Black On Black Cinema

This week on Black on Black Cinema the guys go in depth with the 1999 black romantic comedy, The Wood. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa, this movie covers the coming of age of three kids in Inglewood, CA during the 1980s juxtaposed against their chaotic time in getting one of them married.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 the next movie is introduced, The Wood. The 1999 romantic comedy starring Taye Diggs, Omar Epps, and Richard T. Jones as they grow up in Inglewood, CA during the 1980s.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 the guys go in depth with Spike Lee's 1992 biopic, Malcolm X. Covering the life of the controversial civil rights hero and major leader within the Nation of Islam during the 1960s.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, "Malcolm X" is introduced. Based on the autobiography of Malcolm X the biopic documents the life and times of the controversial civil rights leader.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 the guys discuss the life of a teenager who goes off to the Vietnam War and his struggle as a black man upon returning to the Bronx in the American Crime Drama, Dead Presidents.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 the movie introduced is Dead Presidents. The film chronicles the life of a black man coming back from Vietnam and trying to support his 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 the Black on Black Cinema crew take on the classic black comedy Coming to America. Starring Eddie Murphy at the height of his comedic/acting career the movie takes on stereotypes from Africa to Queens, New York. Dealing with the hilarious immigrant experience in America, Coming to America, hits all the high notes of an 1980s comedy instant classic.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

In this week's preview show the movie Coming to America is introduced. The infamous 1988 comedy stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and James Earl Jones.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 the guys go in depth about the newly released biopic on Jackie Robinson, entitled "42." The movie takes a look at Robinson attempt to break the color barrier in major league baseball during the late 1940s. The film stars Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford.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 preview episode is to introduce the next film, 42. A biographical telling of Jackie Robinson's famous racial integration of major league baseball, and his successful crossover appeal and career. Starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford.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 the next film is introduced, Medicine for Melancholy. An indie black film dealing with the struggle of a black man and black woman meeting in a highly segregated (racial and financial) city of San Francisco.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

In 1989 Spike Lee decided to take on racial unease in Bed-Sty Brooklyn, New York. Easily Lee's must known film, Do The Right Thing, is an in-your-face look at the boiling tension between the races in the heart of the hood. With a backdrop of a brutally hot summer day we watch as Mookie (Spike Lee) sways between his loyalties to his boss and his loyalties to his neighborhood.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

In this preview episode of Black on Black Cinema the next movie, Do the Right Thing, is introduced. Produced, written, directed, and starring Spike Lee. Do the Right Thing takes on racial unease in 1989 in front of the back drop of the hottest days of the summer. This is easily Spike Lee's most universally known film and you don't need to think to hard why.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: In 1975 a movie was released entitled Boss Nigger, and the world was never the same. Directed by a Jack Arnold and written by and starring Fred Williamson, Boss Nigger is a quintessential blaxploitation film. This is Django Unchained before Django Unchained existed. Chock full of offensive stereotypes of Blacks, Whites, and Mexicans in the post-slavery western United States. From the highly quotable one liners to the over the top action, Boss Nigger is a must watch.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

In this preview episode of Black on Black Cinema the next movie, Boss Nigger, is introduced. The film deals with a Black sheriff and his deputy in the Western United States some time soon after the end of slavery. The movie also deals with the enforcing of "Black Laws" throughout the town full of White folks. Action packed and full of classic blaxploitation moments the movie runs the line between dealing openly with racial issues and not being consumed by them when telling an entertaining story.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 2011 coming of age/coming out drama, Pariah. Directed by Dee Rees this film takes a unabashed look at homosexuality and its level of acceptance in the Black community. Alike, a 17 year old girl in New York, has to come to terms with who she is and the world in which she lives.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

In this preview episode the next movie, Pariah, is introduced. This film deals with a young girl coming to terms with her own homosexuality at age 17. Her journey of self discovery and the reaction from the black community and her immediate family in which she lives. This is a powerful independent black film that will challenge you to consider your own views.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 1985 Kung-Fu comedy classic, The Last Dragon starring Taimak, Julius Carry III, and Vanity. The film is a one of a kind off the wall kung-fu flick that takes place in Harlem, NY. On his quest to reach the final level, Leeroy Green, much battle arcade owners, bands of freaks, and of course the Shogun of Harlem himself, Sho’Nuff.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

In this preview episode the next movie, The Last Dragon, is introduced. The guys were unanimous in their decision to cover this movie due to their fond memories of it. Produced by Barry Gordy, The Last Dragon is an over the top black martial arts film that takes place in 1980s Harlem.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 1989 Civil War film, Glory starring Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and Matthew Broderick. The film covers the formation and use of the first all Black voluntary regiment in the Civil War. The 54th Massachusetts regiment is one of significant historical context and the work on Glory proves 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