Official "Dolemite Is My Name" Thread

[Dillah810]

Eddie's voice is off, but this still looks good.

 

[newworldafro]

the dolemite skits on busta albums

Yooo! Never realized this was really him :dwilllhuh:

 

[Detroit Wave]

Rudy Ray Moore was a low key faggit but that’s neither here nor there :NahByouonyourown:

What are you talking about?

Dude was gay what don’t you understand?

The gay part.

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

 

[NormanConnors]

Aries Spears had the voice down

 

[Ziggiy]

Dude was gay what don’t you understand?

I ain’t never heard no shyt like that and if you don’t have receipts then you should be negged for slandering a deceased black icon

 

[BigMoneyGrip]

I ain’t never heard no shyt like that and if you don’t have receipts then you should be negged for slandering a deceased black icon

I don't sell wolf tickets clown nikka.... I should neg you

New Doc Reveals Details Of 'Dolemite' Actor Rudy Ray Moore's Sexuality

 

[Pimp]

Eddie Murphy be getting everyone roles in his movies. That's some real shyt.

 

[Methodical]

The trailer look good but only problem I have is Eddie's voice like he's not even tried. I thought this going be a little serious movie since it's biopic but straight up comedy.

 

[newworldafro]

I don't sell wolf tickets clown nikka.... I should neg you

New Doc Reveals Details Of 'Dolemite' Actor Rudy Ray Moore's Sexuality

Eddie

 

[Knights89]

i took the parts relevant to Dolemite out of this deadline article
Netflix Release Dates For ‘Marriage Story’, ‘The Laundromat’, ‘Dolemite’ & More – Deadline


October 25th, fellas

For Oscar eligibility, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences requires a film to have a seven-day run in a commercial theater in Los Angeles County, and Netflix is providing a theatrical run for these pics which go far beyond that minimum requirement before they hit the streaming site.






Marriage Story, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson as a couple on the rocks, will get a longer theatrical prerelease before streaming at 30 days (November 6 theatrical, Decemeber 6 streaming) than The Irishman‘s 27 days. The Two Popes will play 23 days of theatrical prior to Netflix (November 27/December 20).

Other pics are 21 days on the big screen, i.e. Laundromat (September 27 theatrical/October 18 streaming), Dolemite (October 4/October 25) and The King (October 11/November 1).




Craig Brewer’s Dolemite Is My Name stars Eddie Murphy as real-life Rudy Ray Moore, a comedy and rap pioneer who proved naysayers wrong when his hilarious, obscene, kung-fu-fighting alter ego, Dolemite, became a 1970s Blaxploitation phenomenon. The pic, which is making its world premiere at Toronto, will open in the UK on October 11, and be available to stream worldwide October 25.

 

[Knights89]

 

[Knights89]

Dolemite Is My Name premiere hails triumphant comeback for Eddie Murphy

Dolemite Is My Name premiere hails triumphant comeback for Eddie Murphy

By David Canfield
September 08, 2019 at 11:39 AM EDT
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“It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time.”

Eddie Murphy said this just after Saturday night’s world premiere of Dolemite Is My Name at the Toronto International Film Festival, which played like gangbusters to a packed house. The 70s-set biographical comic film directed by Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow) charts the rise of multi-hyphenate Rudy Ray Moore (Murphy), an aspiring performer who found success in the snazzy and profane alter ego known as Dolemite, culminating in the production of his eponymous 1975 cult-classic Blaxploitation film.

As written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, it’s a wildly fun ride that frequently had the audience at the Princess of Wales theater in stitches. (One film a few in the audience cited for comparison’s sake is The Disaster Artist, about the making of The Room, and the appeal headed into awards season feels similar here.) Beyond the sharp script there’s plenty that pops, too: a brilliantly haughty Wesley Snipes turn as D’Urville Martin, a real breakout on-screen performance from Tony nominee Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and gorgeous costumes by Black Panther‘s Oscar winner Ruth E. Carter, who pays homage both to the era and to the spirit of Rudy Ray Moore. Also starring in the film, and in attendance at the premiere, were Tituss Burgess, Mike Epps, Keegan-Michael Key, and Craig Robinson.

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But this is Murphy’s movie, and it’s the best performance he’s given in well over a decade. From the moment Dolemite was introduced in the theater, the room felt primed to celebrate a comeback for the comedy legend, who’s also making a highly anticipated return to Saturday Night Live this fall as host. Luckily, the occasion called for just that. The mention of Murphy’s name elicited cheers from the front of the orchestra to the back of the balcony, and as the end credits rolled and Murphy walked out with the rest of the film’s team, he received a lengthy standing ovation. Murphy is a riot as Rudy, to be sure, but there’s a real soul to his embodiment, too. “His story was really inspiring,” Murphy said on stage.

