Bill Nunn Remembers ‘New Jack City’ & Favorite Death Scene
*Picture it. Movie theaters. 1991. “New Jack City” opens with Wesley Snipes’ Nino Brown and Bill Nunn’s Duh Duh Duh Man hanging a man upside down on the side of a traffic infested bridge. Although the scene was part of a movie, in real life, folks had no idea it was all for show. Enter […]
Art Sims Talks Creating Iconic ‘New Jack City’ Movie Poster, Film’s 25th Anniversary
*When thinking of “New Jack City,” Nino Brown immediately comes to mind. For many, Wesley’ Snipes’ portrayal of the ruthless drug kingpin ranks right up there with Al Pacino’s Tony Montana in “Scarface.” While moviegoers got their Nino fix in spades with seeing him on the big screen back in the ‘90s, their first look […]
Wesley Snipes Celebrates ‘New Jack City’s’ 25th Anniversary
*Looks like Wesley Snipes hasn’t forgotten about one of his most famous film roles. Taking note of the 25th anniversary of his film “New Jack City,” the actor acknowledged the milestone on Twitter Tuesday (Mar. 8) while crowning Kanye West the current day version of his character, Nino Brown. “Nino Brown is Eternal Baby,” Snipes […]
Mario Van Peebles Remembers ‘New Jack City’ and its Diverse History on Film’s 25th Anniversary (EUR Exclusive)
*A quarter century may have passed since “New Jack City” invaded movie theaters, but the classic crime thriller remains relevant today with regards to Hollywood’s diversity dilemma. In fact, a worthy source to tap for guidance could be “New Jack City” director Mario Van Peebles, who had a diverse mind state in constructing his embodiment […]
