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10 Greatest Urban Drama Movies of All Time, Ranked
For the past four decades, dramas about the struggles of surviving the inner city have done more than launch prolific careers. They give force to people of color often overlooked in the media at large. The initial renaissance of urban dramas sparked by the groundbreaking impact of Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing opened the door for filmmakers to tell hard-hitting stories, including politically charged tales, crime stories ripped from the headlines, and powerful biopics.
The following list ranks the ten best urban dramas within the last 37 years. Though there are plenty of cult classics that are worthy of being part of this list, the ones highlighted here made the most cultural impact on cinema and around the world. More than stories driven by tragedy and working-class struggles, these films made a loud and clear statement.
10
‘Bulworth’ (1998)
While Warren Beatty’s Bulworth satirizes American politics, the ridiculous premise is undercut with biting commentary about social inequality. The actor/director plays a corrupted US Senator from California, frustrated with politics to the point of arranging his own assassination. With nothing to lose, Bulworth turns his re-election campaign into a hip-hop-driven crusade to speak the truth about systemic racism while developing deep feelings for a young activist (Halle Berry).
Because of its culture-shock elements and truth-telling themes, Bulworth makes this list despite being marketed as a comedy because of how it contends with politics. Much of the star’s comedically candid performance, especially during the senator’s TV interview scene, is driven by the need to expose the hypocrisy of the political parties. Politicians like to talk about changing the fortunes of struggling Black families, but never propose concrete steps to make a change. Even at its most absurd, Bulworth manages to poke at politicians who forget what matters most: their voters.
9
‘Juice’ (1992)
The Harlem-set drama marking the directorial debut of Spike Lee’s frequent cinematographer, Ernest Dickerson, did not follow the more mellow dramatic route of earlier urban films. The story follows four teenage friends fed up with gang threats and police harassment when they turn to crime. During a convenience store robbery, the most daring of the group, Bishop (Tupac Shakur), ends up killing the owner, which puts him at odds with the others, including aspiring DJ Q (Omar Epps).
Social commentary takes a backseat to this cold, gritty character study of the impact street violence has on impressionable youth. The late Shakur’s first leading role in a major motion picture is one of the most haunting portrayals of teenage youth in the ‘90s, living in street life and ultimately destroyed by it. Dickerson’s kinetic cinematography, with a tone restraining anything remotely sentimental, makes Juice a genre-defining drama of the era.
8
‘Dead Presidents’ (1995)
The Hughes Brothers’ sophomore effort took a different angle on domestic life for veterans coming home from the Vietnam War. Marine combat veteran Anthony Curtis (Larenz Tate) returns to his Bronx neighborhood in 1973, suffering from PTSD and witnessing the hardships of his fellow men. Struggling to make ends meet, Anthony turns to the militant group called “Nat Turner Cadre” to execute an armored car heist.
Connecting the war with the plight of Black veterans, Dead Presidents was unique for expanding urban dramas outside the domestic front. Critics, including Roger Ebert, were divided on the film for its expansive storytelling, holding a 49% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its moderate success at the box office helped to launch the careers of Chris Tucker, Freddy Rodriguez, and Terrence Howard.
7
‘American Gangster’ (2007)
Ridley Scott’s epic crime drama put a human face on the heroin epidemic of the ‘70s. American Gangster is based on the true story of notorious Harlem kingpin Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington), who defied his rivals to build a criminal enterprise through exporting heroin from Vietnam. His rise to power makes him a target of multiple enemies, including the Italian mafia, a corrupt cop (Josh Brolin), and a New Jersey detective (Russell Crowe) who eventually brings down the operation.
As vast as the dramatic scale is, American Gangster examines the human side of Lucas in a compelling way through Washington’s performance. Unlike his competitors, Lucas used his drug money to improve the lives of his family members, including his mother (Ruby Dee). But the film does not allow the audience to forget that the gangster’s good deeds come at the expense of poisoning the Black community. The blurred lines of the narrative made American Gangster stand out from mob movies like The Godfather and Scarface.
6
‘Straight Outta Compton’ (2015)
The biopic about the formation of the hip-hop group N.W.A. landed in theaters with just as much of a fire as the group’s first album. The F. Gary Gray film recounted the group’s early rise from the streets of Compton to a lightning rod in the music scene. Along the way, they not only clash with the establishment through their music but also with each other as money and loyalty fracture their bond.
