Black on Black Cinema
482 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 314 ratingsIn-depth Black film reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community.
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Eve's Bayou: Black on Black Cinema Ep68
September 30, 2015 06:54 - 1 hour - 76 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1997 film, Eve's Bayou. Set in Louisiana around a little girl named Eve and her family. The little girl witnesses something startling and it begins to unravel the many secrets of her family.
Too Quick to Forgive & Preview to Episode 68
September 23, 2015 05:36 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is introduced. The 1997 all Black film, Eve's Bayou. The story of a young girl in Louisiana who grows up in a family where her parents are having severe relationship issues. The random topic of the week is all about forgiveness. Specifically about the giving a quick pass to Black celebrities and their transgressions.
Cooley High: Black on Black Cinema Ep67
September 16, 2015 02:25 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1975 comedy/coming of age story, Cooley High. Set in 1964 Chicago (north side), the film tells the story of a couple of friends in their last few weeks of high school. The boys get into regular kid hijinx and live their last moments of high school to the fullest. Everything from joy riding in a stolen car to the constant chancing of girls, these boys do it all.
Religious Zealots & Preview to Episode 67
September 09, 2015 06:15 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is introduced. The 1975 coming of age story, Cooley High, starring Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, and Garrett Morris about some high schoolers and the interesting lives they lead and things they get into. The random topic of the week is all about Kim Davis, religious zealots, and the new crop of crazy white political figures in the media.
THROWBACK EPISODE - Ep53: Waiting to Exhale
September 02, 2015 15:12 - 2 hours - 144 MBThis 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.
Straight Outta Compton: Black on Black Cinema Ep66
August 26, 2015 04:20 - 2 hours - 103 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2015 biopic on the controversial west coast rap group, N.W.A. (aka Niggaz wit Attitude). From their meteoric rise in the late 80s to their tumultuous behind and in front of the camera lives. Love them or hate them, they made a massive impact on music and the views of urban culture worldwide.
Black People and Guns & Preview to Episode 66
August 19, 2015 06:02 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is introduced. The 2015 rap biopic, Straight Outta Compton, directed by F. Gary Gray. The film is a biopic about the infamous rap group NWA and their meteoric rise to fame. The random topic of the week is all about guns in the U.S. and Black people associations with them both historically and currently.
Shaft (1971): Black on Black Cinema Ep65
August 12, 2015 03:20 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1971 urban crime story, Shaft, starring Richard Roundtree. When a drug lord's kid gets kidnapped, John Shaft is hired to find the girl and the people who are behind the deed. Shaft is probably the most iconic Black hero of the blaxploitation genre, and for good reason.
President of Black People & Preview to Episode 65
August 05, 2015 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is introduced. The 1971 film, Shaft, starring Richard Roundtree as the Black private detective and all around badass. The random topic of the week is on the proposed statement by conservatives like Donald Trump that President Barack Obama hasn't done anything for Black people.
Rosewood: Black on Black Cinema Ep64
July 29, 2015 03:11 - 2 hours - 94.1 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1997 biographical retelling of the massacre of a Black town in rural Florida in 1923. 'Rosewood' starring Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle, Esther Rolle, and Jon Voight was directed by John Singleton and gives a fairly accurate depiction of the events of a massacre of innocent Black people at the hands of a racist mob.
Southern Rites & Preview to Episode 64
July 22, 2015 06:51 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is introduced. The 1997 retelling of the 1927 Florida massacre, 'Rosewood.' The film stars Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle and Jon Voight. The random topic of the week is on the documentary entitled 'Southern Rites' and its implications.
Foxy Brown: Black on Black Cinema Ep63
July 15, 2015 06:13 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1974 blaxploitation film 'Foxy Brown' starring Pam Grier. On a bout of revenge for the killing of her boyfriend, Foxy must take on a crime family, her own flesh and blood, and be a badass woman all the same. Truly a landmark film for female action leads and a major contributor to the film genre.
Rachel Dolezal & Preview to Episode 63
July 08, 2015 06:06 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is introduced. The 1974 blaxploitation film, Foxy Brown, starring Pam Grier as the infamous female badass. Also, random topic for this week is on Rachel Dolezal, a white woman who pretended to be Black to get ahead in her career. She even headed the NAACP chapter in Spokane, Washington. We talk about her, and what is Blackness.
