Synopsis
Black on Black Cinema is a weekly podcast where 3 guys discuss the ins and outs of Black films. With a touch of humor and a drive for relevant discussion, Black on Black Cinema will entertain, as well as, inform. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence.
Episodes
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Critiquing Obama & Preview to Episode 104
05/04/2017 Duration: 56minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the hosts are back to introduce the next film, The Man in 3B. The film tells the story of an apartment building with WAY too much drama happening. The random topic of the week is on an open letter that Tavis Smiley wrote about Obama after his presidency ended. The hosts discuss the letter, their issues with it, and the lack of proper criticism in the age of Obama and the rise of Trump.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
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Episode 103: Burning Sands
29/03/2017 Duration: 02h11minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 2017 film, #BurningSands. The film focuses on several young men as they make their final approach to pledging in their college fraternity during the insane 'hell week.' Starring Trevor Jackson as a kid desperate to make it while simultaneously trying to upstage his father's failed legacy. A hard and brutal look at Black #greeklife on the campus of an #HBCU and what people will tolerate to be included.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
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The Great Black British Debate & Preview to Episode 103
22/03/2017 Duration: 29minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the hosts introduce the next film, Burning Sands. The 2017 film about an all Black fraternity and what the hazing process feels like and what it can do to some people. The random topic of the week is on the controversy stemming from statements made by Samuel L. Jackson about Black British actors taking American Black roles.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
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THROWBACK: Foxy Brown: Black on Black Cinema Ep63
15/03/2017 Duration: 01h19minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1974 blaxploitation film 'Foxy Brown' starring Pam Grier. On a bout of revenge for the killing of her boyfriend, Foxy must take on a crime family, her own flesh and blood, and be a badass woman all the same. Truly a landmark film for female action leads and a major contributor to the film genre.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
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Episode 102: Moonlight
08/03/2017 Duration: 02h17minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys discuss the 2016 Best Picture winner for the Academy Awards! The guys with special guest, Rodney, discuss Moonlight, a story of a young man's journey as he comes to grips with his sexuality, becoming a man, and his search for his personal identity.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
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The Changes since #OscarsSoWhite & Preview to Episode 102
01/03/2017 Duration: 44minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back with the preview episode for episode 102, Moonlight. In wake of the Best Picture nomination and win, the guys are set to tackle the 2016 film about the three distinct timeframes in the life of a young Black gay man growing up in Liberty City, Miami. The random topic this week is about Moonlight's historic win, how people of color were represented this year in the Oscars and a look back at the changes after the #OscarsSoWhite incident of last year.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
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Episode 101: Imperial Dreams
22/02/2017 Duration: 01h32minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 2014 film, Imperial Dreams. Starring John Boyega as a guy named Bambi who is newly released from prison and desperately working to not fall back into his previous gang lifestyle. A story of a young father working to do right by his young child in an ever increasing sea of obstacles.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
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The Power of Recognition & Preview to Episode 101
17/02/2017 Duration: 41minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back with the preview for episode 101, Imperial Dreams. The film tells the story of a former gang member trying to raise his son while avoiding his old trappings. The random topic of the week is the issues of stars (specifically Black women) getting proper accolades in their particular industries.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
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Episode 100: Queen of Katwe
08/02/2017 Duration: 01h23minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 2016 film, Queen of Katwe. Telling the real life journey of a young girl growing up in the slums of Uganda with no future but the one her mother has for her. However, she discovers the game of chess, which changes her life's trajectory and that of her family and friends.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
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A Look Back at the Obama Presidency & Preview to Episode 100
02/02/2017 Duration: 58minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to preview episode 100, Queen of Katwe. The 2016 film, tells the story of a young Ugandan girl who while living in the slums of Katwe becomes an amazing chess champion. The random topic of the week is a look back (fond and ultimately sad) at the presidency under Barack Obama. The good, the bad, and why we will ultimately miss him.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
