Micheaux Mission

Artist/Podcaster Wi-Moto Nyoka ( Black Women Are Scary ) steps onto the Mission with memories of podcasts as intimate affairs for the ears, not the eyes. A listener asks for Len's reaction to The Last Dragon returning to theaters for its 40th-anniversary run, and Len responds. The Men of Micheaux and Wi-Moto share their ideas for original horror films of their own and then review the "werewol...

The Mission remembers 21st-Century soul legend D’Angelo (and actress Diane Keaton), and Len makes Vincent think about 70s TV-film actress Sally Kirkland ( The Sting , JFK ) in Six Degrees— because somebody has to. Then, The Men share their thoughts on writer/director Anu Valia’s We Strangers, aka “Not A Horror Movie.”   We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the follow...

Vincent and Len remember voice actress Kimberly Gregory, which leads to high praise for Craig of the Creek . Then, they debate which movie franchises should 'give it up' after they watch Tron: Ares . Then a listener challenges the hosts to recast the 80s Whoopi classic Jumpin' Jack Flash before connecting D'urville Martin to two legendary film monsters and reviewing the Frankenstein reimagining to...

Cartoonist Ben Passmore ( BTTM FDRS ) shares his moment of activation into anarchy and connects it to his new graphic novel, Black Arms To Hold You Up . That seamlessly leads into a review of the compelling 2017 documentary about life in Ferguson during the BLM movement. Vincent explores Six Degrees of separation within the career of 'the white guy in Enter The Dragon ,' and Ben and The Men use Si...

The Missionaries has Vincent and Len combing through the history of Black Teen actors in the 1980s and the origin of the Buddy-Cop genre (would you believe 1974?). They shower respect and flowers on the career of Lorriane Toussaint while questioning the legacy of Nell Carter. Vincent asks, "Who's Dean Jones?" Then, the Men of Micheaux are a couple of flies on the wall for director RaMell...

We remember Terrence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez. We go on a Vision Quest for some reason still unknown. One of us finds out about Robert Redford's passing. We examine the darkness of Happy Feet. And we have reviews (and lyrics) to go for A Tribe Called Quest and director Michael Rapaport. Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV P...

Vincent and Len marvel at THE LIFE AND CRIMES OF DORIS PAYNE, an 80-year-old jewel thief on absolutely unrepentant glory. But first they partake in recasting of Sinners circa the 90s, suggested by a listener, and unveil a new feature dedicated to celebrating the under-celebrated Black actresses of yesterday and today - With/And - beginning with Fredi Washington, who lived anything but an Imitation...

Len shares mini-reviews of the late-summer horror box-office hit Weapons and Eden , the most UN- Ron Howard film ever. Then the Men of Micheaux create a Black Acting Mount Rushmore (1980-present) before basking in the master class on display by Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman in director Tony Scott's political thriller Crimson Tide , featuring Quentin Tartino's toneless dialogue. Subscribe to t...

The Men of Micheaux glide through a history of comedy dating back to the 40s just so they can fully unfurl their capes for Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold (again!), two underappreciated comedic geniuses waiting to be "discovered". Then a reflection on character actor Abe Vigoda brings them to their review of SUGAR HILL , a forgotten Wesley Snipes drama of the 90s with many influences but not muc...

The Men of Micheaux create a list of must-see Black films from 1980-2025 for visiting extraterrestrials and give fair consideration to the career choices of Louis Gossett Jr. in light of his jingoistic movie series "Iron Eagle". Nevertheless, as in mourning the loss of 70s child actor Danielle Spencer, Len and Vincent get stuck searching for the answer: "Who thought it was a good idea for Dee to d...

The Men of Micheaux return to live podcasting to cape for what they've been watching lately, something a little old ( King of The Hill, Homicide: Life On The Streets ) and something new ( Pantheon, King of The Hill ?). Vincent gets lost wandering through the small sweatered lands of the Madea Cinematic Universe. And after Six Degrees of Billy Dee Williams, they go One Degree of D'Urville with thei...

The Men of Micheaux remember rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and Malcolm-Jamal Warner's inspiring career, consider Quincy Jones's film scores, and share their thoughts on Fantastic Four: First Steps . Unfortunately, that leaves room for their review of Little Man , perhaps the smallest achievement in the Wayans Bros. filmography. Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube   Rate & Review The Mission on Apple E...

