The Rewatchables

‘Boyz n the Hood’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Van Lathan, and Logan Murdock

Jun 29, 2021

Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Ice Cube

Guests: Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Ice Cube, Stars of 'Boyz n the Hood', Topics: Importance of 'Boyz n the Hood', impact of black films in the 90s, Laurence Fishburne's performance, success and impact of the movie, tension and suspense in a scene, gentrification and Black-owned businesses, saddest movie deaths, hosting holiday parties, cultural biases, casting choices, reevaluating a filmmaker's legacy, scene critiques, Oscar winners and nominees.

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The Significance of 'Boyz n the Hood'

02:03 • 12min

The Importance of 'Boyz n the Hood'

13:51 • 13min

Exploring 'Boyz n the Hood' and Laurence Fishburne's Career

'Boyz n the Hood': Success, Impact, and Cannes Stories

Home Security Systems, Underwear, and Rewatchable Scenes

Tension and Suspense in a Scene from 'Boyz n the Hood'

33:41 • 10min

Gentrification and Black-owned Businesses

Saddest Movie Deaths and Impactful Scenes

Hosting, Holiday Parties, and Thrilling Cars

01:01:04 • 2min

Helicopters, Cultural Biases, and Angela Bassett's Timeless Beauty

01:03:32 • 2min

The Various Aspects of 'Boyz n the Hood'

01:05:07 • 7min

Casting Choices and Hip Hop

01:12:05 • 10min

Casting Choices in 'Boyz n the Hood'

01:21:47 • 9min

Reevaluating a Filmmaker's Legacy

01:30:19 • 3min

Scenes and Critiques of 'Boyz n the Hood'

01:33:33 • 14min

Oscar Winners and Nominees in 'Boyz n the Hood' and Upcoming July 4th Episode

01:47:32 • 2min