'The Hip-Hop Fellow' Assures Hip-Hop Knowledge

You’ve probably never heard of Patrick Douthit, and that’s okay. However, if you are a true hip-hop head then you’ve heard the name 9th Wonder. The Grammy Award winning producer, record executive, DJ turned lecturer and professor is the subject of the must-see documentary The Hip-Hop Fellow. From the same producer that brought you The Wonder Year, Kenneth Price follows 9th Wonder with cameras (again) through his tenure at Harvard University as he teaches ‘The Standards of Hip-Hop’ course, conducts research for his thesis and explores hip-hop’s history, culture and role in academia. The film is making it’s rounds through the movie festival circuit, so make sure your aware of the screening when it come’s to a city near you (hopefully). Appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Young Guru and Ab-Soul will make you want to watch it even more. Catch the trailer above and outtakes of the film using the link below.

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'Time is Illmatic' to Debut at Tribeca Film Festival

It’s pretty unbelievable that Nas’ Illmatic album has already been around for 20 years. Not only is it a classic album, but it’s also hip-hop’s album. It’s and album that encapsulates the sociopolitical outlook, enduring spirit, and collective angst of a generation of young black men searching for their voice in America. Twenty years later Time is Illmatic will delve deep into the making of Nas’ 1994 debut album and the social conditions that influenced its creation. The full-length documentary will premier at the opening night of Tribeca Film Festival on April 16, but in the mean time check out the trailer above and fill your body with anticipation.

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Blackmagic URSA 4K Digital Camera

Having the perfect camera on set will perhaps make or break your movie, commercial, music video or whatever it is you’re shooting. Blackmagic just introduced their URSA 4K Digital Film Camera and I think we just found that perfect camera you’ve been looking for. Designed to maximize the workflow onset, it features a massive 10 inch fold out monitor, an upgradable Super 35 global shutter 4K image sensor, internal dual RAW and Apple ProRes recorders. It also has built-in stereo microphones, a liquid cooling system allowing higher frame rates and also supports Ultra HD and 1080 HD resolution capture up to 60 fps. Not only are the features off the charts but it also looks pretty badass.

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Popcorn Time

If more and more people start finding out about Popcorn Time, things can get a little messy within the movie industry. This new app available for Windows, Mac and Linux, offers the easiest, most convenient way to stream the latest movies. By latest, we mean American Hustle, Gravity and several other movies that are probably still in theaters. Their software utilizes the BitTorrent site to find and download movies to the Popcorn Time site, you can then stream the movie, eliminating the hassle of scrolling through numerous torrent sites to find and download the movie yourself. Although we find this service pretty convenient, it raises a big question about piracy and how it may be able to make or break the industry. But, enough with raising eyebrows, utilize this baby while you can because you never know whats going to happen.

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Bolex D16 Cinema Camera

Surprisingly, the digital era has inspired an increasing number of old school aesthetics to become one with the times. An example of that is the Bolex D16 Cinema Camera, as it emulates the look and feel of a traditional 16mm film camera while incorporating the legendary Bolex quality with the best in today’s digital technology. The Bolex D16 is the first cinema camera to shoot in RAW mode at 32 frames per second while also delivering studio quality audio without need for any external recording devices. It also offers shooting positions and mounting options of a professional digital cinema camera that results in stunning accuracy and an organic look that can’t be matched.

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Snoop Lion "Reincarnated" Documentary

Calvin Broadus, Jr. aka Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion. He’s been around to witness many things in his industry. He’s released 12 studio albums along with four collaboration albums, so it’s safe to say the man has left his mark in the industry. Shit, now that I think of it, I’ve been listening to his music practically my whole life, but now we get to witness him in his new documentary titled Reincarnated as he forms his reggae moniker – Snoop Lion. Originally supposed to be a short film we see this documentary transform into a 90 minute motion picture as Snoop visits Rasta temples, remote marijuana plantations and Reggae legend Bunny Wailer. You can pick up the new documentary now.

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Obey the Giant

Taking your quick 15 at work? Why not extend it five more minutes and check out this 20 minute short film titled “Obey the Giant”. Judging from the title you may have an idea of what the whole thing is about. But, do you really? “Obey the Giant” is the first narrative film about the early life of Shepard Fairey and the origin of his Obey Giant street art campaign. Based on the true story of Shepard’s first act of street art, this short film tells the story of a young skate punk challenging a big-city mayor and the powers-that-be at art school. Shepard then acts out on his inability to gain notoriety at art school so he targets the most powerful man in Providence, former Mayor Buddy Cianci. Check out the video within the post to find out what happens as Shepard learns that art is a weapon and attention is both a blessing and a curse.

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Argo Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack

We’ve all come to appreciate movies based on a true story. Especially those of which have been declassified by our very own government. With the Argo Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack it doesn’t get any better. Assembling a covert operation, Tony Mendez aka Ben Affleck goes straight into the heart of the Iranian capital, Tehran, to rescue six Americans who are caught behind the scenes of the Iranian revolution. As they hide in the home of Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor the CIA and Hollywood are joining forces to rescue the six Americans. We hate you Ben Affleck, but damn you always comeback strong!

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Lomography Smartphone Film Scanner

Analog to digital has become easier than ever with this Lomography Smartphone Film Scanner. This new age device uses your smartphone’s built-in camera and an included app to take high-resolution scans of nearly any kind of 35mm film, including color negative, color slide and black and white film. The film is scanned into your smartphone and BAM – you are free to flood your Instagram feed with them. Compatible with iPhone and Android devices.

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The Return of Derrick Rose Documentary Trailer

One of the biggest disappointments for me this past NBA season/playoffs was not getting to see Derrick Rose play to his full extent due to injuries that sidelined him for numerous games during the regular season. When that first game of the playoffs rolled around I thought he looked like a whole new athlete. The whole game we saw the D-Rose we have grown to love and then all of a sudden, it happened, again. A torn left ACL this time. An injury we know can end a player’s career. It’s disappointing to watch an athlete so skilled in his game and a player loved by many, be so injury prone. The documentary trailer above, The Return of Derrick Rose documents the rehabilitation process of the young and very talented athlete as he gets back into the swing of things for the upcoming 2012-13 season.    The emotion in this kids face is definitely a dedication I have never seen before, so it will be interesting to watch the feelings come out as he rehabilitates that ACL.