When Morris Chestnut landed a lead role in "Boyz n the Hood," his excitement was more for practical reasons than any notion that he was about to be part of a classic film that still resonates three ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X ‘Boyz n the Hood’ sent shockwaves around the globe upon its initial release in 1991. As one of the ...

Singleton was a recent film school grad in his early 20s when he filmed Boyz n the Hood. Talent, smarts, and unmatched instincts made up for his lack of experience. His casting decisions, in ...

The '90s have become a distinct pillar of nostalgia as the decade gets older, and these movies act as a definitive ...

In 1986, John Singleton crafted the idea for the coming-of-age drama Boyz n the Hood as part of his application for film school. Four years later upon graduation, he sold the script to Columbia ...

“Boyz n the Hood” wasn’t the first John Singleton film I saw in theaters — that distinction goes to his 1993 romance “Poetic Justice” — but it’s the one that’s stayed with me the longest. I spent much ...

John Singleton cast Ice Cube in 'Boyz n the Hood' with no acting experience. But he was convinced the rapper was right for the role. by Robert Yaniz Jr. But 1991’s Boyz n the Hood was something ...

How John Singleton’s Oscar-nominated opus came together in part thanks to the late Paul Reubens’ commitment to having a diverse set. By Rebecca Sun Senior Editor, Diversity & Inclusion Singleton would ...

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, ...

Jessie Lawerence Fergson is known for this legendary scene. Take a look and see how impactful it is."Do you think you're tough? I could blow your head off right now. That's why I took this job." His ...