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Redbelt 2008
David Mamet takes his talent in a quasi martial arts drama. Imagine taking the purity of Bushido, and traditional martial arts philosophy but to actually live your life in the modern world. Would you be consumed to make money, and all the materials and earthly desires? The film asks that question while presenting challenges to the main protagonist and the people around him. A black belt is nothing more of a symbol or use to hold up your pants the…
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Brown Sugar 2002
Hip hop version of when Harry met Sally! At the time of this film, the P Diddys, etc was all about the bling, and elaborate lifestyles that bleed into hip hop. Ironically that message of what happened to hip hop couldn’t be more relevant today. Yes, all facets should evolve, but the genre has now become the ‘rock n’ roll,’ of this generation. And the messages it shares has no love, no spirit, of the place it originated from. Mos Def is always in my book a underrated artist, and actor. Story is a little cliche, but it’s wonderful soundtrack seeping intoxicating your viewing experience.
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Striptease 1996
The half of star is just for Ms. Moore. I’ve had to see this abomination of a movie. I was too young to rent this on 1996. If I could tell my teenage self, best to rent about last night instead...
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