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Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood]

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood]

Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] is a comedic podcast that reviews films with leading actors of color and analyzes them in the context of race and Hollywood's diversity issues. Hosted by Jonathan Braylock, Jerah Milligan, and James III. BMCJ is an iTunes Editor's Choice podcast and has reached #2 on the iTunes Film/TV charts. BMCJ has also been covered by multiple websites including Huffington Post, Splitsider, Salon, The Daily Dot, and more.

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77:46

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. w/ Melisa D. Monts

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/09/19

James, Jerah and Jonathan along with guest Melisa D. Monts, review the mockumentary comedy “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.” It follows a disgraced pastor and first lady of a megachurch, who attempt to rebuild their congregation following a major scandal. The film is written and directed by Adamma Ebo and stars Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, Austin Crute, Nicole Beharie, and Conphidance. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey

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64:35

Lady Sings the Blues w/ Sura Khan

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/09/12

James, Jerah and Jonathan along with special guest Sura Khan, review the 1972 Oscar-nominated Billie Holiday biopic “Lady Sings the Blues”. It follows the iconic jazz singer's life from childhood into her controversial music career and eventual drug addiction. The film is co-written by Suzanne de Passe and stars Diana Ross, Richard Pryor, Billy Dee Williams, and Virginia Capers. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey Listen to

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72:30

Devil In A Blue Dress

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/09/05

James, Jerah and Jonathan review the 1995 neo-noir ‘Devil in a Blue Dress’. A Black man gets involved in a political scandal after he’s hired to find a mysterious white woman. The film is written and directed by Carl Franklin, and stars Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, and Jennifer Beals. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus:

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68:45

Day Shift

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/08/29

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2022 Netflix film, “Day Shift.” The Vampire movie follows Bud Jablonsk, a father and a vampire hunter, who moonlights as a pool cleaner. It stars Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, Meagan Good, and Karla Souza. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

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57:54

Posse

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/08/22

Jerah and Jonathan review the 90’s western “Posse” which follows a group of Black soldiers with one white tag-along that are all on the run after they’re betrayed by their colonel. The film has a large ensemble cast starring Mario Van Peebles, Melvin Van Peebles, Tommy Lister Jr., Salli Richardson, Isaac Hayes, Blair Underwood, Tone Loc, Charles Lane, Robert Hooks, Pam Grier, Vesta Williams, Big Daddy Kane, Nipsey Russell, Richard Gant, Reginald VelJohnson, Faizon Love, Aaron Neville, Washington

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70:25

Prey w/ Jana Schmieding

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/08/15

Jerah and Jonathan are joined by Jana Schmieding to review the fifth installment of the “Predator,” franchise, Prey about a Comanche warrior who protects her family from an alien predator that hunts humans. The film stars Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Michelle Thrush, Stormee Kipp, Julian Black Antelope, and Bennett Taylor. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on

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59:17

The Man From Toronto

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/08/08

Jerah and Jonathan review the Netflix action-comedy “The Man From Toronto”. After a man mistakenly walks through the wrong hotel room, he finds himself assisting a world class assassin…who sucks at being an assassin. The film stars Kevin Hart and Jasmine Mathews. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN

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90:52

Nope w/ Kyle Drew

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/08/01

James and Jonathan are joined by special guest, Kyle Drew, to review Jordan Peele’s third new feature “Nope”. A Southern California horse ranch becomes ravaged by a sinister alien hiding in the skies above inspiring two siblings to try and capture the creature on tape. The film was written and directed by Jordan Peele. It stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Brandon Perea, and Keith David. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex

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68:33

The Sea Beast

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/07/18

James and Jerah review this year’s animated pirate adventure film “The Sea Beast”. Well, that is until Jonathan crashes the party. A young black girl finds herself sailing on the same boat as a legendary pirate, she overly helps him in his epic journey to catch the beast of le sea. The film stars the stellar voices of Zaris-Angel Hator and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Tracy Soren Listen to

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54:48

High Flying Bird

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/07/11

James and Jerah review Netflix’s basketball drama “High Flying Bird'' released in 2019. All filmed on an iPhone, the movie follows a sports agent who has just 72 hours to convince his rookie client on a risky opportunity during a NBA lockout. This film is written by Tarell Alvin McCraney and stars André Holland, Melvin Gregg, Zazie Beetz, Bill Duke, Sonja Sohn, and Caleb McLaughlin. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey,

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74:36

Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/07/04

This week James, Jerah and Jonathan review the 2008 comedy, "Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins," starring written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The film is about a man that was the joke of his family, but is now a successful talk show host and engaged to a winner of Survivor. He returns home for his parents' anniversary, with the intent on showing them how much he's changed. The movie stars Martin Lawrence, Margaret Avery, Joy Bryant, Michael Clarke Duncan, Mike Epps, Mo'Nique,

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78:52

Ambulance (2022)

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/06/13

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review hostage film “Ambulance” that could only be made by Mr. Bay himself. The film follows a desperate veteran and his adoptive brother as they attempt to rob a bank but instead end up in a long car chase from police after hijacking an ambulance with a cop and the EMT still inside. The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza González, Cedric Sanders, and Wale. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and

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76:56

Spies in Disguise w/ Tim Barnes

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/06/06

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Tim Barnes to review children’s animation film “Spies in Disguise” about an undercover spy who accidentally gets turned into a pigeon by his gifted scientist colleague.The film stars Will Smith, Masi Oka, and Rashida Jones. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Tracy Soren Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus:

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66:48

Surf Ninjas

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/05/30

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74:08

Sneakerella

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/05/23

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Disney’s newest musical feature “Sneakerella” about a teenage boy from Queens, who aspires to be the next big sneaker designer. However, instead he is stuck working in his late mother’s shoe store under the overbearing watch of his step-father and two mean step-brothers, who are oddly obsessed with New Jersey. The film stars Chosen Jacobs, Lexi Underwood, Devyn Nekoda, and John Salley. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett

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67:22

Thunder Force

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/05/16

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review superhero comedy “Thunder Force” about two forty-something year old best friends who become an unlikely crime fighting duo after ingesting a formula that gives them powers. The film stars Taylor Mosby, Tyrel Jackson Williams, and Octavia Spencer. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Tracy Soren Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus:

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80:57

The Distinguished Gentlemen

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/05/09

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review 90s political comedy “The Distinguished Gentlemen” where a smoothing talking man plays the biggest con there is —- becoming a congressman. The film stars Eddie Murphy, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sonny Jim Gaines, and Charles S. Dutton. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Tracy Soren Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus

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60:40

He Got Game

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/05/02

James and Jonathan review Spike Lee’s sports drama, “He Got Game”. The film is about the father of the top ranked high school basketball recruit who is in prison for killing his wife, but is released for a week to help persuade his son to go to the governor’s alma mater. It stars Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, Rosario Dawson, and Jim Brown. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Tracy Soren Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In

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73:25

The Associate

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/04/25

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 1996 film “The Associate” which tells the story of a struggling intelligent investment banker while her less qualified male peers climb the ladder over herself, a black woman. She ends up living two lives after she creates a fake white male persona in order to find success on Wall Street. The film stars Whoopie Goldberg. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Tracy Soren Listen to Black Men

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98:56

Everything Everywhere All at Once w/ Teresa Lee (2022)

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2022/04/18

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Teresa Lee to review A24’s latest feature Everything Everywhere All at Once” which follows a Chinese-American mother who must connect with parallel universe versions of herself in order to stop their demise via her daughter from another alternate universe. The film stars Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Stephanie Hsu. It was co-written and co-directed by Daniel Kwan. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham,

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