Straight Outta Compton reframed hip-hop history for mainstream audiences, positioning West Coast gangsta rap as socio-political messaging rather than glorifying gang violence for profit. Its police brutality depictions echoed contemporary headlines, bridging generational activism. Commercially successful yet culturally charged, it proved urban music stories could command blockbuster scale without diluting political edge.
5
‘New Jack City’ (1991)
A pioneer in the hood movie genre of the ‘90s, New Jack City took the Warner Bros.-produced gangster pictures of the ‘30s and modernized them for urban audiences. The film follows drug lord Nino Brown (Wesley Snipes) and the Cash Money Brothers (CMB) as they take over Harlem with their crack cocaine operations. As Brown rises in power, the NYPD puts pressure on Det. Stone (Mario Van Peebles) to break up CMB and their crack house establishment. Stone enlists a pair of “New Jack” undercover detectives, Scotty Appleton (Ice-T) and Nick Peretti (Judd Nelson), to infiltrate the operation and bring it down from the inside.
Director Peebles changed the perception of crime lords who were usually romanticized in such classics as Superfly and Scarface by revealing the true harm they were causing to the community. A film like this didn’t call for a straight-laced hero with a badge to take on Snipes’ charismatic crack lord. It needed someone real to deliver the truth, which Ice-T did better than anyone else in this film.
4
‘Menace II Society’ (1993)
The Hughes Brothers made their hard-hitting debut with their bleak depiction of growing up in the Watts section of Los Angeles. It follows the tragic life of Caine Lawson (Tyrin Turner), whose lack of parental guidance puts him straight into the gang life of crack dealing alongside his best friend O-Dog (Larenz Tate). When a romance with his jailed uncle’s girlfriend (Jada Pinkett Smith) changes his outlook on life, tragedy lies ahead.
Menace II Society refuses to romanticize gang life. The film’s documentary-like brutality—especially its infamous opening scene at a liquor store robbery—disturbed audiences and critics alike. Rather than offering redemption, it presented the environment as destiny, forcing viewers to confront systemic abandonment without narrative comfort.
3
‘Fruitvale Station’ (2013)
Ryan Coogler’s devastating debut recounts the final day of Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan), a young Black man killed by Bay Area transit police in 2009. The film follows Oscar through ordinary moments—family interactions, attempts at self-improvement, and quiet reflection—before the tragic encounter.
What makes Fruitvale Station so powerful is its intimacy. Coogler refuses sensationalism, grounding the story in humanity rather than martyrdom. Jordan’s performance transforms Oscar from a headline into a fully realized person. The film became a cultural flashpoint, arriving years before the George Floyd protests yet foreshadowing the modern police accountability movement.
2
‘Boyz n the Hood’ (1991)
John Singleton’s landmark 1991 drama made him the youngest Academy Award nominee for Best Director for a good reason. Boyz n the Hood did not sensationalize South Central’s crime epidemic, but rather depicted the real circumstances of what makes a Black child fall prey to the gang culture. The coming-of-age tale follows Tre Styles III (Cuba Gooding, Jr.), who is constantly struggling to walk the straight and narrow line in his Crenshaw neighborhood. On the flip side, there is Tre’s friend Doughboy (Ice Cube), who gets involved in crime early in life to become a Rollin’ 60s Crip.
Beyond the graphic imagery of gang violence, police brutality, and sexuality, Boyz aimed to tell a tale not rooted in fantasy. While Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing paved the way for examining race relations after the Civil Rights Movement ended, Boyz examined the idea that systemic racism is a detriment to young Black people by keeping them trapped in their harsh environment rather than offering real opportunities to break out of it.
1
‘Do the Right Thing’ (1989)
Out of any movie in Spike Lee’s 40-plus years in filmmaking, Do the Right Thing continues to withstand the test of time by being the most relevant picture in tackling race relations in America. Set on a scorching-hot summer’s day in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood, the central conflict surrounds pizza delivery boy Mookie (Lee) and his Italian-American boss Sal (Danny Aiello). The collision of class and race reaches a boiling point when a protest to add photos of Black celebrities to the pizzeria’s wall, orchestrated by the conscientious Buggin’ Out (Giancarlo Esposito), turns tragically violent.
