Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews

This week the next film is introduced. By far the most controversial film we have covered to date, 'The Birth of a Nation' is a silent film from 1915 which tells the tale of two families through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films ac...

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys sit down to discuss the 2009 blaxploitation parody action comedy, Black Dynamite. The plot centers on former CIA agent Black Dynamite, who must avenge his brother's death while cleaning the streets of a new drug that is ravaging the community. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations...

This week the next film is introduced, Black Dynamite. A 2009 spoof film on the entire 70s blaxsploitation movie genre starring Michael Jai White. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, a...

This week on Black on Black Cinema the guys discuss the 2004 based on a true story film, Hotel Rwanda. Starring Don Cheadle as Paul Rusesabagina, a heroic hotel manager who saves the lives of 1,268 Rwandans from state sponsored genocide. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black...

This week the next film is introduced, Hotel Rwanda. The 2004 film that tells the true story of a hotel manager who saves people during the Rwandan Genocide starring Don Cheadle. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci...

This episode the guys discuss the 1987 comedy/satire about making it as a black actor while avoiding obvious stereotypes of pimps, thugs, slaves, and butlers. The movie stars Robert Townsend. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror...

This week the next movie is introduced, Hollywood Shuffle. The 1987 classic comedy starring Robert Townsend as a actor trying to avoid roles that are black stereotypes. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to ind...

This week the guys return with the film, Newlyweeds. A film that discusses the issues of addiction and its role in a relationship between two addicts. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedie...

This week the next film is introduced, Newlyweeds. The 2013 stoner drama/comedy starring Amari Cheatom and Trae Harris. Directed by newcomer Shaka King. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comed...

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 2001 urban coming-to-age movie, Baby Boy, starring Tyrese Gibson. The movie follows Jody, a guy moving in the wrong direction in life. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from B...

This week the guys discuss the upcoming film, 'Baby Boy.' Starring Tyrese, Ving Rhames, and Snoop Dogg. Chris from the 3 Black Geeks podcast helps intro the film. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dra...

This week the guys finally get to discuss the 2013 Nelson Mandela biopic starring Idris Elba and Naomie Harries as Nelson and Winnie Mandela. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and bl...

This week the guys discuss the 1994 film, Fresh. Starring Sean Nelson and Samuel L. Jackson. The movie tells the tale of a young drug dealer who is forced to go to extreme lengths to survive. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror...

This week on Black on Black Cinema the guys hilariously discuss the 2000 remake/sequel 'Shaft' starring Samuel L. Jackson, Jeffrey Wright, and Christian Bale. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas,...

This week the next film is introduced, 'Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom.' The film stars Idris Elba and Naomie Harris as Nelson and Winnie Mandela, respectively. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dram...

This week the guys discuss the 2012 romantic comedy loosely based on the best selling novel by comedian turned advice guru Steve Harvey. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbu...

Special interview with Bruce Leeroy himself, Taimak. Jay and Taimak discuss the audition process, cast, experience on set, and remake talk about The Last Dragon. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dram...

This week's preview episode introducing the next movie, 'Think Like A Man.' A relationship comedy starring Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, and Meagan Good. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies...

This week the guys discuss the film, '12 Years A Slave.' A film bringing to light the real life experiences of Solomon Northup and his abduction and his life going from a man to a slave in 1841 America. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Bl...

This week the guys discuss the 2013 indie film, Blue Caprice. A film dealing with 2002 DC snipers John Allen Muhammed and Lee Malvo and their abhorrent actions. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie drama...

This week the guys discuss Harlem Nights with guests Rod and Karen of TBGWT Podcast. The discussion of a movie about Harlem night club owners in the 1930s starring Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black hor...

This week the next film is introduced, Harlem Nights. The 1989 comedy-drama crime film stars Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor as club owners/gangsters in the 1930s. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dra...

This week on Black on Black Cinema the guys discuss the 1988 Spike Lee film dealing with college life, School Daze. Dealing with issues of the color complex, natural versus relaxed hair, and greek life the movie goes the gamut. An over the top view of Spike Lee’s actual fraternity life experience is the basis for his second full length feature film. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast...

This week the next film is introduced, School Daze. A Spike Lee film dealing with black college life, the color complex, and issues with black hair. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies,...

This week on Black on Black Cinema the guys discuss the intriguing 2011 documentary on the American Black Power movement in the United States, The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975. The film centers around recently found footage by a Swedish film team that interviewed major players in the movement such as Stokley Carmichael, Bobby Seale, and Angela Davis. Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcas...