Rapper J. Cole surprised fans by dropping a new song titled "Snow on Tha Bluff" on Tuesday night. Genres: Gangster Film, Hood Film, Docudrama, Faux Found Footage. Zion. The most controversial element of our film is that some of the . [23], Neither artist ever mentioned the other's name explicitly in their work. RT25: Celebrating 25 years of Rotten Tomatoes. Curtis Snow, an Atlanta robber and crack dealer, stole a camera from some college kids in a dope deal. Stay up-to-date on all the latest Rotten Tomatoes news! The movie is about Curt Snow, a real-life Atlanta-based robber and crack dealer who spends his time in the Atlanta neighborhood, The Bluff, which is known for its crime. He survived a grisly box-cutter knife attack.[10]. Regal Rated the #141 best film of 2012, and #8228 in the greatest all-time movies (according to RYM users). He showed that meanie! "Snow on Tha Bluff's" song title is in reference to the 2012 film of the same name. Actor Michael K. Williams, who was an executive producer on the film, stated, "everything that is wrong with the hood, is in this movie". "[9] Rap-Up called the song "powerful. Directors Damon Russell Starring Curtis Snow Genres Drama Terms and Policies But. JT the Bigga Figga and Snoop Dogg listed as executive producers. At first its business as usual for Curtis. This article is about the 2012 film. Tintin and I. The footage he then captured with his new possession depicts the grittiness of his real life on the harsh city streets where anything goes. The Bigga Figga. Soon after, however, Curtis meets a friend to discuss up-to-date information on a mark. The film follows real-life criminal Curtis Snow as he robs drug dealers and attempts to provide for his child. Immediate and unrelenting, Snow On Tha Bluff is unlike anything you'll see this year unless, of course, you live in the Bluff. A jolt of, uh, dope into the veins of the micro-indie/found footage scene, "Snow On Tha Bluff" is a wildly kinetic tour through one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the United States; an endlessly entertaining and captivating portrait of a "robbery boy" and crack dealer. " Snow on tha Bluff " is a song by American rapper J. Cole. Light on narrative and heavy on incident, Snow on Tha Bluff, which had its world premiere at last year's Slamdance Film Festival before making stops in Maryland, Brooklyn and Atlanta (the latter for a particularly memorable, short-circuited screening ), is as exhilarating, comical and infuriating as its anti-hero proves to be clever, resourceful, Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Immediate and unrelenting, Snow On Tha Bluff is unlike anything you'll see this year. Available on Pluto TV, FilmRise, Philo, Prime Video, Tubi TV, iTunes, Amazon Freevee, Plex. Luckily the bullet wounds are not fatal and the ambusher's gun jams right as he comes close to Curtis, allowing him to flee. We live in a country where women particularly Black women do not feel safe. | Original Score: A- Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. The film was produced by Chris Knittel. The story of Atlanta robbery boy and crack dealer, Curtis Snow, who stole a camera from some college kids in a dope deal and made a documentary about his life.The story of Atlanta robbery boy and crack dealer, Curtis Snow, who stole a camera from some college kids in a dope deal and made a documentary about his life.The story of Atlanta robbery boy and crack dealer, Curtis Snow, who stole a camera from some college kids in a dope deal and made a documentary about his life. She first jumped on the scene for most people when she appeared on Chance The Rapper's Acid Rap mixtape. In 2009, he became the first artist to sign to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. No one seems to have a steady job, and there's no shaking the sense of wasted souls in a forsaken sector of society. A cacophony of madness, lawlessness, and sickening behavior done by the lost wandering souls of a dangerous neighborhood in Atlanta nicknamed "the Bluff." Cinemark There are no featured reviews for Snow on Tha Bluff because the movie has not released yet (). Terms and Policies "[16] In a review for Pitchfork, Alphonse Pierre sarcastically remarked, "Jermaine is only 35 years old. A melee broke out at the film's showing at the Atlanta Film Festival, as some audience members were unsure of the authenticity of a scene in which a child puts his hands into a pile of crack cocaine with a razor blade in it. He collapses in the street nearby, where he is found by a police patrol and subsequently arrested in connection with a prior robbery, and spends four months in jail. Damon Russell, Producer: [23], The cover art and audio video features some of the song's lyrics, which appears were written on June 4, 2020, the date on the cover. Named after the 2012 drama film of the same name, the track addresses an unnamed woman, assumed to be fellow rapper and activist Noname, while touching on police brutality and race relations during the George Floyd protests. The movie ends with Curtis calling a number from an ad he found about movie editing. Drama Armed with a stolen camera, an Atlanta robber and crack dealer captures the grittiness of his life on the harsh city streets where anything goes. One opines that he would never want to live permanently in Atlanta, and muses about his future in New York City. