What Happened In CROOKLYN??!! (1994) PRIMM'S HOOD CINEMA 

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Fun fact, when they found the dog dead in the pull out couch the actress who played Troy said they had to keep shooting this scene cause they couldn't stop the girls from laughing.

This is my favorite movie. Spike Lee changed the way the movie looked to show a literal depiction of how Troy felt visiting a place outside the city for the first time. It was a culture shock for her. Btw the movie is a coming of age story for Troy. I don’t think it was necessarily void of a plot. I literally used to watch this and as soon as it ended rewind the tape and watch it again.

You’re wilding bro. This movie isnt boring at all. Seen it a million times…and it never gets old..

I always thought the “stretching” of the movie when she went to Maryland was on purpose bc it was jarring to her to be in such a weird a$$ place 🤷🏾‍♀️

The "stretched " scene is to show how uncomfortable she is. She's not home and in an alien place. It's attempting to make the audience feel the same, and from your reaction, it worked. I absolutely love this movie! I can't watch anymore cause it's so sad, but I love it!

For this to be such a deep movie, the commentary had me hollering. You mixed the boys up too. Nate was "Broke Arm Yo" lol and Wendell was the fat brother. The kids did amazing in this movie. Also "Broke Arm Yo" later played in the show Taina and was a cast member on Sesame street. It looks like he finally starting eating his black eyed peas lol. R.I.P. Carlton Williams (Clinton) 😢🕊

Yes Primm, this is Brooklyn in the 70s. I'm 46 years old and grew up in a "Spike Lee Joint." Loll. Our Hawaiian neighbors had a rooster. We had a shoeshine man (Mr. Flanagan) on the corner, a watermelon truck in the summer, splashed around in the Johnny Pump and ate black eyed peas for dinner. Right now, there's a man who plays his saxophone in the backyard behind me every morning. People are still loving and making big families. Crooklyn is a cinematic masterpiece. 🎬🙌🏽

The aunt who comes to pick Troy up in the airport is actually Spike Lee sister. She plays a larger part in Do The Right Thing. Another good movie to do

The movie was about his sister's childhood & what it was like to grow up in a Black family on the east coast. I remember my family going to see this movie plus getting autographs from Spike Lee. The 70s folks kept saying how much they remember experiencing damn near everything they did in this movie .Even though we're in L.A , they could still relate to most of it. I still love & enjoy the memories my family & I had from watching this movie ❤

This movie was not boring. It’s so nostalgic even tho I’m born in the 90s I just remember watching this as a kid. Classic movie

I love this movie. I lost my mother back in 1992. Crooklyn was so relatable and it was my go to movie when i missed my mom. Matter of i hope hulu or peacock has it. Thank you Brother Primm.

I absolutely forgot this existed. This whole movie gave me a horror vibe but I was like 8 when I saw it and didn't understand any of it. The glue huffing scene traumatized me all over again

I remember Spike Lee saying that the reason he choose to change the aspect ratio when the family arrived in Baltimore was to reflect Troy's perspective of being in a foreign place. It was all brand new to her.

The way Troy was looking at her Aunt while she was singing 😂😂😂 This movie was a classic to me, sad as hell towards the end but at least they had each other.

Fun Fact: Spike Lee is actually the baby. At the end where the aunt is talking to Troy about her dress for the funeral, that's Spike's big sister in real life ( Indigo in Mo' betta blues" ). She was Troy for real...

I just lost my mom at the beginning of the year, so watching that review and seeing that part in the ending and losing my dukes the same way literally made me cry

I watched this movie a thousand times, and didn’t realize he ain’t have no eyebrows until you pointed it out 💀. Having all them kids of course they gone be rowdy, they hard to keep up with 😂

You have to watch more movies or something because Crookyln is a piece if art. The whole movie is from Troy's perspective as a kid in NY in the 70's so of course it's not gonna have adult dialogue.

I took the roast of this movie personally 😄. You have to have lived the 70s to truly appreciate the nostalgia of this movie and the beautiful simplicity and innocence of that decade. Thank you for the fun fact about the eyebrows, lol. Now I finally understand that the change of lens represents a different Troy sees this new world she is in...still hate it though, lol This movie is my family to the T from the parents to the order and gender of the children to spending the summers with my only child girl cousin. Just like 😢 experienced the change of dress, hair, environment and lifestyle so did I. I don't even see groups of kids outside playing anymore unless it's school or organized and thats just sad. And just like the actors in real life, my oldest brother died, and I became a teacher like the actress. It was my father who passed away, not my mother. This movie means so much to so many ❤

Alfre Woodard was the Viola Davis of the ‘90’s/early 00’s with all the strong mother roles she was cast. Side note, I thought Troy was in Southern Virginia for the summer. Finally, when are you gonna cover Colors? That should be the next review; that or The Principal.

I want to see you do Black Dynamite now since you brought it up. So many memorable ass quotes.

It’s nothing boring about it, its a classic. Back then we didn’t need so many quick thrills

The parents were fighting and considering divorce because dad wasn't bringing in any money. It's an important driving motif in the plot. As a kid, you miss it, but as and adult, it explains how Troy ended up going away for the summer. Send the younger kids away for the summer while we figure things out. Also, Troy going away made the camera stretch out becuase it was like a dream sequence. Nothing was real to her, everything was strange. The camera effect conveys that subconsciously. Or, that's just my interpretation. I love this movie.

The cut from “You need clinic aide!” to the pitcher of lemonade was too good 😂😂 EDIT: Primm, you gotta do a Hood movie review of Original Gangstas or Trespass!

I think “Thin Line Between Love and Hate” should be done frfr

My late mom’s favorite movie. She loved it b/c it reminded her of her childhood. Your analysis of this made me laugh my ass off and think of her 😂❤

"I'm from Maryland...It's not that stretchy" 🤣🤣🤣

My concept of the aspect ratio switch for the Maryland segment is because it’s a weird and unwanted experience for Troy so he’s simply just capturing the odd experience while altering our visual perception as well

I used to watch this movie SO much as a kid and I never realized dude was missing his eyebrows lmao. I KNEW you were gonna single out that Ru Paul scene though haha. That part was so surreal.

i was born in the 80s, but my childhood was basically what Spike Lee depicted in Crooklyn. All except for the sounding of the horn for dinner, cat-throwing and the glue-huffing. 😆 BTW, Troy snuck out to the store that night. Our corner store was only four doors down from our house, but we kids were not allowed to go there after the street lights came on. What i don't understand is people dogging Crooklyn for not having a "plot". i first saw this movie when i was 10, and it never occurred to me that there wasn't a plot until i was a teenager. It didn't matter to me because the movie was so well put together. i understood it as it was and i loved it. Most likely because it resembled my own experience. You thought the Maryland segment was boring??? i think the "stretched effect" of Maryland was meant to illustrate how the Carmichael family entered into another world. It's kind of how i felt when i would leave inner city Philadelphia to visit wealthier relatives in the suburbs. It's an effect that i remembered seeing in 1960s/70s musical films as a kid. It didn't make much sense to me either, but i just accepted it as an "old movie" thing. Very much of it's time. i always felt that Viola killed the dog, but she seemed genuinely shocked to see Queenie pop out of the sofa bed. THAT scene kept me laughing for a good decade. 🤣 i am curious, Primm. How old are you?

This is my favorite movie i grew up in the 70s playing mother may i and onentwo three redlight when music was real music and neighbors looked after one another it was such a fun time growing up in the 70s the boy who played Clinton died after this movie in real life from cancer, i will always love this movie😊😊😊

I broke my arm right around the time this movie came out on video and our dad strict af. Do you know how many nights my broken armed ass sat the table staring at kidney beans on the verge of throwing up? Middle kid of 5. this movie hit so close to home when I was a kid. Hood classic.

This movie although it didn’t have a dramatic plot, there is one- a snapshot into a black family where the mom isn’t as valued as the glue until it was too late. Husband and wife dynamic as well when they have two different Approaches to a few issues shown in the movie and the strain it Could cause. It also highlights Troy coming of age as well as her brothers mn but specifically Troy in relation to her relationship to her mother and Her understanding Of being a young lady. There’s other themes In here but I feel it Beautifully showed the Stuff I listed. She becomes her mother/ young woman as she steps in due to her mother passing. His approach to tell the story to me was like making us another member of the family, we’re Dropped in the middle of their day to day. Its also kind of saying our kids are watching us even when you think they aren’t.

Two things could have caused the stretchy ratio: 1. It could've been a creative decision to signify how disconnected Troy's summer felt since she was away from her immediate family. 2. There could've been a technical issue during filming which resulted in stretching the ratio to fit the rest of the film's ratio.

This is literally my favorite Spike Lee movie. It hits close to home PS: That "sumo" game is called Dog and the Bone in Guyana, South America. It's a game of speed. Ya gotta grab the can as fast as ya can and escape with it.

“I don’t like the 70’s. I don’t understand anything?!” Primm gotta rate the decades for us.

As someone who grew up with this movie, I think (totally an opinion) the reason the aspect ratio changes is to simulate Troy being in an environment that doesn't fit her. As much as she tries to make the experience what she is used to (jumping on the bed etc.) It will never be like being back on the block. Being home.

I loved that movie. Even as a southern black girl in the 90’s it resonated with me. The eldest daughter being a 3rd parent, the food stamp booklets, the staying the night with the “bougie” cousins 😂. This and Inside Man are 2 of my top 10 movies.

LEGIT my favorite childhood movie, this story is VERY similar to my childhood, 2 older brothers with my mom and dad, I was a kid in the 90's so I was the EXACT age of Troy maybe a yr younger. I SWEAR the 90's was like this, but a bit more modern, everybody was outside everyday, it was always something. Kids, teenagers, young adults. Playing freeze tag as a young'n while jumping over the older kids playing craps on the sidewalk. the adults outside playing dominoes while the boombox playing Ice Cube in the background. I grew up in Inglewood, Ca. These kinda movies really make me appreciate my childhood and the 90's and the gift of life before the internet.

“Somebody go hide the dog food you know how she be” sent me 😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂 Rip Queenie!! Really miss my n****😂😂😂😂😂

It amazes me how much Troy got from the store with that little change. Born in the 90s watching this on VCR every other day my mom always tellin me she hated black eye peas every time that scene pop up 😂. I’ll recommend this movie to anyone 6.5/10

The dog food jokes were on point 🤣

I saw Crooklyn in in the theater as a kid. Always thought it was a strange movie. All of the games the kids played have died off, Spike Lee had to teach all the actors how to play them. Kids don't go outside and hang on the street anymore.

its pretty sad how most kids never play outside these days.. you literally had gangs of kids roaming the streets, like your mom would kick you out the house and tell you to get back before supper

That random "MMMMM" after the mama told Clifton she'd knock his teeth into tomorrow made me laugh. And was that really Bookem Woodbine sitting on the porch with the little kids?

The "you need clinic aid" and "go in the house" are so iconic in these at this point. All-star 🌟

This movie is black slice of life icon. If you grew up in the 80s you did alot of this. And the Maryland trip was so the parents could catch up on the bills. Like back then you could depend on family to do stuff like this. Like I went to Mississippi with my great grandparents plenty of summers

Hope you check out Fresh (1994) sometime soon. While it's not action-packed, it certainly does have its charms with its plot and characters that reside within it.

It traumatized me when i was young and she hit the guy in head with baseball and he had a lack of reaction while bleeding and drugged up

I like how Primm was shocked and confused at the idea of kids playing outside

I had this movie on a VHS tape when i was a kid, grew up on this movie and it became my favorite! Watched it every chance i got ❤️

This is one of my favorites. It's a coming of age story for Troy. Spike wrote this about his sister.

I did a report on this movie for my sociology of families class. It’s a coming of age story about a lower income family who’s only daughter has to fill her mom’s shoes as caregiver and matriarch, after her mom passes.

honestly, regardless of how boring it got this was my favorite movie to find in my grandmas vhs collection, growing up.

I think the film looks stretched in the Maryland scenes because it’s supposed to signify the days feeling longer (being outside the city in a slower, calmer- more boring place) I also recommend doing the last dragon, set it off, or low down dirty shame .. those are all great options for good hood movies with a lil bit of action going on

The dog getting caught in the sofa bed was the funniest thing I've seen on screen 🤣🤣

primm's finally getting into spike lee territory. can't wait to see what else is in store. also, since you put in that clip from The Warriors, that should definitely be added onto the docket.

Spike Lee said the screen stretching was supposed to purposely make Troy look like she was in a different, foreign place. It’s probably one of my favorite parts lol I always loved these types of slice of life movies.

Wait, this is my favorite movie of all time and I've watched this movie a MILLION times for the past 29 years, and I can't believe I've never noticed Nate's eyebrows were missing 😳😫💀

He ain't got no job, he a broke movie dad! 😂

I don't think you've done it yet, but a review of Low Down Dirty Shame would be AMAZING. Blankman might be good too, but I haven't seen it since childhood.

The movie was just about kids experiencing summertime in Brooklyn in the 70s. That’s it And it was so good. Particularly because Spike can just make you feel nostalgic I didn’t even grow up in the 70s and I could relate

This movie creates a duality of my nostalgia bc I love this movie it brings back memories but when the mom dies it really makes me sad.

The Black Dynamite jingle had me dying. 🤣🤣🤣

You should do a review on the movie "Fresh" (1994). Amazing, action-packed hood movie with a great protagonist. Also, Samuel L Jackson is in it, as is Giancarlo Esposito! Great performances and writing all around.

“She’s freaking out and she needs a Scooby snack or something,” lmao

my aunt had this at her house and i begged my dad to put it on bc there was nothing else to watch, bro even said "uhh are you sure" before he put it in 😭 scarred me for life ill tell you that much

“The dog finally pops out” booooy the way I laughed so loud in this grocery store is crazy

Growing up in the 70s was definitely unlike any decade Ive lived through so far. Shout out to anyone here who who remembers getting up early on Saturday just to watch cartoons until they went off at 1pm because that was the only day of the week that the ones made in your lifetime were shown. Can't forget the School House Rock commercials, which were shown because by law, there was a limit to how many ads could be shown during any programming for children....which is why networks weren't showing cartoons weekly. Then came along PBS with Sesame Street and all the rest of the children educational shows. It's interesting to now see how Gen X was developed as children with such a high level of socialization, nurturing, and emphasis on education. I'm not saying it makes Gen X better or worse, but now I definitely know why Gen X is different.