Author and essayist Damon Young, a very smart brother whose latest book, ⁠ That's How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor ⁠, is available everywhere, participates in a special stop on the Mission to help highlight the most transformative Black films of the 20th and 21st centuries. He also discusses Black humor as seen in The Wayans Bros’ premiere film and comedian Eddie Griff...

Award-winning author and comic book writer David F Walker ( Bitter Root, Naomi) joins us in the Summer of Comics to showcase his deep knowledge (and admiration) for 70s Blaxploitation cinema, especially the work of Richard Roundtree — John Shaft himself! Plus, we create an all-star writing room for some epic Black movies, Vincent and David both go Six Degrees of D'urville, and we tally up Shaft's...

The Men of Micheaux say goodbye to Walter Scott of The Whispers while also wondering about the group's strange hold on the hearts of Philly. Vincent and Len went to the movies to see Jurassic World: Rebirth, and they have an opinion about what the film should have rebirthed. And after sharing their favorite Saturday morning cartoons (YAY!) and cereals (BUMMER!), the Men analyze what went wrong wit...

FINALLY, the Men of Micheaux give their long-awaited full review of Ryan Coogler's 2025 Film of the Year, starring two scoops of Michael B. Jordan and a healthy helping of the year's best cast. Plus, Vincent discovers Jessica Alba. Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube   Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on Instagram We are a proud member of The P...

In this episode of the Best of the Micheaux Mission, Len introduces Vincent to the Top 5 Caucasian James Browns, just before their review of GET ON UP: THE JAMES BROWN STORY, which highlights a dividing line between our guys. Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube   Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on Instagram We are a proud member of The Podglom...

We greet comic book artist N. Steven Harris just in time to bid a fond farewell to music legend Sly Stone (1943-2025), respond to a bewildering email from “family” that takes a poke at director Antoine Fuqua for reasons TBD, and review the eccentric, quirky, yet prescient coming-of-age comedy by Rick Famuyiwa that kickstarted the careers of some of the Mission’s favorite actors. Subscribe to the M...

Recorded live at Butch and Coco's Cafe in Brooklyn, the men of Micheaux sit down with comic book creators Joe Illidge and N. Steven Harris for tasty wings, drinks, and engaging conversation while they review 1995's HIGHER LEARNING, writer/director John Singleton's drama thriller featuring Omar Epps, Ice Cube, and Tyra Banks. Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube   Rate & Review The Mission on Apple...

Comics artist Eric Battle, known for his work on DC Comics' The Spectre and BLAM: Black Lives Always Matter , joins the Mission in the Summer of Comics to talk about his love for horror movies, his commitment to his craft, and his high praise for 2022's Bones and All . The romantic horror thriller has earned some of the Mission's most positive reviews, solidifying Timothée Chalamet's status as a s...

Listeners ask the Men of Micheaux about their favorite comfort-food albums and which directors they would gift a $100 million blank check for a movie. We also pay tribute to the passing of ‘70s-80s character actor James McEachin, connect D'Urville Martin to two distaff 'Davises,' and then Len unleashes Vincent for his completely uncensored deconstruction of Tate Taylor and Kathlyn Stockett's The H...

More hot takes on Michael Jackson’s “ Thriller .” When will we see the real Motown documentary? The best comedians who became actors. And literally anything else the Men of Micheaux can think of to discuss to delay reviewing this 2007 misfire by Cedric the Entertainer. Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube   Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on In...

Cedric the Entertainer is featured in this edition of Mission Logs as Vincent and Len explore the "boring" antics of the Johnson Family Vacation , a review from May 2020. The Men of Micheaux also pay tribute to the then-recent losses of music luminaries Andre Harrell, Betty Wright, and the one and only Little Richard. Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube   Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email ...

Len proves to bethe only person Vincent knows who actaully used the China in the china cabinet. A white missioary shares his word for breakfront. The Men of Micheaux struggle to reunite a living R&B group for one more great album. Len gives an undefinition for a Black film. And we wonder what were Debra Winger and Cuba Gooding Jr. thinking about her return and Radio’s “teeth”, respectively. Rate &...

The 1985 cutting-edge Cannon film with Mario Van Peebles and Kadeem Hardison - Rappin' - is (currently) the worst film The Men of Micheaux have reviewed on the Mission, and here's where they told you why. Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube   Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on Instagram We are a proud member of The Podglomerate - we make podca...