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum. On the track, J. Cole turns that concept of perceived reality on himself, questioning if he 'ain't doing enough' in the Black Lives Matter movement". Damon Russell, Release Date (Streaming): He revealed to Filmmaker magazine, "I would buy a couple hundred blank VHS tapes, copy a scene from the movie on it, throw the tape in the dirt, put some blood on it and seal it in a manilla envelope. The film gained a following within the hip hop community due to its verisimilitude. And lauded her for doing the work while critiquing himself for just being a rapper. Snow on Tha Bluff Full Movie (2011) FREEWATCH FULL MOVIE FREE! https://re.movieunlimited.net/movie/tt1719634/WATCH MORE MOVIES NOW! https://www.youtube.com/@1080MOVIEUNLIMITED/about-----------------------------------------------------------------------Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for \"\"fair use\"\" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. The footage he then captured with his new possession depicts the grittiness of his real life on the harsh city streets where anything goes. C#m7 I hope we'll find the reason why we often sob, go on, cry G#m7 Painful memories fuck up the vibe G#m7 Though I be tryin' to let the time heal my mind C#m7 I was once a child, I've gotten older C#m7 Still, I know I'm just a boy in God's eyes G#m7 Fill me up with wisdom and some courage G#m7 Plus endurance to survive, help mine thrive C#m7 . Named after the 2012 drama film of the same name, the track addresses an unnamed woman, assumed to be fellow rapper and activist Noname, while touching on police brutality and race relations during the George Floyd protests. How did this track perform on the charts? [22], Two days after the release of "Snow on tha Bluff", Noname released the "brief but vehement"[10] Madlib-produced "Song 33", in which she alluded to Cole writing about her in the wake of the protests, rapping: "I guess the ego hurt now / It's time to go to work, wow, look at him go / He really 'bout to write about me when the world is in smokes? Curtis Snow, a robber and a crack dealer, steals a camera from college students and documents his life. In Curtis Snow's debut mockumentary, Snow on Tha Bluff, it captures dehumanizing events of absolutely depressing measures. He thought to write about me?" Snow on tha Bluff opens with a great fake-out. [5][6] J. Cole and Noname previously collaborated in 2015, on the song "Warm Enough" from Donnie Trumpet and The Social Experiment's Surf album. Director Damon Russell Writers Damon Russell Curtis Snow (co-writer) Stars Curtis Snow After lashing out in the booth, I imagine Jermaine stuck his tongue out at her, before placing a Band-Aidwith cartoonson his bruised ego. Jun 19, 2012, Runtime: She first jumped on the scene for most people when she appeared on Chance The RappersAcid Rapmixtape. The single, his first of the year so far, touches on themes such as police brutality, r "[13] Chance the Rapper, whom Noname collaborated with on Acid Rap, also criticizedCole, calling the song "not constructive",and said it "undermines all the work Noname has done. "Snow on Tha Bluff" was released in the midst of the George Floyd protests, which J. Cole participated in, in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina. 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Coming Soon, Regal He attempts to get revenge by ambushing "white hat's" girlfriend, but in retaliation, they kill his girlfriend and mother of his child. He says shes done all the reading and done all the work to validate her arguments and critiques, but also lashes out at people occasionally. This is my mutha fuckin movie! The song also reflects on violence against Black women, mainly the death of 19-year-old Black Lives Matter activist Oluwatoyin Salau. From the start of "Snow on tha Bluff," which runs without any introductory credits, this jolt of a film . niggas whole discographies be about black plight and they no where to be found".[2]. | Apr 17, 2012. Snow on tha Bluff has been shown at film festivals: Actor Michael K. Williams executive produced the film under his company, Freedome Production; it was Williams' first executive producer credit. [12] J. Cole addresses racism, activism, organizing, social media, police brutality, as well as his celebrity status. English, Director: Snow on tha Bluff is a 2012 American found footage -style drama film directed by Damon Russell. unless, of course, you live in the Bluff. Understanding the time and love and patience that's needed to grow". By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and It's obvious that his movie idea is for "Snow on tha Bluff.". Instead of folks coming back with the usual wow, this is fire reaction theyd had to to his other songs, this time fans chastised him for the songs content. It feels like a diary entry. He recruits his friends and robs the rivals of their drug supply. It stars Curtis Snow, a real-life Atlanta "robbery boy" and drug dealer, playing a fictionalized version of himself, as he gets into various dangerous and criminal situations. [7] The release date was June 19, 2012. Very memorable and always relevant. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". Fuzzy Logic settled with Snoop Dogg for contributory copyright infringement after their lawyers came to a mutual agreement for closure.[18]. Cole Follow 3 fans J. Cole Jermaine Lamar Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is a German-born American hip hop recording artist and record producer from Fayetteville, North Carolina. [10] Insider included the song on a list of the ten worst songs of 2020. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter And in case y'all are thankin about it, yeah this shit is real! When a friend tips him off to another gang selling drugs nearby, he invades their house with the help of his friend and robs them of their supply as well. Whether Cole intended for it to be or not, this song turned into another form of suppression. The film was directed by Damon Russell and stars Curtis Snow (playing himself). "[19], In a negative review, Miakel Wood of the Los Angeles Times found the song to be "paternalistic and tin-eared" and said it falls short of the moment. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Snow on tha Bluff. Coles critique basically amounted to him telling this educated woman who he says is smarter than him on the issues to educate him instead of talking down on him, which is neither that womans job nor her responsibility. He said in a Twitter thread this morning that he stands by every word in the song. [1] An unauthorized sequel, Snow on tha Bluff 2, starring Snow and Snoop Dogg, was released direct-to-video in 2015. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. 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