Video Rental Chart : ‘Boyz’s’ ‘Hood Is the Top Spot
In just two weeks, “Boyz N the Hood†has become the sole occupant of an ultra-exclusive neighborhood--the top spot of the Billboard magazine rental chart. “Boyz†bounced “Thelma & Louise,†which slipped to second after a long run at No. 1.
* The best supporting actress Oscar won by Mercedes Ruehl for this oddball romantic comedy-drama, featuring Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges, should boost rental revenues. But this movie was already a cinch to crack the Top Five.
Rank Weeks Last on the Week Chart 1. “Boyz N the Hood†1 2 2. “Thelma & Louise†1 12 3. “Dead Again†7 2 4. “Regarding Henry†4 7 5. “The Rocketeer†3 7 6. “The Doctor†38 2 7. “Point Break†5 10 8. “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead†6 6 9. “Other’s People’s Money†... 1 10. “Barton Fink†10 4 * “The Fisher King†... 1
