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Chris Rock - Never Scared

Named the #1 Comic by Entertainment Weekly for 2004 Chris Rock the three-time Emmy Award-winner stand-up comedian actor and host of HBO's acclaimed The Chris Rock shows tars in his fourth solo stand-up for HBO Chris Rock: Never Scared. Featuring his unique insightful and hilarious views on a host of social political and celebrity issues Rock confirms his stature as the leading comic of our time. Filmed at DAR Constitution Hall in Wahsington D.C. this is a must-have for any fan of great comedy.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY UPC: 026359229329 Manufacturer No: 92293

Chris Rock: Never Scared is the hot comic's fourth HBO special and proves as disciplined and trenchant as his previous cable concerts. Announcing he's a recent father, Rock proclaims his biggest job is keeping his daughter "off the pole," i.e., steering her away from the life of a stripper. Warming to the theme, Rock asks why so many strippers earn money to pay for expensive tuitions yet he's never received "a smart lap dance." Things turn topical as Rock argues that his government won't solve the murders of rappers. ("More people saw Tupac get shot than watched the last episode of Seinfeld.") After taking broadsides at Michael Jackson ("Ed Bradley tried his best to make Michael look like a mammal!") and David Blaine ("Are we so desperate we fall for a trickless magician?"), Rock builds to a near-lecture (funny, though) on why white America won't let people of color acquire real wealth. --Tom Keogh

Chris Rock - Bigger and Blacker

Comedian Chris Rock makes a raucous return to his stand-up roots in this HBO special filmed at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater. Despite his manic and profane delivery, Rock's comedy is often rooted in traditional subjects for comedians: family relationships, misunderstandings between men and women, and observations on how childhood has changed. But he takes his material right to the edge, proving himself to be a sharp-eyed satirist. Serious and timely issues, such as school shootings or children being neglected by partying parents, are tackled by Rock, who's not afraid to slip in a serious point while being hysterically funny. His defense of President Clinton against his accusers is a good example of how Rock's material is almost always bound to offend someone: he slices through the self-righteous rhetoric of the impeachment spectacle, but even the behavior he defends comes in for ridicule with jokes that are extremely funny as well as extremely coarse. The pace of this one-hour show is uneven, and some viewers will no doubt find Rock's penchant for using profanity as punctuation tiresome. But those who like intelligent comedy with a hard edge will find much to laugh at in Chris Rock: Bigger and Blacker. -- Robert J. McNamara

' 'The funniest man in America' ' according to Time magazine and Vanity Fair, presents an hour of ' 'riotously funny' ' (Entertainment Weekly) and ' 'breathtakingly provocative' ' (Chicago Sun-Times) outstanding stand-up comedy.

Beat Street

A slightly dated but nonetheless fascinating snapshot of musical history, Beat Street is an urban musical detailing the roots of hip-hop. Set in early-1980s New York, the film focuses on the lives of a small group of young people setting their experiences against the larger backdrop of the city's burgeoning music scene. The story of up-and-coming DJ Kenny (Guy Davis) and his relationship with jazz musician Tracy (Rae Dawn Chong) may only be a device, but it's surprisingly effective, as is the ultimately tragic tale of graffiti artist Ramon (Jon Chardiet). The movie's real raison d'être, however, is to showcase the sounds of the street, so it's full of some of hip-hop's most influential names--Melle Mel, Doug E Fresh, Kool Moe Dee, the Rocksteady Crew, Jazzy Jeff, and Arthur Baker. And while the combination of electro and rapping may sound a little crude to modern ears, there can be no doubt that Beat Street is the sight and sound of history being made. --Phil Udell

Widely considered the most influential hip-hop movie of all time this "gritty streetwise musical" (LA Herald-Examiner) features a who's who of the movement's early stars Kool DJ Herc Kool Moe Dee Doug E. Fresh Afrika Bambaataa and Melle Mel as well as the famous Rocky Steady Crew vs. New York City Breakers battle at the Roxy. Uniting the four elements of hip-hop breakdancing DJ-ing MC-ing and graffiti into an unforgettable experience Beat Street is a true classic packed with sharp lyrics powerful moves and the flashiest dance sets the screen has ever seen!When rapper-DJ Kenny (Guy Davis) meets cultured jazz artist Tracy (Rae Dawn Chong) he is so inspired by her dedication that he vows to use his talents to escape the ghetto. But when his friend a gifted graffiti artist is killed in a tragic accident Kenny comes face to face with the high price of artistic passion.System Requirements:Running Time: 106 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSICALS/MUSICALS Rating: PG UPC: 027616884572 Manufacturer No: 1004378

