“The Dark Knight”
SMOKE BREAK By Gotty™ on July 13, 2008 at 1:57 pmThis isn’t really my cup of lemonade.
But as I sit here sorting through my Google Reader & inbox, debating which piece will write itself over the next two hours I figure this would be a good filler piece for some of you. Apparently this has been out for a minute but *spoiler alert* it’s the first few minutes of the film. *spoiler alert*
The whole Dark Knight/Heath Ledger hysteria has pretty much blown past me because I’m not a huge fan of superhero movies and I really never heard of Heath Ledger until he kicked the bucket. Let the media tell it though & he’s headed to Elvis status.
But don’t let my sarcasm spoil the moment for you. Feel free to share your excitement in the comments.
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Glad you told me what the clip was…. now I can’t watch it because next weekend will be ruined.
Foist.
I’m with you Mr. Howser. Won’t do it, won’t do it…
I did as much as I’m willing to do by watching a Dark Knight animated joint off of iTunes.
Can’t wait for the flick tho’.
Heath Ledger as the Joker looks too ill.
I’m sorry guys but Heath cannot be > Jack Nicholson as the Joker…
*pauses “BBQ Bangers” (pseudo-pause) to watch clip*
ehh, I’ve had my fill of superhero movies for the summer
I’ll catch Dark Knight just for the heck of it, but the brooding, noir/emo-ness of the franshise has been run into the ground
CamRon’s joint – Get Em Daddy (No Dj, No Rmx)
someone can find that … if/it’s possible
I hate to disagree with you, Sir Teef, or you, Drewsky….
I hate Batman. I do. Outside of Superman, he really plucks my last nerve with the whole “my parents died, and I’m going to brood in this cave for 40+ years, wear a cape and cowl and stalk clowns” shtick.
But…
This movie is going to be great. Seriously. I haven’t watched the above clip, and I’m not going to. I’m waiting until Friday to watch anything about The Dark Knight.
And Drewsky, while Jack did have a great performance with his version of the Joker, I think Heath’s version will be closer to the comic, and in that instance, better.
I’m just saying. I don’t really get down with Detective Comics. Marvel Mystery Comics provides me with better stories overall. (Obviously)
And Greumsy…
Cam’ron feat. Hell Rell – Get ‘Em Daddy
http://www.zshare.net/audio/152505012114e878/
Enjoy.
I must say I’m hesitant to see it also. Not so much because I’m sick of the super hero movie, but because there has been so much build up. I’ve be barrage with nothing but fan-boyism since the first tease trailers have dropped. I’m still going to go see it but i really hope it doesn’t flop after so much who-ha about it.
just like Gotty said, though…there’s a disconnect between me & this whole Heath Ledger thing…mainstream America loves to deify certain people….and I don’t get it. I don’t care. And these People Magazine /Entertainment Weekly-types make it seem like he’s the beez-neez. Is he supposed to be the major draw for this latest installment?
I mean, don’t get me wrong, I kinda knew who Heath was back in 1999… and was reminded again in 2001.
Of course, I don’t expect you cats to remember he was in Monster’s Ball.
Hell, let’s be real, outside of the *ahem* scene between William Robert and Halle Maria, does anybody remember what the movie was about? LOL
http://www.zshare.net/download/152514378dccdf8e/
Nas – Untitled lyrics so here you go Gruems.
Typed out by yours truly, so check against the real one when it comes out, lol.
Dude was a pretty good actor.
First time I ever saw him in a movie was “10 Things I Hate About You” then “A Knight’s Tale.”
I met him not too long after that – good guy.
Other than that, I think Hollywood’s obsession with him (now that he has passed) is more about shock than anything else.
I was shocked as well.
Cannot wait to see this new flick. Saw it as a trailer back when “I Am Legend” dropped and have been waiting ever since.
Could have already watched it… but I am old school.
I love going to the theater.
@ A ZAGG
Critics are saying it is incredible.
Clocks in at 2 1/2 hours though.
@ BROCK & MZ
thx homies
ur nobody til somebody kills u….
or u kill urself.
wit-e and his translation of this trailer movie ! lol
———————————————————————– @mz this ain’t from the digital booklet ! u’r crazy 2 had wrote this fukcin’ whole shyt. thx allota… real hh head !
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MZ
you wrote out all the lyrics?!?
“Dayyyyyyyuuuummmmmmmm!”
- Chris Tucker
*glances at his midnight screening tickets*
It’s going to be amazing.
I don’t know what the fuck some of you guys are talking about, but the new Batman movie is going to be insane!!! I agree that Hollywood has fuelled the the whole Heath Ledger hysteria to uncontrollable levels (they’re already proclaiming an Oscar-worthy performance), yet you can’t deny that he’s pulled off the role of the Joker exceptionally well. The whole Batman story is at least a bit more palpable; just a regular dude with no silly-ass super-powers but instead he has wealth, intelligence, and strength.
4th of July I had to work 10 hours so I knocked out 10 songs on the clock.
This movie on the net yet? i can’t wait for it…
What iz dis movie
greumsed !
damn MZ put in work.
Props.
LAX Preview/ Tracklist
1. L.A.X Produced by JR Rotem
Big intro, he spits some BARS on this track talks about being gangster, very west coast bouncy production!
