Black On Black Cinema

This special episode was recorded to discuss the unrelenting epidemic of shootings of Black people by cops that is currently happening in the U.S. With Alton Sterling and Philando Castile both being murdered by police in two different states within 24 hours of one another, the guys decided that it was time to give more attention to this continued problem.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys return to discuss the 1996 documentary, When We Were Kings. The film follows the now famous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman nicknamed “The Rumble in the Jungle.” The two fought in the African country of Zaire, surrounded by famous Black musicians, historical oppression, a heavy political atmosphere, and extreme conditions.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to announce the next film, When We Were Kings, the 1996 documentary about the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. The film documents not only the fight but the political views of Ali, and gives a personal look to both him and Foreman. The random topic of the week is on actor, Jesse Williams, his speech from a this year's BET awards, and the controversy surrounding it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys return to discuss the 1993 film, 'What's Love Got to do with it?' The Tina Turner biopic about her meteoric rise, her horrible physical as well as emotionally abusive marriage to Ike Turner, and her triumphant journey to overcome her situation and become one of the most popular singers in the world.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys introduce the next movie, "What's Love Got To Do With It?" starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne. The 1993 biopic follows the life of world famous singer, Tina Turner, through her begins, horrible marriage to Ike Turner, and her life afterwards. Our random topic of the week is all about how the media portrays people of color vs. white people when it comes to crimes (whether we are victims or perpetrators).This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys discuss the 1973 blaxploitation film, The Mack. Starring Max Julien as Goldie, a petty thief newly released from prison who decides to enter the pimping game. He has aspirations of being the greatest pimp to ever live. There is also a split between the minds of Black America at the time represented by Goldie and his brother Olinga, a man on a mission to clean up his neighborhood and make a way for Black people inside White America.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is announced, The Mack. The 1973 blaxspoitation film tells the story of the rise and fall of a infamous pimp named Goldie. Our random topic of the week is on a video interview with Aires Spears on whether Key and Peele are really Black and how growing up outside of the hood taints your credibility.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew is back to discuss the 2013 historical drama, The Butler. Starring Forrest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines, a man who rises to the position of butler at the White House from the time of the Eisenhower administration through the Reagan administration. All the while the life of Cecil is juxtaposed against his son, played by David Oyelowo, who is brought up during the Civil Rights movement.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is announced, The Butler. Directed by Lee Daniels, the 2013 semi-biographical film follows Cecil Gains as a butler in the White House from the Eisenhower administration until the Reagan administration, with the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement. Our random topic of the week is on code switching, when we do it, how we do it, and is it needed.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew is back to discuss the 2015 thriller, The Perfect Guy. Starring Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy, and Morris Chestnut in a story of Leah Vaughn, a woman at a crossroads in her life when she meets a charming guy who seems perfect but has a few dark secrets that come to light.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is announced, The Perfect Guy. The 2015 thriller about an obsessed guy who stalks his ex-girlfriend. We also discuss the random topic of the week which is Larry Wilmore's use of the word "nigga" during the White House Correspondent's Dinner.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys sit down to discuss the 2009 blaxploitation parody action comedy, Black Dynamite. The plot centers on former CIA agent Black Dynamite, who must avenge his brother's death and clean up the streets.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2009 American drama film directed by Tina Mabry. The drama features Tessa Thompson, DB Woodside, Malcolm Goodwin, Malcolm David Kelley and Michael Hyatt. The film was written and directed by Tina Mabry, based on her life growing up in Tupelo, Mississippi. The film deals with kids trying break the cycle of violence, abuse, and poverty.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the next film is announced, Mississippi Damned. The 2009 story of 3 Black kids growing up in rural Mississippi and working to escape their family's cycle of violence, addiction, and abuse. We also discuss the random topic of the week which is former football player Ray Lewis' commentary on the Black Lives Matter movement.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1998 comedy/life lessons/rape warning(?) film, The Player’s Club. A movie that tries desperately to ride the line of comedy and drama all about a young woman who puts herself through college via the stripper pole. This movie is bonkers…enjoy!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is announced, The Player's Club. The 1998 comedy/drama about one woman's desire to get through college is paid for by working as an exotic dancer in a seedy strip club. Antics ensue when her cousin comes to live with her and work alongside her at the club. The movie starring Lisa Raye, Jamie Foxx, and Bernie Mac. The random topic this week is all about the Black community accepting others into their inner circle (The Black Card) and whether that does damage to us or not.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1991 musical drama, The Five Heartbeats, starring Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon Robinson, Harry J. Lennix, Tico Wells, and Harold Nicholas. Telling the story of a local singing group that makes it big and the trials and tribulations that they endure over the course of three decades.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys discuss the 1998 film, Belly. Directed by Hype Williams and starring DMX and Nas. The story follows two friends who are both on divergent paths while finding their way through the drug and crime world in New York City. Nas also narrates and collaborated with Hype Williams on the film's script along with DMX (who, uncredited, also narrates the beginning and the end parts of the film)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is announced, The Five Heartbeats. The 1991 musical drama film starring Robert Townsend, Harry Lennix, Leon, and others. The film details the pseudo biography of a lot of famous R&B groups all mashed together to tell the story of a local singing group who makes it big. The topic this week is on Leslie Jones in Ghostbusters and the Nina Simone biopic starring Zoe Saldana (?)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2007 biographical film, 'Talk to Me,' about the life of famed DC radio personality Petey Greene and his manager Dewey Hughes. Told against the backdrop of the 1960s, Greene rises from a jailhouse DJ to an icon in the nation's capitol.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement