Black On Black Cinema

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2015 Spike Lee directed film, Chi-raq. Starring Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon, and Angela Bassett as people caught up in the middle of gang violence in the South side of Chicago. Told in a satirical manner in the vein of the ancient greek Lysistrata story, Spike Lee attempts to give viewers a first row view to the ongoing violence and aftermaths in this American city.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 introduced. The 2015 film, Chi-raq, directed by Spike Lee and deals with the gang violence in the south side of Chicago. Our random topic of this week is all about the nuance of Black characters in films.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 2015 independent film, Tangerine. Taking place as a day in the life look at transgendered prostitutes in West Hollywood, CA. After receiving news that her boyfriend is cheating on her, Sindy decides to go on a rampage to find her man and his new woman. Topics of transgender views from the Black community and the show's hosts and what makes a Black film are heavily discussed.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 introduced. The 2015 transgender prostitute focused film, 'Tangerine.' The random topic of the week comes from a discussion on an article that claims there is an effort to emasculate Black men in America…the guys discuss the validity of this thought process in the only way the know how.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 1984 murder mystery drama, A Soldier's Story. Taking place in the Jim Crow South during the tail end of WW2, someone has murder a Black sergeant near a military base. It is the job of a Black Captain from Washington DC to figure out what happened amongst the backdrop of bigotry.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 introduced. The 1984 film, A Soldier's Story, deals with a murder of a black military sergeant in the Jim Crow South. The random topic of the week is all about the Black pastors who went to support Donald Trump and the implications of their actions.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

Special episode: Jay sits down with Baltimore WYPR's own Aaron Henkin about his new endeavor, Out of the Blocks. The latest project from the host of The Signal takes us into the heart of Baltimore City block by block as he interviews the people who live and work there. Gathering stories of day-to-day life, generational struggle, tragedy and triumph in Black on Black Cinema's hometown.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 1993 comedy superhero movie, Meteor Man. Written, Directed, and starring Robert Townsend. The movie follows a unassuming teacher who gets super powers and works to save his neighborhood from a gang taking over.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 introduced. The 1993 superhero comedy film starring Robert Townsend, Meteor Man. The film is about a regular guy who ends up with superpowers and tries to defend his neighborhood. The random topic of the week is how Black people should react to the tragedy in Paris according to some.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 2015 coming of age/social commentary film, Dope. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa and starring Shameik Moore as Malcolm. He is a typical nerd in his senior year of high school but he gets caught up with some bad elements with his two best from Diggy and Jib.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 introduced. The 2015 coming of age story, Dope. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa and starring Shameik Moore. Dope tells the story of a young kid in his last days of high school while he and his friends get caught up into drug dealing. All the while challenging the stereotypes of their environment. The random topic for this week is the movement in the Black community called “New Black.”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 2015 Cary Fukunaga film, Beasts of No Nation. Starring Idris Elba and Abram Atta. The film tells the story of a young boy, Agu, and his traumatic life after he is ushered into being a boy soldier for a rebel organization during a civil war in a unnamed African country.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 introduced. The 2015 Cary Fukunaga directed African war film. The film follows a young boy named Agu as he goes from an innocent child to a full on child soldier.The random topic for this week is on why some Americans must be hyphenated and others are not, and the outcome of that.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 2004 Spike Lee film, She Hate Me. Dealing with issues of corporate corruption, Black fatherhood, homosexuality, and a whole host of other issues Spike Lee attempts to wrap all of it in a comedic yet dramatic package. Telling the story of John Henry Armstrong (Anthony Mackie), a 30 year executive who is fired from his job and has to find other less conventional means to make money.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 introduced. The 2004 Spike Lee film, She Hate Me starring Anthony Mackie and Kerry Washington. The film tells the story of a man who is hired to get lesbians pregnant for cash. The random topic for this week is on the idea of cultural assimilation.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 1997 film, Eve's Bayou. Set in Louisiana around a little girl named Eve and her family. The little girl witnesses something startling and it begins to unravel the many secrets of her family.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 introduced. The 1997 all Black film, Eve's Bayou. The story of a young girl in Louisiana who grows up in a family where her parents are having severe relationship issues. The random topic of the week is all about forgiveness. Specifically about the giving a quick pass to Black celebrities and their transgressions.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 1975 comedy/coming of age story, Cooley High. Set in 1964 Chicago (north side), the film tells the story of a couple of friends in their last few weeks of high school. The boys get into regular kid hijinx and live their last moments of high school to the fullest. Everything from joy riding in a stolen car to the constant chancing of girls, these boys do it all.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 introduced. The 1975 coming of age story, Cooley High, starring Glynn Turman, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, and Garrett Morris about some high schoolers and the interesting lives they lead and things they get into. The random topic of the week is all about Kim Davis, religious zealots, and the new crop of crazy white political figures in the media.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 1995 film, ‘Waiting to Exhale’ starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon. The film follows 4 Black women as they try and pursue their disastrous romantic relationships.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