Episode 130: New Jack City vs. American Gangster

Weekly Movie Throwdown · Sep 18, 2026 · 2:03:58

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This week on the show, it's a throwdown between Harlem drug kingpins, as 1991's New Jack City goes up against 2007's American Gangster. These films have a lot in common, but also tell their stories in very different ways. One is from a first-time feature director; the other is from a Hollywood veteran. Which one does it better? Tune in to find out.Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.
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