On July 12, 1991, Columbia brought John Singleton's R-rated drama to theaters. By Duane Byrge On July 12, 1991, Columbia brought John Singleton’s R-rated drama Boyz n the Hood to theaters, with Ice ...

In the 1990s, the late John Singleton emerged as one of the most distinctive new voices in movies. The director broke barriers as the first Black filmmaker — and youngest person ever — to get an Oscar ...

A look back at the film about friends growing up in South Central L.A. One sheet movie poster advertises the film 'Boyz n the Hood,' John Singleton's directorial debut starring Laurence Fishburne, ...

Upon its release 25 years ago, on July 12, 1991, "Boyz N the Hood" was recognized as an instant landmark film. The coming-of-age drama about three young African-American men in South Central Los ...

It’s been nearly 30 years since Boyz n the Hood hit the big screen, yet the film’s portrayal of racial inequality in America still remains culturally impactful today. By exploring themes of family, ...

The opening street-scene image of screenwriter and director John Singleton's 1991 "Boyz ‘n the Hood" still packs its intended punch: a bullet-ridden stop sign. The stark first shot marked a sign of ...

Ice Cube revealed that producers weren’t exactly jumping on his Boyz N The Hood script when he pitched it around. The 55-year-old rapper sat down with Complex to discuss his experience trying to get ...

1991: Former N.W.A member Ice Cube proved he could flex his creative muscles far beyond music with the premiere of the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood. Cube made his acting debut in the John ...

Thirty years ago, young director John Singleton changed the face of cinema with the release of his groundbreaking first film, Boyz n the Hood. New York City had Do the Right Thing, care of Spike Lee.

Cuba Gooding Jr. in 'Boyz N the Hood' (Courtesy Columbia Pictures) Before I can even pose my first question to Kojo Lewis, a black Ford Mustang pulls up outside the aging, bungalow-style house where ...