How many films has Guy Richie directed by now? And people still seem to think he's poo, even after all those tries. That makes me wonder how good a film director Mr. 50 Cent (right, click image to enlarge) can be, given that he's never even done it once before.

However I shan't - SHAN'T - have long to find out, assuming I am willing to shell out numerous pences to go and see his forthcoming moviefilm. And he's got to start somewhere, hasn't he? How else is he going to be ready to helm Tristram Shandy a few years hence, as is so clearly his destiny?

Before I Self-Destruct is due for release Stateside on December 9th, so it should be available for illegal download around November 15th in UK cinemas early next year.

You won't be surprised to hear that Fiddy/Fif/Centy/Curtis's directorial debut will not signify him having a bash at the romance or comedy genres. Apparently what he's doing instead is showing "a more direct and understanding look at urban lifestyles", which sounds disconcertingly grown-up considering this is the man responsible for "I'll take you to the candy shop, I'll let you lick the lollipop".

[source: SOHH.com]