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Blankman
Episode 102
We continue our Wayan saga with Blankman starring Damon Wayans. We discuss Damon's style of comedy, the balance between black cultural references and "black jokes", why we think Blankman is better th…
Published on 8 years, 5 months ago
A Low Down Dirty Shame
Episode 101
Our Wayans family saga has begun and we start with Keenan Ivory Wayans and his 1994 action film A Low Down Dirty Shame. We discuss the importance of the oldest Wayan's brother, how few black led acti…
Published on 8 years, 5 months ago
Hollywood Shuffle
Episode 100
Our 100th episode is here and we are looking back 30 years with a review of the 1987 Robert Townsend film, Hollywood Shuffle. How far has Hollywood come in thirty years? Do the sketches hold up today…
Published on 8 years, 6 months ago
Wonder Woman ft. Anna Drezen
Episode 99
Special guest Anna Drezen (SNL writer) helps the guys review Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot. This historic film has naturally been ripe with controversy, but it's significance for women can't be ig…
Published on 8 years, 6 months ago
Baywatch
Episode 98
We review the new film Baywatch starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Zac Efron along with a diverse cast. Critics have trashed this movie, but we discuss if the criticism is warranted, the sex appe…
Published on 8 years, 6 months ago
The Wood
Episode 97
We take a trip down memory lane with the 1999 coming of age film The Wood, starring Omar Epps, Taye Diggs and Richard T. Jones. We explore the lack of coming of age films with black leads, personal s…
Published on 8 years, 6 months ago
Pootie Tang
Episode 96
We review the bizarre cult classic Pootie Tang, starring Lance Crouther, Chris Rock, and written and directed by Louis C.K. We discuss the novelty of a black-led absurdist film, the breakout parts fo…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
John Q.
Episode 95
In light of the recent healthcare bill, the boys review the 2002 film John Q. starring Denzel Washington and Kimberly Elise. In a fiery and unashamedly political episode, we discuss the impact of thi…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Boomerang
Episode 94
This week we dive in to the 1992 Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens rom com Boomerang! A young Halle Berry plays 'the best friend' and this movie was some how considered a failure despite a huge box office a…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Bad Boys ft. Roy Wood Jr.
Episode 93
Guest Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show) joins for a bit as we talk about the blockbuster that started it all for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, the 1995 film Bad Boys directed by Michael Bay. We analyze…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago