Black on Black Cinema - Black Movie Reviews

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Mar 10, 2022 • 30min

Dad Talk: Cuz I Said So! - Preview to Episode 218

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next movie, Lakeview Terrace, about a racist cop who harasses an interracial couple who move into the house next to him. The random topic this week is just Jay and Micah chatting it up about their kids in another session of dad talk to keep things light as news surrounding Black folks this week is all pretty heavy and negative.
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Mar 2, 2022 • 1h 31min

The Photograph - Episode 217

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the film, The Photograph starring Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield. The film follows a series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present.
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Feb 17, 2022 • 46min

Joe Rogan’s History of Bigotry - Preview to Episode 217

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next movie, "The Photograph" about a series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present. The film stars Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield. The random topic this week is about the fallout of comedian/podcaster Joe Rogan and his unearthed use of the N-word amongst other bigoted statements when it comes to Black people.
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Feb 9, 2022 • 1h 46min

Sylvie’s Love - Episode 216

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the film, Sylvie's Love starring Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha. The film follows a young woman named Sylvie who has a summer romance with a saxophonist, Robert, who takes a summer job at her father's record store in Harlem; when they reconnect years later, they discover that their feelings for each other have not faded with the years.
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Feb 4, 2022 • 44min

Let’s Talk About Mental Health - Preview to Episode 216

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew is back to announce the next film, Sylvie's Love. The story of two people who have a summer romance when a saxophonist takes a summer job at Sylvie's father's record store in Harlem; when they reconnect years later, they discover that their feelings for each other have not faded with the years. The random topic of the week is mental health in the Black community. With the untimely death of two prominent young Black celebrities via suicide, the crew discusses what mental health conversations look like in our community, ways to improve its advocacy, and more.
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Jan 27, 2022 • 1h 22min

The Defiant Ones - Episode 215

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 1958 drama, "The Defiant Ones." The film tells the story of two escaped prisoners, one white and one black, who are shackled together and who must co-operate in order to survive. It stars Sidney Poitier and Tony Curtis.
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Jan 20, 2022 • 45min

Asking Your Big Brothers for Advice - Preview to Episode 215

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, "The Defiant Ones" (1958) starring Sidney Poitier and Tony Curtis. The film follows to convicts, one Black, one white who are chained to each other and have to work together to survive. The random topic of the week involves T'ara asking her older podcasting brothers about dating. Its as potential insane as it sounds. Enjoy!
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Jan 12, 2022 • 1h 52min

Juice - Episode 214

Omar Epps, Tupac Shakur, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain discuss the 1992 film 'Juice.' They analyze the characters and dynamics, praise Tupac's performance, debate moral ambiguity, and discuss the impact of movies on children. They also share personal stories, discuss stealing, dental braces, and gold teeth. The conversation delves into the ethics of stealing and the consequences of actions. They also touch on Queen Latifah's impact and reflect on the loss of influential black actors and artists.
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Jan 7, 2022 • 34min

Jan 6th Anniversary Proves White Privilege - Preview to Episode 214

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film and the first review of 2022...JUICE! The 1992 film follows four teens who's paths start to diverge as some in the group have aspirations of criminality while others want to make a legit way forward for themselves. The random topic this week is about how white privilege is on full display with the uneven handling of the conservative white people who stormed the Capitol one year ago. We discuss the historical precedents that got us here.
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Dec 20, 2021 • 2h 17min

The Best Man Holiday - Episode 213

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew is back just before Christmas to talk about the 2013 sequel, "The Best Man Holiday." The film picks up nearly 15 years after they were last together as a group, college friends Lance (Morris Chestnut), Harper (Taye Diggs), Candace (Regina Hall), Quentin (Terrence Howard), Robyn (Sanaa Lathan), Jordan (Nia Long), Murch (Harold Perrineau), and Mia (Monica Calhoun) finally reunite over the Christmas holidays. Though much has changed in their lives, the friends discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and passionate romances to be reignited.

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