On the heels of his first foray into romantic comedy, versatile French filmmaker Luc Besson breaks new ground yet again with this computer-animated, family-friendly adaptation of his own children's book Arthur and the Minimoys. Arthur is a wide-eyed ten-year-old whose vivid imagination is fueled by the colorful bedtime stories his grandmother ...
Ten years later, writer and director John Singleton returns to the South Central Los Angeles neighborhoods of his debut film Boyz 'N the Hood (1991). Tyrese Gibson stars as Jody, a jobless 20-year-old African-American man who has fathered two children by two different women, Yvette (Taraji P. Henson) and Peanut (Tamara LaSeon Bass), although he ...
Cinematographer turned director Ernest Dickerson returns to the horror genre with this African-American, urban twist on haunted house stories. Rap star Snoop Doggy Dogg makes his debut as a leading man in the title role of Jimmy Bones, stylish protector of a thriving inner-city neighborhood in 1979. When he refuses to knuckle under to powerful ...
A pair of writers inhabiting an abandoned New York tenement building become locked in an antagonistic battle of wills in director Danny Green's adaptation of novelist Bernard Malamud's studied exploration of faltering race relations. The time is the early '70s, and Jewish writer Harry Lesser (Dylan McDermott) is finally nearing completion on the ...
In this hard-hitting urban action story, Killa Pop (Snoop Dogg) is the leader of a Los Angeles street gang who've become a criminal force to be reckoned with. Snap (Goldie Loc) and Crackle (Tray Dee) are two of Pop's most trusted associates who've risen through the ranks to become his right-hand men. But Snap and Crackle have decided they're tired ...
This documentary offers viewers an in depth look at the world of hip-hop and rap music as it chronicles a diverse group of performers preparing to give a major concert at Philadelphia's Armory. Interspersed amongst the preparations are interviews with rappers past and present, looks at their personal lives, commentary on their significance and ...
The documentary release DPG Eulogy/Daz Dillinger travels behind the scenes of DPG Records for a sobering look at the fate that befell many of its artists - including Tupac, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Sam Sneed. Damian Zellous directs. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
Priority presents this short film starring rapper and actor Snoop Dogg of Bones and Training Day. Filmed in the flashy style of a hip-hop music video, the movie features the rapper as a young man who gets himself hooked up with the mob so he can start up his own casino. Released in 1998, Snoop Dogg: Da Game of Life also includes two uncensored ...
Starring Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson in the title roles, this kitschy tongue-in cheek action comedy is based on the popular 1970s cop show of the same name. Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson (Wilson) and Dave Starsky (Stiller) are a tough pair of plain-clothes cops who drive a red and white Ford Torino and solve cases with the assistance of their informant, ...
After an excruciatingly humiliating in-flight experience that culminated in a messy breakup and the untimely death of a dog, Nashawn Wade (Kevin Hart) sues the airline for all it's worth. This turns out to be a more than profitable move on his part; the lawsuit brings him a settlement in the hefty amount of 600 million dollars. Eager to prevent ...
This throwback to the frolicsome comedies of the 1970s is from writer/director D.J. Pooh, creator of Friday (1995) and 3 Strikes (2000). Dr. Dre stars as Sean, who's financially strapped and on the verge of losing his home and his car until his roommate Dee Loc Snoop Dogg suggests he join him as an employee at the local car wash. Tensions mount ...
Hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg takes horror fans on a ride through the scary underside of life in the 'hood in this horror anthology. The self-described "gatekeeper of the after-party" (Snoop Dogg) introduces three stories of life in a ghetto neighborhood in which the unscrupulous get what's coming to them. Posie (Daniella Alonso) is a nice girl who ...
An ambitious grocery clerk learns that success doesn't come without a price after being taken under the wing of a legendary pimp in this flashy street drama that takes its inspiration from Snoop Dogg's multi-platinum album "R & G (Rhythm and Gangsta): The Masterpiece". Cordé Christopher (Dogg) works a dead end job in a local grocery store, and ...
Take a stream-of-conscious trip into the mind of hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg with this animated, feature-length release showcasing music from his album The Blue Carpet Treatment and featuring guest appearances by some of the biggest names in contemporary hip-hop. From the streets of Long Beach to the gritty underworld, this psychedelic journey is ...
This release captures a 2005 concert given by Snoop Dogg in Belgium. The setlist of well over a dozen songs includes "Drop It Like It's Hot," "Gin & Juice," "Lodi Dodi," "G Thang," "Tha Shaznit," and "Murder Was the Case." ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Rap artist Snoop Dogg caused a wave of controversy in 2001, when he was arrested for indecent language following a performance at Jamaica's Reggae Sumfest Festival. This program captures Snoop Dogg's performance at the festival, including songs like What's My Name?, Gin And Juice, and Ain't No Fun. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
The streets of Detroit are cleared of all gang members and their various illegal activities through the intervention of a top secret governmentally-funded goon squad. ~ All Movie Guide
Hip Hop Time Capsule - 1994 recalls that glorious year in rap's history with vintage music videos, live performances, and interviews. The program features appearances by House of Pain, Wu Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, and many other popular artists. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
From the coffee shops of Amsterdam, to the medical marijuana clubs in California, this so-called "smoke tour" offers a comprehensive look into the international world of weed. Also included are 2 music videos and appearances from hip-hop legends Snoop Dogg, Method Man, and Ton Loc, as well as behind-the-scenes concert footage and lots of pot ...
This documentary shows the viewer many of the hot nightspots frequented by the rich and famous when they visit Miami's South Beach. Among the celebrities who appear in this program are the musicians Wyclef Jean and Diddy. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
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