Boyz n the Hood vs Menace II Society

In honor of Black History Month, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on some unexpected cinematic heroes – the young men who fight to survive on L.A.’s gang-ridden streets. Tonight, we look at two prominent films from this genre – Boyz n the Hood and Menace II Society. Which of these films offers a more honest portrayal of growing up black in the hood? What’s the better hip-hop soundtrack? Grab your gat, call up your homies … and let’s talk about movies!

NATHAN’S GOLDEN IDOLS

1. Best Location: Menace Watts

2. Best Character: Menace Caine

3. Best Kill/Death/Defeat: Menace Harold & Caine Hijacked

4. Best Score or Soundtrack: Boyz & Menace Stanley Clarke & QDlll with original songs by various artists

5. Best Screenplay: Menace Tyger Williams, Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes

6. Best Special Achievement: Boyz Groundbreaking

7. Best Scene: Menace Caine & Pernell talk in jail

8. Defining Moment/Attribute/MVP: Boyz You wanna see a dead body?

9. Best Director: Menace The Hughes Brothers

10. Wildcard: Menace Best Supporting Cast Award

11. WTF: Boyz Have you ever been so mad you started shadow-boxing?

12. Best Picture: Menace ll Society

Total after deductions:

• Boyz n the Hood: 3

• Menace II Society: 9

KYLE’S GOLDEN IDOLS

1. Best Location: Boyz Crenshaw

2. Best Character: Boyz Furious Styles

3. Best Kill/Death/Defeat: Boyz Ricky

4. Best Score or Soundtrack: Boyz Stanley Clarke with original songs by various artists

5. Best Screenplay: Menace Tyger Williams, Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes

6. Best Special Achievement: Boyz Depicting the ghetto

7. Best Scene: Boyz Tre backs out

8. Defining Moment/Attribute/MVP: Boyz Ricky gets killed

9. Best Director: Boyz John Singleton

10. Wildcard: Boyz Ice Cube Award

11. WTF: Boyz Shoehorned in American Pie story

12. Best Picture: Boyz n the Hood

Total after deductions:

• Boyz n the Hood: 12

• Menace II Society: 1

BRANDON’S GOLDEN IDOLS

1. Best Location: Menace Inside of the cars

2. Best Character: Boyz Furious Styles

3. Best Kill/Death/Defeat: Menace Harold & Caine Hijacked

4. Best Score or Soundtrack: Menace QDlll with original songs by various artists

5. Best Screenplay: Boyz John Singleton

6. Best Special Achievement: Menace Capturing the grit & reality

7. Best Scene: Boyz Furious takes the gun from Tre

8. Defining Moment/Attribute/MVP: Boyz The father & son relationship

9. Best Director: Boyz John Singleton

10. Wildcard: Menace Just Another Tuesday Award

11. WTF: Boyz No use of Easy E or NWA music

12. Best Picture: Boyz n the Hood

Total after deductions:

• Boyz n the Hood: 8

• Menace II Society: 5

JEREMY’S GOLDEN IDOLS

1. Best Location: TIE Boyz & Menace Crenshaw & Watts

2. Best Character: Menace Caine Lawson

3. Best Kill/Death/Defeat: Boyz Ricky’s Death

4. Best Score or Soundtrack: TIE Boyz & Menace Stanley Clarke & QDlll with original songs by various artists

5. Best Screenplay: Boyz John Singleton

6. Best Special Achievement: Boyz Recognized by the US Library of Congress and preserved in the National Film Registry

7. Best Scene: Menace Car Jacking/Hospital scene

8. Defining Moment/Attribute/MVP: Boyz Tre gets out of the car

9. Best Director: Boyz John Singleton

10. Wildcard: Menace Best Quote Award

11. WTF: Menace Tupac was the original Sharif, gets fired and assaults the director 6 months later

12. Best Picture: Boyz n the Hood

Total after deductions:

• Boyz n the Hood: 8

• Menace II Society: 5

golden idol winner: Boyz n the Hood