The Wright Perspective

Would The Wood (1999) resonate with audiences if it was released today?  On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany discuss this question and more as they review this comedy drama film written by Rick Famuyiwa and Todd Boyd, directed by Rick Famuyiwa and starring Omar Epps, Richard T. Jones and Taye Diggs.   After debating whether this film is appropriat...

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany review E.T the Extra Terrestrial (1982), a science fiction film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Melissa Mathison.  The film stars Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton and Drew Barrymore. After Genia shares about the trials and tribulations experienced by middle chi...

On this special holiday episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany examine Elf (2003),  starring Will Ferrell.  After celebrating Will Ferrell’s Awesomeness (01:34), including his recent work with Ryan Reynolds (06:49), they pick a voting symbol (12:30), do a recap (19:20) and help Aubrey unpack his Elf-related emotional baggage (23:42). Then the Wrights discuss...

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany examine The King and I (1956), starring Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner. After discussing the “white savior” story trope (01:16), they pick a voting symbol (03:55), do a recap (07:24), discuss Plot and Direction (10:09), the acting, dance and singing performances (23:47), and, finally, they vote to determine whethe...

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap Higher Learning (1995). After debating the criteria for a “hood movie” (00:58), they pick a voting symbol (11:09), do a recap (11:27), discuss Plot and Direction (17:19), Characters and Acting (53:45), Cinematography, Sound and Music (01:23:24), and, finally, they vote to determine whether this movi...

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review both movies from the Black Panther Franchise.   After a super-sized recap (12:30), they discuss the passing and legacy of Chadwick Boseman (33:50), Plot and Direction (45:00), the fundamental Wakanda Dilemma: unification or revolution (01:14:57) Characters and Acting (01:34:00), Cinematog...

In the battle of nature versus nurture, which is strongest? If you met your long-lost twin sister that you didn’t know existed, would you hang out with her, or go on a date with her ex husband? And are Michael Gross and Jaymes Taylor cousins?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Big...

How do the Hocus Pocus movies relate to the Marvel Universe? If a movie is intentionally kitschy, should the viewers forgive flubs like an inconsistent use of old timey english? And why were Aubrey, Genia and Brittany’s parents so afraid of ouija boards? On this special Halloween episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more a...

What matters most for the lead in a musical, singing or acting ability?  Is “magic” a viable excuse for plot holes? And who came up with the word Shipoopi? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review The Music Man (1962), starring Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold...

Did the pandemic forever ruin Barbershop culture? Is Babershop the “Hallmark Movie '' of hood films? And, if no line from the movie has become a Black catchphrase, can the movie be considered a classic? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Barbershop (2002) directed byTim Story, writte...

What are the attributes of a good king? Is it problematic for movies to fictionalize true events? And why weren’t Brittany and Genia cast in this film?     On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review The Woman King (2022) directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and starring Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu...

Has the Wayans family created their own subgenre? Can a movie be considered “funny” if you never actually laugh out loud? And who came up with the double-dutch scene? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) st...

What are the attributes of a good sequel? Do action movies need a love story? And how did we forget to come up with “call names” for ourselves in this discussion? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Top Gun (1986) starring Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tom S...

Does Annie “hold up” when scrutinized under a current day lens? What magical material is Punjab’s turban made of? And does Carol Burnett know how much we love her?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Annie (1982) starring Carol Burnett, Albert Finney, Bernadette Peters, Ann Reinking...

How can we protect the innocence of black children? Who helped Ali get those dashiki’s past security? And can someone please give Carole her own movie?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review South Central (1992) starring Glenn Plummer, Byron Minns, and Christian Coleman.   #southcentra...

Is the story of Brigadoon a powerful allegory of religion and the dangers of groupthink?  Or is it just wack?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Brigadoon (1954) starring Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, and Cyd Charisse.   #brigadoon #genekelly #cydcharisse

What is the difference between a “comfort woman” and an escort? Is Bad Boys for Life available on VHS? And does anybody know the lyrics to the song Bad Boys?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Bad Boys (1995), Bad Boys II (2003), and Bad Boys for life (2020) starring Will Smith and...

Can you learn to bobsled on a dirt hill? How does this movie differ from the true story of the first Jamaican bobsled team? And why does Brittany have so many VHS tapes? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Cool Runnings (1993), starring John Candy, Leon, Doug E. Doug and Leon.  #coolr...

What do Enter the Dragon and the movie Signs have in common? Why did Williams have empty suitcases? And will someone please fund our prequel idea?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Enter the Dragon (1973), starring Bruce Lee, John Saxon and Jim Kelly.    #enterthedragon #brucelee...

Is Sho’nuff one of the greatest bad guys of all time? Are sequins-covered tights sexy?  And can we please get a slice of Daddy Greene’s Pizza?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review The Last Dragon (1985), produced by Rupert Hitzig and Berry Gordy, directed by Michael Schultz, and star...

Why was that nurse dating Quincy? Was Bishop a psychopath or a sociopath? And how many bullets were in that gun?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Juice (1992) directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, written by Dickerson and Gerard Brown, and starring Omar Epps, Tupac Shakur, Jermaine Ho...

What is the age limit on being scared of thunder? Why are movie stepmoms so obsessed with boarding school? And how many times can you reprise a song in one movie?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review The Sound of Music (1965) produced and directed by Robert Wise, and starring Julie A...

Was Neo a “superhero” in the real world? What are the machines actually doing beyond sustaining The Matrix? And why did the Wachowski Sisters change the writing model and core cast for the fourth film?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review The Matrix Movie franchise including The Matr...

Is the 2021 version of West Side Story more historically and culturally accurate? Should the filmmakers have released the film via streaming services instead of in theaters?  And is Ariana DeBose available to be our first podcast guest (and best friend)?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and...

Is White Christmas a musical or a group of variety show performances connected by a loose storyline? Why was Danny Kaye cast opposite Bing Crosby instead of Fred Astaire? And what would happen to a sister that comes between her sister and her mister?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and rev...