In Hindsight

I carried a watermelon. In this week’s episode, we dissect Dirty Dancing, a film released on August 21, 1987, starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. Join us as we discuss “hooded eyes”, entitlement, freedom rides, hips, class dynamics, dancing on a log, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Movies That Made Us (Netflix) Beauty and the Beast Recording Jennifer Grey Reveals Di...

Stay away from him, he's a boy! In this week’s episode, we dissect Girls Just Want to Have Fun, a film released on April 12, 1985, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt. Join us as we discuss babies in pizza, CTA buses, grasshopper hats, velcro miniskirts, Mirror Image, sequins, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Otis Sallid Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want to Have F...

What a feeling! In this week’s episode, we dissect Flashdance, a film released on April 15, 1983, starring Jennifer Beals and Michael Nouri. Join us as we discuss age gaps, cute outfits, industrial lofts, vibes, Tina, fantasy workplaces, power dynamics, performance art, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Brutus Jeans I’m Glad - Jennifer Lopez  The Untold Story Of The 31-Year...

Welcome to Season 6! In this week’s episode, we dissect Fame, a film released on May 12, 1980, starring Irene Cara, Eddie Barth, Paul McCrane, and Debbie Allen. Join us as we discuss 1980’s NYC, Enneagram 4, flamboyant bagels, Othello, hot lunch, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Louis Falco Gene Anthony Ray Interview On Location with Fame The Bump...

In this episode of Foresight, we’re discussing Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, which premieres on Apple TV+  on February 16, 2024.  Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Welcome Home, Franklin — Official Trailer Connect with us: Instagram: @in_hindsight_pod Twitter: @in_hindsightpod  Want us to dissect one of your favorite childhood movies? Slide in our DMs or email us at inhinds...

To start off the new year, we are celebrating our 100th episode of In Hindsight! Join us as we discuss our favorite moments, recap Brit’s Degrassi journey, play a few games, and look forward to future seasons. See you soon for Season 6! Connect with us: Instagram: @in_hindsight_pod Twitter: @in_hindsightpod  Want us to dissect one of your favorite childhood movies? Slide in our DMs or email us at...

Happy Holidays! In this week’s episode, we dissect A Madea Christmas, a Tyler Perry production that was released on December 13, 2013 and starred Tyler Perry, Kathy Najimy, Chad Michael Murray, and Tika Sumpter. Join us as we discuss mad libs, Christmas jubilees, corn, crossover appeal, yellow ribbons, the big city, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Gone with the Wind Fabulo...

“That man is the devil! He will take you to hell with him!" "Well, at least I’ll enjoy the ride!” In this week’s episode, we dissect Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, a Tyler Perry production that was released on March 29, 2013 and starred Jurnee Smollet-Bell, Lance Gross, Brandy Norwood, and Vanessa Williams. Join us as we discuss small town pharmacies, “bad choices”, the...

“I got that ooh-wee-wee!” In this week’s episode, we dissect Madea’s Witness Protection, a Tyler Perry production that was released on June 29, 2012 and starred Tyler Perry, Eugene Levy, Denise Richards, and Romeo Miller. Join us as we discuss Ponzi schemes, the mob, witness protection, Negro spirituals, Monopoly, production issues, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Acrimony...

“Sit down you black leprechaun - looking like you're out of a d*mn box of chocolate lucky charms!” In this week’s episode, we dissect Madea’s Big Happy Family, a Tyler Perry production that was released on April 22, 2011 and starred Loretta Devine, Shad “Bow Wow” Moss, and David and Tamela Mann. Join us as we discuss feuds, doctor visits, being on the streets (yet again), family secrets, uncle...

“Remember this: pure love will never return to you void.” In this week’s episode, we dissect Why Did I Get Married Too?, a Tyler Perry production that was released on April 2, 2010 and starred Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba, and Tasha Smith. Join us as we discuss warm milk, Phil, timeshares, baby pictures, phone passwords, resting heart rates, and more!  (Be warned: there are s...

“Why did you hold me the way you did when I told you my mother died?” In this week’s episode, we dissect I Can Do Bad All by Myself, a Tyler Perry production that was released on September 11, 2009 and starred Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Brian White, and Mary J. Blige. Join us as we discuss  bob wigs, jazz clubs, toxic positivity, concerts, the poor grandma, long-haired carpenters, bathtubs,...

In this episode of Foresight, we’re discussing Good Burger 2, which premieres released on Paramount+ on November 22, 2023.  Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Good Burger 2 | Teaser Trailer Good Burger 2 | Main Trailer Connect with us: Instagram: @in_hindsight_pod Twitter: @in_hindsightpod  Want us to dissect one of your favorite childhood movies? Slide in our DMs or email us at inhind...

