Wasn't Ice Cube also in Boyz in the Hood?
I didn't include the breakout roles.
How are you defining "breakout" P-C? Because I've always thought Boyz n tha Hood was a breakout movie for everyone involved.
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Sean K - Jan 19, 2005 10:35:33 am PST #8029 of 10001
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Frankenbuddha - Jan 19, 2005 10:47:40 am PST #8030 of 10001
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Because I've always thought Boyz n tha Hood was a breakout movie for everyone involved.
Even Laurence Fishburne? Because if you're saying Cowboy Curtis wasn't a breakout role, them's fighting words!
Sean K - Jan 19, 2005 10:50:55 am PST #8031 of 10001
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Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 19, 2005 11:02:31 am PST #8032 of 10001
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The name confusion thing is really weirding me out now, because when I look back in my mind's eye it's Ice Cube that I'm seeing in that flooded kitchen with the sharks, not LL Cool J.
Sue - Jan 19, 2005 11:03:57 am PST #8033 of 10001
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Even Laurence Fishburne? Because if you're saying Cowboy Curtis wasn't a breakout role, them's fighting words!
Wouldn't it be Apocalypse Now for Larry...I mean Laurence.
Nutty - Jan 19, 2005 11:06:15 am PST #8034 of 10001
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I think that Ice Cube, trapped in a kitchen flooded with seawater in which sharks were swimming -- would rassle the sharks into submission. Whereas, LL Cool J would do exactly what he did: say Whoa! and get outta dodge.
Now, of course, I am subbing in MC Hammer into that situation, or Young MC, or Tone Loc. It doesn't get really silly till you try it with Kid 'n' Play.
Frankenbuddha - Jan 19, 2005 11:12:15 am PST #8035 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Wouldn't it be Apocalypse Now for Larry...I mean Laurence.
Well, I don't think breakout role equals first (or even first substantial) role. I'm just tickled by the fact that one of Fishburne's first claims to fame was the Pee-Wee Herman show, and dressed as a cowboy, no less.
It's like Morgan Freeman on the Electric Company.
DavidS - Jan 19, 2005 11:25:25 am PST #8036 of 10001
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I'm just tickled by the fact that one of Fishburne's first claims to fame was the Pee-Wee Herman show, and dressed as a cowboy, no less.
A Cowboy with Jheri curls. It must be noted too, that Mr. Fishburne's performance on Pee Wee is absolutely committed and without condescension.
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Polter-Cow - Jan 19, 2005 1:02:39 pm PST #8037 of 10001
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How are you defining "breakout" P-C? Because I've always thought Boyz n tha Hood was a breakout movie for everyone involved.
...Right. Which is why I didn't include it in my list of Ice Cube movies, which were what I deemed notable roles after he broke out. That is, he was first recognized as a talent to watch.
Sean K - Jan 19, 2005 3:17:13 pm PST #8038 of 10001
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notable roles after he broke out.
Ah. Thanks.