A long line of people involved in Dolemite fielded questions after the screening, but all roads led back to Murphy: This was his moment. “It’s an honor and a thrill to get to work with the best man in the business,” Epps said, addressing Murphy directly. Burgess, who plays Rudy’s most loyal business partner, added: “You, Eddie, were the most generous teacher. You extended such a beautiful collaborative energy to all of us. I am so deeply grateful.”


The other big moment of the night came for Randolph, who received the second loudest applause after Murphy, and maybe the most lasting of all. She got teary as many in the crowd rose in celebration of her, and expressed gratitude for the whole process.

Murphy will be in the mix for a Best Actor nomination. (You’ll hear many bang the drum for Snipes and Randolph in the supporting categories, too.) He was last nominated 12 years ago for his work in Dreamgirls, and on the night of that particular Academy Awards, he infamously walked out of the Dolby Theater after losing his category of Best Supporting Actor. If the reaction out of TIFF is any indication, though, he may get the chance to rewrite his Oscar legacy.

Dolemite Is My Name will hit select theaters on Oct. 4 before being available to stream on Netflix on Oct. 25.

 

[Knights89]

TIFF: Why Netflix's 'Dolemite Is My Name' is Eddie Murphy's greatest-hits role
Brian Truitt, USA TODAYPublished 4:20 a.m. ET Sept. 8, 2019 | Updated 10:20 a.m. ET Sept. 8, 2019


Michal B. Jordan called taking on the role civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson “a huge responsibility” at the world premiere of “Just Mercy” Friday at the Toronto International Film Festival. (Sept. 7)AP


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TORONTO — Early on in the Netflix biopic comedy “Dolemite Is My Name,” Eddie Murphy – as 1970s-era blaxploitation icon Rudy Ray Moore – is tooling around the record store where he works and hits the resident DJ (Snoop Dogg) with some truth: “I'm not lying, man, people love me.”

That could be said for Moore, a struggling comedian and actor who became a rhyming, rapping raconteur and rode his Dolemite character — complete with groovy fashion ensembles and the ever-present pimp cane — to big-screen glory.

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But it definitely was true of Murphy in his 1980s and ‘90s heyday, coming up on “Saturday Night Live” before rocketing to Hollywood stardom with “Beverly Hills Cop,” and will be with “Dolemite,” which premiered Saturday at the Toronto International Film Festival. Murphy's first major movie since 2011’s “Tower Heist” — and the most buzzed-about effort this side of his Oscar-nominated turn in 2006’s “Dreamgirls” — is also his ultimate film role, one that encompasses everything Murphy does well. (Apologies to Axel Foley and Donkey, though we still adore them, too.)

Eddie Murphy (center) leads the "Dolemite Is My Name" ensemble cast, which also includes Craig Robinson, Mike Epps, Tituss Burgess and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. (Photo: FRANCOIS DUHAMEL/NETFLIX)


As the lovably profane Rudy in the film (in theaters Oct. 4, streaming on Netflix Oct. 25), Murphy wears that signature toothy grin of his while embracing the absurdities of the Dolemite character. He karate-chops with gusto (if not grace), has a squad of kung fu prostitutes, literally brings the house down with his sex scenes and really shouldn’t be allowed to use a firearm. Dolemite is like six “SNL” personas in one, and they’re all a hoot.

Rudy’s gotten kicked around and told no so many times, though, we root for all the success he has — even the really goofy stuff. Close your eyes, though, and his delivery’s not too far off from Donkey in the “Shrek” movies. Just by the sound of his voice, you can tell he’s having the most fun in the room. And when Murphy launches into one of his rifftastic spoken-word tirades — with machine-gunned four-letter words — it’s hard not to think of Murphy’s brilliant standup in “Raw.”

There is a serious side to Rudy’s story, too: the yearning to finally be famous for something, to have the chance to do something. He doesn’t look like a superstar either, obviously aging and carrying a paunch. Among his band of filmmaking misfits, Rudy confides most in Lady Reed (Da’Vine Joy Randolph) about his insecurities and the movie — which always seems to be about five minutes from falling apart — and pulls from that “Dreamgirls” dramatic streak to create a complex man in the middle of all the craziness.

And does it need mentioning that Murphy’s still insanely, gloriously funny? “Bowfinger” has always been his high point in being all-around hilarious, with “Coming to America” a close second, and “Dolemite” fights right in with his best work as a multidimensional comedian.

Eddie Murphy (left), Keegan-Michael Key and Wesley Snipes star in "Dolemite Is My Name." (Photo: FRANCOIS DUHAMEL/NETFLIX)


Murphy’s been missed in recent years, although he’s about to come back into the spotlight in a big way: In addition to “Dolemite,” he’s hosting “SNL” on Dec. 21 for the first time in more than 30 years, starring in the upcoming “Coming to America,” and pondering a standup tour next year.

