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ScHoolboy Q – “Tookie Knows II” (Part 2) [Video]
July 5, 2016
High-powered promo in advance of the ScHoolboy Q full-length release entitled “Blank Face” (due out July 8, 2016). This powerful short film is “Tookie Knows II” (Part 2).
(Action right away with the ‘strong-arm jack move’… like whoa!)
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Roseanne for President (Trailer)
July 4, 2016
Here I go… Running for President…
I’m the only serious comedian in this race…
I wasn’t shut up by networks… I won’t be shut up here…
– Roseanne Barr
Yep. Rosanne is making a run for the White House for real. She is seriously on the campaign trail, and why, even at first glance, is that any more ridiculous than a Trump 2016 run?
Follow comedy legend Roseanne Barr as she embarks on a wild, hilarious, and impassioned campaign for the highest office in the land. It’s 2012 and Barr, fed up with corporate influence in politics, takes matters into her own hands when she launches a third-party Presidential bid founded on grassroots activism. Hitting the campaign trail, the sarcastic, opinionated, and outspoken Barr makes for a candidate unlike any other as she brings her message to the people. Featuring appearances from Michael Moore, Sandra Bernhard, Rosie O’Donnell, and others close to Barr, Roseanne for President! is both a rousing David vs. Goliath tale and a revealing portrait of a cultural icon.
– IFC Films
Now, of course, Rosanne is a comedian first; so there will surely be ‘funny’ in here. But this trailer is teasing an underlying story that looks to make you do a second take. Watch.
(Due out July 1, 2016.)
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Film, Politics, Progressive, Trailer, Videos | Tags: IFC Films, Michael Moore, Roseanne Barr, Roseanne for President, Rosie O'Donnell, Sandra Bernhard, Sundance, Sundance Selects | No Comments »
Is There A Link Between Former Toronto Mayor And The Dixon City Bloods? (Documentary)
June 25, 2016
As usual, VICE asks the toughest questions: Does the gang involved in the Rob Ford crack scandal actually exist? There is a neighborhood called Dixon. Truth. In 2013, police raided the area; alleging that a street gang called the “Dixon City Bloods” was responsible for crack and gun operations across southern Ontario. Facts. Several alleged gang members appeared in a photo with the former Toronto mayor, and the group released video that ignited his notorious crack scandal. And here we are…
But where are we for real? Can the gun violence, gang activity, street players’ moves, and media and police reports actually tie together in a substantial way; one that signifies a true criminal organization?
VICE investigates.
READ: DIXON CITY BLOODS (VICE)
Posted in Film, Investigation, Politics, Series, Videos | Tags: Bloods, Canada, crack, Dixon City Bloods, Gang, Ontario, organized crime, Rob Ford, Toronto, VICE | No Comments »
Kimbo Slice: One Of A Kind (Trailer)
June 24, 2016
Check this out on Spike TV tonight (7 P.M. EST) before you head out. Should be good viewing.
One of the first YouTube stars, Kimbo Slice transformed himself from a viral sensation to a mixed martial arts icon. We pay tribute to the fighter and the man with “Kimbo Slice: One of a Kind.”
#RIPKemboSlice
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The Birth Of A Nation (Official Trailer)
June 24, 2016
Okay, get ready for the why-can’t-you-just-let-it-go rhetoric… OR… the quiet silence/avoidance of some folks who are not ready to ‘read’ the pages left out of the history books. Regardless of how ‘they’ feel, Nate Parker is bringing it RAW to the big screen. We posted a teaser trailer earlier, but this is the full official trailer for this must-see Nat Turner story set to hit theaters in August – “The Birth Of A Nation.” Who’s ready??
REBEL!!!!
#StandWithUs
(You know, they mentioned Nat Turner’s Revolt in the “Roots” reboot that aired on The History Channel a few weeks back. This movie is going to show what had ‘massa’ and his kin jumping like they were.)
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20 Years Later: Doe Or Die (Full Documentary)
June 23, 2016
Man, AZ is talking about being inspired by Stetsasonic in this documentary! That’s how far back the story goes. And Rakim is narrating this work for BET, with commentary from a powerful Who’s Who in Hip-Hop. That’s how deep the RESPECT goes! Watch the FULL “Doe Or Die” documentary on AZ Tha Visualiza after the jump.
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Suicide Squad (Blitz Trailer)
June 23, 2016
Oh yeah. It’s about time to end all the talk. Time-time-time for some action – “Suicide Squad” style! The latest tease from the WB Studios is called a Blitz Trailer. Whatever. Hurry up August 5, 2016.
