Back of the Theater Podcast

The answer is "Yes, she does". 

We break down the press tour of Jada "Smith". Menelek is angry. And well, so is Hans.

Menelek is back. And guess what? He's still angry. At everyone. 

Hans has officially hijacked the show.

Hans has some things to get off his chest.

Hans and Menelek return. We break down Dear Mama. Ja Morant. Classism. Ebony K. Williams. And Menelek keeps singing gospel music for some reason.

Stephanie Malson is a multi-hyphenate filmmaker and producer. She is currently a BlackStar 2023 Philadelphia Filmmaker Lab Producing Fellow. OURIKA!, a short film Stephanie produced was an official selection of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. She is also Co-Producer on the upcoming feature documentary, ULRICK, which chronicles the life of Haitian master painter Ulrick Jean Pierre. Stephanie holds...

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Hans and Menelek fight over who is committed to the podcast. We talk about Wakanda Forever and Black Adam. Hans falls asleep at one point.

Menelek and Hans disagree about Black Adam. Menelek actually liked it. Hans very much did not. We also talk about the latest Kanye West meltdown. "Bye, Ye."

Hans and Menelek breakdown some of their favorite internet conspiracies. JFK? Moon Landing? Is Space real?

Hans and Menelek breakdown the innovations of camera tech. Cinema has changed and we are here for it. We almost get through the show without a fight. Almost.

Will had the moral courage to step out of his mansion and address the public. We talk about his apology with the upmost respect and care. Just kidding.

Menelek and Hans catch up on the news and more!

Hans and Menelek talk about yet another mass shooting and the lack of police response. This somehow leads to a conversation about Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. Oh, and Boots Riley. Sorry, boots.

Menelek turned 41 last week and he's very excited about it. (not really) Hans and Menelek talk news and Ozark.

Menelek feels like he may have written all that he has to write. Hans does not agree. At All.

We can't stop talking about Will Smith slapping the hell out of Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Will Smith assaulted Chris Rock because of a joke. Hans and Menelek talk about it.

A little Tension this week. What else is new?

Two weeks in a row? Is this a real podcast? Thoughts and prayers to brother Hans he fights Covid-19. We debate Will Smith's rap career. And Menelek, as always, is angry.

Menelek and Hans start the show with a battle for who really wants to do the show. That leads to a discussion of Stanley Kubrick and other random topics. Enjoy! Happy New Year!

Hans wants to leave the show. He just lacks the moral courage to admit it. The guys talk about the future of the show, Will Smith, Kanye, and Aaron Rodgers. Enjoy the show while you can. Hans wants to leave. Please let him know how you feel about that on social media. @cineclass on twitter and instagram.

Menelek and Hans are in person! We break down the backlash of Dave Chapelle's latest Netflix special "The Closer". What does free speech mean in 2021? Let's break it down.

Nicki Minaj set twitter on fire with some some comments on the Covid-19 vaccine. We talk about the passing of Norm McDonald and old stories from Menelek's wedding.