Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]

This week, we discuss the new Aladdin, directed by Guy Ritchie. We talk about the casting choices, how we think the film will be received by various audiences, and the musical numbers. We also question why Ritchie was chosen to direct this film, and if it's actually just Hitch the sequel? FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram....

Today we talk about the newly released Netflix film See You Yesterday, produced by Spike Lee. We discuss our personal opinions on time travel, casting black actors in this classic storyline, the "suggested content" on Netflix, and more. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP...

In todays episode we discuss the newly released Pokmon Detective Pikachu, directed by Rob Letterman and starring Ryan Reynolds & Justice Smith. We talk about our own histories with Pokmon, the way humor is used in the film, who this movie is for, and the original Pokmon characters vs. the new ones. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www....

This week we discuss the 2001 release, Baby Boy, written and directed by John Singleton. We talk about how the film represents gender dynamics and male maturity, Taraji P. Henson's performance, and more. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.tee...

This week, we sit down to talk about the not-so-great sequel to a masterpiece, Men In Black II. We talk about how Will Smith's performance changes from the first film to the second, who deserves to get neuralyzed and why, and, once and for all, how genuinely good Hancock is. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpo...

This week, we are joined in the studio by Karen Sepulveda to talk about the new release Little, starring Regina Hall and Issa Rae. We talk about how well the film was released, Kenya Barris's role and her history working on Blackish, the way the film approached the romantic storyline, and much more. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www...

This week we're joined by Tristan Griffin to discuss the 1993 release, Menace II Society. We talk about Tupac originally being cast, the racist confirmation bias as it presents itself in the film, systemic oppression, toeing the line of glorification, and more. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLAC...

This week, we discuss Jon's all time favorite movie, The Matrix. We talk about the heavy-hitter actors who were approached to do this movie before the cast was ultimately assembled, how thought out every shot of the film is, Keanu Reeves' particular way of emoting (and how well it works in this role), and how The Matrix was slighted at the Oscars. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYW...

This week, we discuss the newly released Us, Jordan Peele's follow-up to the potentially unsurpassable Get Out. We talk about Lupita finally getting to use an American accent in a film, how the themes of Us might paradoxically weaken the movie, and we debate whether it's scarier to see the front or the back of your head in a mirror. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://t...

This week, we're joined in the studio by Nore Davis to discuss Belly, the 1998 release starring Nas and DMX and often referred to as "the black Goodfellas". We talk about the film's poor critical reception, the way it speaks about Africa, the experience of first seeing it in theaters, and the portrayal of white children vs. black children in film. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [I...

This week, we discuss the 1998 release, The Negotiator, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey. We talk about Samuel L. Jackson's prolific acting but rare leading role, if this movie was written for a white actor, and James shares a wealth of analogies that capture his feelings about the film. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www....

In today's episode, we review Green Book, this year's Oscar winner for Best Picture. We talk about the controversy surrounding the movie, the implications of it's win, and why white protagonists are problematic in films about race. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [...

This week we talk about the 1992 release, Malcolm X, starring Denzel Washington. We discuss black history, the length of the film, how it was robbed by the academy, and the significance of Malcolm X. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.c...

In this episode, we discuss Hitch, the 2005 release starring Will Smith, with special guest Suni Reyes. We talk about romantic comedies with diverse casts, relationship dynamics and stereotypes, and the backstory to the casting of this movie. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [I...

This week, we're joined in the studio by fellow Forever Dog podcast host, Unofficial Expert's Sydnee Washington. We discuss What Men Want, the 2019 release starring Taraji P. Henson and based on the premise of Nancy Meyers' What Women Want (2000). We talk about the way the film approaches feminism, the ideal height of male romantic leads, Tracy Morgan's role, and the trope of women...

On this weeks episode, we discuss the 1997 comedy B*A*P*S, directed by Robert Townsend, starring Halle Berry. We talk about the movies racial stereotypes, the line between satirical and offensive humor, screenwriter Troy Beyers reaction to the final product, and much more. Black Men Can't Jump In Hollywood has launched a Patreon! Sign up now to get access to exclusive BONUS content!: https://w...

This week, Shana DeAndrea joins us to talk about the 2001 release, Save the Last Dance, starring Julia Stiles and directed by Thomas Carter. We discuss how the movie handles the central interracial relationship, Julia Stiles' performance, and more. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39...

On today's episode, we discuss the new M. Night Shyamalan movie Glass, based in part on Shyamalan's previous films Unbreakable and Split. We talk about our experiences with M. Night Shyamalan movies through the ages, how Samuel L. Jackson got short changed in this role, and James McAvoy's acting skills. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast...

This week Jon, Jerah, and James discuss Aquaman, directed by James Wan and starring Jason Momoa. They cover awards season, seeing new types of heroes depicted on screen, forced jokes in the marvel universe, and more. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https:...

For the first episode of 2019, James and Jon are joined by guest Brianna Baker to talk about the new release Escape Room, directed by Adam Robitel. They discuss their own experiences with escape rooms, the sweet spot between good and bad that effective horror movies hit, and how refreshing it is to see actors of color in a movie where their race is not central to the plot. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39...

For the last episode of 2018, Jerah, Jon, James and special guest Rachael A. Edwards discuss If Beale Street Could Talk, directed and adapted for the screen by Barry Jenkins. They talk James Baldwin's legacy, Regina King's consistency, and the film's resonance today. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpo...

This week, the guys review This Christmas, starring Idris Elba and Chris Brown, just in time for the holidays! They talk the believability of Idris Elba playing a saxophone (and his ability to act superbly through a poor script), Chris Brown's voice, and who's taking care of the kids. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram....

This week, the guys are joined by Langston Belton (Earths Mightiest Show) to review the new release, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. They discuss the accessibility of this Spider-Man (Miles), the soundtrack's use of music by black artists, bits throughout the movie, Miles's relationship to his father, and the message that it can be anyone underneath the mask. SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONT...

This week, Maya Deshmukh (AzN PoP) joins Jerah and James to talk about the newly released Mowgli, a retelling of The Jungle Book directed by Andy Serkis. They discuss problematic themes in the film, casting choices, the awards system, the difference between performative and non-performative diversity, and more. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast htt...

On this weeks episode, we review the 2013 holiday release Black Nativity, starring Jacob Latimore and Jennifer Hudson. We discuss our own experiences with religion and Christmas, Jennifer Hudson's performance, Angela Bassett's timeless beauty, and share some personal anecdotes that we may or may not have divulged on the podcast before. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https:...