Black Deth 101 Podcast: Black Film, Blaxploitation, Exploitation Movies, 1970s Film History, Soul

Summary In this episode of the Black Death 101 podcast, hosts Nubius Black and Johnny Deth delve into the blaxploitation classic 'Truck Turner,' starring Isaac Hayes. They explore the film's production challenges, character dynamics, and cultural impact, highlighting its significance in the genre. The discussion covers Nichelle Nichols ' role as the diabolical Dorinda, memorable scenes, and the fi...

Jonesing for Justice: Cleopatra Jones & Black Belt Jones Step into the funk-fueled, karate-chopping, justice-serving world of 1970s Blaxploitation cinema. This double feature brings together two larger-than-life heroes: Tamara Dobson as the six-foot-tall super-agent Cleopatra Jones, shutting down drug empires with style, and Jim Kelly as the smooth, deadly martial artist Black Belt Jones, taki...

Summary In this episode of Black Death 101, hosts Nubius Black and Johnny Deth delve into the influential Blaxploitation film 'Coffee' (1973), starring Pam Grier. They discuss the film's groundbreaking representation of black women, the directorial vision of Jack Hill, and the powerful soundtrack by Roy Ayers. The conversation explores the themes of violence, drug addiction, and the cultural impac...

Summary In this episode, hosts Nubius Black and Johnny Deth delve into the groundbreaking film 'Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song' by Melvin Van Peebles, exploring its cultural significance, raw storytelling, and the challenges faced during its production. They discuss the film's impact on the Blaxploitation genre, its historical context, and how it paved the way for future black filmmakers. The c...

In this clip from our Blacula episode, Nubious and Johnny discuss William Marshall's status as Black Horror Icon

In a clip from episode 2 BLACULA Nubious and Johnny discuss Dracula, declaring that there is merit in the slave trade, and our hero Prince Mamalwaldi is cursed to become Blacula!

In this clip from episode 2 BLACULA, Nubious tells Johnny about the movie Satan's Triangle starring Scream, Blacula Scream's Michael Conrad, and Doug McClure.

Keywords Blaxploitation, Blackula, horror films, cultural representation, William Marshall, vampire movies, 1970s cinema, Black horror, film history, cinematic legacy Summary In this episode of the Black Death 101 podcast, hosts Nubius Black and Johnny Deth delve into the cultural significance of the 1972 film 'Blacula,' a pioneering work in the blaxploitation genre. They explore the film's themes...

🎧 Shaft: The Cat That Started It All In the first episode of Black Deth 101, Johnny Deth and Nubious Black break down the Blaxploitation classic that changed cinema forever. From Isaac Hayes’ iconic theme to Gordon Parks' trailblazing direction, we dig into what made Shaft more than a movie—it was a movement. 💥 This is where Blaxploitation began. 🎧 Tune in and get schooled.