June 2010
Cinematic Music Videos: California Love/Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
June 21, 2010 — rob2Pac, Dr. Dre-California Love/Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
2Pac's California Love is a staple of mid 90's gangster rap. This was a decade when rap changed forms and leaned toward a harsher, grittier style. The lyrics became more violent and sexualized, much to the chagrin of Media watchdog groups and concerned parents everywhere. Rap moved from the urban outskirts of the music industry to the "safe haven" of suburbia. Once relegated to the 2 hour Yo! MTV Raps program, this musical genre has now found a permanent home in every facet of modern media.
Top 5 High School Movies You Probably HAVEN"T Seen...But Should
June 7, 2010 — robTop 5 High School Movies That You've Probably Never Never Seen...But Should
As some of you may know this past weekend was my ten year high school reunion. It went exceptionally well even if it felt a little odd. Because of this experience, I decided to take a nod from friend and colleague, Kyle Anderson, and create a list of high school films. There are dozens of classic high school films out there (The John Hughes canon comes to mind) And while I am a John Hughes fan, those movies have been seen by everyone. The list I have created is made up of five high school films you probably haven't seen.