Posted in Action, Comics, Film, Trailer, Videos | Tags: Blitz Trailer, Cara Delevingne, Jai Courtney, Jared Leto, Joel Kinnaman, Margot Robbie, Suicide Squad, Task Force X, Viola Davis, Will Smith | 1 Comment »
Brotherhood (Explicit Trailer)
June 22, 2016
Daaaamn! This “Brotherhood” being an explicit trailer; it definitely earned the extra tag. Vilest violence (mixed in with mayhem and sex). The movie hits theaters August 29, 2016; ending a long hot summer and a wild movie trilogy. Noel Clarke stars and directs.
A decade on from the events in “Adulthood,” and Sam Peel (Noel Clarke) has grown up, in a stable relationship with his lawyer girlfriend Kayla (Shanika Warren-Markland), and raise their child together, seeking a peaceful existence far away from the former’s disruptive background. But having made a lot of enemies down the years who still hold a grudge against him, it’s just a matter of time before Sam’s past comes back to haunt him. Wanting nothing to do with this particular lifestyle, when his family is threatened, Sam knows that it’s time to put an end to this ongoing conflict once and for all. #TheEnd
– Lionsgate Films UK
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Build And Destroy: A Short History Of The Development Of The U.S. Highway System (Mini-Documentary)
June 21, 2016
A steady diet of VICE and Vox in your online reading and viewing can do real wonders for your perspective. Facts. Probably why we share their insights so often here. Check this short doc telling a different story behind the story of the development of the U.S. highway system. Sure you have to destroy to rebuild – a roadway to connect major cities, that allow fast traversal of the country in times of crisis – but we wouldn’t destroy neighborhoods to do it… not longstanding vibrant Black communities while preserving privileged White ones… on purpose… would we?
Yeah? Watch.
Maybe even check out Wikipedia to jumpstart a subsequent learning journey on highways. Key word parts: start and journey. DON’T let a quick Wiki run be the end of it. And make sure YOU drive your discovery!
WIKIPEDIA: INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
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Kevin Durant: The Offseason (Documentary)
June 18, 2016
It is what it is, but it is more than what we see. True of many things, but with folks in the NBA especially. With none more so than Kevin Durant, who gets real personal, beyond the tunnel, behind the curtain with this documentary. This is drawn from 2014 in the offseason; hence the title.
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All Eyez on Me (Trailer)
June 17, 2016
Above: Trailer for the Tupac Shakur biopic “All Eyez On Me.” Tupac will be played by Demetrius Shipp, Jr. The film will also have the dude that played Biggie in “Notorious” (Jamal Woolard) playing B.I.G. in this film as well.
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Vick (Documentary Trailer)
June 16, 2016
The teaser is powerful. Those that followed Michael from college through the pros certainly know that there is a story to break down. And if what the trailer promises holds… well… in the voice/words of Robin Harris’ character in “Do The Right Thing”… LET IT BE BROKE!
Michael Vick has been through it all.
The dual-threat playmaker was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 NFL draft, set numerous quarterback rushing records, made four Pro Bowls and amassed a fortune playing football.
Then it all disappeared. A dog-fighting scandal sent him from the gridiron to prison.
– Bleacher Report
Hope the Bleacher Report documentary does the right thing. We’ll see in July.
Posted in Celebrity, Film, Sports, Trailer, Videos | Tags: A Bleacher Report, Bad News Kennels, Dog fighting, Football, Michael Vick, NFL, Vick | No Comments »
What Does The Future Look Like For Black People? (Mini-Documentary)
June 16, 2016
So dope! Afrofuturism. A way for Black people to see themselves in a bright future, almost in stark opposition to what most art forms hold for them. Seems like just what the people crave, has always been here… in our music. While movies and television beyond, say, Star Trek and the like, leave us out of the bright future, there is incredible music that puts us front, center, Black and strong!
Black people are rarely featured in sci-fi and fantasy films — that is, unless that Black person is Will Smith. How do Black people get to exist in the future? Afrofuturism, a scholarly and artistic movement that imagines the future through Black people’s experiences is one answer. The term was coined in 1994 by culture critic Mark Dery in his “Black to the Future” essay.
Parliament, Dr. Dre, Andre 3K, Janelle Monae… yeah, our music Afrofuturists are a good look… and help us look forward to a good place in the future!
