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There are some new faces (including Common and Nicki Minaj) and new elements (an attached beauty shop), but the warm energy, subtle social commentary and big-hearted laughs are the same. Cube returns as Calvin, proprietor of a barbershop on Chicago’s South Side, where he oversees a motley crew of haircutters who spend as much time boasting and bantering as they do snipping and styling. Perpetual scene-stealer Cedric the Entertainer returns as outspoken old-timer Eddie, and Eve is back as sharp-tongued Terri, once the shop’s lone female hairdresser. But you don’t need any background to be charmed by the chatter at this community hangout, where the staff has grown to include a bunch of new barbers and beauticians and the discussion subjects range from Kim Kardashian to President Barack Obama. The crew includes Terri’s husband and Calvin’s friend Rashad (Common), opinionated Raja (Utkarsh Ambudkar), neurotic Jerrod (Lemorne Morris, even funnier here than on TV’s “New Girl”), and man-of-many-hustles One-Stop (J.B. Smoove), who offers haircuts, health exams, fake IDs and other services from his barber chair.
They share the shop with a new business partner, Angie (Regina Hall), and her team of stylists, including spandex-clad Draya (Minaj) and unlucky-in-love Bree (Margot Bingham). Director Malcolm D. Lee and writers Kenya Barris and Tracy Oliver develop each of these characters enough to deliver a winning ensemble comedy with multiple story lines and just the right dose of realistic drama. Set in present-day Chicago, the film opens with Calvin’s voice-over about the explosion of violence in the city. “The streets are talking,” he says. Chicago had the most homicides of any U.S. city last year, and it’s on track to earn that sad distinction again in 2016. More than 140 people have been killed there so far this year. Calvin worries about how the surge in violence is affecting his 14-year-old son, Jalen (Michael Rainey Jr.), who’s getting into fights at school and considering joining a gang. Calvin is also concerned about the effects on his business, especially when former barber and now mayoral aide Jimmy (Sean Patrick Thomas) tells him about a proposal to stem South Side violence by building a wall around the neighborhood.
The shop responds by sponsoring a 48-hour cease-fire. They persuade two rival gang leaders, both customers, to get on board. But as a tenuous peace takes hold outside, drama continues inside the shop as Draya makes a play for Rashad and Calvin considers moving his family to a safer part of town. Minaj is a riot as a sassy flirt whose work uniform is a skimpy bra and skin-tight leggings. Common brings the smolder as a modern man who supports his wife’s career but feels frustrated at her lack of effort in the relationship. Morris is a comic highlight, as is Deon Cole, who plays Dante, a guy who hangs out at the barbershop dishing one-liners. As in past trips to the “Barbershop,” Cube and Cedric the Entertainer are the heart of the story. “The Next Cut” manages to address racism, sexism, police brutality and gang violence in a thoughtful way without being heavy-handed. It’s a call for community activism balanced with plenty of playful laughs. There’s also the bonus of seeing Cube bust out some dance moves and Common do an old-fashioned backspin.
The two rappers also wrote a song for the film, “Real People,” which plays over the closing credits. So whether it’s your first trip to Calvin’s or you’ve got a standing appointment, it’s worth stopping in for “The Next Cut.” Get the latest news by email Man dies after forcing his way past airport checkpoint Trump says remark about Sweden referred to something on TV UH baseball upsets No. 6 N.C. State Man dies after collapsing on flight to Honolulu Graham: Trump must punish Russia for election interference Auto Recline Chair & Shampoo Bowl Package View full product page › A sturdy and durable, basic shampoo chair. When the client leans back, the seat automatically slides forward. Features:• Color: Black cushioning & black frame• Sliding seat & Reclining back• Seats and back are made of vinyl-covered foam cushioning for comfort and support• Padded armrestsSpecifications:• Dimensions: 31.5" H x 23" W x 26" D• Weight: 36 lbs– These
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Here, he discusses why he decided to start his own business after years of working for someone else. Read on for an excerpt from our interview:See Our Slide Show: 6 Surprisingly Simple Ideas That Made Millions What prompted you to start your own business? Since 1979, I’ve worked in and run hair salons and barbershops. My previous job was good, but it felt routine. I’m a self-starter, and I wanted to accomplish something that I could model for my children. One of my clients shared a quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes that resonated with me: “Alas for those that never sing, but die with all their music in them!” If you have a well-thought-out idea, the risk lies in not taking it. Why a classic American barbershop? Men always feel conspicuous in a hair salon, and barbershops are making a comeback. Rock Barbers focuses exclusively on men, and we practice old-school barbering with a modern twist. We still offer hot-towel shaves, but we’ll also detail your beard and give expert haircuts.
We advertise, “Dude, Get a Haircut!”No, the cuts are $29 and up, and the hot-towel shave is $35. What’s special about your shop? It’s designed for masculine comfort. We chose substantial chairs and outfitted our stations with Kobalt toolboxes. We have flat-screen TVs, a putting green and a guitar for anyone to play. You can converse privately with your barber or join in shopwide chatter. Clients can book their appointments online. Did you have a business plan? Writing one forces you to answer questions that you don’t want to answer: What is my true market? What is the cost of the advertising I’d like to do? What are the tax implications of my decisions? I needed help with financial projections, so I consulted two of my clients who are accountants and another who is a CFO. Where’d you get financing? I took a home-equity line of credit—the cheapest money going—for $150,000. The line isn’t paid off yet because we’ve consistently reinvested profits back into the business, but we regularly make extra payments against the loan principal.
Is the shop profitable? In 2010, our first year, when it was just me, Rock Barbers grossed $50,000 in sales. Now I employ eight other barbers and four front-desk staff. The business grossed more than $400,000 in sales in 2014 and will exceed that this year. Are you making a living? My wife is also a hairstylist and works out of our home. We combine our businesses under Rock Barbers LLC and take a combined annual salary of $50,000. That’s much less than I made previously, and like all founders, I’m working eight days a week and 25 hours a day! But my business rewards me in ways other than money.I’m launching a line of hair-care products called Rock Tools for Men in early 2015. We’ve earmarked about $50,000 to get it off the ground. New product lines typically get purchased by makers of existing products. So this is probably a shorter-term play if the line gets traction. Will you ever retire? I’ll probably reduce the days and hours that I work, but the social part is so rewarding.