On re-examination, Do the Right Thing opened a window on social tensions America had been ignoring. The mass media highlighted icons likeMichael Jackson, Magic Johnson, Oprah Winfrey, and The Cosby Show, but overlooked simmering tensions like the Howard Beach incident, which inspired the film—racial divisions boiled over beyond local news. What the cameras were not showing, aside from local news outlets, was the fact that racial division was still present to the extent of boiling over.
Do the Right Thing is a microcosm of such tensions that have only grown wider than that Brooklyn neighborhood in the days since its theatrical release.
- Release Date
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June 14, 1989
- Runtime
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120 minutes
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Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping
Harvey and Mark Connect the Dots
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Nancy Guthrie‘s kidnapper has eluded authorities for 2 weeks, but the ransom note TMZ received is of intense interest to the FBI, and Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos both agree … it may be the key to cracking the case.
H&M’s latest “2 Angry Men” podcast makes it clear … the FBI is laser focused on that ransom letter, for reasons we cannot publicly discuss. They are also interested in the man who has sent TMZ 3 demand emails asking for bitcoin in return for giving up the kidnapper’s name. BTW … the man says the kidnapper is the “main individual” — meaning there’s more than one person involved.
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Law enforcement’s dramatic move Friday night apparently did not yield results, but there are a number of clues, including unknown DNA found in Nancy’s house. It’s currently being analyzed.
TMZ has identified the backpack and the jacket the kidnapper was wearing … we believe it to be an Athletic Works Fusion Knit Jacket — law enforcement has not confirmed. Both items are sold at Walmart, so they may help law enforcement track down the kidnapper.
Watch the full “2 Angry Men” podcast by clicking here.
Bianca Censori
Squeezes In Spa Day … & Purple Tights!!!
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Bianca Censori will look picture-perfect for her hubby Kanye West for Valentine’s Day — ’cause she was out getting a spa touch-up the day before!
Check it out — a photog caught her headed out of a Los Angeles medspa Friday looking as radiant as ever … and showing off what her mama gave her in one of her signature curve-hugging outfits.
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The architectural designer dolled up in a pair of lavender tights that left little to the imagination and an off-the-shoulder chocolate brown blouse … finishing the body-contouring look with a pair of white heels.
Her tiny tights also accentuated her voluptuous behind … it’s all in the clip!
Bianca stepped out solo a few weeks back as well when she headed to a facial clinic in West Hollywood … and she opted for another skin-tight look.
It’s unclear where she and Kanye plan to celebrate V-Day … but we do know she will certainly be glowing!
As far as dark techno-thrillers go, Black Mirror dominates the genre with its blatant disregard for the viewer’s comfort and its eerily prescient storytelling. But if the anthology show is a tad too dystopian, and you’d prefer something set in the world we are familiar with, then Mr. Robot should be your next watch. But unlike Black Mirror, which always comes with a shiny bit of futuristic technology, replace that with plain old hacking, the “plant a USB and watch code run across the screen” type. It has the gritty, sharp, and psychologically violent atmosphere of Black Mirror, but is rooted in a version of cybersecurity and anti-capitalism that is recognizable to a contemporary audience.
Mr. Robot follows Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek), a cybersecurity engineer who moonlights as a hacker vigilante. He is perpetually plagued by anti-capitalist diatribes, especially against the powerful E(vil) Corp, which doesn’t quite help with his social anxiety, dissociative disorder, or drug addiction. But when he meets the titular character, played by Christian Slater, who founded a community of hacker-activists called fsociety, Elliot finds a more decisive way to channel his rage against mega-corporations instead of the lone instances of vigilantism he is used to. But that means he is now on the radar of the huge conglomerate, disrupting his life of solitude and dragging him into a technological war for four seasons.
‘Mr. Robot’ Has the Prescience, Grit, and Discomfort of ‘Black Mirror’
Black Mirror has the knack for telling stories that are startlingly relevant to the modern age, despite the futuristic and almost inconceivable nature of the technology it depicts. Meanwhile, Mr. Robot achieves the same disconcerting sentiment, but on a more grounded scale. It roots itself in cybersecurity, simultaneously depicting the usefulness of hacking through grand schemes of taking down corporate overlords and the dangers of technology, forcing us to think twice about our passwords and digital footprint. Unlike the hackers we see in big-budget films, this show takes a grounded approach, often lingering on computer screens and tangible processes accompanied by explanations. Highly sophisticated firewalls aren’t toppled in mere seconds, instead that fictionalized hacking is replaced by techniques like phishing through USBs or password generator programs. Not as exciting, but terrifyingly authentic.
