Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2007 film, “The Perfect Holiday,” starring Gabrielle Union and Morris Chestnut. It’s about a mom who feels lonely during the holidays so her daughter asks the mall Santa, a struggling songwriter, to give her mom a compliment. It was directed by Lance Rivera and also stars Charlie Murphy, Katt Williams, Faizon Love, Terrence Howard, and Queen Latifah. Listen to...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2002 buddy comedy “Friday After Next.” When Santa Claus robs Craig and Day-Day’s apartment, they must get jobs as security guards at the mall so they don’t get evicted. The film stars Ice Cube, Mike Epps, John Witherspoon, Don “D.C.” Curry, Anna Maria Horsford, Clifton Powell, Terry Crews, and Katt Williams. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Br...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Netflix’s film, “Red Notice.” Starring Dwayne Johnson, the movie is about a supposed FBI agent that teams with a con artist to chase down the world’s greatest art thief in order to clear his name. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: h...

James and Jerah are joined by actor and writer William DeMeritt to discuss Marvel’s Eternals, a movie about a race of immortal superheroes who have lived on earth for thousands of years and then reunite to battle the Deviants. The film was directed by Chloé Zhao and stars Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Don Lee, Harish Patel, and Salma Hayek. Produced by Melisa D. M...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the story of how Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams, helped train and shape his daughters to become the biggest tennis stars in the world. The film was directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and stars Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, and Demi Singleton. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Rams...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the Netflix western, “The Harder They Fall,” about an outlaw who assembles his gang after his enemy is released from prison. The film stars Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazia Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, and Deon Cole. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Al...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2020 film, “The 24th,” about soldiers in the Black 24th Infantry Regiment who were involved in the deadly 1917 Houston riot. The film stars Trai Byers, Bashir Salahuddin, Aja Naomi King, Mo McRae, Tosin Morohunfola, and Mykelti Williamson. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Ca...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Franqi French to discuss the 1984 Academy Awards nominated film, “A Soldier’s Story,” based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning off-Broadway production of “A Soldier’s Play,” by Charles Fuller. The film is about the investigation of a murder of a black sergeant on a military base during the tale of of World War II. It stars Howard E. Rollins Jr., Adolph...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 horror film “Spiral: From the Book of Saw.” It’s about a detective and his partner investigating horrifying murders and then find themselves as players in the killer’s sickening games. The movie stars Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols, and Samuel L. Jackson. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and A...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan the 2020 Blumhouse horror film, “Black Box,” about a man who lost his memory and wife after a car accident and undergoes an experimental treatment to help with his memories. It was directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. and written by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. and Stephen Hermanwritten and stars Mamoudou Athie, Phylicia Rashad, Amanda Christine, Tosin Morohunfol...

James, Jerah and Jonathan review the 1984 science fiction film, “The Brother From Another Planet,” starring Joe Morton. After an alien lands in New York City, he tries to adapt on the streets of Harlem while being chased by two agents from his home planet. The film also stars: Darryl Edwards, Steve James, Bill Cobbs, and David Strathairn. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boh...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 Netflix film, “Fear Street Part One: 1994.” This is the first movie in a trilogy based on R. L. Stein’s book series by the same name. After several horrendous killings, a group of teens confront an evil force that’s terrorizing their town. The film stars: Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr., and Julia Rehwald. Produced by Meli...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Kat Lerner (for the 5th time!) to discuss Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” The film follows Shang-Chi as he confronts his past and is drawn into the Ten Rings organization. It stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanue, Benedict Wong, and Michelle Yeoh. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 sequel to the 1992 film with the same name, Candyman. It’s directed by Nia DaCosta and stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Colman Domingo. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: ht...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Beckett starring John David Washington. The film is about a tourist in Greece who falls asleep at the wheel, accidentally kills his girlfriend, and then becomes the target in a manhunt. It also stars Boyd Holbrook, Vicky Krieps, and Alicia Vikander. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2007 film “The Great Debaters,” directed by and starring Denzel Washington. It’s about a poet and professor, Melvin B. Tolson who teaches at Wiley College in Texas in 1935. He starts a debate team and they eventually become the first Black team to Challenge Harvard. The movie also stars Forest Whitaker, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker,...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 film “Fatherhood,” based on Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love by Matthew Logelin. It’s about a new father that struggles with raising his daughter after the death of his wife. The film stars Kevin Hart, Melody Hurd, Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery, and DeWanda Wise. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe C...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “The Suicide Squad.” The DC Extended Universe film is a sequel and stand alone film to 2016’s “Suicide Squad.” It stars: Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, John Cena, and Viola Davis. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: https://for...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Disney’s Jungle Cruise. Based on the Disneyland ride by the same name, a steamboat skipper and botanist explore the Amazon in search of a tree that can revolutionize medicine. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramírez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamatti. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cili...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the new film No Sudden Move, which follows a group of small-time criminals executing a simple job that turns into a bigger plot. The film stars Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, and David Harbour, and is directed by Steven Soderbergh. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Aida Osman to review the Twitter inspired film, Zola starring Taylour Paige and Riley Keough about a stripper who is convinced by her new friend to travel from Detroit to Tampa in order to earn money but get in over their heads. The movie also stars Nicholas Braun, Ari'el Stachel, and Colman Domingo Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Bret...

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Steel, a superhero film starring Shaquille O’Neal, where he turns himself into a superhero after a villain uses his own weapons against people. The film also stars Annabeth Gish, Judd Nelson, and Richard Roundtree. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] A...

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review F9: The Fast Saga, the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Nathalie Emmanuel, Bow Wow, John Cena … and many more. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog...

This week special guest Rosy R. joins James, Jerah, and Jonathan to review the 2021 musical “In The Heights,” which follows a community in Washington Heights in New York. The film stars Anthony Ramos, Leslie Grace, Jimmy Smits, and Corey Hawkins. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Fo...

This week Jonathan, James, and Jerah review “Red Tails,” a 2012 war movie following the Tuskegee airmen. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https:/...