Black on Black Cinema - Black Movie Reviews

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 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.

This 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, Frank Lucas, heroin, Ritchie Roberts, Russell Crowe, black movies, black films

This 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.

N-Secure is the 2010 thriller (of sorts) that tells the tale of a David, a high powered executive who suffers from incredible insecurity issues due to the way his last relationship ended. David soon begins another one and goes overboard when he believes his girlfriend is unfaithful to him. Black Movies, N-Secure, Black Films, Black People, thriller

This week the next film is introduced, the 2010 romance thriller, 'N-Secure.' The movie tells the tale of a man who is consumed with insecurity based on the events of how his previous relationship ended.

This week on Black on Black Cinema the crew discusses the 1973 political thriller, 'The Spook Who Sat By The Door' starring Lawrence Cook. Based on the controversial novel of the same name, the film takes a satirical, yet very relatable, look at what an uprising against the U.S. government would look like at the hands of highly trained Black Americans. The only Black man to be trained by the CIA decides to use his skills for the betterment of his people, and begins to fight back for freedom and justice for Black folks in America. The film is a classic that has messages that not only resonate in 1973 but still do so today. Many lines can be drawn to the topics addressed head on in this film and the events of today. This is a must see film, and a must listen episode. black films, black movies, black people, Dan Freeman, Lawrence Cook, milantancy, revolution, The Spook Who Sat By The Door

This week the next film is introduced, the 1973 satirical black militancy story, 'The Spook Who Sat By the Door.' The film stars Lawrence Cook as the first black CIA agent, Dan Freeman.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discusses the 1984 rock opera/musical/fictional biopic entitled, Purple Rain. A movie so squarely aimed at the fans of the singer Prince that is was a hit before it was ever released. The film portrays The Kid (Prince) as a narcissistic, arrogant, and highly talented singer who is striving to make it in the business. He meets a woman name Apollonia who is also working to make it in the music business. The two have a tumultuous back and forth "relationship" all the while struggling to succeed.

This week the next film is introduced, the 1984 rock drama musical film, Purple Rain. The film stars Prince as himself in a fictional retelling of his rise in the music industry.