Flicks of the Week: Cuba Gooding, Jr. Shows Us His Gangster Side in Boyz n the Hood

John Singleton's film "Boyz n the Hood" hits the BET screen.

Boyz N the Hood (1991) - Fresh out of USC’s Filmic Writing program, a 24-year-old Singleton made his film debut, writing and directing this groundbreaking movie about three friends growing up in the drug and gang-infested streets of South Central Los Angeles. The emotionally riveting film instantly becomes a classic, earning Singleton Oscar nods for screenplay and directing. While turning Ice Cube, Nia Long, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Morris Chestnut into film stars, Boyz also launched a new black film genre called “hood movies.”(Photo: Columbia Pictures)

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Boyz n the Hood, Monday at 1P/12C - Cuba Gooding, Jr., Ice Cube and Morris Chestnut introduces us to their hood. Encore on the same day at 8:30P/7:30C. Take a look at other Black gangster films. (Photo: Columbia Pictures) 

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Gun Hill Premieres Wednesday, July 2 at 9P/8C - Larenz Tate stars as both a convict and cop in the BET Premiere Cinema film Gun Hill. Watch an exclusive clip now!(Photo: BET)

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Gun Hill, Monday at 3:30P/2:30C - Larenz Tate steps over to the bad. Peek at other Black gangster films.  (Photo: BET)

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Life (1999) - Bringing together two of the biggest names in comedy at the time, Murphy and Martin Lawrence (who got his break in Boomerang) starred as two men wrongly convicted of murder. The film was a box office smash with a soundtrack (featuring the Maxwell track "Fortunate") that went platinum. (Photo: Universal Pictures)

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Life, Monday at 5:30P/4:30C - Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy are stuck together forever. Encore on Tuesday at 11A/10C. Get your laugh on and look at some of Martin's wild boy antics in films.  (Photo: Universal Pictures)

Lottery Ticket - Watch as Bow Wow and Brandon T. Jackson search for their cash. Sunday at 2:30P/1:30C.(Photo: Alcon Entertainment)

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Lottery Ticket, Tuesday at 8A/7C - Shad Moss has a plan to get the money. Encore on the same day at 1:30P/12:30C. (Photo: Alcon Entertainment)

The Longshots, Monday at 11A/10C - Ice Cube and Keke Palmer get into the game.Get into the game with these sports flicks.(Photo: Cube Vision, Dimension Films)

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The Longshots, Wednesdays at 12:30P/11:30C - Ice Cube and Keke Palmer are the perfect sports team. Check out other actors who play atheletes on screen. (Photo: Dimension Films)

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The Cookout, Sunday at 10P/9C - It's a family affair. Flip through other Black family films. (Photo: Lionsgate Pictures)

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The Cookout, Thursday at 12:30P/11:30C - There's nothing like family. Encore on the same day at 6P/5C. Check out other Black family flicks. (Photo: Lionsgate Pictures)

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Black Coffee, Monday at 10P/9C - Erica Hubbard and Lamman Rucker are doing their best to break up a love connection. Take a look at other Black love films.  Encore presentation on Tuesday at 4P/3C. (Photo: Tri Destined Studios)

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Black Coffee, Thursday at 4P/3C - Love can be too strong for some. Get yourself a cup of love by looking at these other Black love films.  (Photo: Tri Destined Studios)

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Not Easily Broken, Friday at 8A/7C - Morris Chestnut and Taraji P. Henson's love is tested. Encore on the same day at 4:30P/3:30C. Get to know a few other love stories by checking out these films.  (Photo: Screen Gems)

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Not Easily Broken, Friday at 8A/7C - Morris Chestnut and Taraji P. Henson's love is tested. Encore on the same day at 4:30P/3:30C. Get to know a few other love stories by checking out these films.  (Photo: Screen Gems)

Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day, Wednesday at 11A/10C - Blair Underwood and Sharon Leal are praying to stay together. (Photo: New Dimensions Entertainment)

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Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day, Friday at 10:30A/9:30C - Sharon Leal and Blair Underwood do their best to keep the faith. (Photo: Code Black Entertainment)

Middle of Nowhere Premieres August 2 at 8P/7C - Omari Hardwick, Emayatzy Corinealdi and David Oyelowo all travel on a journey of self discovery. (Photo: Kadoo Films)

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Middle of Nowhere, Friday at 1:30P/12:30C - David Oyelowo helps Emayatzy Corinealdi find the answers. (Photo: Kadoo Films)

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This Christmas, Tuesday at 7P/6C - Chris Brown's ushering in the Christmas spirit. Encore presentation on Wednesday at 3:30P/2:30C.(Photo: Rainforest Films)

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This Christmas, Friday at 7P/6C - Family + the holiday season = turn up for a great cause. Encore on Saturday at 4:30P/3:30C. Take a peek at other Black family films. (Photo: Rainforest Films)