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Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Episode 199
In todays episode we discuss the newly released Pokmon Detective Pikachu, directed by Rob Letterman and starring Ryan Reynolds & Justice Smith. We talk about our own histories with Pokmon, the way hu…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Baby Boy
Episode 198
This week we discuss the 2001 release, Baby Boy, written and directed by John Singleton. We talk about how the film represents gender dynamics and male maturity, Taraji P. Henson's performance, and m…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Men In Black II
Episode 197
This week, we sit down to talk about the not-so-great sequel to a masterpiece, Men In Black II. We talk about how Will Smith's performance changes from the first film to the second, who deserves to g…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Little ft. Karen Sepulveda
Episode 195
This week, we are joined in the studio by Karen Sepulveda to talk about the new release Little, starring Regina Hall and Issa Rae. We talk about how well the film was released, Kenya Barris's role an…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Menace II Society ft. Tristan Griffin
Episode 194
This week we're joined by Tristan Griffin to discuss the 1993 release, Menace II Society. We talk about Tupac originally being cast, the racist confirmation bias as it presents itself in the film, sy…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
The Matrix
Episode 193
This week, we discuss Jon's all time favorite movie, The Matrix. We talk about the heavy-hitter actors who were approached to do this movie before the cast was ultimately assembled, how thought out e…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Us ft. Rachel Pegram
Episode 192
This week, we discuss the newly released Us, Jordan Peele's follow-up to the potentially unsurpassable Get Out. We talk about Lupita finally getting to use an American accent in a film, how the theme…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Belly ft. Nore Davis
Episode 191
This week, we're joined in the studio by Nore Davis to discuss Belly, the 1998 release starring Nas and DMX and often referred to as "the black Goodfellas". We talk about the film's poor critical rec…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
The Negotiator
Episode 190
This week, we discuss the 1998 release, The Negotiator, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey. We talk about Samuel L. Jackson's prolific acting but rare leading role, if this movie was written…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Green Book
Episode 189
In today's episode, we review Green Book, this year's Oscar winner for Best Picture. We talk about the controversy surrounding the movie, the implications of it's win, and why white protagonists are …
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago