity..........2006-05-08

Pre-empting the imminent release of a film surrounding the awesome UK festival Glastonbury, California's music event most closely aligned with its English counterpart is here given similar documentary treatment. A lack of linear progression or narration means that the footage contains none of the flair that appearances from acts such as The Pixies, Radiohead and Morrissey should create. Songs are rarely featured in their entirety, unrelated genres are unsympathetically banked up against each other and the whole project becomes an aimless souvenir tribute that segregates against viewers who haven't experienced this festival held on polo fields in a man-made oasis. The Flaming Lips, Fischerspooner and The Arcade Fire try to lighten proceedings, but this is a scrambled opportunity.
The DVD extras include additional photographs, a colour booklet and interviews with bands such as Ben Harper, The Dresden Dolls and The Libertines, none of whom actually feature on the documentary itself. What a bloody waster.

The Tomorrow Show - Tom Snyder's Electric Kool-Aid Talk Show

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Good Ole Grateful Dead MUISIC
mostly filler
Ripped off
Tomorrow show-electric kool-aid talk show

The Tomorrow Show - Tom Snyder's Electric Kool-Aid Talk Show
Starring: Tom Snyder , Jessica Savitch , Rona Barrett , and Nancy Friday
Director: Ron de Moraes , and Dan Funk
Manufacturer: Shout Factory
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The Tomorrow Show - Punk & New Wave
Grateful Dead Gear: The Band's Instruments, Sound Systems, and Recording Sessions from 1965 to 1995
Phil Lesh & Friends - Live at the Warfield Theater
If I Could Only Remember My Name (CD + DVD-Audio)
The Dick Cavett Show - Hollywood Greats

ASIN: B000GG4XWO
Release Date: 2006-09-26

Description

The groundbreaking late night talk program The Tomorrow Show (boasting 3 Emmy® nominations) brings together some key figures and musical icons of the flower power generation in one amazing DVD: The Tomorrow Show - Tom Snyder's Electric Kool-Aid Talk Show.

Includes captivating interviews with Tom Snyder and:

• The Grateful Dead • Dr. Timothy Leary • Ken Kesey (author of "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest") • Tom Wolfe (author of "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test")

Also includes four live performances by The Grateful Dead - for the first time ever on DVD!

On The Road Again
Cassidy
Dire Wolf
Deep Elem Blues

And interviews with band members Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzman

Customer Reviews:

Good Ole Grateful Dead MUISIC.......2007-05-13

...doesn't meet up to the book's version in any manner.Synerder's dsicussin with Leahry's version is worthy of colletction

mostly filler.......2007-05-12

the segment with kesey, garcia and the dead is great. the music is good, nice performances. the segments with tom wolfe are boring and have nothing to do with the acid tests or any of that. the segment with leary is kind of sad with snyder attacking tim. get this for the grateful dead performances only. the rest is just filler.

Ripped off.......2007-01-11

The Tom Wolfe interviews have zero to do with the Electric Kool Aid Acid Test, few chuckles and nice tunes from the Dead, Leary acts like a fool. The Dead should be embarassed to be involved with such a misleading product.

Tomorrow show-electric kool-aid talk show.......2006-11-04

This is great.You get to see another side of the dead.Songs performed are a-one.

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The Art of 16 Bars
Starring: Talib Kweli , Jay-Z , Jadakiss , Kanye West , and Method Man
Director: Peter Spirer
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B000BZN1QO
Release Date: 2006-05-02

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It's raw, blistering talent that defines the legendary MCs. But going from hungry amateur to rich professional takes more... much more! From the filmmakers who brought you The MC: Why We Do It, Beef, Beef II, The Freshest Kids and Rhyme and Reason, learn from the biggest MCs of our time exactly how they achieved success. They share their approach to live performances and how they put together a demo tape, got signed and dealt with labels as well as their hard-won behind-the-scenes knowledge about how the industry really works.

Includes interviews with Kanye West, 50 Cent, Common, Raekwon, Nas, Rakim, KRS-One, Jay-Z, Slick Rick, Jadakiss, Talib Kweli, Twista, Lil Scrappy, Ghostface Killah, Russell Simmons, The RZA, Hieroglyphics, Dilated Peoples, The Clipse, Q-Tip, Redman, Guru, MC Lyte, Killer Mike, Soup of Jurassic 5, Big Daddy Kane and Kool Moe Dee.

Plus: exclusive archival footage of Tupac, Biggie, Nas, Snoop Dogg, NWA, LL Cool J, Ice Cube, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool DJ Herc, Lauren Hill, the Wu Tang Clan and many more!

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Bonus Footage
1. Twista breaks down his rap
2. Barry Bergman tours the major labels
3. "Making It" in the industry with Hip Hop
4. Del Tha Funkee Homosapien on his writing process
5. Making of a beat with Kanye West
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