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Micheaux Mission

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Vincent Williams and Len Webb have started an amazing journey to watch and review every African-American film released in theaters. Their passion project, the Micheaux Mission, honors Oscar Micheaux, a trailblazing Black filmmaker. Their enthusiasm and dedication are truly inspiring as they seek the perfect wine to pair with Pam Grier’s Coffy, find five movies since 1985 that don"t feature Samuel L. Jackson, and connect with other film fans who share Len’s view on The Last Dragon. Their commitment

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91:37

Da 5 Bloods (2020)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/09/09

Netflix once again backs up its auteur brink truck, this time packed with 40 Acres and a Mule for director Spike Lee's cinematic opus-slash-thesis DA 5 BLOODS, featuring a bravura Delroy Lindo performance and historical cameos by the era's leading figures and stories. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches,

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87:32

The Princess and The Frog (2009)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/09/02

Vince and Len share their thoughts on the sudden passing of actor Chadwick Boseman and the power of black images on the silver screen as they take in Disney's first animated black leading character - Princess Tiana - in 2009's The Princess and The Frog. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For

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97:18

Come Back Charleston Blue (1972)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/08/26

ENJOY the return of Vince and Len as they rip open a hefty bag of Listener Mail. LISTEN to their pointed review of the Cotton Comes To Harlem sequel as they WONDER about the movie that could have been. STAY for their brilliant choices to reprise the roles of Coffin Ed Johnson and Gravedigger Jones. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more

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90:38

MISSION FINEST - The Color Purple (1985) with Denise...

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/08/18

Journalist and media personality DENISE JAMES and her photojournalist friend Danice Kennon bring unique perspectives and opinions to our review of 1985's THE COLOR PURPLE; thoughts that may break your mind! *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats

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71:03

MISSION FINEST - Uptown Saturday Night (1974)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/08/11

Vincent Williams and Len 'Cruze' Webb invite you to spend the time remembering a couple of the favorite episodes. Let's start at the top with the first stop on the Micheaux Mission - UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT with Sidney Poitier and Bill Cosby. Listen as the Men fondly review one of their favorite movies while dealing with the very real 21st century implications of that enjoyment. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We

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79:00

B.A.P.S (1997)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/08/05

Could this be the real Academy Award worthy performance from Halle Berry? Is this a prelude to Oscar for Martin Landau? Is B.A.P.S (1997) an under appreciated comic tour-de force? CAN ROGER EBERT BE WRONG? Or were director Robert Townsend and screenwriter Troy Beyer wrong? *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows,

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90:44

Deep Cover (1992)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/07/29

Vince and Len try to look at Gone With The Wind from a black perspective and review the 2020 Emmy Award nominations for 'colorful' notables before waxing poetic like Iceberg Slim on director Bill Duke's 90s film noir Deep Cover featuring a panther-like performance from 'Larry' Fishburne. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about

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87:08

A Goofy Movie (1995)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/07/22

Len’s selection this week is 1995’s A GOOFY MOVIE, reportedly ‘The Blackest Disney Movie Ever'. A high bar considering The Proud Family Movie, The Princess and The Frog and arguably Song of The South. But not too high to trip over. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on

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89:45

One False Move (1992)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/07/15

Director Carl Franklin injects race into film noir via Michael Beach and the sultry Cynda Williams for a crunchy crime drama from 1992 'One False Move' starring Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton. Stay tuned for the rascally rabbit sonnets at the end of the show. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and

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88:17

Sarafina (1992)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/07/08

It's almost a 3-for-1 as Len and Vince give their thoughts on the feature adaptation of HAMILTON (featuring the 'undiscovered' Renee Elise Goldsberry), the luminous BLACK ORPHEUS of 1959 and the soaring sounds of 1992's SARAFINA with the star making performance of Leleti Khumalo. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows,

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94:15

Mahogany (1975)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/07/01

We present a BONUS Black Music Month episode as we travel to Rome circa 1975 with Mister Creepy of the 60s Anthony Perkins, 70s sex symbol Billy Dee Williams and the Lady herself - Diana Ross - for a fashionably daring shade of MAHOGANY - directed by Mister Motown, Berry Gordy. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows,

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89:13

The Bodyguard (1992)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/06/24

Vince and Len close out Black Music Month with a crescendo by celebrating the #1 selling soundtrack of all-time, which may be the true star of the melodramatic romance thriller THE BODYGUARD, starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in her feature film debut. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and

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89:38

Sparkle (2012)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/06/17

The Men of Micheaux visit the 2012 remake of the 70s girl group drama starring Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo, Derek Luke, an uncompromising Michael Epps and the final feature performance of Whitney Houston. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats

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85:39

Dreamgirls (2006)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/06/10

With Jennifer Hudson and Anika Noni Rose in the cast, this is easily one of the Men's favorite episodes. Eddie Murphy shines as he never has before and Beyonce is Beyonce, for all the good and bad that portends. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate

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97:15

Fame (1980)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/06/03

Irene Cara and the enigmatic Gene Anthony Ray outshine the highlighted stars of the gritty high school musical drama from the 80s that changed and created a film genre unto itself. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our

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89:14

The Thing With Two Heads (1972)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/05/27

The Thing With Two Heads didn't have to be the mess that it proves to be but at least it gives the Men of Micheaux an opportunity to highlight the career of Ray Milland and the under appreciated Don Marshall. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate

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72:08

The New Barbarians (1983)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/05/20

Vince has some explaining to do after subjecting Len to the 'Mother, May I...' crucible of 1983's THE NEW BARBARIANS starring Fred Williamson and ITALY! *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're

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90:15

Johnson Family Vacation (2004)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/05/13

Vince and Len celebrate the careers of Andre Harrell of Uptown Records, 70s soul singer Betty Wright and the immortal rock & roll legend Little Richard who left us this past week in May 2020 then climb into the Navigator for a torturous Johnson Family Vacation. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and

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86:59

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/05/06

James Bond the Third is a slam dunk in the classic basketball comedy of the 70s while hoop legends Julius 'Dr. J' Erving and Meadowlark Lemon leave their charisma on their home courts. Stockard Channing and Margaret Avery - do they talk about this? *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more

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85:43

A Hero Ain't Nothin But a Sandwich (1978)

Micheaux Mission ·

2020/04/29

The Men of Micheaux shares their thoughts on Kenya Burris' Netflix 'original' series BlackAF before diving into the 1978 cautionary family drama A Hero Ain't Nothin But a Sandwich, starring Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Larry Scott and Helen Martin as you've never seen her before. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows,

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