“I'm Madea! Ma to the damn D-E-A!” In this week’s episode, we dissect Madea Goes to Jail, a Tyler Perry production that was released on February 20, 2009 and starred Tyler Perry, Derek Luke, and Keshia Knight Pulliam. Join us as we discuss bob wigs, anger management, WWJD, getting "off the streets", KMart, cultural hegemony, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Ci...

“Your son...is a Cartwright.” In this week’s episode, we dissect The Family That Preys, a Tyler Perry production that was released on September 12, 2008 and starred Alfre Woodard, Sanaa Lathan, Taraji P. Henson, Robin Givens, and Kathy Bates. Join us (and our special guest Nicholas) as we discuss forced dialogue, a wing and a prayer, business plans, boardroom showdowns, offshore accounts, drive-by...

“You go on now. You go play basketball. Me? I'm gonna be a hood rat. That's all I'll ever be.”  In this week’s episode, we dissect Meet the Browns, a Tyler Perry production that was released on March 21, 2008 and starred Angela Bassett, Rick Fox, and David and Tamela Mann. Join us as we discuss CTA buses, creepy recruiters, drug dealers, evil baby daddies, family secrets, peer review,...

“Boom!” In this week’s episode, we dissect Why Did I Get Married?, a Tyler Perry production that was released on October 12, 2007 and starred Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Malik Yoba, Sharon Leal, and Tasha Smith. Join us as we discuss research studies, bro code, infidelity, the 80/20 rule, couple retreats, the infamous dinner table scene, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: The...

“Get away from my daddy, twamp!” In this week’s episode, we dissect Daddy’s Little Girls, a Tyler Perry production that was released on February 14, 2007 and starred Idris Elba, Gabrielle Union, Louis Gossett Jr., and Tracee Ellis Ross. Join us (and our special guest Elaina) as we discuss cigarettes, scrimps, class divides, blind dates, custody battles, lawyer-client relationships, and more! Notab...

“Women with no clothes on gyrating all over on this land!” In this week’s episode, we dissect Madea’s Family Reunion, a Tyler Perry production that was released on February 24, 2006 and starred Blair Underwood, Lynn Whitfield, Boris Kodjoe, and Lisa Arrindell Anderson. Join us (and our special guest Imani) as we discuss rose petals, generational trauma, bus drivers, the sponge wig, grit ball, Pari...

Welcome to Season 5! In this week’s episode, we dissect Diary of a Mad Black Woman,  Tyler Perry’s debut feature film that was released on February 25, 2005 and starred Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Shemar Moore, and Cicely Tyson. Join us (and our special guest Imani) as we discuss dry salad, prenups, “intimacy”, chainsaws, salmon dinners, weak proposals, the steel mill, and more! Notable Mentions...

Foresight: Barbie In this episode of Foresight, we’re discussing Barbie, which premieres in theaters on July 21, 2023. (Note: This episode was recorded prior to the main trailer release.) Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Barbie | Teaser Trailer Barbie | Teaser Trailer 2 Barbie | Main Trailer Connect with us: Instagram: @in_hindsight_pod Twitter: @in_hindsightpod  Want us to dissect o...

The time has come to reflect on our final season of DCOM dissections. Join us as we discuss our favorite moments, key themes, lessons learned, and more! See you soon for something new in Season 5! Connect with us: Instagram: @in_hindsight_pod Twitter: @in_hindsightpod  Want us to dissect one of your favorite childhood movies? Slide in our DMs or email us at inhindsightpod@gmail.com ! Thanks for li...

It’s time to give kids beats to keep them off the streets. In this week’s episode, we dissect Let It Shine, a DCOM that premiered on June 15, 2012, and starred Tyler James Williams and Coco Jones. Join us as we discuss the "lord of da bling", sermons, mini skirts, chimney sweeps, honeys, “hip-hopcrisy”, rap battles, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Radio Disney’s...

In this episode of Foresight, we’re discussing Elemental, which premieres in theaters on June 16, 2023.  Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Elemental | Teaser Trailer Elemental | Official Trailer Strange World Uncorked Twitches Too (Episode 080) Connect with us: Instagram: @in_hindsight_pod Twitter: @in_hindsightpod  Want us to dissect one of your favorite childhood movies? Slide in ou...

Finally, the final jam! In this week’s episode, we dissect Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, a DCOM that premiered on September 3, 2010 and starred starred Demi Lovato and The Jonas Brothers. Join us (and our special guest Imani) as we discuss falling buses, wardrobe choices, sketchy business practices, s'mores baskets, air conditioning, W-2 forms, pouty boys (blech), and more! Notable Mentions + Re...