You know, I seen a lot of movies like blood in blood out in my day. That one, it sticks with ya. Makes ya think, you know? It’s about family, that’s what it is. And gangs. Lots of gangs. Not like the gangs we got ’round here, pickin’ pockets and whatnot. These are real tough guys. Makes me glad I just got chickens to worry ’bout.
This movie, Blood In, Blood Out, it’s been my favorite for a long time. Maybe not the fanciest one, but it’s got heart. It shows you what happens when folks get mixed up in bad things. Like that movie, American Me. That’s another good one, kinda same as Blood In Blood Out, if you like that sort of thing. Lots of folks do, I reckon.

I watched it on my TV, I remember. Back then, it was called “Bound by Honor,” I think? Or maybe it was the other way around. My memory ain’t what it used to be. But I remember you gotta kill someone to get in those gangs, or to get out, so they say. “Blood in, blood out,” that’s what they call it. Lord have mercy.
If you like that Blood In Blood Out movie, there’s others, you know. They got that strong story, ’bout family and loyalty, all mixed up with the bad stuff. It ain’t pretty, but it’s real, in a way.
- There’s one, I can’t recall the name, but it’s about these fellas, they get caught up in all sorts of trouble.
- Another one, it’s got these cousins, just like Blood In, Blood Out, tryin’ to make their way in the world. It ain’t easy, let me tell ya.
- These movies, they got a lot of that, you know, that fake blood. Looks real, though, don’t it? I heard they make it outta corn syrup, and soap, and some white stuff. Makes ya wonder.
Anyway, if you’re lookin’ for movies like Blood In Blood Out, you got some choices. They all kinda the same, in a way. ‘Bout family, and loyalty, and doin’ what you think is right, even when it’s wrong. Makes ya think, don’t it?

These movies, they ain’t for everyone. Some folks, they don’t like all that… that violence, you know. But me, I think it’s important to see what life’s like for other folks. Even if it ain’t pretty.
I remember one time, I saw this poster, said somethin’ ’bout “La Onda” and a new Blood In, Blood Out movie comin’ out. Got me all excited. Turns out, it weren’t real. Someone playin’ a trick, I guess. Shame, though. I woulda watched it.
This Blood In, Blood Out, it’s a classic, they call it. Means it’s old, but it’s still good. Like me, I guess! Hee hee! But it’s true, though. Some things, they just stay with ya. Like this movie. It’s a good one to watch, if you got the stomach for it.

You can watch it on the TV, or maybe on one of them computers, I don’t know. I just know it’s a good movie. A tough movie. But a good one.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ you should go join a gang or nothin’. That ain’t what these movies are about. They’re about choices, that’s what. And how the choices you make, they can affect your whole life. And your family’s life, too.
So, if you’re lookin’ for somethin’ to watch, and you ain’t afraid of a little… you know… a little rough stuff, then you might like movies like Blood In Blood Out. Just remember what I said, now. It’s just a movie. But it can still teach ya somethin’, if you let it.

There was other movies too I seen. One was about these fellas robbin’ banks, wearin’ masks and all. Can’t recall their names now, but they is exciting to watch too. Another one I seen, it was about these boys growin’ up, tryin’ to find their way. It was a sad one, that one. Made me cry a little, I ain’t gonna lie.
I guess what I’m sayin’ is, there’s a lot of movies out there, if you know where to look. Some are good, some are bad, but most of em, they got a little somethin’ to teach ya, if you’re willin’ to learn. Just like that Blood In Blood Out movie. It’s a tough one, but it’s worth watchin’.
My grandson, he likes those superhero movies. Flyin’ around, shootin’ lasers, all that stuff. Me, I prefer somethin’ a little more down to earth, you know? Somethin’ that feels real, even if it ain’t always pretty. That’s why I like these kinda movies.

I reckon that’s all I got to say about that. Just remember to be careful what you watch. And always be good to your family. That’s the most important thing. Blood in, blood out, or not, family is family.