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In-depth Black film reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community.Interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast? Contact us at ads@ossacollective.com. For programmatic ads, reach out to the Spreaker team below.
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Jan 14, 2015 • 2h 6min
Black on Black Cinema: Ep51: Selma
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.

Jan 7, 2015 • 22min
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 51
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.

Dec 18, 2014 • 1h 37min
Black on Black Cinema: Ep50: Bad Boys 2
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 Smith

Dec 11, 2014 • 25min
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 50
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.

Dec 4, 2014 • 1h 36min
Black on Black Cinema: Ep49: Bad Boys
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 Smith

Nov 20, 2014 • 19min
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 49
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.

Nov 13, 2014 • 1h 28min
Black on Black Cinema: Ep48: Repentance
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, thriller

Nov 6, 2014 • 21min
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 48
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.

Oct 30, 2014 • 1h 55min
Black on Black Cinema: Ep47: Dear White People
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 Williams

Oct 23, 2014 • 8min
Black on Black Cinema: Preview to Episode 47
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.


