I recently watched Fear of the Black Hat (1993) on Tubi. The film's plot revolves around a rap group trying to establish their identity and reputation in the music industry. As they gain fame and notoriety, they face various pressures from romantic interests, alternative career paths and hangers-on. The question is, can the group overcome these pressures, stay united, and continue to succeed, or will everything unravel?
Written, directed by, and starring Rusty Cundieff, known for The Chappelle Show, and featuring Larry B. Scott (Revenge of the Nerds), Mark Christopher Lawrence (Terminator 2), Kasi Lemmons (The Silence of the Lambs) and G. Smokey Campbell (Devil in a Blue Dress).
This movie strongly reminded me of CB4, but with a more limited budget. The cast surpassed my expectations and delivered strong performances, given the content. Larry B. Scott is consistently excellent again. However, the writing is somewhat inconsistent. While I enjoyed the clever song titles, the incorporation of MTV, and the gun range sequence, many lines and jokes haven't aged well and missed the mark. Nevertheless, the underlying premise is intelligent, and if you're looking for a dose of early '90s nostalgia, this film delivers. I would rate this a 5/10 and recommend seeing it once.
Written, directed by, and starring Rusty Cundieff, known for The Chappelle Show, and featuring Larry B. Scott (Revenge of the Nerds), Mark Christopher Lawrence (Terminator 2), Kasi Lemmons (The Silence of the Lambs) and G. Smokey Campbell (Devil in a Blue Dress).
This movie strongly reminded me of CB4, but with a more limited budget. The cast surpassed my expectations and delivered strong performances, given the content. Larry B. Scott is consistently excellent again. However, the writing is somewhat inconsistent. While I enjoyed the clever song titles, the incorporation of MTV, and the gun range sequence, many lines and jokes haven't aged well and missed the mark. Nevertheless, the underlying premise is intelligent, and if you're looking for a dose of early '90s nostalgia, this film delivers. I would rate this a 5/10 and recommend seeing it once.