Black on Black Cinema - Black Movie Reviews

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 1998 Spike Lee film, "He Got Game" starring Denzel Washington and Ray Allen. The film explores the intricate dynamics of the Shuttlesworth family, centered around the promising high-school basketball player, Jesus Shuttlesworth. Jesus is at a crossroads, pursued by the nation's top college basketball programs while navigating the return of his father, Jake, a convicted felon released temporarily to persuade him to join the governor's alma mater - "Big State."As the father and son grapple with a troubled past marked by loss, anger, and resentment, we witness flashbacks revealing the intense basketball training Jesus underwent under Jake and the tragic night that changed their lives forever. Parallel to the Shuttlesworth's story runs a heartfelt subplot of Dakota Barns, a woman trapped in a cycle of abuse, finding solace and aid in Jake, fostering a connection that speaks to the themes of redemption and hope.Despite the turmoil and the gravity of Jake's mission, the estranged family finds themselves wrestling with moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of their individual situations. As the deadline nears, a high-stakes basketball game between father and son becomes the crucible where futures are decided. In a world rife with corruption, temptation, and betrayal, will the bonds of family prevail?Join us on this emotional journey as we delve deep into a story of lost and regained connections, sacrifices, and the harsh truths about redemption and forgiveness in "He Got Game."

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film to be reviewed, "He Got Game." The Spike Lee directed film stars Denzel Washington and Ray Allen. The film follows a basketball player's father who must try to convince him to go to a college so he can get a shorter sentence. The random topic of the week is all about a few very public Black supporters of Donald Trump (Enrique Tarrio and Harrison Floyd) who have found themselves at the short end of the stick when it comes to law enforcement yet their white counterparts have largely not. The group gets into the fundamental difference in worldviews of Black conservatism vs what has help Black people to even survive in the United States since they stepped foot on its soil.

Discussion of 'The Stepmother 2' film, focusing on Erica Mena's portrayal of a character with dissociative identity disorder. Criticizing the film's portrayal of mental health and the unrealistic scenes. Conversation about baby names, gaming skills, and changing attitudes towards sex. Critique of the marketing of Magnum condoms. Unexpected arrival of a character claiming to be the man's husband after 10 years. Critique of a scene with a fake suicide note and unrealistic police reaction.

This podcast explores the controversial rise of a duo promoting misogynistic views, discusses problematic content of a show and self-hating issues faced by women. It also touches on the importance of treating partners well, shares perspectives on Amazon Prime and the Manistier mindset, and discusses anti-Black views in politics. The podcast concludes with a humorous and explicit conversation about intimate relationships.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to dive into the harrowing true story of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old boy from Chicago, whose tragic encounter at a Mississippi grocery store in 1955 set off a series of events that would expose the deep-rooted racism in the American South. From Emmett's fateful meeting with Carolyn Bryant, to the brutal aftermath and the subsequent trial that gripped the nation, follow the journey of Mamie Till, a mother's relentless pursuit for justice for her son and her profound impact on the Civil Rights movement.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film to be reviewed, "Till" which tells the story of the aftermath of the murder of Emmett Till at the hand of white racists and his mother's fight to bring her son's killers to justice. The random topic this week is all about the brawl that happened on the dock in Montgomery Alabama this past weekend. The crew discuss the racial implication, the community that still lives in the heart of Black Americans no matter the situation, and more.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2023 film, "They Cloned Tyrone" starring John Bodega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris. The film follows a series of eerie events that thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2023 film, "They Cloned Tyrone." The modern take on a blaxploitation film follows three unlikely heroes as they uncover a government conspiracy against Black people. The random topic this week is about rapper Ice Cube sitting down with known white supremacist Tucker Carlson to have a rather surface level dialogue about race in America, the COVID-19 vaccination, and more. We examine the issues with even participating in these bad faith interviews and why its ultimately hurtful to the community, not helpful.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2022 horror comedy film, "The Blackening." The story follows seven Black friends who go away for the weekend and end up trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. The use their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies to try and stay alive.

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns after a hiatus to announce the next film, "The Blackening." The film sees "seven Black friends go away for the weekend and end up trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. Will their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies help them stay alive? Probably not." The random topic of the week is about the Supreme Court's ending of Affirmative Action for race based considerations in colleges.