When Mr. Robot combines hacking with vigilantism, an even more Black Mirror-esque darkness emerges. The show veers strongly away from romanticizing the act of vigilantism, something shows like Dexter do with the instant gratification of watching a criminal finally get his comeuppance. Mr. Robot has a fiercely pragmatic approach that strips away any satisfaction. When Elliot confronts a target, he starkly lays out their crimes, whether that be accessing child pornography or running dark web marketplaces, and never really indulges in the idea of justice. Instead, we are left with the hollow feeling of knowing the crimes took place and that these figures are simply representative of others like them — there is neither respite nor catharsis.
Rami Malek Leads ‘Mr. Robot’ as a True Anti-Hero and Morally Ambiguous Hacker
Much of the show’s shifting grim tones also comes from Elliot’s characterization and Malek’s performance. Mr. Robot delivers a true anti-hero, not just a character who kills people for a good cause. Elliot is genuinely difficult to root for in the beginning, as he is socially awkward, openly finds refuge in drugs, and is utterly invasive — he hacks into the accounts of every single person he meets, good or bad. He is reminiscent of Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) from You in his lack of respect for privacy and the long mental monologues during conversations (though Elliot is hilariously called out for not speaking many times), but is also Joe’s antithesis. While Joe is a mix of charm and thinly-veiled misogyny, Elliot is the creepy, unblinking guy you would cross the street to avoid but his anarchistic actions actually match his beliefs.
Malek plays into the character’s awkwardness at the beginning of Mr. Robot, refusing to glamorize the vigilante at all. But as Elliot’s mental health is explored, including through scenes with a therapist, Malek deepens Elliot’s emotional texture and intensity. It’s as if we are witnessing a robot come to life, delving into the internal wiring that drives his addictions to drugs and thankless justice alike. His story unfolds evocatively, pairing effectively with the major storyline of taking down E Corp and making us more invested. Mr. Robot envelops us in darkness on all fronts, forming a thoughtful and disconcerting viewing experience that is gripping in its own right. As such, if you’ve finished up Black Mirror and need something just as uncomfortable and prescient, then this techno-thriller needs to be on your radar.
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“I think people didn’t understand how it was possible for two women to be friends — close — and not lovers,” the actress said.
After joining What I Like About You with Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth, Simon Rex was nowhere to be found after the first season of the hit WB sitcom.
What I Like About You followed the lives of two sisters living together in New York City — teenager Holly (Bynes) and her responsible older sister, Val (Garth). Rex was introduced as Val’s boyfriend, Jeff, when the show premiered in 2002.
Jeff and Val’s relationship was going well until a miscommunication on Valentine’s Day made Val think she was going to get proposed to. Instead, Jeff revealed he never wanted to get married and they subsequently called it quits. They briefly reconciled, but ultimately didn’t get back together — and Jeff was MIA when What I Like About You returned for season 2.
Rex, 51, never specifically addressed his departure from What I Like About You, but many fans think his story line just ran its course. Years later, he spoke about how his acting career suffered as he tried to navigate life in the spotlight.
Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth reminded fans of all the reasons they love the actresses during their run on What I Like About You. The duo starred as sisters Holly and Val Tyler, respectively, on the WB sitcom from 2002 to 2006. For four seasons, they cracked up viewers alongside their costars Nick Zano (Vince), Leslie Grossman […]
“In America, we love watching someone rise — then fail. And then we love watching them come back. Americans love the cycle. It’s just more interesting,” he told news outlet Y Net in 2021 while promoting Red Rocket. “In the past, I was distracted by women and parties, always chasing pleasure. But for the first time in my life, I’m focused on creating meaningful work — and on humility. It took me a long time to become a good Jewish man but I’m finally there.”
Rex rose to fame as an MTV VJ before starring in the Scary Movie franchise and making the transition into music with his rap persona: Dirt Nasty. The actor, who was previously involved in sex work, released several albums and had other onscreen roles but he had a significant gap between projects before his critically acclaimed performance in Sean Baker‘s 2021 drama film Red Rocket.
Rex recalled not feeling in “control” at the time, adding in the 2021 interview, “I lived in Hollywood, surrounded by beautiful women and endless parties. I’d show up to auditions hungover — I wasn’t taking my work seriously.”