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Episode 99: The Pursuit of Happyness
25/01/2017 Duration: 01h53minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 2006 film, The Pursuit of Happyness. Starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner, a down on his luck salesman, who works to try and make a way for himself and his young son, Christopher while still selling products and transitioning into investment banking. The story covers his one year of homelessness while trying to make 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
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Black Celebs Kowtow to Trump & Preview to Episode 99
18/01/2017 Duration: 57minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to preview episode 99, The Pursuit of Happyness. The 2006 biographical drama about investment banker Chris Gardner played by Will Smith. The film depicts the one year that Gardner was homeless and taking care of his son. The random topic of the week is on how a number of Black celebrities have been meeting with President Elect Trump and the implications of those meetings.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
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Episode 98: When the Bough Breaks
11/01/2017 Duration: 01h56minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 2016 American thriller, 'When the Bough Breaks.' The film follows a couple trying to have a baby but are forced to hired a surrogate. When the surrogate begins to show her true colors the couple is forced into a no win situation.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
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Serena Williams, Reverse Racism, and #OscarsSoWhite & Preview to Episode 98
04/01/2017 Duration: 49minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to preview episode 98, When the Bough Breaks. The 2016 thriller about a couple who is held hostage in their lives by their pregnant surrogate. The random topic of this week is threefold: The hosts discuss Serena Williams getting engaged and the disgusting backlash, Tyler Perry complains about reverse racism, and Lee Daniels thinks that the #OscarsSoWhite controversy was "reprehensible."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
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Episode 97: A Low Down Dirty Shame
21/12/2016 Duration: 01h43minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 1994 comedy action film, A Low Down Dirty Shame, starring Keenan Ivory Wayans, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Salli Richardson, and Charles S. Dutton. The movie follows former private investigator Andre Shame as he takes on a case to find a former girlfriend and takedown and old enemy. A light hearted action flick that is about as squarely in the 1990s as possible. Does the film hold up all these years later? Stay tuned to find out.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
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Is Racism Holding Us Back? & Preview to Episode 97
14/12/2016 Duration: 45minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew is back to introduce the 1994 film, A Low Down Dirty Shame. The film was written, directed, and starring Keenan Ivory Wayans as a former LAPD cop turned private investigator. Joined with his sidekick played by Jada Pinkett. This week's random topic is whether or not racism is holding Black people back from success.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
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Episode 96: Car Wash
07/12/2016 Duration: 01h31minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 1976 film starring a whole host of young actors Franklyn Ajaye, Bill Duke, George Carlin, Irwin Corey, Ivan Dixon, Antonio Fargas, Jack Kehoe, Clarence Muse, Lorraine Gary, The Pointer Sisters, and Richard Pryor. Car Wash is an episodic comedy about a day in the lives of the employees and the owner, Mr. B (Sully Boyar), of a Los Angeles, California car wash (filmed at a Westlake car wash at the corner of Rampart Blvd. and 6th St.)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
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Lawrence WAS RIGHT & Preview to Episode 96
30/11/2016 Duration: 38minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew is back to introduce the 1976 comedy, Car Wash. The film tells the story of a single day at a car wash and the interaction with the cast of characters. This week's random topic is on the season finale of HBO's "Insecure" and the rift that is happening with fans.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
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Episode 95: Honeytrap
16/11/2016 Duration: 01h45minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 2014 British film, Honeytrap, starring Jessica Sula, Lucien Laviscount, and Ntonga Mwanza. The movie follows a young girl from Trinidad who moves to Brixton to live with her estranged mother. However, she ends up falling for a young gang member who pushes her to the limits of a her moral edge.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
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The New Normal & Preview to Episode 95
10/11/2016 Duration: 01h15minThis week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew is back to introduce the 2014 British film, Honey Trap (available on Netflix streaming right now). The film tells the story of a young girl pushed into gang activity to fit in. This week's random topic is all about our initial thoughts on the U.S. presidential election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump results. The guys discuss the victor, his support, and their overall disgust.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