2. State Of Emergency feat Ice Cube
Produced by JR Rotem
Crazy beat again, very west coast, another big tune, the only thing I could have asked more for was a verse from Ice Cube – he was only on the chorus ‘California ain‘t a state it‘s an army‘(they didn’t play the whole track so he might have a verse at the end hopefully). Game has stepped his lyrics up even more so far on this album.
3. Dope Boys Produced by 15 or Nothin’
I’m not gonna lie when I first heard this track I wasn’t impressed, but I think I must have gone mad cos this track is a BANGER! Most people would have heard this track already it’s got a very rocky feel with Travis Barker on the drums.
4. House Of Pain Produced by Dj Toomp
This was one of the standouts for me, guitar rocky beat again. Game has definitely stepped up lyrically on this album. Another bouncy track with a load of quotables. Dj Toomp done his job with the beat!
5. Heaven Produced by Jelly Roll
Another standout this track is serious, Game does some singing on the chorus. This could be a single for me a more introspective track than what’s been heard so far.
6. My Life feat: Lil Wayne Produced by Cool & Dre
This is the next single, another introspective track. Talks about The Game’s struggles in his life. Very serious. Lil Wayne’s singing on the hook ‘Dear lord you took so many of my people but why havn’t you taken my life’. Beats serious as well very dark piano beat
7. Bullet Proof Diaries feat Raekwon
Produced by Jell Roll
Very funky westcoast beat. Another standout. Raekwon does his thing on this. The chorus reminds me of the Ruff Ryders ‘World War 3′ track – ‘Where you from, New York’…………BIG TUNE
8. Cali Sunshine Produce by Nottz
This track is ok, I think I might have to hear it again The Game`s talking about 50 getting robbed, Suge Knight getting punched up. For me Nottz is a serious producer but I wasn’t really feeling this track it might be a grower though.
9. Never Say Goodbye
Produced EP
Another highlight. At the start Biggie’s talking about his shock of hearing Eazy E death. Then it cut’s to the radio talking about the death of Biggie and Tupac. First verse The Game raps with Tupac’s flow and second verse he spits like Biggie, he SMASHES it! They faded out the track after the second chorus so I’m not sure if he does another verse.
10. Ye Heard feat Ludacris Produced by Nottz
This track is SERIOUS! The beat is stupid, probably the best beat on the album for me. Very Funky bouncy beat. The Game does his thing lyrically, he talks about being looked over and being too gangster to win a grammy but Ludacris SMASHES IT, one of the verses of the year for me, too many quotable ‘So many flags I thought I was in Russia…….’
11. Gentlemans’ Affair feat Neyo
Produced by JR Rotem
To be honest I thought this was the weakest track for me, it’s got a mellowy summery vibe. It’ll probably do well on radio but I wasn’t really feeling it compared to the tracks I heard before.
12. Angel feat Common
Produced by Kanye West
When I saw the line-up for this I thought this track would be SERIOUS but at first it didn’t grab me, the beat didn’t sound like a Kanye West beat at all, it followed the west coast bouncy production of the rest of the tracks. Common and The Game done their thing lyrically and I think it was john Legend on the chorus. Everyone else in the room was feeling this track though to be fair, it’ll probably grow on me(still a big tune though I was just expecting a classic)
13. Camera Phone feat Neyo
Produced by Cool & Dre
This sounds like it could definitely be a single, I could imagine this being huge, double time beat.
14. Money
Produced by Cool & Dre
This one is definitely for the streets, similar vibe to Rick Ross ‘Push It’, talks about money. This will be BIG another highlight! I could imagine rappers freestyling over this beat on mixtapes for years!
15. Breaking Rules feat Busta Rhymes
Produced by Scott Storch
Minimalist beat, everyone in the room was feeling this track. Got a similar vibe to ‘Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See’. Good track
16. Letter To The King feat Nas
Produced by Hi-Tek
One of my favourite tracks. The track is an ode to Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement. Very introspective, they both talk about when they were younger overlooking the struggle but now realising the power. The beat is crazy, Hi Tek does his job. Nas and The Game make great tracks together, they both have featured on each others current and previous albums and each track for me has been a standout!
Pain – they didn’t play Pain because everyone’s heard it all ready
Big Dreams – The people at Universal said this maybe a bonus track their not sure at the moment
L.A.X is in stores August 25th in the Uk. August 26th in US
I gotta see this movie. It better be on par with the ‘89 version or better.
I wasn’t feeling Batman Begins. I’ll have to check it out before I see this one.
Can you believe it was almost 20 years ago when Tim Burton did his first one?
@ BEZ
What’s a trip is…
I remember going to see that!
(Getting old)
Line was around the corner.
Yeah I thought Nicholson was the GOAT Joker, until I saw this shit. Ledger’s incarnation is nasty and a helluva lot darker than Jack’s. Looks awesome
I’m a huge Batman fan and I am so happy they have finally made a Batfilm that is true to the source material, there is nothing slightly emo about it, Bruce Wayne doesn’t walk around with his fringe over his face and writing poetry. I don’t think you need to be a fan of the Bat to enjoy this, you just need to appriciate good film. Ledger will be amazing, Jack was good but he took the clown thing to far he wasn’t scary and the Joker is supposed be, he’s the ultimate villian.