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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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87:56

A Soldier’s Story w/ Franqi French

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

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

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

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

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

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

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

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

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

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)

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

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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66:37

Beckett

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/09/06

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Beckett starring John David Washington. The film is about a tourist in Greece who falls asleep at the wheel, accidentally kills his girlfriend, and then becomes the target in a manhunt. It also stars Boyd Holbrook, Vicky Krieps, and Alicia Vikander. 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

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83:22

The Great Debaters

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/08/30

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2007 film “The Great Debaters,” directed by and starring Denzel Washington. It’s about a poet and professor, Melvin B. Tolson who teaches at Wiley College in Texas in 1935. He starts a debate team and they eventually become the first Black team to Challenge Harvard. The movie also stars Forest Whitaker, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, John Heard, and Kimberly Elise. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe

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73:37

Fatherhood

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/08/23

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 film “Fatherhood,” based on Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love by Matthew Logelin. It’s about a new father that struggles with raising his daughter after the death of his wife.The film stars Kevin Hart, Melody Hurd, Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery, and DeWanda Wise. 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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93:26

The Suicide Squad

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/08/16

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “The Suicide Squad.” The DC Extended Universe film is a sequel and stand alone film to 2016’s “Suicide Squad.” It stars: Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, John Cena, and Viola Davis. 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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82:50

Jungle Cruise

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/08/09

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Disney’s Jungle Cruise. Based on the Disneyland ride by the same name, a steamboat skipper and botanist explore the Amazon in search of a tree that can revolutionize medicine. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramírez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamatti. 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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79:13

No Sudden Move

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/08/02

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the new film No Sudden Move, which follows a group of small-time criminals executing a simple job that turns into a bigger plot. The film stars Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, and David Harbour, and is directed by Steven Soderbergh. 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

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87:59

Space Jam: A New Legacy

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/07/26

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Space Jam: A New Legacy, starring LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Khris Davis, and many, many more. 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]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN

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70:00

Zola w/ Aida Osman

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/07/19

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Aida Osman to review the Twitter inspired film, Zola starring Taylour Paige and Riley Keough about a stripper who is convinced by her new friend to travel from Detroit to Tampa in order to earn money but get in over their heads. The movie also stars Nicholas Braun, Ari'el Stachel, 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

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87:13

Steel

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/07/12

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Steel, a superhero film starring Shaquille O’Neal, where he turns himself into a superhero after a villain uses his own weapons against people. The film also stars Annabeth Gish, Judd Nelson, and Richard Roundtree. 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

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91:11

F9: The Fast Saga

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/07/05

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review F9: The Fast Saga, the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Nathalie Emmanuel, Bow Wow, John Cena … and many more. 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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72:50

In The Heights ft. Rosy R.

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/06/28

This week special guest Rosy R. joins James, Jerah, and Jonathan to review the 2021 musical “In The Heights,” which follows a community in Washington Heights in New York. The film stars Anthony Ramos, Leslie Grace, Jimmy Smits, and Corey Hawkins. 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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82:19

Red Tails

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/06/21

This week Jonathan, James, and Jerah review “Red Tails,” a 2012 war movie following the Tuskegee airmen. 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]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:

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91:37

Life

Black Men Can"t Jump [In Hollywood] ·

2021/06/14

This week Jonathan, James, and Jerah review the 1999 film “Life,” starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. It follows the two as wrongfully convicted strangers as they remain friends through decades. 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]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast

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