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Travel: Cab Drivers Earn More Than Doctors In Cuba (Mini-Documentary)
June 13, 2016
Yep. You read that title right: As far as earning potential goes, Cab Driver > Doctor (or Engineer, for that matter). Where they do that at? Cuba (read the title)! But you may also think to ask, ‘WHY and HOW does the societal value of driver work out to be higher than that of a degreed medical practitioner?’ Well, the above mini-documentary will explain. But bet that you will still find yourself saying ‘wowwww!’ Especially when you hear what an average Cuban earns in salary each month…
In Cuba, cab drivers are the one percent.
Cuba’s economy works as a central planning model, where government ministries dole out resources and set everything from prices to inventories to salaries. The fact that a taxi driver can make so much more than a physician is a reflection of the Cuban government’s heavy focus on tourism. For years, the central planning apparatus has valued tourism as a key mechanism for both bringing in revenue as well as propagating the idea that Cuba is thriving. Many pesos are collected by the high prices on everything related to the tourism industry.
Kicks (Trailer)
June 11, 2016
“Kicks” earned honors at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, and this trailer more than lets us know why. Justin Tipping directs this story of a 15-year-old teen that felt ostracized until he got some cool kicks – Jordans. Then, just as he was finally feeling cool, he gets thrown a beating and the shoes get taken.
Damn.
Then the teen and his friends (one of whom is Biggie’s son) spend the rest of the time trying to get the sneaks back. Director Tipping lifted the themes for this incredible coming-of-age film from his own teen years.
Eritrea: The African North Korea (Documentary)
June 10, 2016
Okay, before you get into this must-see viewing… cut the sound. Now click play and ignore the banners and such. Eritrea (pronounced AIR-IT-TREY-UH). Beautiful climate, people, surroundings… After a minute or so, you can stop. How did such a beautiful place come to be known as ‘The African North Korea’?
Well, how do these concepts make you feel (especially in historical context)? Dictatorship. Single political party. A ministry of information. One TV station (government run). Mandatory military service.
Anybody feel like fleeing yet? How about we learn more first. Press play, with the sound on, and fully take in this daring bit of reporting by FRANCE 24.
More after the jump.
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Anderson .Paak And Dr. Dre Behind The Scenes Before Their Stage Performance (Mini-Documentary)
June 10, 2016
Interesting. Rehearsal is where .Paak is the most nervous. MESSAGE! Practice is where perfection is made. See the quintessence of that sentiment in this short clip showing Anderson .Paak and Dr. Dre putting their show together. It doesn’t just ‘come’ together. They PUT it together!
Aftermath’s next, Anderson .Paak brings his mentor Dr. Dre to the Coachella Valley stage; Beats by Dre gives the exclusive look behind the scenes. From rehearsals to Dr. Dre’s house, watch the moments that prepared them for their first performance together.
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Ali: The Mission (Mini-Documentary)
June 6, 2016
Even before The Champ’s passing, you’ve probably heard about his nobility and heroism outside the ring. Given that, this 30-For-30 documentary short’s content may not shock you; but the story should warm your heart and make you miss him a little bit more.
Ambassador Ali. Fighting Parkinson’s all while winning over folks worldwide including Saddam Hussein; which was key. You’ll see why when you watch.
(Narrated by John Legend.)
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Marauders (Trailer)
June 3, 2016
What is the difference between a question and an allegation?
An allegation is the one you don’t answer.
Boom! Classic dialog like that, a well-balanced starring cast, and Christopher Meloni (best known as Detective Stabler from the Law & Order: SVU television series) getting to the bottom of the caper… This “Marauders” trailer is teasing what looks to be an intriguing piece of cinema worth catching with some pricey popcorn.
An untraceable group of elite bank robbers is chased by a suicidal FBI Agent who uncovers a deeper purpose behind the robbery-homicides.
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Deepwater Horizon (Trailer)
June 2, 2016
A star-studded cast, telling a compelling story that viewers do not have to ‘get’ to get into. Wahlberg and all-star crew did the do with this one. Summer blockbuster written all over this trailer. Hope it does the numbers needed with all the superhero movies out and coming out. A great action drama looms on the Horizon (yeah).
On April 20th, 2010, one of the world’s largest man-made disasters occurred on the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. Directed by Peter Berg (Lone Survivor), this story honors the brave men and women whose heroism would save many on board, and change everyone’s lives forever.
Oh sh!t… this actually happened????
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