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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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87:16

Bruised

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2022/02/21

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 film “Bruised” which features the story of disgraced MMA fighter, Jackie Justice, who struggles to overcome her current and past troubles when her 6 year-old son, Manny, ends up back in her life. The film is directed by Halle Berry and stars herself alongside Danny Boyd, Shamier Anderson, and Sheila Atim. 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

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69:26

The Tragedy of Macbeth

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2022/02/14

James and Jonathan review the 2021 release of “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” starring Denzel Washington, which is a black and white interpretation of William Shakespeare’s iconic play where a lord will stop at nothing to fulfill a three-witch prophecy to become King of Scotland. Even with blood on his…and his lady’s hands. 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

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71:13

Gridiron Gang

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2022/02/07

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2006 film based on the real life story of how a man working at an American juvenile detention camp formed a football team, the Kilpatrick Mustangs, to help reform select teen inmates. The film stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Xzibit, and Jade Yorker. 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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74:11

The Matrix Resurrections

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2022/01/31

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the latest of the Matrix franchise: The Matrix Resurrections. Neo is once again challenged to determine whether his reality is truly real and how to survive an even stronger Matrix. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Priyanka Chopra, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. 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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72:33

West Side Story w/ Glo Tavarez

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2022/01/24

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Glo Tavarez to review the latest retelling of the classic American musical West Side Story where two rival gangs go to war over love and for territory. The film stars Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, and David Alvarez. 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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Encanto w/ Alise Morales

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2022/01/17

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Alise Morales to review the story of how Mirabel, a seemingly ungifted child growing up in the mountains of Colombia, ends up saving her family, The Madrigals, and their precious magic from imminent danger. The film was directed by and stars Stephanie Beatriz, Jessica Darrow, Diane Guerrero, and Wilmer Valderrama. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men

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83:05

The Perfect Holiday

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2021/12/20

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2007 film, “The Perfect Holiday,” starring Gabrielle Union and Morris Chestnut. It’s about a mom who feels lonely during the holidays so her daughter asks the mall Santa, a struggling songwriter, to give her mom a compliment. It was directed by Lance Rivera and also stars Charlie Murphy, Katt Williams, Faizon Love, Terrence Howard, and Queen Latifah. Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus

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81:41

Friday After Next

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2021/12/13

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2002 buddy comedy “Friday After Next.” When Santa Claus robs Craig and Day-Day’s apartment, they must get jobs as security guards at the mall so they don’t get evicted. The film stars Ice Cube, Mike Epps, John Witherspoon, Don “D.C.” Curry, Anna Maria Horsford, Clifton Powell, Terry Crews, and Katt Williams. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on

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73:20

Red Notice

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2021/12/06

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Netflix’s film, “Red Notice.” Starring Dwayne Johnson, the movie is about a supposed FBI agent that teams with a con artist to chase down the world’s greatest art thief in order to clear his name. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

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89:58

Eternals ft. William DeMeritt

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2021/11/29

James and Jerah are joined by actor and writer William DeMeritt to discuss Marvel’s Eternals, a movie about a race of immortal superheroes who have lived on earth for thousands of years and then reunite to battle the Deviants.The film was directed by Chloé Zhao and stars Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Don Lee, Harish Patel, and Salma Hayek. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In

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88:36

King Richard

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2021/11/22

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the story of how Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams, helped train and shape his daughters to become the biggest tennis stars in the world. The film was directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and stars Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, and Demi Singleton. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus:

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70:47

The Harder They Fall

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2021/11/15

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the Netflix western, “The Harder They Fall,” about an outlaw who assembles his gang after his enemy is released from prison. The film stars Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazia Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, and Deon Cole. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus:

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84:46

The 24th

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2021/11/08

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2020 film, “The 24th,” about soldiers in the Black 24th Infantry Regiment who were involved in the deadly 1917 Houston riot. The film stars Trai Byers, Bashir Salahuddin, Aja Naomi King, Mo McRae, Tosin Morohunfola, and Mykelti Williamson. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW

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87:56

A Soldier’s Story w/ Franqi French

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2021/11/01

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Franqi French to discuss the 1984 Academy Awards nominated film, “A Soldier’s Story,” based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning off-Broadway production of “A Soldier’s Play,” by Charles Fuller. The film is about the investigation of a murder of a black sergeant on a military base during the tale of of World War II. It stars Howard E. Rollins Jr., Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, David Alan Greer, David Harris, Larry Riley, Robert Townsend, and Denzel

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70:19

Spiral: From The Book Of Saw

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2021/10/18

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 horror film “Spiral: From the Book of Saw.” It’s about a detective and his partner investigating horrifying murders and then find themselves as players in the killer’s sickening games. The movie stars Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols, and Samuel L. Jackson. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus:

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67:00

Black Box (2020)

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2021/10/11

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan the 2020 Blumhouse horror film, “Black Box,” about a man who lost his memory and wife after a car accident and undergoes an experimental treatment to help with his memories. It was directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. and written by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. and Stephen Hermanwritten and stars Mamoudou Athie, Phylicia Rashad, Amanda Christine, Tosin Morohunfola and Troy James. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex

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77:37

The Brother From Another Planet

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2021/10/04

James, Jerah and Jonathan review the 1984 science fiction film, “The Brother From Another Planet,” starring Joe Morton. After an alien lands in New York City, he tries to adapt on the streets of Harlem while being chased by two agents from his home planet. The film also stars: Darryl Edwards, Steve James, Bill Cobbs, and David Strathairn. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

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85:18

Fear Street Part One: 1994

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2021/09/27

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 Netflix film, “Fear Street Part One: 1994.” This is the first movie in a trilogy based on R. L. Stein’s book series by the same name. After several horrendous killings, a group of teens confront an evil force that’s terrorizing their town. The film stars: Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr., and Julia Rehwald. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't

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93:07

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings w/ Kat Lerner

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2021/09/20

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Kat Lerner (for the 5th time!) to discuss Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” The film follows Shang-Chi as he confronts his past and is drawn into the Ten Rings organization. It stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanue, Benedict Wong, and Michelle Yeoh. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on

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98:43

Candyman (2021)

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2021/09/13

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 sequel to the 1992 film with the same name, Candyman. It’s directed by Nia DaCosta and stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Colman Domingo. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and 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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