Desi Arnez Hines II

Boyz n the Hood (1991)

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Boyz n the Hood is the popular and successful film and social criticism from John Singleton about the conditions in South Central Los Angeles where teenagers are involved in gun fights and drug dealing on a daily basis.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Singleton
CAST:  Laurence Fishburne  •  Cuba Gooding Jr.  •  Ice Cube  •  Morris Chestnut

Boyz n the Hood is the popular and successful film and social criticism from John Singleton about the conditions in South Central Los Angeles where teenagers are involved in gun fights and drug dealing on a daily basis.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Singleton
CAST:  Laurence Fishburne  •  Cuba Gooding Jr.  •  Ice Cube  •  Morris Chestnut

House Party (1990)

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Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Reginald Hudlin
CAST:  Christopher Reid  •  Martin Lawrence  •  Christopher Martin  •  Robin Harris

Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Reginald Hudlin
CAST:  Christopher Reid  •  Martin Lawrence  •  Christopher Martin  •  Robin Harris

When the Party's Over (1993)

Four housemates try to find love and happiness in Los Angeles -- often at the expense of their well-being and friendships. Artist Amanda is trying to make it on the gallery scene, while aspiring actor Banks attempts to hit it big in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Frankie ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matthew Irmas
CAST:  Rae Dawn Chong  •  Sandra Bullock  •  Kris Kamm  •  Elizabeth Berridge

Four housemates try to find love and happiness in Los Angeles -- often at the expense of their well-being and friendships. Artist Amanda is trying to make it on the gallery scene, while aspiring actor Banks attempts to hit it big in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Frankie ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matthew Irmas
CAST:  Rae Dawn Chong  •  Sandra Bullock  •  Kris Kamm  •  Elizabeth Berridge

Friendly Fire: Making of an Urban Legend (2003)

Cast and crew offer up a nice overview piece, discussing the picture's authenticity, real life in the time of "Boyz n the Hood," the parallels between Singleton's real life and his film, the process of making the film, the casting process, the quality of the script ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Todd Williams
CAST:  John Singleton  •  Stephanie Allain  •  Mark Gill  •  Steve Nicolaides

Cast and crew offer up a nice overview piece, discussing the picture's authenticity, real life in the time of "Boyz n the Hood," the parallels between Singleton's real life and his film, the process of making the film, the casting process, the quality of the script ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Todd Williams
CAST:  John Singleton  •  Stephanie Allain  •  Mark Gill  •  Steve Nicolaides

The Best of Bob Hope: 50 years of Laughter Volume 1 (2001)

This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937) celebrating 25 years of Bob Hope Specials and the many celebrities that appeared on them The clips begin with his very first ...  (more)

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CAST:  Bob Hope  •  Desi Arnez Hines II  •  Lucille Ball  •  Tony Bennett

This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975 (he began with NBC radio in 1937) celebrating 25 years of Bob Hope Specials and the many celebrities that appeared on them The clips begin with his very first ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Bob Hope  •  Desi Arnez Hines II  •  Lucille Ball  •  Tony Bennett