Black On Black Cinema

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to preview episode 98, When the Bough Breaks. The 2016 thriller about a couple who is held hostage in their lives by their pregnant surrogate. The random topic of this week is threefold: The hosts discuss Serena Williams getting engaged and the disgusting backlash, Tyler Perry complains about reverse racism, and Lee Daniels thinks that the #OscarsSoWhite controversy was "reprehensible."This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 1994 comedy action film, A Low Down Dirty Shame, starring Keenan Ivory Wayans, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Salli Richardson, and Charles S. Dutton. The movie follows former private investigator Andre Shame as he takes on a case to find a former girlfriend and takedown and old enemy. A light hearted action flick that is about as squarely in the 1990s as possible. Does the film hold up all these years later? Stay tuned to find out.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew is back to introduce the 1994 film, A Low Down Dirty Shame. The film was written, directed, and starring Keenan Ivory Wayans as a former LAPD cop turned private investigator. Joined with his sidekick played by Jada Pinkett. This week's random topic is whether or not racism is holding Black people back from success.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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 St.)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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 saving her marriage and family.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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/premiumThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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 their country of origin.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

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)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement