Another choice of mine in the BKT Book and Movie Club as a must see film: a tour de force film about dreams, not necessarily about rap: HUSTLE AND FLOW starring the dynamic Terrence Howard (he's also in this year's blockbuster, IRON MAN). As far as I am concerned, he should have one the Oscar for Best Actor. I was riveted to the screen from beginning to end! I am sorry that I did not see it sooner when it originally played in theaters. It's the story of a pimp who lives with three of his "ladies" but also aspires to change his life and become a successful rapper via his "connection" with an already known, but EXTREMELY obnoxious rapper (played deftly by Ludacris). For those who have not seen it, I won't give away the ending but I was also surprised how much I enjoyed the music! Actually, "It's Hard to Be a Pimp" won the Oscar for Best Song that year. Now I am not necessarily a Hip Hop fan per se, but I opened my mind up to the genre thanks to this great film. If you have not seen it yet, please rent it: you won't regret it. BKT