I've seen "New Jack City" twenty times. It's in my top twenty New York movie list. Chris Rock should have gotten an Academy Award nomination for his crackhead portrayal.

When Nino gets it in the courthouse from the old man is one of the most satisfying comeuppances ever portrayed on film. Because that old man was hurting, and he wasn't letting Nino get away with anything.

As an aside, I think Nino's fascination with "Scarface" helped fuel the hip hop fascination with that movie. But that's just the opinion of a middle aged White guy.

I've never seen "Boys n the Hood" or "Menace II Society." But for the sake of our recent "truce," I'll watch them with an open mind and get back to you.