The reason the aspect ratio changes in Maryland is bc it was so different from NYC it seemed like a different world

Action hood movies one that came to my mind was Only the Strong. Dude returns from military to his home town. Visits his old school. Fights bullies. Teaches students capoeira. Edit to add: The dude starring in Only the Strong (Mark Dacascos) played the villain in Cradle 2 the Grave

Did PRIMM really say that lady need a scooby snack?????😂😂😂😂 Good Times dog food feasting lady …. She’s an allstar!!!

whenever I'm having a bad day, I throw on a Primm video and my day is instantly better from laughing so much. You a All Star

I remember actually half way enjoying the movie when watching it as a kid. It was also painful. It reminded me of a lot of aspects of my own childhood coming from a big family of brothers and sisters. One family member getting sent away to experience something new and different and kind of escaping the chaos of a poor big family. I also was curious about such a different setting as New York and the kind of life one in my situation would live in a totally different setting. It also made me never want to visit new York. It l looked rough. Idk why it was made and it's true there was no story line except random slice of life but it made sense to me as a kid and it made me appreciate my life and family more. It was an interesting look into a setting I had never experienced before and it felt real and relatable as if I was there. It somehow added to my knowledge and concept of living in the world because I was so young when I watched it in the 90s. It actually is kinda of a core part of me because it exposed me to another perspective of human existence when I was a still forming opinions and thoughts as a child.

"New Jersey Drive" 👍🏾 another Spike Lee Joint!!!

He said, "sorry for making me you sad". I'm not reaching, maybe a little but this actually lifted my spirits. Thanks so much, Primm, YOU'RE AN ALL-STAR! 🌟⚫⭐⚫

I wish u had touched on Troy letting that girl bully steal her foodstamps 😂😂 one of my favorite scenes in the movie.

The possums was the little boy that liked Troy and his homies. Spike Lee and the dude with the arm was Snuffy and Right Hand Man.

I mean, I’m glad you finally did a spike movie, but I didn’t expect this. He Got Game, Do the Right Thing, Jungle Fever…you have options.

I was having a rough morning until I saw this. The “You need clinic aid” and “Boy had weak bones” cuts had me 💀. Feeling better already. Primm a allstar.

Primm’s an all star for pointing out bookem woodbine and finding out spike lee’s real name

Primm we need an episode on Roll Bounce.

Money Talks would be a good one to do Primm! Also, you're an Allstar!!!

I’ve been waiting on this one bro this right here is a classic hood film ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I'm still waiting for Vampire In Brooklyn 😢😢

He missed some parts on here: The nightmare part. The young couple making out In the steps. Also the girl accusing her of shoplifting. I'm amazed he didn't talk about Them parts.

I thought this would include that part when RuPaul said "You Int nothing but a damn Puerto Rican!!"😂😂

Yo that slick lil edit with prince when they said the aunts house is clean😂😂💀greatest edit ever

When the mom died.. fam.. I wasn’t ready for that.. I’m not gonna hold you.. I cried.

This film definitely was pretty sad and made me cry when I saw it for the first time as an adult

"The dog finally pops up" primm got them 8 mile bars

Funny AF from start to finish. But "hide the dog food" almost rolled me off the couch. That 123 song and the glue huffing "high!" had me more scared of drugs than D.A.R.E.

I love this movie. I can still recite every single word of every character's dialogue. My family refuses to watch it with me because of that!😂😂😂 Thanks for covering one of my favorites.

He did it, he really did it. What a star 🌟

I died when Primm found out Spike Lee’s real name is Shelton 🤣🤣🤣⚰️⚰️⚰️ “I’m bout to fry the shit outta you, I can’t believe this”

bro.. just watched the movie today and I run to RU-vid to hear some explaining on this joint of Spike Lee, and bro you just did it on time and point and so funny thanks for that great content!!

A hood movie with action is “I’m Bout It” by Master P. Hilarious review as usual. My wife and I were watching this just the other day. Back in the early 90’s we used to have it on VHS. Used to watch it all the time. Never paid attention to the fact it has no plot until you pointed it out LOL

I'mma say it again, Fat Joe and Mack 10's "Thicker Than Water" needs to be the next movie you review. Them dudes don't care about the flick so much it's freely watchable on RU-vid and been that way for a minute.

“She can scream all she wants to. Im Watching This Game.” 💥 DYNAMITE !! 😂😂😭😭