Saw Straight Outta Compton last night. It was excellent. You have to understand that the bulk of that story takes place during my high school to college years. Prime time for me. I had all those records. I knew every word. The flim drags in the third act - that's when the melladrama kicks in - but it's a great story with top notch performances all around. When Ice Cube left the crew to go solo - I remember that. I remember how much it mattered and I remember how hard he brough it. I bought his solo debut 3 times. Here's how it opens.