Lean On Me: Black on Black Cinema Ep62
July 01, 2015 02:49 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1989 dramatized biographical film, Lean On Me. The movie stars Morgan Freeman as Joe Clark, a principal that was put in charge of a East Side High School in New Jersey to prevent it from being taken over by the state due to poor test scores. Through harsh tactics and a refusal to give up on his students, Clark inspires them to be more than they ever thought possible.
Charleston, S.C. shooting & Preview to Episode 62
June 24, 2015 06:40 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is introduced."Lean on Me," starring Morgan Freeman, is the 1989 dramatized biographical film about Joe Clark, a principal who was hired to turn around the failing East Side High School due to poor test scores. Also, random topic for this week is on the tragic mass shooting of 9 Black people in a church in Charleston, South Carolina by a white supremacist.
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka: Black on Black Cinema Ep61
June 17, 2015 06:41 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1988 parody film, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. Written, directed, and starring Keenan Ivory Wayans as Jack Spade, a military man who has come home to avenge the death of his brother.
Black Patriotism & Preview to Episode 61
June 10, 2015 02:37 - 30 minutes - 14.9 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is introduced. 'I'm Gonna Get You Sucka" is the 1988 black parody film. Starring Keenan Ivory Wayans as a man back from the military out to avenge his brother's death at the hands of a man named Mr. Big. Random Topic of the Week: Black Patriotism in America
After Earth: Black on Black Cinema Ep60
June 03, 2015 04:53 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2013 sci-fi action film, After Earth. Starring Will Smith and Jaden Smith and father and son trapped on a deserted planet. Using the backdrop of their strained relationship the two work to mend old wounds while trying desperately to survive.
Preview to Episode 60: Black on Black Cinema
May 27, 2015 05:12 - 27 minutes - 13.4 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is introduced. 'After Earth' is the 2013 sci-fi action film about two emotionless robots who pretend to be human for the sake of money…IN SPACE! Random Topic of the Week: Racial blindness, or the "I don't see color" argument.
Black on Black Cinema: Ep59: Watermelon Man
May 20, 2015 03:55 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1970 comedy-drama film, Watermelon Man, directed by Melvin Van Peebles and starring Godfrey Cambridge and Estelle Parsons. The story of an unlikeable (by everyone) white man named Jeff Gerber who wakes up one day as a Black man in the 1970s. Challenging notions of white liberalism, disparity, and pushing the envelope of racial comedy in its time, Watermelon Man pulls no punches. More than simply a morality tale, Van Peebles takes a sta...
Preview to Episode 59: Black on Black Cinema
May 06, 2015 08:22 - 26 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is introduced. Watermelon Man is a 1970 American comedy-drama film, directed by Melvin Van Peebles. It tells the story of an extremely bigoted 1960's era White insurance salesman named Jeff Gerber, who wakes up one morning to find that he has become Black. Random Topic of the Week: Our views on the word "nigger"
Black on Black Cinema: Ep58: Beyond the Lights
April 29, 2015 14:16 - 2 hours - 62.6 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2014 romantic drama, Beyond the Lights. Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, and Minnie Driver. The story of Noni a pop singer in England whose rise in fame is met with a lack of self and depression. When Noni tries to kill herself she is saved by a cop, Kaz, and her path is forever changed.
SPECIAL: Black on Black Cinema: Baltimore in Chaos
April 28, 2015 07:20 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBWe got together to record a special cathartic conversation about the city we record from and what is happening here. While we normally spend our time talking about Black films and their impact and representation of us, we could not stand by and not speak on our city and the injustice and insanity that we are witnessing. With moments of levity and seriousness, we get into our feelings on our beloved Baltimore.
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 58
April 22, 2015 05:20 - 22 minutes - 11.3 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is introduced. Beyond the Lights, starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, and Minnie Driver tells the story of a pop singer (Noni) who attempts suicide while at the height of her career only to be saved by a cop, Kaz, who she ends up falling for soon after. We also take a few minutes to discuss a video of a white man and his views on America's white supremacy issues and the odd theories of Black retribution.
Black on Black Cinema: Ep57: Top Five
April 15, 2015 06:13 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2014 romantic comedy with a massive cast of the biggest names in comedy. Written, directed, and starring Chris Rock, Top Five focuses on the life of Andre Allen and a reporter Chelsea Brown (Rosario Dawson). The two meet as Chelsea is interviewing Allen about his storied career and his shift from just being a stand up comedian. Delving into issues of black comedic popularity, branching out, and growth in one’s career, the guys dissect ...
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 57
April 01, 2015 07:10 - 19 minutes - 8.75 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is introduced. Top Five, written, directed, and starring Chris Rock as a sort of parody of his own life in the character of Andre Allen. The film covers a long one day scenario of Allen's life as he meets a journalist (Rosario Dawson) who wants to interview him about his change career path on the eve of his wedding. We also take a few moments to discuss an article written by Rock in which he discusses the myth of Black progress in America.
Black on Black Cinema: Ep56: Boyz N the Hood
March 25, 2015 06:16 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1991 urban crime classic, Boyz N the Hood. Taking place during the Reagan era, the film follows friends from kids to young adults in one of the United States roughest areas. With crime, violence, and drugs playing a central role in the tumultuous lives of the subjects and their life paths.
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 56
March 18, 2015 05:31 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBThis 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 Appropriat...
Black on Black Cinema: Ep55: Jungle Fever
March 11, 2015 04:15 - 2 hours - 149 MBThis 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.
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 55
March 04, 2015 04:44 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBThis 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?"
Black on Black Cinema: Ep54: Brown Sugar
February 25, 2015 07:54 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThis 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.
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 54
February 18, 2015 01:47 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThis 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!
Black on Black Cinema: Ep53: Waiting to Exhale
February 12, 2015 04:34 - 2 hours - 144 MBThis 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.
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 53
February 04, 2015 07:57 - 27 minutes - 52.2 MBThis 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!
Black on Black Cinema: Ep52: Belly
January 28, 2015 05:59 - 2 hours - 234 MBThis 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)
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 52
January 21, 2015 08:27 - 21 minutes - 40.5 MBThis 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.
Black on Black Cinema: Ep51: Selma
January 14, 2015 08:07 - 2 hours - 235 MBThis 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.
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 51
January 07, 2015 07:43 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBThis 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.
Black on Black Cinema: Ep50: Bad Boys 2
December 18, 2014 08:07 - 1 hour - 180 MBThis 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 Smith
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 50
December 11, 2014 07:27 - 24 minutes - 46.1 MBThis 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 shoot...
Black on Black Cinema: Ep49: Bad Boys
December 04, 2014 08:30 - 1 hour - 179 MBThis 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 Smith
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 49
November 20, 2014 06:35 - 18 minutes - 21.4 MBThis 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 c...
Black on Black Cinema: Ep48: Repentance
November 13, 2014 06:01 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis 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, thriller
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 48
November 06, 2014 03:40 - 20 minutes - 23.5 MBThis 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 Ferg...
Black on Black Cinema: Ep47: Dear White People
October 30, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis 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,...
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 47
October 23, 2014 07:53 - 8 minutes - 9.47 MBThis 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.
Black on Black Cinema: Ep46: Pootie Tang
October 16, 2014 15:19 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBThis 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.
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 46
October 09, 2014 16:10 - 5 minutes - 7.62 MBThis week the next film is introduced, a 2001 insane comedy. Take a listen to find out how insane!!! Clue: He doesn't need music to make a hit record.
Black on Black Cinema: Ep45: American Gangster
October 02, 2014 04:35 - 2 hours - 186 MBThis week on Black on Black Cinema the crew discuss the 2007 crime/biopic film, American Gangster, starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. The film tells the story of infamous drug lord, Frank Lucas, and his rise to power in Harlem, New York. Meanwhile an up and coming cop, Ritchie Roberts works to build a case to take down Lucas in the middle of dealing with corrupt cops, politicians, junkies, and everything in between. American Gangster, crime film, denzel washington, drug dealing, ...
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 45
September 24, 2014 08:48 - 6 minutes - 9.53 MBThis week the next film is introduced, the 2007 biopic/crime film, 'American Gangster.' The movie details the life of famed drug dealer, Frank Lucas as he rise to power as one of the most infamous gangsters in American history. The film stars Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.