The Wright Perspective

If The Breakfast Club took place at a predominantly Black high school, how much would the story have to change to remain plausible? Did Claire and Bender hook up in the supply closet? And how in the world did this movie get an “R” rating?    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 Bre...

Why is the existence of Black cowboys so blatantly ignored by history books? To what extent do complexion, nationality and body type come into play when casting black actors? And who told Brittany she was entitled to add Sounds of Blackness to the movie soundtrack?    On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as th...

Did Cary Elwes and Mandy Patinkin execute the best sword-fighting scene of all time? Could Arnold Schwarzenegger possibly have played Fezzik as well as Andre the Giant? And did the high school students that built the set get internship credits for their work?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they reca...

Does Lauryn Hill know how much we love her? Will Rita end up singing “shoulda coulda woulda’s” like her late father? And what is the difference between a graffiti wall and a mural?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Sister Act (1992) and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), star...

Was Sandy giving in to peer pressure or asserting her independence? Did AARP co-produce this “high school” movie? And were the creators of Grease trying to win the Super Campy Movie award?    On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Grease (1978) starring Olivia Newton John and John Travol...

What does it mean to “act like a man” and is the entire concept outdated and toxic?  Are Debbie and Dana high school students? And did Craig actually take those cardboard boxes?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Friday (1995) starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker, written by Ice Cube...

When did athletic scholarships become a death sentence in hood films? At what age is an actor too old to play a high school student? And when a movie has an important historical impact, but doesn’t necessarily stand the test of time, can it still be considered a classic?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more...

Is Lethal Weapon the best “buddy cop” franchise ever made? With Richard Donner passing, should anyone attempt a Lethal Weapon 5? And, if they do, should they call it A More Lethal Weapon, The Most Lethal Weapon, The Lethalist Weapon, Lethal Weapon 5: Back in Business, or Still Super Duper Lethal?   In the first episode of Season Two of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Bri...

Is it possible to plan the perfect murder? What’s the insurance premium on a wide-eyed dame? And Is “Film Noir” French for “run on sentence?”   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Double Indemnity (1944) directed by Billy Wilder, co-written by Wilder and Raymond Chandler, produced by...

In honor of the 28th Anniversary of Menace II Society, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review this 1993 American drama directed by Allen and Albert Hughes starring Tyrin Turner, Jada Pinkett, Larenz Tate and Samuel L. Jackson.   #menace2society #jadapinkett #larenztate #tyrinturner

Were the makers of Singin In the Rain making a political statement about Hollywood’s “golden age” by casting Rita Moreno and including the racist “tribal” scene? Was Cyd Charisse actually an angel masquerading as a human?  And was Michael Jackson inspired by Gene Kelly’s top notch dance moves? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder thes...

Is it possible to quantify the impact of 1990’s radio show, The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show? Why do Hip Hop artists often have multiple monikers? And whatever happened to Aubrey’s Hip Hop alias from high school?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they discuss the 2015 documentary "Stretch and Bob...

Can platonic relationships exist between heterosexual men and women? Does everyone have a soul mate? And how does one achieve the perfect movie soundtrack? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Brown Sugar (2002), a movie that was a movie written by Michael Elliot, directed by Rick Famu...

Is Terminator 2: Judgement Day the best sequel ever made? Will humanity ever learn to value human life? And are Kirk Cameron and James Cameron related?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review two James Cameron films, Terminator (1984) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda...

Why did Clarice (Jodie Foster) get selected for this particular assignment? How did Hannibal  (Anthony Hopkins) get the pen? And what was Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine) about to do in that suit made of women’s skin? 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 oscar-winning film Silence of the...

Did Eddie Murphy carry out cinema’s first mic drop as the character Randy Watson? Should a sequel be able to stand alone? And why doesn't Arsenio Hall get the comedy credit he deserves?    On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Coming to America (1988) and the sequel Coming 2 America (20...

Does the protagonist have to “learn a lesson” or evolve in order to have a complete story arc?  What happens when life starts to follow art, instead of the other way around? And, most important, will Ricky ever outrun those idiots?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Boyz N The Hood...

What is the appropriate function for a song in a musical? Should you date someone that calls you a draggletailed guttersnipe? Are men and women socialized to have different expectations of compromise in romantic relationships?  On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Pygmalion (1938) star...

Is “sketch show spinoff” a valid subgenre for comedy movies? Why isn’t Kel Mitchell more famous? And when did movie soundtracks stop being awesome? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Good Burger (1997) Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson.  #kenanthompson #kelmitchell #goodburber #nickelo...

Is The NeverEnding Story a classic or craptastic? Would a current day remake of the movie resonate with young people? Is Noah Hathaway one of the greatest action stars of all time? What is the limestone-addicted Rock Biter meant to represent? And why does the Luck Dragon look so much like a dog?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder...

Can Die Hard be considered a Christmas movie? Is Hans Gruber the greatest movie bad guy of all time? What is the right heart/ferocity ratio for an action movie? And what is the recipe for a memorable movie catchphrase?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Die Hard (1988) starring Bru...

Should a movie that uses brownface get a pass because it’s trying to highlight the foolishness of racial anxiety and gang violence? Is it poignant, ironic or infuriating that the film was recorded in historic San Juan Hill right after 7,000 African-American and Puerto Rican families were evicted from the neighborhood using the law of eminent domain? And, most importantly, why did Doc let the Jets...

What happens when ego usurps brotherhood? How wack is crack?  And what would motivate a man to wear a box haircut/mohawk?  On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, Siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review New Jack CIty (1991) starring Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Allen Payne, Chris Rock, Mario Van Peebles, and Judd Nelson. Written by Th...

Is Diane Keaton believable as a mousy character? What types of marital transgressions are forgivable? Was Billy Porter lying when he said love is on the way? And whatever happened to Bronson Pinchot?   Siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more on this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast as they recap and review First Wives Club (1996) starring Goldie Hawn, Di...

Does a “feel good” movie require an entirely happy ending? Why do some successful child actors leave the industry? Can an orange sweatshirt be a Halloween costume? And who told the 90’s that flannel shirts and sunglasses were the standard uniform for wayward teens?  On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they...