Black on Black Cinema - Black Movie Reviews

This week on the Black on Black Cinema podcast, the crew returns to announce the next film to be reviewed, "No Good Deed." Starring Taraji P. Henson and Idris Elba, the film follows an unstable escaped convict who terrorizes a woman and her two children. The random topic this week is all about comedian Chris Rock's latest stand-up special, Selective Outrage. We discuss our thoughts on the special as a whole and dig into Rock's response about being slapped by Will Smith at the Academy Awards one year ago for saying a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 1974 film, Claudine, starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones. "Claudine" is a powerful film that explores the devastating impact of American welfare policies on Black families. The story follows Claudine, a single mother of six living in Harlem, as she navigates the challenges of poverty and racism. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Claudine remains determined to provide for her family and find love. This film highlights the struggles of Black families in the face of systemic oppression and sheds light on the importance of community and perseverance.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film to be reviewed, the 1974 film, "Claudine." The film follows a garbage collector who begins to court a single mom of six children. However, their relationship is put under undue stress because of the welfare system in the United States. The random topic this week is all about the creator of the cartoon Dilbert, Scott Adams after he went on a racist rant about how over 50% of Black people hate White people. Adams goes on to say he is tired of helping Black people and advocates for moving away from Black Americans as a white person.

This week on Black On Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2007 film, "I Think I Love My Wife," directed by and starring Chris Rock. The movie is a comedic drama that explores the themes of temptation and monogamy in a black middle-class marriage. The film follows the life of Richard Cooper, a successful investment banker, and his struggle to resist the advances of an old friend while staying true to his wife and family. Through Richard's journey, the film touches on issues of marriage, infidelity, and the challenges of modern-day relationships.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to preview the next film, "I Think I Love My Wife" starring Chris Rock, Kerry Washington, and Gina Torres. The film follows a married man who daydreams about being with other women and finds his will and morals tested after he's visited by the ex-mistress of his old friend. The random topic this week is all about Malcolm D. Lee's finale to The Best Man franchise, "The Best Man: The Final Chapters." In "The Best Man: The Final Chapters", old rivalries and buried secrets resurface as the group of college friends reunite for a wedding.  With a star-studded cast that includes Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Sanaa Lathan, Melissa De Sousa, Terrence Howard, Nia Long, and Harold Perrineau.

Exploring the themes of cycles of violence, corruption, and racism in the movie 'Menace II Society'. Discussion on the importance of the film and its portrayal of inner-city life. An examination of a disturbing scene featuring a child witnessing a violent shooting. Delving into the life of the main character, a drug dealer coping with loss. Analyzing the behavior of an 18-year-old character and the introduction of a new character, Sharif. Highlighting the absurdity of carrying guns for personal safety. Exploring themes of struggles in the black community, media influence, and issues of police corruption. Emphasizing the importance of remaining silent during police interrogations. Discussion on scenes of interrogation, vomit, and car robbery. Appreciating the impact of actor Charles Dutton's performance.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns announce the next film, "Menace II Society." The film follows a young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life. The random topic of the week is about the loss of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Black police officers.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the episode is dedicated to the 1975 film, 'The Black Gestapo', a film that still can generate some serious controversy and debate today. Directed by Lee Frost, the film tells the story of a charismatic leader who creates a black supremacist group to fight against the oppression of the black community. But is this film a powerful statement or a dangerous message? We will examine all sides of the film, its depiction of Black Power, the historical context and the criticism it has received over the years. So, sit back and enjoy our in-depth analysis of this bold film.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, "The Black Gestapo." This was also released under the name "The Black Enforcers" and "Ghetto Warriors." The 1975 American crime film follows a vigilante named General Ahmed, who starts an inner-city "People's Army" to protect the black citizens of Watts. However, when the Army succeeds in chasing the mob out of town, Ahmed is replaced by his colleague Colonel Kojah, who reforms the movement into a National Socialist criminal organization in order to have complete control over the town. The random topic this week is about a popular Black online chef who was on the cusp of larger fame when his past tweets that showed his hateful colorist past and perhaps present views were discovered.

Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, Thuso Mbedu, and John Boyega discuss the film The Woman King. The hosts share their thoughts on the movie, its historical inaccuracies, and lukewarm reception. They also discuss the portrayal of women characters, skepticism towards another slavery movie, and the role of Portuguese slave traders. Critiques include confusion over proximity, underdeveloped pacing, and the villain's depth. They also discuss competition scenes, the need for story tightening, and scene placement.