Black On Black Cinema

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is introduced. Boyz N the Hood is a 1991 film dealing with living in South Central L.A. A movie that was the spark of a genre and showed American audiences just what "ghetto" life was just after the Reagan era. Fighting to survive, and thrive in this environment is a whole host of characters from those who rage against the system they are in and others who wholeheartedly embrace it. 15 minute random topic this week is on "Cultural Appropriation"This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week's episode of Black on Black Cinema the crew discuss the 1991 film, 'Jungle Fever' directed by Spike Lee. In the film, the complex issues of interracial relationships is the center focus along with issues of the drug epidemic during the early 1990s. The film stars Wesley Snipes and Annabella Sciorra.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is introduced. Jungle Fever is a 1991 American romance drama film written, produced, and directed by Spike Lee, starring Wesley Snipes and Annabella Sciorra. It was Lee's fifth feature-length film. The film mainly explores interracial relationships against the urban backdrop of the streets of 1990s New York City. 15 minute random topic this week is on "What is White Privilege?"This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys discuss the 2002 romantic comedy, Brown Sugar, starring Taye Diggs and Sanaa Lathan. The story of two childhood best friends who share a love of hip hop go down two different paths as they enter their mid thirties.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is introduced, Brown Sugar. The 2002 romantic comedy starring Taye Diggs and Sanaa Lathan. After that the guys turn the 15 minute timer on to discuss the nature of profiling of Black people, and people in general. Stay tuned and share out each preview and full episode of Black on Black Cinema!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys discuss the 1995 film, ‘Waiting to Exhale’ starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon. The film follows 4 Black women as they try and pursue their disastrous romantic relationships.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is introduced, and its a doozy! After that the guys turn the 15 minutes (plus a little extra) clock on to discuss religion and specifically the Black church. Stay tuned and share out each preview and full episode of Black on Black Cinema!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys discuss the 1998 film, Belly. Directed by Hype Williams and starring DMX and Nas. The story follows two friends who are both on divergent paths while finding their way through the drug and crime world in New York City. Nas also narrates and collaborated with Hype Williams on the film's script along with DMX (who, uncredited, also narrates the beginning and the end parts of the film)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on the preview episode of Black on Black Cinema, the crew introduces the next film, Belly. This is the 1998 urban gangster hood classic directed by Hype Williams and starring DMX and Nas as two friends who are on divergent paths. Random Topic of Discussion: We turn on the 15 minute timer and discuss our views on notion of Black celebrity stockholm syndrome.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys discuss the 2014 film, Selma, directed by Ava DuVernay. Selma tells the isolated story of the 1965 march from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama for the purpose of protesting for the enforced rights of Black Americans to be able to vote. This plays as the background to a pivotal moment in the life of Martin Luther King Jr.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on the preview episode of Black on Black Cinema, the crew introduce the next film, Selma. This is the 2015 biopic of sorts about Martin Luther King Jr. and his now world famous march through Selma to Montgomery, Alabama as a protest for voting rights for Black Americans in 1965. Random Topic of Discussion: We turn on the 15 minute timer and discuss our views on the white washing of characters in Hollywood films.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 2003 sequel, 'Bad Boys 2,' starring Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, and Gabrielle Union. Picking up eight years after the events of the first movie, the two Miami cops are set to take on an Cuban Ecstasy drug baron as he attempts to corner the market in their city. Action Movies, Bad Boys 2, Black Cinema, black films, black movies, comedy, Gabrielle Union, Martin Lawrence, Michael Bay, Will SmithThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on the preview episode of Black on Black Cinema, the crew introduce the next film, which is the 2003 buddy cop action flick sequel, Bad Boys 2. The follow up to the 1995 action comedy, Bad Boys 2 takes everything about the first movie throws it out the window and shoots it with a bazooka that is on fire and made of dynamite...twice! Random Topic of Discussion: We turn on the 15 minute timer and discuss our views on the verdict of the grand jury in Ferguson, MO involving the shooting of Michael Brown and police officer Darren Wilson.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the1995 buddy cop action flick, Bad Boys, starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith. Taking on heroin thieves in sultry Miami two cops do their best to blow up everything while simultaneously saving a witness to a murder. Its extreme for extreme sake and its an absolute blast. Action Movies, black comedy, black movies, Martin Lawrence, Michael Bay, Téa Leoni, Will SmithThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on the preview episode of Black on Black Cinema, the crew introduce the next film, which is the 1995 buddy cop actioner, Bad Boys. The movie stars Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, and Téa Leoni. The story surrounds two Miami cops with very distinct personalities who are tasked to solved a case involving murder and heroin. Random Topic of Discussion: We turn on the 15 minute timer and discuss our views on the hit television shows Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder, and a larger conversation on writer Shonda Rhimes's accomplishments.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2014 thriller, Repentance, starring Anthony Mackie and Forest Whitaker. The movie tells the story of a man who loses his mother prematurely and seeks the help of a life coach. black films, black movies, black people, Repentance, Anthony Mackie, Forest Whitaker, thrillerThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week in a whole new format, the crew is back to introduce the next film, which will be the 2013 thriller, Repentance starring Anthony Mackie and Forest Whitaker. The movie tells the story of a man who is haunted by the loss of his mother and the therapist who is trying to help him move on. Random Topic of Discussion: We turn on the 15 minute timer and discuss our views on grandstanding by black intellectuals, preachers, and so called social activists during events…specifically in Ferguson, MO as of late.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the newly released 2014 racial satire, Dear White People. Directed, written, and produced by newcomer Justin Simien. Dear White People tells the story of 4 Black college students and their different journeys of self discovery in the minefield that college. Negotiating what it means to be an adult, Black, and an individual is the focus of their paths. black comedy, black films, black movies, black people, Dear White People, Justin Simiens, racism, Self Discovery, Tessa Thompson, Tyler James WilliamsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week the next film is introduced, the 2014 satirical racial comedy entitled 'Dear White People.' Written and directed by first timer Justin Simien and starring Tyler James Williams, Dennis Haysbert, and Tessa Thompson.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema the crew discuss the 2001 ridiculous comedy film, Pootie Tang. The film stars Lance Crouther, J.B. Smoove, Wanda Sykes and Chris Rock. The story follows a neighborhood hero as he takes on corporate corruption and a variety of unique bad guys. Just plain silly as can be but very entertaining.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement