8 Mile
8 Mile is a 2002 American drama film written by Scott Silver and directed by Curtis Hanson. It stars Eminem in his film debut, alongside Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, Michael Shannon, Kim Basinger and Anthony Mackie, the latter also in his film debut. The film, which contains autobiographical elements from Eminem's life, follows Detroit rapper Jimmy Smith Jr. aka B-Rabbit (Eminem) and his attempt to launch a career in hip hop, a music genre dominated by African Americans. The title is derived from 8 Mile Road, the road between the predominantly black city of Detroit and the largely white suburban communities to the north that Eminem originally lived in. 8 Mile was a critical and commercial success. It opened at No. 1 in the US with $51.3 million grossed in its opening weekend and an eventual total of $242.9 million worldwide. The film's accompanying soundtrack (released by Universal's then subsidiary Universal Music, through Interscope and Shady/Aftermath) was also a commercial success, being certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The film garnered numerous award nominations and wins, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song win for "Lose Yourself" for Eminem, Jeff Bass and Luis Resto at the 75th Academy Awards. 8 Mile was named one of the best films of 2002 by several publications.
Why haven't you called? Janeane, I can't talk about this here. You're gonna get me fired. I'm your girlfriend. No, you're not my girlfriend. We broke up. I'll call you later. You just took off without sayin' a word. At least I left you the car. Was it 'cause I said I was pregnant? Come on, Janeane. I know why you said that bullshit. You got to get out of here. I didn't know what else to do. Tell me why you left and I'll leave you alone. It's not you, okay? Janeane, it's me. It's my shit. I had to go. Why? What are you running from? Nothing. Would you just go?
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Rakim was the first rapper to get complex lyrics, man. I give you Rakim, no question. But as far as beat and lyrics go, Biggie is the bomb. I don't believe this shit. Y'all gonna talk about complex shit and then leave out my man Tupac. Fuck Tupac! Fuck Tupac? Nigga, you crazy! - Pac's the only lyrical motherfucker out there. - His shit do got emotion. What about the Beasties? [Future] Man, fuck the Beasties. How you even gonna bring the Beasties' shit in the mix? They bust some serious shit. No. The white boys, that's more like busters on some serious shit. I ain't gonna be bumpin' no Beastie, but it's always easier for a white man to succeed in a black man's medium, right?
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[Yelling] I got to put pressure on it. I got to put pressure on it. - Try not to think about it. - He shot his fuckin' dick off! Did I? Man, shut the fuck up, man! Future, take Gratiot to McDougall. I live here too. I know how to get there. Then fuckin' get us there then! Rabbit's gonna teach me how to write rhyme. What the fuck were you doin' with a gun anyway, man? What the fuck were you doin' with those motherfuckers? - You know I had a show tomorrow night! - Calm the fuck down! What are y'all trippin' about? M.C. Bob. What? M.C. Bob. Man, what are you talkin' about? Is that a good name? What's wrong with Cheddar Bob? I like M.C. Bob. Right? Yeah. M.C. Bob. [Wink] I'm the one that got that fat man out offlippin'burgers. Really? Yeah. Now Roy's gotta interview him down atJLB. And I'm gonna be there. Oh, it's finna be on. So the doctor said that he hit an artery, but he's gonna be okay. Oh, yeah. That's good, man. Where you been? Prayin'. Is he all right? Yeah. It's cool. Let's go. Wink was just tellin' us how he got in with Roy Darucher. Yeah. Shit's hot, man.
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Man, I don't even know why you got to be all like that. This is a good deal for him. This shit is for real. Oh. It's for real? - Like that time you said your cousin worked for Dr. Dre? - [Snickering] Or like that time you were real tight with that intern in Russell Simmons' office? - [Laughing] - Or how about the time... Man, shut the fuck up! Why you always givin' me shit, man? I mean, is it because I'm makin' moves? Or is it because your ass is stuck hosting battles for, like, two years? - You're a fuckin' loser. - Who the fuck you callin' a loser? Chill, man! Chill! How can you guys fight about this shit now? I know what you're trying to do with our group, bitch! [All Yelling] Cheddar's layin' up in the fuckin' hospital and you guys want to fight about this? So fuckin' stupid.
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