P. Diddy Presents the Bad Boys of Comedy - Season 1

Luke's Freakfest: Tha Movie

Chris Rock - Bigger & Blacker [UMD for PSP]

"The funniest man in America" according to Time magazine and Vanity Fair presents an hour of "riotously funny" (Entertainment Weekly) and "breathtakingly provocative" (Chicago Sun-Times) outstanding stand-up comedy.Running Time: 65 min.System Requirements:Running Time: 65 Min.Format: UMD Genre: COMEDY Rating: NR UPC: 026359316371 Manufacturer No: 93163

Comedian Chris Rock makes a raucous return to his stand-up roots in this HBO special filmed at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater. Despite his manic and profane delivery, Rock's comedy is often rooted in traditional subjects for comedians: family relationships, misunderstandings between men and women, and observations on how childhood has changed. But he takes his material right to the edge, proving himself to be a sharp-eyed satirist. Serious and timely issues, such as school shootings or children being neglected by partying parents, are tackled by Rock, who's not afraid to slip in a serious point while being hysterically funny. His defense of President Clinton against his accusers is a good example of how Rock's material is almost always bound to offend someone: he slices through the self-righteous rhetoric of the impeachment spectacle, but even the behavior he defends comes in for ridicule with jokes that are extremely funny as well as extremely coarse. The pace of this one-hour show is uneven, and some viewers will no doubt find Rock's penchant for using profanity as punctuation tiresome. But those who like intelligent comedy with a hard edge will find much to laugh at in Chris Rock: Bigger and Blacker. -- Robert J. McNamara

Blaze Battle Final Round

Are you ready for Round 2? In the second round of the Blaze Battles World Championship, see who gets served; see who plows through MC after MC to earn his stripes and the title of the Blaze Battle World Champion. The Blaze Battle World Championship was created for hip-hops top freestyle MCs to put their lyrical skills to the ultimate test with an audience of their peers deciding who's best. Local battles were held in New York, Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago and Orlando. These winners, along with top contenders from past Blaze Battles, stepped into the NYC arena for this final competition. The event's audience of Hip Hop fans, industry reps and underground Hip Hop purists determined the winners in each round leading to the final round, where one MC will reign supreme. KRS hosted the first Blaze Battle and has been a strong supporter since. Also, appearing will be pioneer MC Doug E. Fresh. His career has spanned for 20 years since his days on stage as an inventive and ground breaking MC in the storytelling tradition. 16 MCs, 8 Battles, 1 Mic....you be the judge.

Chris Rock - Bigger & Blacker/ Martin Lawrence - You So Crazy

Beat Street [Region 2]

A slightly dated but nonetheless fascinating snapshot of musical history, Beat Street is an urban musical detailing the roots of hip-hop. Set in early-1980s New York, the film focuses on the lives of a small group of young people setting their experiences against the larger backdrop of the city's burgeoning music scene. The story of up-and-coming DJ Kenny (Guy Davis) and his relationship with jazz musician Tracy (Rae Dawn Chong) may only be a device, but it's surprisingly effective, as is the ultimately tragic tale of graffiti artist Ramon (Jon Chardiet). The movie's real raison d'être, however, is to showcase the sounds of the street, so it's full of some of hip-hop's most influential names--Melle Mel, Doug E Fresh, Kool Moe Dee, the Rocksteady Crew, Jazzy Jeff, and Arthur Baker. And while the combination of electro and rapping may sound a little crude to modern ears, there can be no doubt that Beat Street is the sight and sound of history being made. --Phil Udell

Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker [Region 2]

Comedian Chris Rock makes a raucous return to his stand-up roots in this HBO special filmed at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater. Despite his manic and profane delivery, Rock's comedy is often rooted in traditional subjects for comedians: family relationships, misunderstandings between men and women, and observations on how childhood has changed. But he takes his material right to the edge, proving himself to be a sharp-eyed satirist. Serious and timely issues, such as school shootings or children being neglected by partying parents, are tackled by Rock, who's not afraid to slip in a serious point while being hysterically funny. His defense of President Clinton against his accusers is a good example of how Rock's material is almost always bound to offend someone: he slices through the self-righteous rhetoric of the impeachment spectacle, but even the behavior he defends comes in for ridicule with jokes that are extremely funny as well as extremely coarse. The pace of this one-hour show is uneven, and some viewers will no doubt find Rock's penchant for using profanity as punctuation tiresome. But those who like intelligent comedy with a hard edge will find much to laugh at in Chris Rock: Bigger and Blacker. -- Robert J. McNamara