Where Brooklyn At!?

I thought this was quite appropriate for my comeback post. Apparently, a movie based on the life of Notorious BIG is set to be released early next year. It's titled Notorious and will be in theaters January 16th.

I'm not exactly sure what to think of this. The writers and director do not have any experience worth mentioning and P.Diddy is producing it. Sounds like it's going to suck. Luckily for them, the story is already written and besides huge problems in the directing, it's going to be the acting that makes or breaks this film.

Biggie is played by newcomer Jamal Woolard, which could be a good thing. You don't really want an established star playing the legend. Then we have Derek Luke, who is the lead in the new Spike Lee joint, playing Puff Daddy. Angela Basset (Akeelah and the Bee) plays Voletta Wallace, Big's mother.

Tupac had his documentary, so it's only fair that the better half of the rivalry gets his posthumous movie time. I'm looking forward to it, but will definitely have my eye out for early reviews. If it tanks then I may have to force myself to stay away. Trailer below.



PS: I realize everyone who goes here doesn't know me personally, so I should explain my first sentence. I moved to Brooklyn over the summer and that's one of the main reasons this blog sort of hit a wall. We're all back though! Certainly expect some NY news coming your way every now and then though too.