US rap legend Ice-T says gay men are not to blame for the “pussyfication” of the male sex.In an interview with The Guardian, the rapper and actor, known for his long-running role in crime show Law and Order, was asked about the lyrics on his new album Manslaughter, from his old thrash metal group Body Count.Asked about the reference that “manhood’s dead”, Ice-T replied: “I think right now you’re dealing with the pussyfication of the male sex.Men are just being so passive, not standing for something; they’re very politically correct.“This has nothing to do with the gay male.“The gay male is gay and I have no problem with that.“Men are just soft.It’s OK to say you want to be a woman, but try to be a man and there’s something wrong with that.” He explained: ”One of my buddies told me, ‘For you to be a man, a bitch has definitely taken a position.’ If you’re with your girl and you’re like, ‘Where should we park?I don’t know…’, she’ll be like, ‘Park here!’

But at the same time they’ve made men feel uncomfortable about speaking their feelings.” The rapper also revealed that he’s never felt it was necessary to hide his larger-than-life hip-hop lifestyle from his children when they were growing up.He said: ”My son grew up with people smoking weed and drinking, right in his face.All I could do was say, ‘There’s an adult world and a kid world.You live in a kid world.Adults can say that, you can’t.You can say other s**t once you can drive.’” This young man referenced this article and broke it down unapologetic style.Graphic language is used but he’s real and picks up what Ice-T was talking about.FYI: That’s why my new Body Count LP is titled MANSLAUGHTER.It’s about the death of Manhood.Real men are an endangered species.— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) January 22, 2014Phones Laptops Cameras Tablets Headphones Smartwatches VR Headsets This is my NextCAAM is thrilled to honor filmmaker Ham Tran at this year’s CAAMFest.

We are shining this spotlight on one of the veteran Vietnamese American filmmakers.We’ve had the honor to showcase two of his films as our Opening Night feature: Journey from the Fall (’06) and How to Fight in Six Inch Heels (’13).This year, Tran is back with two films: the action-packed Bitcoin Heist, and the date night film, She’s the Boss.Tran, currently in Vietnam, is already working on another film there.china embraces bitcoinWe caught up with him via email, where he shares his thoughts on the Vietnamese film industry, Asian American representation, and more.bitcoin nakamoto satoshiWhat is your favorite moment at CAAMFest?china embraces bitcoinI have many favorite moments at CAAMFest, but I’d have to say the year Six Inch Heels opened the festival.bitcoin tax finland

Being at the historic Castro Theater, sharing the laughter with the cast, my wife and her family by my side and the audience in the 1,500 seat house was unforgettable.What is the Vietnamese film industry like today, and how has it changed in the past years?In just about four years, the film industry has tripled in its output of films per year.In 2012, there were about 20 films released theatrically.bitcoin fees risingIn 2016, there were 64 films.run bitcoin server ubuntuOf course, with any explosion of growth, there comes instability.bitcoin football bowlLast year, for example, was completely unpredictable.israeli bitcoin associationOut of the 64 films released, only 3 were considered a “big hit,” though the box office did not compare to that of 2015, where films hit 100billion VND ($5million US) in domestic gross.litecoin 75

The challenge as we begin 2017 is to win back the audience’s faith in Vietnamese films.It’s a call to action for filmmakers to ensure that Vietnamese films not only look good, but also tell an engaging story, be it comedy, action, horror, or fantasy.However, the fact that there are now a wider range of genre films being made in Vietnam is a sign of better things to come.How does it feel to have a CAAMFest spotlight on you?It’s a great honor and a shock, because I had only hoped that my films made the selection at CAAMFest.At the same time, it’s quite a relief, because I suddenly had the realization that I have now been working and living in Vietnam for four years, after making Six Inch Heels!I was just telling my great friend and producer, Anderson [Le], that I hope I don’t fall out of touch with the Asian American filmmaking community.It’s the reason I still try to incorporate elements of my bilateral culture in every film, to have equal parts American and Vietnamese sensibilities.

I’m so grateful to CAAMFest to bring me back to share Bitcoin Heist and She’s The Boss.Where do you see Asian American media in 10 years?Compared to 10 years ago, it’s great that we now have much more Asian American representation on TV, from Fresh Off the Boat, to Dr. Ken, to Scorpion, and even on Netflix with Ali Wong’s own comedy special.The hope is the same can be said about feature films.Asian Americans are at best cast in supporting roles, if at all.For my part, even though I’ve been making my films in Asia, I am still casting Asian males in lead roles, and portraying Asian males in a more positive light.I think the struggle exists even working in Vietnam.Finding a Vietnamese male lead in his late 20s to mid 30s is digging in the sand for gold.Do you have any advice for Asian American storytellers?My advice for Asian American storytellers is to remind them of their Asian community, there is so much more support within the community then they can imagine.When I started film school, I felt that because I am a refugee, an Asian-hyphen-American, it was harder to find my place and my voice.