Trailer for the theatrical version of Rushing Out of Compton
<b>Time.com's</b> recent North American hit biopic, Rush out of Complott, chronicles the story of N.W.A., a rap group with the sensational title of "the world's most dangerous group." The film's current box office success is very eye-catching (more than 114 million US dollars in just two weeks), becoming a cultural phenomenon in the new generation. So why is it so hot? In the end, it still hit the nerves of americans, and for a long time, the American film market finally had a "localized" champion.
Careful analysis shows that the success factors of this film are very complicated: on the one hand, N.W.A's rap music has stood on the cusp of popular culture at the beginning of its birth, with a wide range of influences; on the other hand, this film is not simply to earn box office, but to try to speak out for those "insulted and damaged" groups, and the most important value of the film may be that it makes people recall the power of art - to vibrate and educate.
Despite its "radical" content, the biopic drew less criticism than expected, and other feedback occurred or continued: people began to talk more about race, gender, and poverty, which are usually less concerned. (and that's what the American people are most enthusiastic about) In addition, the film's success is also partly due to the nostalgia of the "1990s" that has blown up in recent years. A re-examination of that era reveals how deeply popular culture once influenced an entire generation and largely laid the foundation for today's mainstream attitudes towards art, fashion and politics.
In addition to "Rushing Out of Compton", the genre films released in the past two years also include Rick Famuyiwa's "Cool To Die" (2015), which tells the story of a group of contemporary young people who re-entered the classic charm of Hip-hop in the 1980s and 90s by chance, and took the route of hot youth and retro nostalgia. There are also two documentaries, "Sneaker Lover" and "Fresh Dressed", about the dress and hip-hop music trends of the 90s. The charm of these films is not only to rekindle people's interest in the origins of hip-hop culture, but also not only to show the "90s" culture, but also to integrate the real life stories of many stars into it, which is more watchable.
Under this "wave", we have sorted out many "90s" popular characters and images that have not yet been put on the screen, but have great potential and attractiveness, and everyone can also enthusiastically speak to support or supplement the "90s" super IP in your mind.
<b>1. Tupac Shakur</b>
With the popularity of "Rushing Out of Compton", the audience's interest in the lives of hip-hop superstars has been greatly mobilized. In the rap world, no one is more worthy of being "filmed" than Tupac Shakur. The Guinness Book of Records singer, who is the "world's best-selling rap artist," is the most famous and influential Gemini constellation in the history of rap music, along with Christopher Wallace (stage name Notorious B.I.G., a 2009 film about him). And the end of both lives that fell into the shooting is also lamentable. Films about Tupac Shakur's biography have a wealth of readily available material, and several documentaries have been produced in recent years about the details of his life and death; and his story overlaps with the N.W.A combination, making it a great choice for production companies looking to replicate the success of Rushing Out of Compton.
<b>2. Lauren Hill</b>
Few singers have made such a mark on the music scene of the 1990s as Lauren Hill, and her story is just a female counterpart of the N.W.A. The rap singer created a brilliant record before succumbing to the huge pressure of the recording industry and choosing to fade out. Hill's debut solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, won five Grammy Awards, a record at the time. However, the tight schedule and pressure from all sides made her choose to fade out at the beginning of her career, which made fans who were full of expectations lament.
The outline of her early musical career will be inspiring, and if her "self-exile" and the many legal issues that entangled her at that time can be considered in detail, I am afraid that the world will be more understanding and considerate of the choice of this female singer. Over the years, the series of events surrounding her have remained ambiguous and misleading. As an internationally renowned female singer, Lauren Hill's story is both audience-based and entertaining and inspiring.
<b>3. "Fresh Prince" Will Smith</b>
Will Smith began his career in the late 1980s, and it's a fascinating story about how he managed to win his place after that. If you want to make a movie, his TV debut "Fresh Prince Wonderful Things" can provide a lot of inspiration. As a rap artist, Smith and N.W.A. and Tupac have very different styles, although they have also been able to sing by rapping, he gives the impression of being completely sunny and fresh. This is probably why NBC was willing to extend an olive branch when he was on the verge of bankruptcy, and the show became the opportunity for Will Smith to transform from a pop singer to a first-line film and television superstar. Of course, "who will play" will be a difficult problem, (Shi Huang's son) but such a colorful, ups and downs and inspirational life story is really rare.
<b>4. Michael Jordan</b>
In the first few years of the '80s, Jordan attended North Carolina State University and played the NCAA League under his mentor, the late legendary coach Dean Smith, was enough to make a great film. After entering the 90s, Jordan owned the personal sneaker brand he endorsed "Nike" --- "Jordan Shoes". Jordan's perfect collaboration with Nike directly contributed to the "sneaker trend" of the 90s in the aforementioned documentary "Sneaker Lovers", and also ushered in the mass popularity of the "celebrity endorsement" model, which not only brought him countless income at the time, but also paved the way for his later invincibility in the field of sports business. A biopic about an athlete is fascinating enough to delve into the complex and charismatic personal career of the protagonist, and Jordan's story reflects the American culture of the time and why it was able to exert so much influence in the world. This subject matter is so valuable that it is a pity not to shoot it.
<b>5. Supermodel</b>
Like Michael Jordan, the significance of the 90s supermodels is not limited to the high-profile individuals of pop culture or the identity of a rapidly emerging industry. They reflected the cultural values of the time, shaping trends in the fashion industry and the way people, especially women, saw themselves and their bodies. The 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s of the 20th century produced many internationally renowned supermodels, but it was only in the 1990s that the modeling industry was able to launch one dazzling beauty after another at an almost assembly line production rate. Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell... Some of them later shined in other fields, becoming legendary beings, and all of them were the cause of a protracted and hitherto-raging debate about the significance of the fashion world's existence and the expectations it raised among consumers about the reality or unreality of men, and (more often) women. It will be very interesting to review and excavate this history.
<b>6． Home console wars</b>
Graphic video games originated in the 1970s and 1980s and have exploded since the 1990s. At that time, in order to seize market share, large companies such as SEGA and Nintendo were engaged in fierce battles, upgrading equipment, developing new games, etc., which was a dream era in the minds of otaku and otaku. Seth Rogan and his old partner, Evan Goldenberg, were already working on a film on the subject, and the timing couldn't have been better. Just as Jobs's biopics not only tell the story of technology but also the creators of technology, such a film can also truly show the details behind that glorious history: how games were developed, how game consoles were put on the market, and business wars and gold rushes between major companies.
<b>7. Furby doll</b>
In 1998, when Hasbro launched the furry smart toy "Furby", it instantly swept the world, selling 40 million units a year, almost becoming one of the symbols of the "zeitgeist". If you make a related movie, such as telling the story of this little weird robot suddenly having a life, and then making friends with a unhappy child, there should be some selling points, right? Because furby dolls have "communication skills" and can also "learn languages" – it is said that the Pentagon once banned Furby because it could "learn". Therefore, the children in the film can be set up to be unable to read or very lonely. Or, could it be designed so that the Furby doll can talk after an alien invasion? (You're enough...) Anyway, the plot can be very rich and imaginative.
<b>8. Electronic pets</b>
When it was manufactured in Japan in 1996, electronic pets such as Tamagotchi quickly became popular all over the world and became a popular trend. At that time, millions of people were conscientiously feeding and feeding this kind of chicken kitten little man who "lived" on the black and white screen as a shoveler... Timing is mesmerizing. As for the plot, as long as the brain hole is big enough, you can make up a lot of it... Considering that Pixar animation and Lego movies are so good at the box office, the idea of "Pixel Wars" has also excited many people, and it is simply impossible not to make a cute pet (even if it is electronic) movie.
<b>9. Grunge (grunge</b>).
There were only a few genres of music in the 90s that could be compared to gangsta rap, and grunge (also known as "oil rock") was one of the most important. Grunge cannot be mentioned without mentioning bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, etc. Nirvana is probably the most famous of these, and lead singer Kurt Coburn's life has been featured in several documentaries and feature films. Even so, there are still many stories to be told by this group, and the stories of several other bands mentioned above are also full of dramatic tension, and these talented musicians have created their own unique styles, and then have to helplessly watch them go commercial after the big pop.
<b>10. Boy Bands (boy band).</b>
Another popular genre in the music scene at that time was youth pop music groups, especially boy bands (BoyBands). From "Backstreet Boys" to "Super Boys", with handsome faces and soulful singing voices, these handsome and beautiful teenagers have opened up a broad market for teenagers, especially young women, and created a new concept "teen pop". These male singers used to be the dream lovers of many fans of pink girls' hearts. In addition, if popular young singers cover their classic songs of that year, it is likely to be a highlight.