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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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34:00

Entertaining While Black & Preview to Episode 78

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/02/24

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is announced, Talk to Me. The 2007 film about Petey Green, an infamous DJ in Washington DC who had to rise to the occasion. Our random topic of the week is on the difficulty of being a Black celebrity. Discussing the latest fallout over Beyonce's and Kendrick Lamar's performances

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97:53

Lady Sings the Blues: Black on Black Cinema Ep77

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/02/17

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1972 biographical dram, Lady Sings the Blues, about the life of famed jazz singer Billie Holiday. The film stars Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, and Richard Pryor. Taking us through her meteoric rise to her harrowing battle with drugs, before her death in 1959.

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91:20

THROWBACK - The Last Dragon: Black on Black Cinema Ep6

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/02/10

THROWBACK EPISODE: This week on Black on Black Cinema the guys discuss the 1985 Kung-Fu comedy classic, The Last Dragon starring Taimak, Julius Carry III, and Vanity. The film is a one of a kind off the wall kung-fu flick that takes place in Harlem, NY.

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24:36

Let's Talk Reparations & Preview to Episode 77

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/02/03

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is announced, Lady Sings the Blues. The story of Billie Holiday starring Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams. Our random topic of the week deals with the sudden resurgence of the topic of reparation for African American who were ancestors of slaves.

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119:55

A Diary of a Mad Black Woman: Black on Black Cinema Ep76

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/01/27

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2005, drama/comedy that started the ball rolling into the shenanigans that is the Madea movie franchise. Reluctantly, the guys discuss the movie ‘A Diary of a Mad Black Woman’ starring Kimberly Elise, Tyler Perry, Steve Harris, and Shemar Moore. The movie is about a pathetic ass woman who goes on a journey of faux self discovery nonsense only to end up back at square one and be just as pathetic…BE OFFENDED.

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54:36

Oscars and Supporting Black Films & Preview to...

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/01/20

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is announced without any introduction, because frankly what do we really need to say about it…not much. Our random topic of the week deals with the controversy over this year and last year's Oscar nominations and a discussion on supporting Black films.

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122:54

Chi-raq: Black on Black Cinema Ep75

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/01/13

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2015 Spike Lee directed film, Chi-raq. Starring Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon, and Angela Bassett as people caught up in the middle of gang violence in the South side of Chicago. Told in a satirical manner in the vein of the ancient greek Lysistrata story, Spike Lee attempts to give viewers a first row view to the ongoing violence and aftermaths in this American city.

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48:51

Nuance in Black Characters & Preview to Episode 75

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2016/01/06

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is introduced. The 2015 film, Chi-raq, directed by Spike Lee and deals with the gang violence in the south side of Chicago. Our random topic of this week is all about the nuance of Black characters in films.

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107:19

Tangerine: Black on Black Cinema Ep74

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2015/12/30

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2015 independent film, Tangerine. Taking place as a day in the life look at transgendered prostitutes in West Hollywood, CA. After receiving news that her boyfriend is cheating on her, Sindy decides to go on a rampage to find her man and his new woman. Topics of transgender views from the Black community and the show's hosts and what makes a Black film are heavily discussed.

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47:24

Emasculating Black Men & Preview to Episode 74

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2015/12/23

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is introduced. The 2015 transgender prostitute focused film, 'Tangerine.' The random topic of the week comes from a discussion on an article that claims there is an effort to emasculate Black men in America…the guys discuss the validity of this thought process in the only way the know how.

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121:40

A Soldier's Story: Black on Black Cinema Ep73

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2015/12/16

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1984 murder mystery drama, A Soldier's Story. Taking place in the Jim Crow South during the tail end of WW2, someone has murder a Black sergeant near a military base. It is the job of a Black Captain from Washington DC to figure out what happened amongst the backdrop of bigotry.

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36:14

Black Pastors for Trump & Preview to Episode 73

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2015/12/09

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is introduced. The 1984 film, A Soldier's Story, deals with a murder of a black military sergeant in the Jim Crow South. The random topic of the week is all about the Black pastors who went to support Donald Trump and the implications of their actions.

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23:19

Interview with Aaron Henkin (Out of the Blocks)

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2015/12/02

Special episode: Jay sits down with Baltimore WYPR's own Aaron Henkin about his new endeavor, Out of the Blocks. The latest project from the host of The Signal takes us into the heart of Baltimore City block by block as he interviews the people who live and work there. Gathering stories of day-to-day life, generational struggle, tragedy and triumph in Black on Black Cinema's hometown.

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92:17

Meteor Man: Black on Black Cinema Ep72

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2015/11/25

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 1993 comedy superhero movie, Meteor Man. Written, Directed, and starring Robert Townsend. The movie follows a unassuming teacher who gets super powers and works to save his neighborhood from a gang taking over.

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34:15

Reacting While Black & Preview to Episode 72

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2015/11/18

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is introduced. The 1993 superhero comedy film starring Robert Townsend, Meteor Man. The film is about a regular guy who ends up with superpowers and tries to defend his neighborhood. The random topic of the week is how Black people should react to the tragedy in Paris according to some.

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113:53

Dope: Black on Black Cinema Ep71

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2015/11/11

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2015 coming of age/social commentary film, Dope. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa and starring Shameik Moore as Malcolm. He is a typical nerd in his senior year of high school but he gets caught up with some bad elements with his two best from Diggy and Jib.

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42:58

The New Black & Preview to Episode 71

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2015/11/04

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is introduced. The 2015 coming of age story, Dope. Directed by Rick Famuyiwa and starring Shameik Moore. Dope tells the story of a young kid in his last days of high school while he and his friends get caught up into drug dealing. All the while challenging the stereotypes of their environment. The random topic for this week is the movement in the Black community called “New Black.”

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116:50

Beasts of No Nation: Black on Black Cinema Ep70

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2015/10/28

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2015 Cary Fukunaga film, Beasts of No Nation. Starring Idris Elba and Abram Atta. The film tells the story of a young boy, Agu, and his traumatic life after he is ushered into being a boy soldier for a rebel organization during a civil war in a unnamed African country.

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25:18

Hypenated-Americans & Preview to Episode 70

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2015/10/21

This week on Black on Black Cinema the next film is introduced. The 2015 Cary Fukunaga directed African war film. The film follows a young boy named Agu as he goes from an innocent child to a full on child soldier.The random topic for this week is on why some Americans must be hyphenated and others are not, and the outcome of that.

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143:25

She Hate Me: Black on Black Cinema Ep69

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews ·

2015/10/14

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discuss the 2004 Spike Lee film, She Hate Me. Dealing with issues of corporate corruption, Black fatherhood, homosexuality, and a whole host of other issues Spike Lee attempts to wrap all of it in a comedic yet dramatic package. Telling the story of John Henry Armstrong (Anthony Mackie), a 30 year executive who is fired from his job and has to find other less conventional means to make money.

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