Netflix knows me so well.
Not only do I love documentaries, but I also love socially responsible films and stories about gangs.
And this movie more than satisfied me.
The world of the Crips and Bloods is territory I've never been too familiar with. I just know the basics: which wears which color, which rappers allegedly identify with which gang, etc. I've never heard the back story or the positive stories about the efforts to end gang violence, which is one reason I watched this doc.
As I predicted, it was a great film. It provided an intimate (but not too intimate) look into some of the lives of the Crips and Bloods of today and yesterday. Some of it is sad, but the ending offers a message of hope that the cycle of gang violence will eventually come to an end or at least diminish a little.
It was directed by Stacy Peralta, who wrote Lords of Dogtown, which is another great film.
If your Netflix doesn't have the sense to suggest Crips and Bloods: Made In America to you, just find it for yourself and check it out.
- K. Rocka
I love Harry Potter.
Although the books are a little better than the films, I can't hate on the movies. I get lost in them instead of (like I often do with other movies) checking my watch every ten minutes and wondering when the hell the credits will start rolling.
The film version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince wasn't as good as the other films, but it was still worth seeing if you're a fan.
I think what made it a litle disappointing was that the most dramatic and important parts were cut short and lacked the drama I think that they needed to be effective.
But other than that...like I said, it was cool for the fans. Good comedy, good suspense for the most part.
Also.
The shots were ill.
- K. Rocka
Yesterday I watched House Party for the first time.
Pause the drama. I know, I know. I shoulda been seen that, right? I know. But yesterday was my first time. Let's move on.
As far as storyline goes, I think that it was okay.
As far as dopeness, I must give props to this film.
I appreciated the following things:
1. The '90s clothes.
2. Kid's ridiculous high top fade.
3. A.J. Johnson, Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Robin Harris.
But what I really loved was the dancing. I wish dudes now would dance instead of grinding all the time at parties. I understand and respect that gangstas don't dance, but I don't think I've ever met any real gangstas, so the dudes at the parties I go to should dance.
I don't care if they bust out the Kid 'N Play. I don't care if they have a high top fade.
Just show me the '90s dancing. Challenge me to a dance battle. Make me think twice about wearing flats or heels out. Make me bust out the Jordans and have to practice my dance moves before going out. On the dance floor, let's dance, not grind. At least not all the time.
Fellas, I would appreciate it. Please and thank you.
- K. Rocka