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The identity of the black man is the most crucial element attacked by black masculinity. Stemming from a limited variety of acceptable self expression, black masculinity emphasizes the need for an overly tough outer appearance while internally suppressing emotions of fear and sadness. These notions are particularly vivid in mainstream hip hop culture. In Byron Hurt’s Hip hop Beyond Beats and Rhymes, Hurt sits down with some of the industries most respected artist who attest that “anything nonhood will dilute [their] toughness.” Nonhood suggesting outwardly signs of affection, comfortability in the uprise of woman, and the dialogue and communication between Black brothers both verbal and nonverbal. These

The film 8 Mile, directed by Curtis Hanson, is the typical American story of struggle and the eventual overcoming of obstacles and evil. Upon closer look, the film is arguably a socioeconomic and racial discourse. It focuses on the ascension of Marshall Mathers into the rap industry, previously dominated by African-American males. Rabbit’s race, gender, and class, all contribute to his identity and the meaning of the film, as well as contributing to Eminem’s image. Several themes are defined through the movie’s underlying discourse of race and class: the commodification of black culture, racial opposition, “passing”, cross-cultural bonding, white heroism and white masculinity, the reversal of white privilege into a disadvantage, and

Since this is a classical narrative, the main character eventually will. Zemeckis uses incredibly smooth continuity throughout the rest of the film in order to express to the spectators the narrative logic and ideological conclusions. “Understanding how expressive cinematic techniques give distinct representation to social issues and conflicts and engage the viewer effectively allows a discussion of the social context to remain sensitive to film as a unique medium with its own expressive techniques”(Nicholas, 160). In the key scene where Marty goes to the Twin Pines Mall to meet Dr. Brown, Zemeckis uses plenty of techniques to effectively edit the scene. He uses three-point lighting, point-of-view shots, close-up shots and over-the-shoulder shots. When the time traveling car invention begins to depart the truck, a point-of-view shot is integrated so that we can view the car from Marty’s perspective. This shot is extremely important for the film because we as spectators are put into the cinematic space and it makes us feel as if we ourselves are physically in the scene and are experiencing the same thing. Not only does this shot allow us to feel like we are in the shot but it also helps us to identify with Marty and his feelings. Lighting helps to interpret how the car should be seen because of the key lighting on Marty, the lighting on Marty helps us to see his face expression and we can tell that it’s filled with amazement and astonishment. Just like Marty, we can see the car as this magnificent, “out of this world” invention. From here on we know that this is a shot that helps the narrative develope and automatically know that since Marty thinks this machine is amazing, he will then end up using it to his advantage. As we’ve gotten to experience the climax of Back to the Future, we prove that our ideological

Vanilla Ice uses a stereotypical approach to establish credibility from other rappers and his audience. With the use of literary devices, Vanilla Ice illustrates himself as an MC capable of “cooking [other] MC’s like a pound of bacon.” This simile comparing other MC’s to bacon gives the audience the impression that Vanilla Ice can out-perform any competitor. This is essentially challenging others as though they were no match for him. He also uses the stereotype that successful rappers constantly have female attention when he claims he has “girlies on standby.” However, he insinuates he is too good for these women after he “just drove by.” This implies that he not only has admirers, but it is not worth his time to stop and acknowledge them. He also makes his music seem desirable by comparing its value to that of drugs, claiming “if [his] rhyme was a drug [he’d] sell it by the gram.” This comparison demonstrates how addictive he believes his music is. Vanilla Ice uses these methods to appeal to the conventions of rap in order to create an image comparable to that of an established

The film starts with a big action scene. James Payton (Ice Cube) is trying to break into a ring of passport forgers. It is all to lead to Omar, a ghost character who works in the shadows. He is a man that no one has seen but is an underworld kingpin.Kevin’s part of the film opens with him playing a first person shooter game much to the chagrin of his live-in girlfriend Angela (Tika Sumpter). He wants to marry her but needs to win the respect of her brother… who is of course James Payton.Ben is a security guard, dealing with high school kids. He is a good guy who tries to guide these youngsters on the right path. Ben does have grander plans. He wants to become a member of Atlanta’s finest and eventually become a detective. Ben gets a letter

The movie was released in 2016, this movie shocked its audience because it made the audience very aware that there was a problem in our communities with gang violence. The main actors in this movie are Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Regina Hall, Anthony Anderson, Nicki Minaj and Common who is a Chicago rapper. And was directed by Malcolm D. Lee to the sequel in 2004. This

Trey Ellis’ “New Black Aesthetic” represents the upcoming generation of writers who look at changing the way previous generations have been subsisting. The piece is quite provocative with Ellis calling for societal fluidity as well as improvisation which essentially encourages and agitates the reader. Ellis presents the perspective of ‘cultural mulattoes’ who are upcoming artists who have gone out of the norm of racial authenticity and easily borrow traditions from both the black and white cultures. He represents that new generation of young black artists such as comedian Chris Rock, who came of age in a post-integration period. I support the notion of Ellis that the older issues of color line ought not to be a limiting factor to this upcoming

African American men have been known for being more violent and less successful than other race. For instance, African American men who are involved in a gang bang, or that drop out of school are most likely classified as people who are not serious, and do not have a bright future ahead of them. I chose these two portraits because one of them, portrait how society sees African American men as forceful and destructive, and the other portrait shows a successful African American man that society doesn’t pay much attention to. LL Cool J looks very intelligent in his portrait compared to Ice T who displays himself as a dangerous person. LL Cool J and Ice T are both successful African American actors and Rappers well known in the entertainment industry. LL Cool J and Ice T’s Body language, clothing, and setting portray them as men who demand respect from people to preserve their manhood.

