There was a lot of stuff that was not… It was a lot of work, and it being my first film, I was not really expecting that. Speaking to Variety recently, Eminem opened up about whether he enjoyed his experience making 8 Mile. Perhaps Eminem just didn’t enjoy the process and has no interest in returning to it. Sure, he’s made cameos as himself now and again - in 2009’s Funny People and 2014’s The Interview, for instance - but making movies hasn’t seemed like something Eminem was really interested in.Īfter all, the music business is very different from Hollywood. Playing Jimmy “B-Rabbit” Smith in 8 Mile was Eminem’s first and, so far, only lead film role. The rapper reflects on the making of ‘8 Mile’ During the 2020 Oscars, Eminem shocked attendees and fans watching from home by appearing to perform “Lose Yourself.” Eminem’s long-awaited Oscars appearance now begs the question of if he’s more open now to make another movie. Instead, his appearance on the Academy Awards stage was delayed by 17 years. Yet, Eminem declined to perform at the 2003 Oscars or attend the show to accept his award. Earning critical raves for his work in the film, Eminem suddenly found himself an acclaimed actor.Īlthough Eminem didn’t receive a nod for his performance, 8 Mile won the Best Original Song Academy Award for “Lose Yourself.” That track still stands among the rapper’s biggest and most beloved hits. Confidential) 8 Mile undoubtedly hit close to home for him. As an aspiring Detroit rapper, Eminem’s performance in director Curtis Hanson’s ( L.A.
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In the very same year he released his iconic The Eminem Show album, the rapper took on his first starring movie role. His friend Future and his girlfriend Alex support him in his second rap battle.Eminem performs live at the 92nd Oscars | ARTURO HOLMES via Getty Images Eminem starred in his first movie back in 2002 At his first big appearance in the scene Rabbit has to throw up out of nervousness and on stage he doesn’t get a word out. He dreams of a career in the rap scene dominated by African Americans. He lives in a trailer and earns a little money on the assembly line. The drama “8 Mile” is about the rapper Jimmy “Rabbit”, who grows up in the slums of Detroit. The original score of “8 Mile” includes 16 songs and was created by several artists. Timestamp: 1:41 | Scene: The last song to be heard in the movie. Timestamp: 1:33 | Scene: Rabbit also wins the second round of the rap battle. Timestamp: 1:29 | Scene: Song can be heard during the break, the first round of the rap battle. Timestamp: 1:23 | Scene: Rabbit and Future talk just before the battle starts. They are laughed at by a guy coming into the room. Timestamp: 1:22 | Scene: Rabbit practices with Cheddar just before the Rap Battle starts. Timestamp: 1:08 | Scene: Rabbit brings Alex home. Timestamp: 1:02 | Scene: Rabbit writes lyrics. Timestamp: 0:45 | Scene: Rabbit gets out of the car and a fight breaks out. Timestamp: 0:44 | Scene: Rabbit drives around and meets the guy who tried to beat him up. They're talking about setting the house on fire. Timestamp: 0:36 | Scene: Future asks if Rabbit likes Alex. I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need To Get By feat. Timestamp: 0:35 | Scene: Alex asks if she can come to the next Rabbit Rap Battle. Timestamp: 0:33 | Scene: Rabbit listens to this song in the car. Timestamp: 0:31 | Scene: The second song which can be heard in the club. Timestamp: 0:30 | Scene: Rabbit sees Alex for the first time. Timestamp: 0:27 | Scene: Song can be heard in the background of the car park. Timestamp: 0:26 | Scene: Rabbit's going to the park. Timestamp: 0:22 | Scene: Rabbit and the other guys shoot people with a paintball rifle. Timestamp: 0:19 | Scene: Rabbit and Future rapping while they're working on the car. He listens to music through his headphones and writes lyrics. Timestamp: 0:16 | Scene: Rabbit is taking the bus. Rabbit (Eminem) practices his rap skills in the mirror. Timestamp: 0:01 | Scene: The first song to be heard in 8 Mile.