As explored in “Hollywood Black,” a key difference between the mainstream explosion of hip-hop and so-called Hood films in the ‘90s is that the popularity of hip-hop was not confined to ...

The 1990s have some of the best coming-of-age films that perfectly encapsulate the mix of struggles and joy that come with growing up.

With groundbreaking movies like Boyz n the Hood and Malcolm X, ... Following their success, 1990 saw an increase in Black-themed films as well as seven films by Black directors, ...

It’s unclear if Washington still holds the same opinion about movies like Boyz n the Hood nowadays that he did back then.But African American cinema has evolved a lot since, and it’s a growth ...