Whether he’s got another Oscar nomination — or even a win — coming is tougher to say, with a bunch of strong candidates vying for best actor this awards season. He doesn’t need it, though — like Dolemite, he seems fine being among the people, doing what he does best, saying whatever he wants to say. And in that sense, Murphy’s as good as gold.

 

[Knights89]

Dolemite Is My Name’ Review: An Energetic Ode to a Determined Entertainer | TIFF 2019
BY MATT GOLDBERG SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

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Regardless of how you feel about 1975’s Dolemite, you’ll likely get swept up in Craig Brewer’s joyous, upbeat ode to its creator Rudy Ray Moore, Dolemite Is My Name. A film in the vein of “Let’s put on a show!” celebrations like Ed Wood (which shares Dolemite Is My Name’s writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski) and The Disaster Artist, Brewer avoids trying to paint a complex portrait of Moore and instead heralds him as a dogged, relentless dreamer who didn’t want to let anything stand in his way. Sure, it’s a little simple, but why should this blaxsploitation icon be denied his due? The biopic is a labor of love about an entertainer whose work was a labor of love. Yes, Moore wanted to be famous and successful, but he bets on himself and connects to black audiences. Both Moore and Dolemite become icons, and with Eddie Murphy giving a lively and memorable performance at the center, we can’t help but fall in love with this legend.

Beginning in the early 70s, we follow record store assistant manager Rudy Ray Moore (Murphy) struggling to break through as an entertainer any way he can. None of his previous characters or acts have taken off, but after picking up some inspiration from jokes and tales from the hobo community, Rudy seizes on the character of Dolemite, a rhyming pimp with no shortage of punchlines. The film tracks how Rudy relentlessly bets on himself because the entertainment gatekeepers don’t understand or won’t allow his comedy. When he needs to manufacture and sell his own comedy album, he does it. When it gets the idea to make a Dolemite movie, he cobbles together everyone he knows and invests every dollar to make it a reality. It doesn’t matter whether or not Dolemite is good or if it has universal appeal or if the filmmaking is even remotely competent. What matters is getting it made.


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The first act of Dolemite Is My Name is a bit slow because it’s more about Rudy as the individual rather the collaborator. It’s important for establishing his character, his friendships, and the rise of the Dolemite character, but it doesn’t have the momentum the film garners once they try to make the Dolemite movie. That being said, the first act does give the film a notable edge in showing how important the Dolemite character is to the black community. As one detractor tells Moore, without the benefit of the entertainment gatekeepers, Moore will only be playing to five blocks, but Moore retorts that every city in America has those same five blocks. Dolemite Is My Name doesn’t try to build up Moore as necessarily a transformative figure or a groundbreaking artist, but it does stress that he was an entertainer who aimed directly at black audiences and hit it big. That’s the necessary groundwork to tell us why Moore is worth caring about as opposed to any other dreamer with stars in his eyes.

But once they start making Dolemite, the movie really takes off and you get into the collaborative spirit. While I get the sense that this is a kinder and gentler version of events (the biggest “ego” on set is director D’Urville Martin (Wesley Snipes) who just thinks the production is silly), the community spirit that permeates the entire film really shines here. It’s not necessarily that anyone—Moore included—thinks that they’re making “high art”, but they all believe in what they’re making. For Moore, it’s pure entertainment. He wants action, thrills, nudity, and kung-fu. He’s making the movie he wants to see, and sure, he’d like to turn a profit, but he also genuinely thinks he has something to offer.


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You can tell that Murphy feels a kinship with Moore, and while it’s easy to bill Dolemite Is My Name as a “comeback vehicle” for the comic actor, it’s just a really good performance. Watch the film, I couldn’t help but think, “Murphy’s still got it,” and what’s more, he’s confident enough that he doesn’t have to hog the limelight. Snipes is delightful, Keegan-Michael Key, Craig Robinson, Mike Epps, and Tituss Burgess are all aces, and you are going to become a fan of Da’Vine Joy Randolph who has a breakout role as Moore’s friend and protégé. Murphy may be the lead, but like the entire film, the magic comes from everyone playing off each other.

Watching Dolemite Is My Name will encourage you to get out of your head and just make the thing. Yes, the film is largely a story of Moore’s success with every failure and roadblock merely a prelude to triumph, but you can also appreciate Moore’s tenacity and work ethic. He doesn’t act like he’s owed anything, and he knows that a Dolemite movie will be a slam dunk if they can get it made and in front of audiences. If you’ve been sitting on some creative impulse because you don’t think anyone will make it or your friends won’t help you out or that no one will care, look at what Rudy Ray Moore accomplished in the 1970s. Now go make that thing and, in the immortal words of Dolemite, “Put your weight on it!”

Rating: B