Spike Lee, John Carpenter, Jordan Peele, and Others Pay Tribute to John Singleton
The Oscar-nominated filmmaker died today at 51 years old.
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How John Singleton Made History as the Oscars’ First Black Best Director Nominee
With “Boyz n the Hood,” he broke down barriers for black filmmakers with Oscar nominations, commercial success, and the creation of an entirely new genre.
John Singleton, ‘Boyz n the Hood’ Director, Dead at 51
Singleton earned an Oscar nomination for Best Director thanks to his breakout 1991 drama “Boyz n the Hood.”
‘Boyz n the Hood’ Director John Singleton in a Coma Following Stroke
The medical event was initially described as “mild.”
John Singleton Hospitalized After Suffering ‘Mild’ Stroke
The “Boyz n the Hood” director checked himself into the hospital this week.
‘Boyz n the Hood’ Director John Singleton Accused of Sexual Harassment by Reporter Danielle Young
Singleton has been accused of making inappropriate comments and gestures during an interview.
‘Snowfall’ Review: The Robust True Story of How Crack Began Makes for a Surprisingly Modest TV Show
Can a period drama be too detail-oriented for its own good?
‘Snowfall’ Premiere: John Singleton on The Rise of Crack During His Youth and Exposing ‘Terrifying’ CIA Operations
John Singleton’s new FX drama “Snowfall” is as much about the Oscar-nominee’s ‘formative years’ as the untold — and illegal — stories surrounding it.
The 33 Highest-Grossing Movies Directed By Black Filmmakers
From John Singleton to F. Gary Gray, there are 33 movies from black directors that grossed over $100 million (adjusted for inflation). Here’s the ranked list.
Tyrese Gibson Teases ‘Baby Boy’ Sequel
Writer-director John Singleton might be working with Gibson on a second installment of their 2001 film.
‘Snowfall’ Trailer: Los Angeles Will Fall on ‘Hard Times’ in John Singleton’s 1980s Crack Cocaine Series — Watch
The FX series, which premieres this summer, intends to show “How Crack Began.”
L.A. Riots 25th Anniversary Documentaries, Ranked: Which Ones Best Explain the Unrest Now
From John Singleton to John Ridley and beyond, filmmakers examine the Rodney King trial aftermath and how the roots of that civil unrest are still relevant.
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