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 ...

On This Day (July 2), in 1991, the classic coming-of-age film Boyz N the Hood premiered in Los Angeles, ten days before its wide theatrical release. The film sparked the career of writer/director John ...

Singleton, the youngest best director Oscar nominee, died in 2019. John Singleton wasn't afraid to take a chance on new talent when he made his feature directorial debut "Boyz n the Hood" in 1991, ...

Tributes to the goofiest actor with the biggest heart have made headlines this week as the world remembers Paul Reubens of “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” fame, who passed away at 70 on Sunday. But did you know ...

Highlights of the retrospective program include 90s classics like Richard Linklater's debut Slackers (1990), John Singleton's ...

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 ...

Whether she is appearing in groundbreaking coming-of-age dramas like Boyz n the Hood, iconic comedy shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, or more recent streaming titles like The Best Man: The Final ...