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He continued: “As I got older, my body and mind just couldn’t keep up with that lifestyle anymore. So I told myself, ‘OK, it’s time to grow up.’ I’m lucky to be a working actor, and now all my energy is focused on my craft.”
Despite the challenges, Rex made it clear he had no regrets.
“If I had done things differently, I wouldn’t be here now, so I guess the answer is no. Of course, I’ve hurt people, and I’ve been hurt too,” he shared. “I’ve made plenty of mistakes — but I’ve learned from them. In the end, everything led me to this moment, so I’m at peace with my regrets.”
What I Like About You aired for three more seasons after Rex’s disappearance. In addition to Bynes, 39, and Garth, 53, the series starred Wesley Jonathan, Leslie Grossman, Michael McMillian, Nick Zano, Allison Munn, Dan Cortese, Edward Kerr and David de Lautour.
What I Like About You is currently streaming on Netflix.
Wiz Khalifa
Dad Suddenly Dies at 63 Years Old
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Wiz Khalifa‘s father, Laurence W. Thomaz, has died.
The rapper shared the sad news on social media Friday, noting … “I will always love him, miss him and be [grateful] for the things he taught me.”
He did not reveal a cause of death, but said it “was sudden.” He added … “Seeing how many people love and respected him” made him happy … noting, “I know he’s proud that he left a positive impact on this earth. Literally all he ever wanted.”
Wiz — whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz — also posted a handful of throwback pics to commemorate his father, including one that shows them at the playground.
The “Young, Wild & Free” hitmaker was close to Laurence, a former military man. Wiz previously told NME his dad opened up a recording studio in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, when he was a kid, which laid the foundation of his future. He recalled … “I lived in that studio. And that’s what turned me into who I am today.”
He was 63 years old.
RIP
Blueface visited a wax museum, and now he has the internet in tears over his latest antics.
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Blueface Visits Kylie Jenner And Zendaya Figures At Wax Museum
On Thursday, the rapper took to his social media to share clips from a visit to a wax museum, where he playfully interacted with lifelike figures of Kylie Jenner and Zendaya.
In the first video, Blueface stood behind Kylie’s wax figure and appeared to flirt with it before turning to the cameraman and jokingly telling him to “chill” because he was “with his lady.”
Moments later, the rapper shifted his attention to Zendaya’s figure, which was seated at a table. He shook the statue, sat across from it, and, jokingly, reached out to choke it, leaving viewers both shocked and amused.
The interactions quickly spread across social media, with fans cracking up over what many call Blueface’s classic behavior.
Social Media Reacts
As the clips spread, social media users wasted no time sharing their reactions over in The Shade Room Teens comment section.
Instagram user @Asia.fym wrote, “It looked so real I was like wait now Kylie wyd girl 😂”
Another Instagram user @kalontayyy wrote, “Man why tf I thought that was really her 😭😭”
While Instagram user @the0fficialmir wrote, “😂😂😂😂😂😂 aye cuh I’m happy bro home he take ova internet everytime”
Instagram user @vickienosecret wrote, “I’d call the police honestly”
Another Instagram user @kittymillianni wrote, “and that’s the closest he’ll ever get to those ladies”
While Instagram user @iamsoxxttas wrote, “Nurse he’s out again 😂”
Instagram user @shantelledominica93 wrote, “Boy bye she nor the wax don’t want u”
Another Instagram user @mstwoface wrote, “he need more jail time 😂”
While Instagram user that_person_t wrote, “why he in there playing with these folks sh** 😂😂”
Blueface Calls Out Jake Paul For A Boxing Match
Outside of his viral moments and livestream antics, Blueface has also been focused on boxing. In recent months, he has shared clips documenting his training as he prepares for upcoming fights. Most recently, the rapper went face-to-face with former NBA player Nick Young, also known as Swaggy P, as the two gear up to step into the ring.
@chrisvenegasmedia Blueface Punches Swaggy P in the Face During INTENSE Face-Off! #fyp #fypシ #boxing #blueface #bluefacebaby
During the face-off event, Blueface also talked about a possible matchup with Jake Paul.vAfter a reporter mentioned that Adam22 said he would like to see the fight, Blueface responded confidently, saying, “That’s the fight we want.” His longtime manager, Wack 100, backed him up, adding that Blueface isn’t “turning down no fight.”
@chrisvenegasmedia Blueface Calls Out Jake Paul To Fight in a Boxing Match! #fyp #fypシ #boxing #blueface #bluefacebaby
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