I'm really excited for "Straight Outta Compton"

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can't wait to see this movie. I loved how NWA shook up the music world. Anyone else? fYI- I'm female, 49 yo, married lawyer, not AA.

seriously?

I'm embarrassed for you.

- also a 49-yo white woman (teacher)

Why? That makes no sense. Their other actions (deplorable, etc) aside, there isn't really any denying that NWA was responsible for putting a certain subculture in America right front and center for maintstream, white America to see at the time. It happened, and it shook up rap and r&B to boot.

[Anonymous]

Where do you teach. Hopefully not my county.

You're ignorant and judgemental.

[Anonymous]

I loved that album. The rap music of that period in time is some of my favorite music. I also loved the heavy metal too.

44 yo white mom of 3

[Anonymous]

WHAT DO THE INITIALS "NWA" STAND FOR??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:WHAT DO THE INITIALS "NWA" STAND FOR??

N____ with attitude

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Regarding the casting call - I could see if they were trying to accurately portray the types of women in their circle at the time, but when you look at the old videos you see the girls are a variety of hues, some had long hair, some short, some had weaves, others did not. Also find it hilarious that Beyoncé is only a B girl (so who's an A?) and they specify no weaves for that category. SMH to the entire thing.

An A Girl is someone who is not black. They said they wanted model types, which tends not to be the body type of AA women.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Regarding the casting call - I could see if they were trying to accurately portray the types of women in their circle at the time, but when you look at the old videos you see the girls are a variety of hues, some had long hair, some short, some had weaves, others did not. Also find it hilarious that Beyoncé is only a B girl (so who's an A?) and they specify no weaves for that category. SMH to the entire thing.

An A Girl is someone who is not black. They said they wanted model types, which tends not to be the body type of AA women.

Depends what kind of model, a model on King magazine will have a different body type than a heroin chic model

[Anonymous]

So you're saying the author of "Bitches Ain't Shit" is not sensitive toward women?

[Anonymous]

This movie is great! I'm sure you'll enjoy it OP.

[Anonymous]

I enjoyed it. And even though I'm a black female who remembers their debut, I didn't really follow their group or music. However, I remember some of their later stuff and appreciated how Ice Cube and Dre have evolved into completely different people (which is what we're all supposed to do) so I was interested in seeing in.

It was a wonderful movie that told the story of a group of talented young guys who came together and really changed music. It was also chock full of lessons.

Question: What are some lessons you took from the movie?

Since I asked, it's only fair that I begin:

1. Make good choices--both personally & professionally.
I had no idea Eazy went all the way to the top only to end up back in the same 'hood selling drugs.

2. You CAN grow, change and become a better person.
See Cube & Dre

3. Cube's son looks EXACTLY like him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm also not interested in this but want to recommend Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest - a great documentary that came out a few years ago.

Have not heard of this and thanks.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I enjoyed it. And even though I'm a black female who remembers their debut, I didn't really follow their group or music. However, I remember some of their later stuff and appreciated how Ice Cube and Dre have evolved into completely different people (which is what we're all supposed to do) so I was interested in seeing in.

It was a wonderful movie that told the story of a group of talented young guys who came together and really changed music. It was also chock full of lessons.

Question: What are some lessons you took from the movie?

Since I asked, it's only fair that I begin:

1. Make good choices--both personally & professionally.
I had no idea Eazy went all the way to the top only to end up back in the same 'hood selling drugs.

2. You CAN grow, change and become a better person.
See Cube & Dre

3. Cube's son looks EXACTLY like him.

A lesson I came away with was know your worth, and don't let people use your talent and take advantage of you (thanks ice cube!)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I enjoyed it. And even though I'm a black female who remembers their debut, I didn't really follow their group or music. However, I remember some of their later stuff and appreciated how Ice Cube and Dre have evolved into completely different people (which is what we're all supposed to do) so I was interested in seeing in.

It was a wonderful movie that told the story of a group of talented young guys who came together and really changed music. It was also chock full of lessons.

Question: What are some lessons you took from the movie?

Since I asked, it's only fair that I begin:

1. Make good choices--both personally & professionally.
I had no idea Eazy went all the way to the top only to end up back in the same 'hood selling drugs.

2. You CAN grow, change and become a better person.
See Cube & Dre

3. Cube's son looks EXACTLY like him.

A lesson I came away with was know your worth, and don't let people use your talent and take advantage of you (thanks ice cube!)

Yeah, thanks, Cube! I was impressed that at his age and with his lack of $ he still knew to stand his ground and not sound the contract. I was wondering if that part was fiction, so I did a bit of research and found out most of the stories happened exactly as they played out in the movie. Cube was just 20 when he went solo, so the contract issue thing happened when he was 19 or so. (In interviews you can now see on youtube, you'll see Cube telling some of the stories found in the movie yeeeaarrs ago.)

I also learned that you should be scrupulous and have some type of loyalty to your friends when doing business. (Cube & Dre excel; Eazy E ends up penniless and selling drugs before he dies.)

--Also, protect your gift. Cube & Dre excelled because of their gifts. Cube was a writer; Dre was a producer. (Whatever happened to McRen & DJ Yella?)

It's just so fascinating to see how much those guys have grown from the young angry kids they used to be. So glad for them. Sadly, some people just never outgrow it.

[Anonymous]

Also learned why so many Blacks hate and do not trust the police.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not sure how that casting call is racist. They had to ask for the look they wanted.

You cannot really be this jawdroppingly stupid. They couldn't just say light skinned black women wanted to play video vixens and dark skinned black women wanted for character roles? They had to rank it from A to D in order of skin color and connect skin color to beauty, class and values? I think you know exactly what is wrong with that casting call and you are just a dick who doesn't care how women of color are treated.

Your comments are due to a lack of understanding of the entertainment and movie industry. Directors don't have the time or money to waste time with PC. They were specific b/c they were trying to portray/project a specific imagine. Sometimes that image is offensive. For instance, if a specific scene or role calls for the casting of a very obese south eastern Asian woman (darker skinned), the casting call for this would not be too flattering. The most important thing for the actress that accepts the role is to nail it. Then it opens her up for better opportunities.