Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]

James and Jerah review this year’s animated pirate adventure film “The Sea Beast”. Well, that is until Jonathan crashes the party. A young black girl finds herself sailing on the same boat as a legendary pirate, she overly helps him in his epic journey to catch the beast of le sea. The film stars the stellar voices of Zaris-Angel Hator and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited...

James and Jerah review Netflix’s basketball drama “High Flying Bird'' released in 2019. All filmed on an iPhone, the movie follows a sports agent who has just 72 hours to convince his rookie client on a risky opportunity during a NBA lockout. This film is written by Tarell Alvin McCraney and stars André Holland, Melvin Gregg, Zazie Beetz, Bill Duke, Sonja Sohn, and Caleb McLaughlin. Produc...

This week James, Jerah and Jonathan review the 2008 comedy, "Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins," starring written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee. The film is about a man that was the joke of his family, but is now a successful talk show host and engaged to a winner of Survivor. He returns home for his parents' anniversary, with the intent on showing them how much he's changed. The movie...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review hostage film “Ambulance” that could only be made by Mr. Bay himself. The film follows a desperate veteran and his adoptive brother as they attempt to rob a bank but instead end up in a long car chase from police after hijacking an ambulance with a cop and the EMT still inside. The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza González, Cedric Sanders, and Wale. Produced...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Tim Barnes to review children’s animation film “Spies in Disguise” about an undercover spy who accidentally gets turned into a pigeon by his gifted scientist colleague. The film stars Will Smith, Masi Oka, and Rashida Jones. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Tracy Soren L...

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James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Disney’s newest musical feature “Sneakerella” about a teenage boy from Queens, who aspires to be the next big sneaker designer. However, instead he is stuck working in his late mother’s shoe store under the overbearing watch of his step-father and two mean step-brothers, who are oddly obsessed with New Jersey. The film stars Chosen Jacobs, Lexi Underwood, Devyn Ne...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review superhero comedy “Thunder Force” about two forty-something year old best friends who become an unlikely crime fighting duo after ingesting a formula that gives them powers. The film stars Taylor Mosby, Tyrel Jackson Williams, and Octavia Spencer. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Tracy S...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review 90s political comedy “The Distinguished Gentlemen” where a smoothing talking man plays the biggest con there is —- becoming a congressman. The film stars Eddie Murphy, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sonny Jim Gaines, and Charles S. Dutton. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Tracy Soren Listen to Black...

James and Jonathan review Spike Lee’s sports drama, “He Got Game”. The film is about the father of the top ranked high school basketball recruit who is in prison for killing his wife, but is released for a week to help persuade his son to go to the governor’s alma mater. It stars Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, Rosario Dawson, and Jim Brown. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 1996 film “The Associate” which tells the story of a struggling intelligent investment banker while her less qualified male peers climb the ladder over herself, a black woman. She ends up living two lives after she creates a fake white male persona in order to find success on Wall Street. The film stars Whoopie Goldberg. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by D...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Teresa Lee to review A24’s latest feature Everything Everywhere All at Once” which follows a Chinese-American mother who must connect with parallel universe versions of herself in order to stop their demise via her daughter from another alternate universe. The film stars Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Stephanie Hsu. It was co-written and co-direct...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the fifth installment of the horror franchise “Scream”. Ghostface is back after twenty-five years and on the kill again. Back also are some other familiar faces. The film stars Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Reggie Conquest, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Chester Tam and Mason Gooding. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Ci...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the box office hit comedy “Stir Crazy” about an audacious white man convincing his reluctant Black friend to ditch New York for sunny Los Angeles. However, their trip is cut short when they’re falsely accused of a bank robbery and land in jail instead. The film stars Richard Pryor and was directed by Sidney Poitier. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Pixar’s newest animated film “Turning Red”, a coming of age story about Chinese-Canadian teenage girl, Mei, who turns into a big red panda when she feels just a little too excited. The film is directed by Domee Shi and stars Rosalie Chiang and Sandra Oh. Support Our Short Film! https://igg.me/at/BMCJThresholdfilm/x/3467301#/ Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by D...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “Kimi”, a thriller film about an agoraphobic tech employee who accidentally witnesses a violent crime. In order to get justice for the victim, she must conquer her greatest fear which is stepping out of her apartment and into the world. The film stars Zöe Kravitz as the lead, Robin Givens, and Jamie Camil. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the classic tale of fictional R&B group “The Five Heartbeats” with special guest and one of the stars of the film, Leon. They discuss the roadblocks for black directors and actors getting their films scene in the mainstream, and how it came to play even in Leon’s latest project “A Day to Die” which was directed by Wes Miller. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the somewhat action packed film “The Art of War” from 2000 about an agent for the Secretary of Defense of the United Nations. He goes undercover to clear his name after being falsely accused for murdering a Chinese official during boring trade talks. The film stars Wesley Snipes and Marie Matiko. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “Marry Me” a romantic comedy about pop star Kat Valdez who impulsively marries an incredibly annoying stranger from her own concert. It stars Jennifer Lopez, Maluma, and Michelle Buteau. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Tracy Soren Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Fr...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 film “Bruised” which features the story of disgraced MMA fighter, Jackie Justice, who struggles to overcome her current and past troubles when her 6 year-old son, Manny, ends up back in her life. The film is directed by Halle Berry and stars herself alongside Danny Boyd, Shamier Anderson, and Sheila Atim. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang E...

James and Jonathan review the 2021 release of “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” starring Denzel Washington, which is a black and white interpretation of William Shakespeare’s iconic play where a lord will stop at nothing to fulfill a three-witch prophecy to become King of Scotland. Even with blood on his…and his lady’s hands. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boh...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2006 film based on the real life story of how a man working at an American juvenile detention camp formed a football team, the Kilpatrick Mustangs, to help reform select teen inmates. The film stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Xzibit, and Jade Yorker. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the latest of the Matrix franchise: The Matrix Resurrections. Neo is once again challenged to determine whether his reality is truly real and how to survive an even stronger Matrix. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Priyanka Chopra, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Glo Tavarez to review the latest retelling of the classic American musical West Side Story where two rival gangs go to war over love and for territory. The film stars Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, and David Alvarez. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited by Diane Kang Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, Alex Ramsey, and Tracy Soren Listen to Bl...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Alise Morales to review the story of how Mirabel, a seemingly ungifted child growing up in the mountains of Colombia, ends up saving her family, The Madrigals, and their precious magic from imminent danger. The film was directed by and stars Stephanie Beatriz, Jessica Darrow, Diane Guerrero, and Wilmer Valderrama. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Edited...