In the never-ending quest for cinematic gems hidden in the weekly TV listings, here's what I'll be watching (or at least recording) this week: Taraji Henson, left, Paula Jai Parker, Terrence Howard ...

Terrence Howard became a household name in the mid-2000s thanks to his starring roles in movies like Crash and Hustle & Flow. His role as DJay in Hustle & Flow in particular introduced him to the ...

20 years ago this month, two sweaty, skanky, Southern-fried flicks showed up in multiplexes: the quasi-musical hip-hop dramedy Hustle & Flow and the hicksploitation horror show The Devil’s Rejects.

A director with an ego like John Singleton should be able to back up his hype with consistently good output. Alas, that hasn’t been the case; the man’s last enjoyable film was the 2000 Shaft remake.

"Hustle & Flow" is being advertised as a tough urban drama full of macho posturing and grim, testosterone-fueled brio, but don't be fooled. After 10 minutes of this gritty portrait of Memphis street ...