Film Jones

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Join film programmer, Jasmine Jones, as she takes you on a journey through the world of cinema, ranging from history to criticism to in-depth filmmaker interviews. She revisits some of your fave films while introducing new films coming to screens near you.

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Representation Matters 21.11.2024 13:29

In this week's episode, we revisit some classic films scored by the late, great Quincy Jones. And we wrap up our review of The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar by Robin R. Means and Mark H. Harris. Follow me on Instagram: @filmjones

Gods and Monsters! 01.11.2024 10:50

In today’s episode, we jump into the third chapter of The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar by Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris titled “Gods and Monsters: Black Religion and Horror”. We learn about how the zombie trope originated and became a popular movie genre. Watchlist White Zombie via Tubi United States of Hoodoo via Tubi The Serpent and the Rainbow...

Woke Horror! 17.10.2024 16:01

What's scarier than being woke? Woke Horror! On today's episode, Jas Jones breaks down Chapter 3 of The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar . She gets into the origin of this sub-genre and films that address important social issues. Reading List: Too Scared to Watch Horror Movies: These 5 Tips May Help Kaluuya celebrated with Leicester Square statue Watchlist: Jordan Pee...

The Black Guy Dies First, Part 1 03.10.2024 17:45

It's giving book club! Jas Jones discusses the first chapter in The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar and she covers some off her favorite scary movies! Watchlist: Spider Baby or, The Maddest Story Ever Told (1968) Night of the Living Dead (1968) Instagram: @filmjones Substack Newsletter: filmjones.substack.com

Black Music Month! 27.06.2024 11:39

Jas loves a good concert flick, and June is the perfect time to get into her faves since it's Black Music Month.

Marlon Riggs and Tongues Untied 13.06.2024 11:54

It's PRIDE month, y'all! Jas revisits the work of the prolific documentarian, Marlon Riggs.

Friends and Favorites w/ Kyle 11.04.2024 1:40:59

On today's episode, Jas chops it up with her longtime friend, Kyle. They explore and reconsider some of their favorite movies of all times!

Set It Off in this Mutha! 28.03.2024 16:52

For Women's History Month, Jas revisits the 90s classic, Set It Off!

We Tired of Remakes, Y'all! 14.03.2024 9:08

Jas recaps her weekend at the William and Louise Greaves Filmmaker Seminar and discusses a recently released Tubi survey.

Oscar Nominated Short Films! 22.02.2024 11:52

Exploring the short film categories at the Academy Awards is a fun and insightful way to participate in awards season. Jas covers some of her favorite Oscar-nominated shorts from the past as well as several that are nominated for this year's awards

Norman Studios and Race Films 08.02.2024 47:59

Jas delves into the beginnings of the film industry with the President of Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Barbara Wingo.

Sundance...But, Make it Virtual! 01.02.2024 17:07

Jas covers her favorite selections from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Behind the Myth of Benevolence - https://www.kapharstudio.com/behind-the-myth-of-benevolence/ IG - @filmjones

The Origins of our Discontent 25.01.2024 15:14

Jas reviews Ava Duvernay's latest release, ORIGIN. ORIGIN chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions.

Trailer 18.01.2024 0:33