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Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews

Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast delivering in-depth reviews of Black films — from Oscar winners to hood classics, indie gems to blockbuster hits. Hosted by four Black men from Baltimore, we bring honest opinions, genuine disagreements, and conversations that matter to the Black community. We review: Spike Lee films, Jordan Peele films, Tyler Perry films, Black horror movies, Black indie films, Black action movies, Black comedies, classic Black cinema, new Black movie releases, Black

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Episode 96: Car Wash

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/12/07

This 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

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38:30

Lawrence WAS RIGHT & Preview to Episode 96

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/11/30

This 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.

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105:18

Episode 95: Honeytrap

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/11/16

This 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.

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75:43

The New Normal & Preview to Episode 95

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/11/10

This 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.

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79:54

Episode 94: Vampire in Brooklyn

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/11/02

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 1995 comedy horror film, Vampire in Brooklyn. On the absolute downslide of Eddie Murphy's career, the guys discuss just how pointless this film is and feels. However, does the movie play as an allegory for a serious topic? You'll have to listen to find out!

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47:17

Trump, Mental Health, and Black Life & Preview to...

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/10/27

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to announce the 1995 horror comedy, 'Vampire in Brooklyn.' The film stars Eddie Murphy as a ancient vampire who finds himself in modern day Brooklyn. The guys also turn their attention to requests from the Black on Black Cinema fan group for possible topics to discuss. We talk Black Trump voters, dealing with mental health, and more.

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116:15

Episode 93: Higher Learning

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/10/12

This week on Black on Black, the guys are back to discuss the 1995 film, Higher Learning. The film follows the changing lives of three incoming freshmen at the fictional Columbus University: Malik Williams (Omar Epps), a black track star who struggles with academics; Kristen Connor (Kristy Swanson), a shy and naive girl; and Remy (Michael Rapaport), a lonely and confused man seemingly out of place in his new environment.

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35:08

Luke Cage: Harlem's Hero & Preview to Episode 93

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/10/07

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to announce the next film, 'Higher Learning.' The film chronicles the intersecting stories of three kids during their first semester of college. Dealing with racial issues, college life, rape, and everything in between the kids work to find their place in the world. This week's random topic is all about Netflix's latest Marvel superhero show, Luke Cage.

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137:47

Episode 92: War Room

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/09/28

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 2015 Christian drama film, ‘War Room,’ directed by Alex Kendrick and co-written and produced by Stephen Kendrick. The film dives into the marriage of Elizabeth and Tony who are having a rough time as they are growing apart. At the couple’s lowest point, Elizabeth meets an older woman named Clara who teaches her about the power of prayer. Through some teaching, and good old fashion Jesus magic, Elizabeth is put back on the path to

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17:35

Colin Kaepernick is Right & Preview to Episode 92

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/09/23

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to announce the next film, War Room. The 2015 religious movie about a couple who are struggling to keep their marriage together. At their lowest point that meet a magical old Black woman who teaches them a new style of prayer that might just help. Our random topic is on the fallout of Colin Kaepernick's protest and what it all means.

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89:56

Episode 91: In the Heat of the Night

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/09/14

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 1967 racial charged murder mystery film, In the Heat of the Night. Directed by Norman Jewison and starring Sidney Poitier (Virgil Tibbs) and Rod Steiger (Chief Bill Gillespie). The film follows a black police detective from Philadelphia, who becomes involved in a murder investigation in a racist small town in Mississippi. Sign up for PREMIUM CONTENT at www.blackonblackcinema.com/premium

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37:36

P. Diddy: Political Genius & Preview to Episode 91

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/09/08

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to announce the next film, In the Heat of the Night. The 1967 racially charged murder mystery film starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger. The random topic this week is based on comments from P. Diddy on how Black Americans have been short-changed by Obama.

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111:24

Episode 90: Morris from America

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/08/31

This week on Black on Black, the guys return to discuss the 2016 film, Morris from America, starring Craig Robinson, Markees Christmas, and Carla Juri. The film follows a Black father and son from America who are currently living abroad in a small town in Germany. The two find themselves each dealing with issues of cultural other-ing, isolationism, and complicated love. A story heavily focused on what it means to grow up, expanding your horizons, and being true to yourself.

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30:57

The Nate Parker Incident & Preview to Episode 90

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/08/25

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to announce the next film, Morris from America. Starring Craig Robinson and Markees Christmas. A story of an American Black father and son who move to Germany and deal with isolationism, cultural differences, and first love. The hosts then pivot to the random topic of the week: The issues surrounding Nate Parker, his rape case from 1999, the defense of his actions by others in the Black community, and more.

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91:14

Episode 89: Set It Off

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/08/17

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys return to discuss F. Gary Gray's American crime action film, Set it Off. Starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox and Kimberly Elise. It follows four close friends in Los Angeles, California, who decide to plan and execute a bank robbery. They decide to do so for different reasons, although all four want better for themselves and their families.

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26:12

The Olympics Conversations & Preview to Episode 89

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/08/12

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to announce the next film, Set it Off. Starring Jada Pinkett-Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, and Kimberly Elise as four women in desperate situations and life circumstances who decide to rob banks to improve their chances of having good lives. In the random topic of the week, the guys discuss the Olympics in Rio, so called controversies with Black athletes, what it means to be patriotic at this time, and cheering for Black athletes no matter

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126:08

Episode 88: Soul Food

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/08/03

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys return to discuss the 1997 film, Soul Food. This hit domestic comedy-drama concerned the fortunes of an extended African-American family recalled through the eyes of young narrator Ahmad (Brandon Hammond). Ahmad's world revolves around his grandmother, Big Mama Joseph (Irma P. Hall) and her three daughters: workaholic attorney Teri (Vanessa Williams), newlywed salon owner Bird (Nia Long), and Ahmad's housewife mom, Maxine (Vivica A. Fox)

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21:01

Michael Jordan is Sorry & Preview to Episode 88

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/07/29

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to announce the next film, Soul Food. The 1997 family drama/comedy that tells the story of a Black family who centers around a magical grandmother and her food. When she gets sick the true divisions of the family come to the surface but they must come together to survive. The random topic of the week is on Michael Jordan breaking his silence on violence in Chicago, police brutality, and the like after decades of silence.

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115:26

Episode 87: White Man's Burden

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/07/20

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys return to discuss the 1995 HBO film, White Man's Burden, starring John Travolta and Harry Belafonte. A movie that takes places in an alternative America where black and white Americans have reversed cultural roles. The movie works to raise questions on race relations by changing preconceived societal roles. When a man named Louis Pinnock, a white factory worker (John Travolta), kidnaps Thaddeus Thomas, a black factory owner (Harry Belafonte) the two not

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41:26

Fond Memories of Growing Up & Preview to Episode 87

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/07/13

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to announce the next film, White Man's Burden. The 1995 film in which the roles are reversed for Black and White people in America. This film is a social commentary on injustice and what its like to be on the lower part of the totem pole in society. The random topic of the week is something a little more fun and light considering the national tragedies that have happened this past week. We talk all about fond memories of growing up.

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