#Dolemite Is My Name

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Dolemite Is My Name

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Dolemite Is My Name, 2019.

Dir. Craig Brewer | Writ. Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski | DOP Eric Steelberg

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Watched ‘Dolemite is my name’ last night and man that was a really great and funny movie. Eddie Murphy is hilarious and maybe even better is wesley snipes. It’s your boilerplate storyline of like rags to riches or fame and infamy but eventho we’ve seen this story before all the actors are so good and help carry it along. Great comedic performances. If anything they may have dipped a toe into cheesy sentimentality a couple times but no where even close to ruin it. You root for the Rudy ray Moore and the people in his life and you want them to succeed. I have a very basic knowledge of Rudy ray Moore’s movies, I mean I’ve never seen them but his iconic ‘bitch are you for real’ is legendary and I knew of that before I even knew who he was. I’d definitely watch his “bad” movies now, they seem like they’re a lot of fun. Lol

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They Cloned Tyrone e Dolemite Is My Name são provavelmente um dos melhores filmes de homenagem à blaxploitation. 🎥❤️

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Eddie Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore in Dolemite Is My Name (2019). In 1975 Dolemite was his film debut. Rudy was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and had 26 acting credits through 2009.

Rudy's other notable credits include a Dolemite sequel, The Human Tornado (1976), a 1990 Erik B and Rakim video as Dolemite, an episode of Martin, and The Dolemite Explosion (2002).

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Podcast #200: Dolemite is My Name (2019) & Second Takes

Welcome to Episode #200 of The Swampflix Podcast. To celebrate a podcast milestone, Britnee, James, and Brandon break their own rules by revisiting films previously discussed on the show, starting with the Rudy Ray Moore biopic Dolemite is My Name (2019). 00:00 Welcome 05:40 Priscilla (2023)08:47 The Silence of the Lambs (1991)11:50 Sea of Love (1989)17:11 Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) 23:46…

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Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

I suspect most audiences are unfamiliar with Rudy Ray Moore, which makes Dolemite is My Name an interesting film to have so readily available. In it, Eddie Murphy gives a terrific performance… but he doesn’t play Moore; not really. It’s more that he channels the man’s spirit in a way that makes you understand why he has fans. It’s a great companion piece to Dolemite, The Human Tornado, Petey Wheatstraw and the rest that also shows off Murphy's talent as a performer.

In 1970s Los Angeles, Rudy Ray Moore (Eddie Murphy) wants to be more than a record store clerk. He’s got aspirations to be a musician with hits on the radio, a comedian, a personality… but so far, none of his plans have worked. When he hears a homeless man wandering in and making loud rhyming proclamations, Moore gets an idea. Shortly after, he creates his signature character: Dolemite. After recording his act and making a name for himself, Moore decides to make a movie. This time, however, he might’ve bitten off more than he can chew.

Before I begin, I need to clarify that while Dolemite is a bad film, it's also appealing because of Rudy Ray Moore. Although “Dolemite is My Name” follows Moore’s career up to the theatrical release of 1975’s Dolemite, many scenes we see filmed are from other pictures later in his career. Such a blatant disregard for history should raise an eyebrow but here, it works. The key is Murphy. He's not really “doing” Moore. For one, even when Murphy is purposely being bad, he’s still better than the real thing was. In fact, all of the “bad movie” footage you see is grandiose art compared to the real deal, which says something about how shoddy Dolemite is. You won't care because recreating the past as accurately as possible was never the objective. The goal was to give you an impression of what it was like. Murphy has the same kind of presence Moore had, the same kind of charisma that made people believe in him. You do too. It seems impossible unless you’ve seen it for yourself but it’s at once a performance and Murphy simply being himself.

For Eddie Murphy in the lead role alone, this picture is worth seeing but “Dolemite is My Name” is also a great rags to “riches” story. Moore struggles hard and tries just about every trick in the book to succeed. His methods may be unorthodox, crude and dubiously effective but you admire his tenacity. Even when he fails, it’s hard not to smile because his losses mean big laughs for you. It may be mean but it's true. Seeing Jerry Jones (Keegan-Michael Key) talk about how he wants to infuse this story with all of these meanings - and failing -, seeing Dolemite director D’Urville Martin (Wesley Snipes) curse himself for taking on this project is hilarious. The movie knows it. Moore knew it too.

The big question is whether you should watch this movie first, or watch Dolemite first. My vote is for Dolemite first. You’ll get an added appreciation for what this film is doing and the “best” scenes from the 1975 movie won’t be spoiled for you. Plus, you'll have a unique biopic with great performances to look forward to even if the "so bad it's good" (although, it also falls into the legitimately good realm) charms of Dolemite aren't your thing. Save the best for last, watch this second. (February 5, 2021)

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Today In History

Eddie Murphy, is an American actor, voice actor, film director, producer, comedian and singer who was born on this date April 3, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY.

He first gained recognition as a stand-up comedian when he was a teenager and as a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 1980 to 1984.

Murphy’s most famous films include 48 Hrs. (1982), Trading Places (1983), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Coming to America (1988), The Distinguished Gentleman (1992), The Nutty Professor (1996), Doctor Doolittle (1998), Daddy Day Care (2003), Tower Heist (2011), and Dolemite Is My Name (2019).

Eddie Murphy also voiced Donkey in the Shrek animated film series. In 2007, Murphy won a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in Dreamgirls, and Oscar nomination for the role.

Eddie Murphy is one of the highest grossing film stars, and one of the most celebrated comedians in history.

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Congrats to Da’Vine Joy Randolph who just became the 10th Black  woman in the 96-year-history of the Academy Awards to win an Oscar for Supporting Actress!   In her acceptance speech, the 37-year-old thanked her former drama teacher, Ron Van Lieu. “When I was the only Black girl in that class, when you saw me and you told me I was enough.    Randolph was the heavy favorite after winning other awards including a Golden Globe, the Screen Actors Guild Award and the Critic’s Choice Award.   In “The Holdovers”, Randolph plays a prep school cook who lost her son. And it’s not the only time she has popped off the screen.   Our sis has got major acting chops and here’s five of our fave roles:   5) Her breakout role playing ‘70s actress Lady Reed in 2019’s “Dolemite is My Name” starring Eddie Murphy as filmmaker Rudy Ray Moore.   4) Her portrayal of Billie Holiday’s assistant/confidant Roslyn in Lee Daniel’s “The United States Vs. Billie Holiday” in 2021.   3) Her recurring part as Poundcake, the onetime fellow inmate of Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson).   2) As the resourceful Detective Williams, Da’Vine co-stars with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez who play podcast sleuths  in “Only Murderers in the Building”.   1) Her tender portrayal of grieving mom Mary Lamb in “The Holdovers” which just earned her an Oscar!   What’s your favorite?