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The Hollywood Reporter hollywood reported this morning that a movie about jerkin’ is in development.
Melee Entertainment and indie film producer Shariff Hasan are developing a movie that will center on jerkin,’ the hip-hop dance trend that has been attracting a host of mainstream coverage.
Jerkin,’ which has landed coverage in L.A. Weekly and the Los Angeles Times, is a form of dancing that, like breakdancing and other performance art, originated in the streets. But unlike some other forms of street art, it’s underlied by a specific political ideology of providing a positive, anti-gang message in the inner city. The movement is marked by dancers wearing brightly colored, nonbaggy jeans and shirts, in marked contrast to conventional hip-hop wear.
Melee is the banner behind the Mos Def action comedy “Next Day Air,” which earned $10 million when Summit released it in May, and Screen Gems’ $40 million breakout “You Got Served.” It is prepping the thriller “Day One.”
On the one hand, OK! A movie about jerkin’ could be great. But it probably won’t be. I mean, if it was going to be like David LaChappelle’s crump vs. crunk documentary Rize, which I still think never got the attention it deserved, then it would be beautiful and great and we would all love it. But if it’s going to be a ham-fisted Save the Last Jerk cash-grab, then it’s going to stink, and that seems more likely.
But even more importantly, who needs Jerkin’: The Movie when there is already every video on The Power Ranger$ YouTube account? These guys are THE BEST THING EVER!
The Power Ranger$ are seriously having more fun than I have ever had in my life. I could watch these videos all day. And I might. Who would stop me? You? No. The Ranger$ should have their own TV network. The Ranger$ should be the Presidents of Entertainment, or at the very least the Mayors of Fun Town. It’s just good government. Step aside, Hollywood, YA BURNT.
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Once a guest speaker came to our school and a during the Q and A one person asked her if she could jerk. She couldn’t.
Steve Martin was so great in the original The Jerk that I don’t think a remake is a good idea.
Oh, this isn’t about a remake? Sorry, reflex.
so basically this movement of “jerkin” is to get everyone to dress and dance like pharrell…skate boy p to the limit?!??!
This should win the Monster’s Ball, because it is ridiculously awesome, and what’s a ball without dancing?
See also EPMD “The Steve Martin”
“Sway your arms around your back, then across your chest
Do the crazy leg sweep from right to left
It’s the Steve…”
You know. When I saw the title for this post, my mind went immediately to making some sarcastic comment about jerkin’ off. But then I watched the Power Ranger$. And now I’m all like, “Jerkville. Sounds good.”
These guys are giving OG Pete Campbell a run for his money.
How are these moves new? Most of them are just doing an Indian Step with a Corkscrew Drop, basic breakdancing moves. Hell, I’m gonna go do the Hokey Pokey in the street, call it “Pokin”, and try to get a movie.
The worst part is that Jerkin’: The Movie means that it’s only a matter of time until Jerkin’ 2: Electric
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Hopscotchin’ Hi Top Fade!!!!!!!!
Is the high top fade making a comeback amongst today’s kids? If so then I approve, as it’s the rainbow-flavored unicorn of hairstyles.
Also I would watch this movie, even if it is some Jerkin’ 2 the Streets crapfest. I’ve loved every dance movie since Breakin’, so I would undoubtedly enjoy getting served this.
Late-80s, early-90s black youth hairstyles don’t die; they just fade away.
HAHAHAHAHA. Very honestly. No sarcasto. I love you.
i wish these kids were of age so i could legitimately have a crush on them. so cute! in other breaking news, i think i’m officially creepy.
I once saw a group of teenagers jerkin’ in a parking lot of a Buffalo Wild Wings in the suburbs of Chicago. It was the best thing ever.
Your comment just proved my theory that Buffalo Wild Wings is basically the Holy Grail of funny settings.
also, the goofy ass white kid at :51 in the second video is giving me major laughs. i think he was my boyfriend (in high school).
So they’re doing an impression of your dad doing the running man while wearing skinny jeans and skate shoes? What’s the big deal.
Jerkin is the new ghostriding the whip.
Meh.
Dayum. You just got jerked.
Jerkin’ is vastly improved by playing different music over the videos. It works with everything.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=680jCx2la5Q
I absolutely love how frequently these boys fall out of their own shoes. For some reason it just tickles me.
this is what i hoped being a teenager was like, and then it TOTALLY wasn’t. now i want to go back in time (to kill hitler) and be a teenager over again where ever these kids are so i can hang out with them and watch them dance and be their groupie. also, what a wholesome afterschool activity! much better than sexually harassing mddle school girls and shoplifting 40oz.
That background kid in a purple sweatshirt at 0:45 in the second video is the greatest. Even from far away, he already has a plan to ruin that video. You can see it in his eyes, the quickened step and his asshole grin.
You guys obviously don’t know any 14-16 year old (Black) kids. I do. My brother and his friends. This movie definitely has an audience.
And this is the point where I admit I know how to jerk. DON’T JUDGE ME!!!11!!1!
I loved these videos. I was sitting at work with a huge smile on my face as these kids did their thing. Everything was going great… until my boss walked by and asked what I was doing and I said I was watching Jerkin videos. I might need a new job.