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By: Jim Wild

Jim Wild — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:31:46 +0000

Its been sitting here in my “to watch” pile for a little while now. Its now at the top.

By: Ciaran

Ciaran — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:08:15 +0000

I have to say that I really liked the High Fidelity movie, though About A Boy is the best Hornby film, with an awesome soundtrack too.

Sent you a list of tracks to try out, but one that I missed (well an entire album) is Dirty Old Hip Hop by Marc Mac & The Visioneers (their version of The Pharcyde’s Runnin’ is awesome). It’s an instrumental album, by one of the guys behind 4hero and all the tracks are covers of hip hop tracks or tracks that hip hop sampled. Simply lovely.

By: All Mod Cons

All Mod Cons — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:46:22 +0000

A fair point, presented with films that I can relate to. Although, I didn’t like Fever Pitch. I’ve read Nick Hornby’s books and would say that High Fidelity is by far his best. Even though it got ripped to shit by Hollywood and moved to the US, they still managed to produce an ok film. Fever Pitch just didn’t grab me, especially the book.

Quadrophenia on the other hand is a top flick. Got my mitts on the special edition DVD a while back and the extra stuff is great. My only gripe with it is the limited sound track. Much as The Who are good, pretty much an entire film with their music can become a tad tiresome. Mind you, what did I expect when it was effectively Daltry’s flick.

I look forward to you recommending a hipperty hopperty sing song…

By: Ciaran

Ciaran — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:53:21 +0000

AMC - I’d hate you to think that this is a ‘hip-hop film’ - I just love those two scenes. It’s a film about friendship, loyalty, despair, hope, alienation and a million and one other things, where the main protagonists just happen to be into hip-hop. Just like Fever Pitch isn’t really a football film, or Quadrophenia a rock film - these things just provide the background around which the films are built.

And on not liking hip-hop - that sounds like a challenge to me - let me try to find some things that everyone should like!

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:35:29 +0000

I watched this for the first time a couple of months ago and really enjoyed it. I thought it was a powerful film and quite comic in places which I wasn’t expecting. I’d second the recommendation although it’s not quite in my top 10…

By: All Mod Cons

All Mod Cons — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:36:44 +0000

Based on your recommendation, next time I go into HMV I’ll make a note to pick up a copy of this. Although not generally being a fan of Hip Hop, it might end up being a savage review!

Having said that, there were certain aspects of 8 Mile that I quite enjoyed. The bonus footage was outstanding, especially the battle competition with the extras. Actually made me realise that Eminem is a really good lyricist, and has an amazing ability to think on his feet.