Tag Archives: Hip-hop

Kneecap (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Meet Irish rappers

Posted on June 28, 2025 by kaist455

“Kneecap”, which was selected as the Irish entry to Best International Film Oscar in last year, is a typical rapper movie with some local flavor. While it has a substantial amount of irreverent wit and bouncy energy to hold our … Continue reading →

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Beats (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): A music drama of familiar beats

Posted on January 3, 2022 by kaist455

Netflix film “Beats”, which should not be confused with the acclaimed 2019 British music drama film of the same name, is a conventional hip-hop drama film consisting of beats familiar to the core. While it has some good music worthwhile … Continue reading →

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On the Record (2020) ☆☆☆(3/4): Another harrowing #MeToo era documentary

Posted on February 6, 2021 by kaist455

Documentary film “On the Record” is often chilling and devastating as listening to several female survivors who were sexually assaulted or abused by a man who is still regarded as one of the most influential figures in the American hip-hop … Continue reading →

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