This extra power, along with the plutonium in the back, is enough to give the car what it needs to become a time machine. Marty finds himself in 1955, where the Doc is still alive (he must warn him about the future bad guys!), his parents are teenagers, poodle skirts and soda fountains are in and Chuck Berry is rockin'. Huey Lewis and the News played on the soundtrack while Lewis had a cameo part of the judge in the Hill Valley High School Band auditions. Marty must figure out how to get his parents back together, (his mother has fell in love with him), and figure out how to get "Back to the Future." "Back to the Future" was the most successful film of the year, grossing more than $380 million worldwide according to boxofficemojo.com, and receiving critical acclaim. It marked the beginning of a trilogy with Back to the Future Part II (1989) and Back to the Future Part III (1990). "Back to the Future" also spawned an animated series and theme park rides at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood. You may purchase "Back to the Future" from any of the retailers listed below: Amazon Barnes and Noble NBC Universal Store CD Universe Hot Movie Sales Sources: *Box Office Mojo, Back to the Future Lifetime Grosses, Box Office

Rap music, also known as hip-hop, is a popular art form. Having risen from humble origins on the streets of New York City during the mid-1970s, hip-hop has since become a multifaceted cultural force. Indeed, observers say, hip-hop is more than just music. The culture that has blossomed around rap music in recent decades has influenced fashion, dance, television, film and—perhaps what has become the most controversially—the attitudes of American youth. For many rappers and rap fans during it’s early time, hip-hop provided an accurate, honest depiction of city life that had been considered conspicuously absent from other media sources, such as television. With a growing number of rap artists within this period, using hip-hop as a platform to call for social progress and impart positive messages to listeners, the genre entered a so-called Golden Age

I like to listen to Lucci before a big test, before games, and when I just get bored. On February 17,2016, he released a new mix tape called, "Wish Me Well 2." It has eighteen amazing songs on it. The one I like the most is, "Letter from Lucci." It talks about how he used to

African American rap artists are quite a distinguishable social group. Rap artists,being represented as hypermasculine, mostly rap about gunplay and violence, and share a general homophobic nature. The music video “Many Men” by 50 Cent shows this representation. He confirms the social assumption of a need to be tough, dominant, invulnerable and a ‘player’, not only in being an African American rapper but a man as well. This need arises from a context of brutality, gunplay and drugs which are the norm in the lives of these rappers, as referenced from Byron Kurt, director of the “Beyond Beats and Rhymes” documentary.

By creating a time machine, Dr. Brown transforms his De Lorean into a striking machine that can travel through time. "The way I see it, if you're gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?" exclaims Dr. Brown. All this is done with the "Flux Capacitor," which is the secret to time travel. Without this device the machine is useless. In the story, Marty is forced is to go back in time to escape Libyan nationalists who are sent to assassinate Dr. Brown. He speeds off in the De Lorean, and, through a series of events, finds himself in the year 1955. The film presents an abundance of memorable set-pieces. For example, when he walks downtown the goofy townsfolk question his 1985 clothing, asking why he is wearing a life-preserver. Marty even contributes to the premature invention of the skateboard by ripping off the top of a young kid’s box-cart. He also introduces the creation of rock ‘n’ roll through his energetic and engaging guitar solo. I enjoyed these moments in the movie and felt that these scenes left the film with many humorous moments that contribute to its light-hearted

The Back to the Future trilogy has made its way into the hearts of millions; still being loved now just as much as when it was first released. The film trilogy, produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Robert Zemeckis, stars Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd as the lead characters. Supporting actors include Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson, and Crispen Glover. The storyline follows Marty McFly (Fox) as he travels through time in a Delorean that has been manipulated by his best friend, the kooky scientist, Doc Brown (Lloyd). Throughout three films, Marty attempts to re-align history and make it back to 1985 unharmed. The series was a success at the box office, making almost one billion dollars worldwide between all three films (Thompson, 667). In addition to the success it had when it was first released, Back to the Future is still relatable to audiences today, many of which were born long after the decades

Marty, being a protagonist, faces many conflicts and obstacles in the middle of the film, one of them has mistakenly gone in the past. He then takes action to solve the obstacles, he is facing, for instance with the help of Doc Brown he is trying to go to his present life by using the time travel car. In the meantime, he met his father, George, and mother, Lorraine. Marty tried to unite his parents in the past for his survival in the present, which is a