Patriots Day (
2016) | IMDb:
7.3
In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the Boston Marathon bombers before they strike again.
Starring:
Mark Wahlberg
,
John Goodman
,
J.K. Simmons
,
Kevin Bacon
,
Michelle Monaghan
,
Alex Wolff
Dark Blue (
2002) | IMDb:
6.6
Set during the Rodney King riots, a robbery homicide investigation triggers a series of events that will cause a corrupt LAPD officer to question his tactics.
Directed by:
Ron Shelton
There's Something About Mary (
1998) | IMDb:
7.1
For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.
Sugar Hill (
1994) | IMDb:
5.8
In the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, the Mafia steps in when a drug dealer quits his partner and brother to lead a straight life with his girlfriend.
Starring:
Wesley Snipes
,
Michael Wright
,
Theresa Randle
,
Donald Faison
,
O.L. Duke
,
Leslie Uggams
Poetic Justice (
1993) | IMDb:
6.1
Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha, and Iesha's postal worker boyfriend, Chicago. Along for the ride is Chicago's co-worker, Lucky, to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems. But is she ready to open her heart again?
Starring:
Janet Jackson
,
Tupac Shakur
,
Regina King
,
Joe Torry
,
Tyra Ferrell
,
Roger Guenveur Smith
Directed by:
John Singleton
What's Love Got to Do with It (
1993) | IMDb:
7.3
Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.
Starring:
Angela Bassett
,
Laurence Fishburne
,
Vanessa Bell Calloway
,
Jenifer Lewis
,
Khandi Alexander
,
Richard T. Jones
Menace II Society (
1993) | IMDb:
7.5
A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.
Starring:
Tyrin Turner
,
Larenz Tate
,
Glenn Plummer
,
Jada Pinkett Smith
,
Samuel L. Jackson
,
June Kyoto Lu
Joshua Tree (
1993) | IMDb:
5.7
A Los Angeles police detective tracks a fugitive who heads for the desert with a deputy sheriff as hostage.
Starring:
Dolph Lundgren
,
Kristian Alfonso
,
George Segal
,
Geoffrey Lewis
,
Beau Starr
,
Michelle Phillips
Directed by:
Vic Armstrong
CB4 (
1993) | IMDb:
6.2
A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...
Directed by:
Tamra Davis
A Chorus Line (
1985) | IMDb:
6.2
A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie, who once had a tempestuous romantic relationship with Zach. She is desperate enough for work to humble herself and audition for him; whether he's willing to let professionalism overcome his personal feelings about their past remains to be seen.
Starring:
Michael Douglas
,
Alyson Reed
,
Terrence Mann
,
Gregg Burge
,
Vicki Frederick
,
Michelle Johnston
Directed by:
Richard Attenborough