Talking Narratives: Movie Reviews

Sinners (2025) - Movie Review with Jay & Sebrenia Sinners Breakdown! We dive deep into all aspects of the production: from the visual effects, the themes, costuming, production design, and music. In this episode of Critic by Night, Jay and Dru review Sinners (2025) — the powerful new horror drama directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan. After working together on Fruitvale Stati...

Jay and Captain Keith reflect on the life and music of singer, rapper, actress, writer, producer Angie Stone. #angiestone #ripangiestone In this episode, we reflect on the dynamic legacy of Angie Stone — a vocalist, songwriter, and trailblazer whose career helped shape the sound of neo-soul and contemporary R&B. From her early days as part of the first female hip-hop group The Sequence, to her...

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the Oakland’s own D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony Toni Tone. In this episode, we celebrate the soulful legacy of D’wayne Wiggins — guitarist, producer, and founding member of the legendary Tony! Toni! Toné!. From shaping the smooth sound of '90s R&B to mentoring future stars like Destiny’s Child, Wiggins left an indelible mark on the industry and the streets of Oakland, where...

Jay and Dru discuss the movie Sinners written and directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan. #sinners #ryancoogle #sinnersmovie

Jay and Dru discuss several topics which includes: Tyler Perry, Jamie Foxx, Mike Tyson Legacy and black documentaries.

The Blade conversation continues with Jay and Dru. #blade #vampire

Jay and Captain Keith have a discussion about two great MC's who has both made great contributions to hip-hop. R.I.P to MF Doom and the Ecstasy from the Golden age Brooklyn based hip hop group Whodini In this special episode, we reflect on two of hip-hop’s most iconic and innovative figures — MF DOOM, the masked lyrical mastermind, and Ecstasy of Whodini, the stylish voice of early rap's electro-f...

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the musical contributions and passing of a rap pioneer Prince Markie Dee a.k.a Mark Anthony Morales (February 19, 1968 – February 18, 2021) of the group The Fat Boys. Published: February 21, 2021 In this episode, we celebrate the life and legacy of Prince Markie Dee, one-third of the legendary Fat Boys and a trailblazer who helped transition hip-hop into the mainstrea...

Jay and Captain Keith discus the life and art of DMX. #DMX #RIPDMX  Published: April 19, 2021

Jay and Captain Keith discussion the life and art of two hip hop ICONs, Black Rob and Shock G. A longer version of our conversation can be found on Captain Keith’s podcast Klef signs https://anchor.fm/keith-mckinnon Published: July 22, 2021

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the life and times of Dave Trugoy the Dove of De La Soul and Phife Dawg In this episode we pay tribute to two foundational voices of the Hip-Hop Golden Era: Trugoy the Dove (Dave of De La Soul) and Phife Dawg (A Tribe Called Quest). We explore Trugoy’s playful innovation and how De La Soul reshaped rap culture with jazzy positivity, and Phife Dawg’s fiery lyricism and...

Jay and Captain Keith catch up with S.U.N to discuss his latest album/ project For You, Make Radiant Room as well as his past, current and future. S.U.N. (Scientific Universal Noncommercial)Ypsilanti, Michigan S.U.N’s distinguished career has led him to work with both popular mainstream and indie artists from Prince to Bizarre (D- 12). He was listed by the Metro Times/Detroit Weekly as one of seve...

Jay and Sebrenia discuss the movie Exhibiting Forgiveness. A Black artist on the path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict desperate to reconcile.

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the new Zoe Kravitz debut written and directed film Blink Twice.

Jay and Dru catch up on the culture with a discussion ranging from the head nod, Kendrick and Drake beef, blackness, Kamala Harris, politics, religion and labels!

Jay and Calvin discuss "Soul" music and where did it go and what does it look like today. #soul #soulmusic #music #musicdiscussion   I first learned of Calvin through his youtube channel where he discuss many topics ranging from music to current events to politics! I've been a fan of his for a few years now and it was good to be able to finally have a real conversation with this youn...

Jay and Dru discuss the Netflix Live event Katt Williams: Woke Foke. Katt Williams: Woke Foke: Telling truths and spilling secrets, comedy legend Katt  Williams  lets loose in this no-holds-barred stand-up special. #kattwilliams #netflix Published: June 9, 2024

Jay and Sebrenia discuss the movie’s American Fiction, The Book Clarence and Origin (contains Spoilers.) We review and discuss the black narratives explored within the three movies. Published: March 8, 2024

This is part 3 in a 3 part movie discussion. Jay and Sebrenia is the new Ava DuVernay movie Origin. Origin is a 2023 American biographical drama film written and directed by Ava DuVernay. It is based on the life of Isabel Wilkerson, played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, as she writes the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Over the course of the film, Wilkerson travels throughout Germany, India...

Jay and Sebrenia have a quick behind the scenes conversation about our upcoming deep dive discussion of the movie Origin directed by Ava DuVernay. Published: March 8, 2024

Part 2 of a 3 part discussion. Jay and Sebrenia discuss the new movie The Book of Clarence. A down-on-his-luck man struggles to find a better life for his family while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, ultimately discovering that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way ou...

Jay and Sebrenia discuss if the movie American Fiction is considered a black film by the culture and or society? Published: March 8, 2024

Part 1 of a 3 part movie discussion. Jay and Sebrenia discuss the new Jeffrey Wright movie American Fiction. Monk is a frustrated novelist who's fed up with the establishment that profits from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, he uses a pen name to write an outlandish Black book of his own, a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the m...

Jay and Captain Keith discuss the Netflix film “Leave the world behind”. Leave the World Behind is a 2023 American apocalyptic psychological thriller film written and directed by Sam Esmail. It is based on the 2020 novel by Rumaan Alam. The film stars Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, and Kevin Bacon as they attempt to make sense of the sequential rapid breakdown in phones, tele...

A tangent conversation with Jay and Dru on the much debated feelings on black comedians wearing dresses. #blackcomedianswearingdresses