'Amethyst Rock Star is an album of unusual proportions. Williams is a talented spoken-word artist who avoids the trappings associated with hip-hop and spoken-word. Williams' voice is consistent throughout the album, which features clever verse and a lot of repetition. It pays homage to hip-hop's greats, but also criticizes the genre for its asinine tendencies.
Saul Williams
Amethyst Rock Star is Saul Williams' debut solo studio album. It was released by American Recordings in 2001 and peaked at number 135 on the French Albums Chart. Williams' debut album earned praise from music critics, fans, and even received some critical awards. Despite its modest commercial success, Amethyst Rock Star is still considered a cult classic.
Amethyst Rock Star
Amethyst is Saul Williams' debut solo studio album. It was released in 2001. It reached number 135 on France's Albums Chart. It features the artist's distinctive vocal style, as well as a mixture of jazz, pop, and funk. Both fans and critics have given it high marks. Amethyst Rock Star will appeal to those who enjoy great music and don't have to worry about lyrics.
Codified Language
Saul Williams has released Coded Language, a new song on his album AmethystRock Star. It is performed by Williams and lasts eight minutes forty-eight seconds. The song is a bold experiment that defies genre. The song is a savage and hypnotic amalgamation of lyrics and music, and Williams' voice alternately pulses with fury, soulful, and hypnotic emotion.
Niggy Tardust
Saul Williams's third solo album offers a deep lyrical journey into politics and mythology. In addition, he makes some of most memorable music of the decade. His songs are rooted in hip-hop beats but feature heavy rock samplings, reggae consciousness, and a surreal, eerie quality. The music is both intense and strange, and it demands your full attention.
Paul Robeson
This film is remarkable for its exploration of the history and culture of African-American culture. Redmond, a UCLA musicologist reads from the book, and then introduces Saul Williams, a poet who discusses his long career as an internationally-sighted artist. The conversation also includes selections from Robeson's many works, which he has recorded.
FAQ
Why is Hollywood calling it Hollywood?
D.W. Griffith founded the first film industry in California in 1887. It was named after its location in Los Angeles, which at the time was known as "Hollywood."
Because it was so exciting to visit, the name stuck. People would come from all over just to see what was happening there.
Hollywood is still a part of our culture today. Movies, television shows and music videos are all part of our culture. They are all called Hollywood.
Are foreign sales more lucrative than domestic ones for Hollywood?
Yes, but only slightly. About 17% of total revenue was generated abroad in 2017. Domestic revenues made up 83%.
In fact, overseas markets account for over half of the world's population.
This means that many people, even those who don't watch movies at home, will still want to see yours.
What's the difference of an indie movie and a foreign-language film?
A film made independently is typically done by one filmmaker, who makes all the decisions.
On the other hand, a foreign language film is typically produced by a larger production team.
They often hire actors, writers, and directors from other countries.
So that the dialogue sounds natural, they also employ professional translators.
Who is Hollywood's most recognizable actor?
Tom Hanks holds the record for being the highest-paid actor in history. He earns at least $25 million per movie. According to Celebrity Net Worth.
Will Smith takes second place, with $65 million earned over four decades for his involvement in Independence Day.
Tom Cruise is third, having earned $60 million over five-years for his role as Ethan Hunt on Mission Impossible.
Fourth place goes the Daniel Craig, with $50 million in four years of playing James Bond.
Fifth place goes Leonardo DiCaprio. Over five years, he earned $45m for his role as Titanic's star.
Sixth place goes to Brad Pitt, who earned $40 million over six years for portraying Steve McQueen in 12 Years a Slave.
Robert Downey Jr. is seventh, having earned $35 million over seven decades for his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man/Iron Man in Iron Man.
Johnny Depp is ranked eighth. Over eight years, he earned $30,000,000 for his role of Captain Jack Sparrow as part of Pirates of The Caribbean.
Ninth Place goes to George Clooney. Clooney earned $25m over nine years playing Matt Damon’s character in Good Night and Good Luck.
Angelina Jolie took 10th place. Angelina Jolie earned $20M over 11 years for her roles on Mr. & Mrs Smith.
What's the difference between a manufacturer and a distributor?
The movie is produced by a producer. The movie is distributed through a distributor. Producors have the option to sell movies directly to distributors or theaters. Distributors can buy movies from producers. Then they sell them to theaters, cable channels, or streaming services.
Distributors must negotiate with theater owners where their movies will be shown. This can mean that different theaters may charge different prices for a movie. Distributors with multiple theaters are a good choice if your movie needs to be seen by as many people.
How much does Hollywood make a year?
Producing a movie can cost around $100 million. So if you made ten movies a year for a decade, you'd have enough money to buy a small country.
A private island with an airport and power plant, as well as a bank, post office and police station, would be yours.
If that doesn’t sound like fun, you must be insane.
Hollywood is famous for what?
The answer was simple. It became famous because they were willing to take risks and do something different. They made films that would last a lifetime.
They also had the courage and vision to try new ideas.
Statistics
- The author of the study noted that "The percentage of female speaking roles has not increased much since the 1940s when they hovered around 25 percent to 28 percent." (en.wikipedia.org)
- The percentage of black female characters went from 16 percent in 2017 to 21 percent in 2018. (en.wikipedia.org)
- At his encouragement, his sister Sarah Luke, brother-in-law Elisha Luke, with her mother, Azubah, took the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad from Ogden to Los Angeles in November 1885, according to Adrian Weekly Press, November 13, 1885. (en.wikipedia.org)
- This reflected no change from 2011 and only a 1% increase from 1998."[116]"9% of all directors. (en.wikipedia.org)
- "[116]"38% of films employed 0 or 1 woman in the roles considered, 23% employed two women, 28% employed 3 to 5 women, and 10% employed 6 to 9 women. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How To
How to get a Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce founded the Hollywood Walk of Fame, HWOF (Hollywood Walk of Fame) in 1960. The HWOF is located at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. It's made up of 2,711 stars, which are embedded in the sidewalk on Hollywood Boulevard. Each star represents a person who has contributed to television, radio, theatre, music, motion pictures, or any other aspect of popular culture. The HWOF currently lists 1,922 people.
To become a member of HWOF you will need to submit your name at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. This submits your name then to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Once you are approved, you will receive a certificate of eligibility that includes your name, date, residence, occupation, category, and other information. A bronze plaque with your personalization is also provided. This plaque is affixed to a concrete base in front of the designated star.
You may apply to be a star if you are nominated by a HWOF member or if you make significant contributions to television, radio, TV, theatre, music or other forms of "popular culture". A committee evaluates the nominations and decides whether to approve them. If they do approve them, they send a note to the home address of the applicant stating their decision. The person who accepts the nomination will receive a second confirmation letter. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce then charges $25 and forwards the money on to the City of Los Angles Department of Cultural Affairs.
The department issues a cheque payable to the Hollywood Chamber of commerce. It then sends the check the Hollywood Walk of Fame Foundation. The foundation pays artists or organizations whose applications were accepted. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce then pays half of the fee ($12.50). The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs pays the remainder.
Once the artist has received his/her star, he/she becomes eligible to be included in the HWOF. To be included in the HWOF, your balance must be paid to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The amount due is dependent on the number of years since you were first recognized. If you were first nominated for a nomination in 1990, your owe $15,000. If you were nominated for the first time in 1990, you would owe $15,000.
Contact the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to get your name removed from the HWOF and to repay any outstanding debts. They will take care of removing your name from the list permanently.
How old must one be to get a HWOF star
One needs to be at least 18 years old when being nominated. To receive a Star, one must still be living at the time. A star can be renominated after 10 years.
What happens if I die before my star gets put up?
Your family members can nominate you for a star. If there are no living relatives, then the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will place a memorial marker in front of the star.
Why not just have stars on every street?
The HWOF is not meant to be a historical monument. It is meant as a memorial to all who contributed to the history of film.
What happened the star thefts? The thieves took approximately 1,200 stars. Each star is approximately 250-300 lbs in weight. That's about 4 tons of stars!