Cinema in the City is stepping back in time this October with a weekend of 90s nostalgia. We’ve teamed up with VideOdyssey in Toxteth, one of the UK’s last remaining video rental shops, to screen three coming-of-age double features from VHS that shaped youth culture in the 1990s and defined a generation.
Juice (1992) is a gritty crime thriller that delves into the lives of four Harlem teens whose friendship unravels as they seek respect and power in their neighbourhood. Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson an featuring a standout performance by Tupac Shakur, the film examines the dangerous allure of violence and the consequences of chasing the "juice"—street credibility and control.
Boyz N The Hood (1991) is a powerful exploration of life in South Central Los Angeles following three childhood friends (Cuba Gooding Jr, Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut) as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a neighbourhood plagued by violence, poverty, and systemic injustice. Directed by John Singleton, this coming-of-age drama highlights the stark realities of urban life and the choices that can shape one's destiny.
