#dlm challenge

Movie 90 of 366:

Ghostheads (Brendan Martens, 2016)

Doc not just about Ghostbuster fandom but also eye opening about the therapeutic nature of cosplay and fandom in general.  One chick actually overcame her alcoholism trading an unhealthy addiction for a much better one. Pretty cool.

Movie 89 of 366:

Sneakerheadz (David T. Friendly & Mick Partridge, 2015)

Traces the growth of sneakers from sports shoes in the 70s and 80s to now being status symbols and in some cases high fashion.

Movie 88 of 366:

Stretch and Bobbito: Radio that Changed Lives (Bobbito Garcia, 2015)

Excellent doc on the Stretch and Bobbito radio show, the underground hip hop show that introduced us to many hip hop’s greatest  before they even had record deals.  Makes you wish you were hanging out with them in the radio station snapping jokes about anything and everything.

Movie 87 of 366:

Big Pun: The Legacy (Vlad Yudin, 2007)

Documentary about rapper Big Pun that breaks down his influence on the world of hip hop., going through his catalog and his personal life.  Visually much more flashy and fun than the other Pun doc.  Another must watch for Pun fans and hip hop fans period.  Stands as the ultimate monument to his...legacy.

Movie 86 of 366:

Big Pun: Still Not A Player (Fat Joe, 2002)

Documentary of Christopher Rios a.k.a. Big Pun, known in the mainstream for “I Ain’t A Player”, known among hip hop as one of the greatest rappers of all time.   A very stripped down, personal, in depth look at his life, from childhood abuse to his own abusive behavior later in life.  A collection of interviews from people who knew him best from family to friends to Fat Joe himself.  

Movie 85 of 366:

Paid In Full (Charles Stone III, 2002)

Entertaining NY tale of drug dealers in the pre-crack era portion of the 80s.  Gets into daily life of the city, with Harlem standing out as more of a character than most of the actual characters.  

Love the hip hop cameos from Angie Martinez, Salaam Remi, Damon Dash, etc.  

The weak acting is the only thing that holds this one back.  Fails to illicit enough emotion at pivotal moments.  

Worth a watch for the history.

Movie 83 of 366:

Internal Affairs (Mike Figgis, 1990)

Another gripping dirty cop drama, with great performances all around, most notably, Richard Gere, the villain you can’t help but love.  Andy Garcia, William Baldwin, Laurie Metcalf and Nancy Travis round out the cast well and keep the drama and action going in a genuinely enticing story.