Micheaux Mission

The Men of Micheaux welcome Regine Sawyer of Lockett Down Productions and Women In Comics NYC to share her comic book origin story, her unusual path to THE Storm, her new role as an Eisner Award judge, and her recommendations for new comic books for Missionaries, young and old. Then we give mini-reviews of Boots Riley's latest surreal sci-fi trip and Warner Bros' summer bomb.   We're making video...

Vincent is amazed by the box-office legs of I Love Boosters , the latest surreal treat from writer-director Boots Riley. The Men of Micheaux debate the biggest flop in the filmographies of Spike Lee, Malcom D. Lee, Barry Jenkins, Antoine Fuqua, and Tyler Perry. In 1987, The Fat Boys vied for the title of "the Next Three Stooges" but failed to deliver the patented eye poke. BADDD SONIA SA...

The Men of Micheaux expand on their previous mini-reviews to share their full thoughts on the biggest music biopic of all time. They honor the passing of music impresario "mafioso?" Clive Davis and stack his 'degrees' against those of the equally legendary Quincy Jones. They also stack the filmographies of the Wayans Family and the Tyler Perry Cinematic Universe side by side. The music o...

Vincent and Len ponder the success rate of legacy reboots such as Bad Boys, What’s Happening Now , and King of the Hill . They share a brief glimpse into What They’ve Been Watching and go Six Degrees to 50 Cent and Aaliyah. Then, the Men of Micheaux settle in for separate views on writer-director Melvin Van Peeples’ Don’t Play Us Cheap , which begs the question - WTF? We're making video versions o...

We remember Peabo Bryson, Phyllis Hyman, and Chadwick Boseman—all gone too soon, leaving behind legendary work, including Ma Rainey's Black Bottom . We also debate the merits of A Diff'rent World redux, the Philly bona fides of the late Pearl Bailey and Edgar Allan Poe, and the funky jazz of Charlie Brown. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:...

The Men of Micheaux settle in to review 1993's CB4 , marveling at the many gifts of Khandi Alexander on display and underutilized. They also remember what it was like to behold the Charlie Murphy experience for the first time and the understated brilliance of Phil Hartman and Chris Elliott. And then there's the Allen Payne of it all and, of course, Chris Rock. Before he was Chris Rock, he was Chri...

Vincent and Len debate the merits of a new way to determine the ‘blackness’ of a film, with an old friend coming home. Vincent is dazzled by the talented Kara Young as she burns up the screen in Is God Is and I Love Boosters . The Men of Micheaux try to break down the etymology of ‘LaToya’ (as in Jackson), and then, regretfully, they review 2007’s Who’s Your Caddy , which is perhaps the “Godfather...

The Men of Micheaux are asked to make more content on The Jacksons, and its the American Dream of Vincent’s life. What would the original King Long (1933) tell a traveling alien about our feelings on race and sexuality? Angela Bassett is one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors, but Len’s sister ain’t hearing that noise. Was the Roast Of Kevin Hart necessary? And how did Gregory Hines find himself...

Writer-Director DAVID DYLAN THOMAS brings his horror expertise and stinging curiosity to the Mission to review the “infamous” 1975 film Welcome Home Brother Charles, featuring three afros, two policemen, and one Dick between them. Plus, David has a story to tell about Zombie Slaves and White Meat Buffets in WHITE MEAT: APPETIZER, the prelude to White Meat, The Movie. Learn all about it and how you...

Vincent and Len chat about their ideas for Black sci-fi movie composers, a classic film playlist for the 10-year-old, and compare Frankenstein, Radio , and Harry and the Hendersons to 2009's The Blind Side , which is a really, really, really, really bad Black movie. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads   Pleas...

Vincent shares his thoughts on the phenomenon called MICHAEL (in theaters now, as if you didn't know); the Men of Micheaux list the great biopics that got the assignment right and determine the greatest Black animated character of all time. Then, they turn their attention to Destination: Planet Negro and appreciate the indie comedy's reach for the stars (or Mars).   We're making video versions of...

SPOILER ALERT -- Len went to a screening of the new biopic "highlighting" the life of the King of Pop and has a lot -- A WHOLE LOT -- to share with Vincent and Missionaries.   We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads   Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Prou...

The Men of Micheaux are tasked with casting a fan-proposed Midnight Sons Disney+ series and choosing which celebrities they'd choose to be stranded on a desert island with. Then they give a full review of Jordan Peele's purest science fiction film yet.   We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads   Please find us on...

On a special mini-episode, The Men of Micheaux reflect on the passing of Afrika Bambaataa and attempt to reconcile with his and hip-hop's sordid history. A listener ignites a midrift battle between Chaka Khan and Nichelle Nichols. Vincent weaves a "unique" Six Degrees from D'urville Martin to Daniel Dae Kim (Lost). PLUS -- DO REAL MEN WEAR LEATHER PANTS?   We're making video versions of...

The Men of Micheaux return to discuss the cancellation of Star Trek Starfleet Academy after one season and the fate of the Star Trek franchise going forward. Then they cast a remake of 1975's Mahogany as they search for actor with the "iconic" shine of Diana Ross. After long overdue tahnks to the patrons of Patreon, Vincent goes Six Degrees to the stars of The Deep and The Abyss . Finally, the Men...

The Men of Micheaux discuss Jon Hamm's villain turn in Hulu's Fargo and which R&B remake gets the Vincent OKAY that 90s faves Jodeci ( Lately ) and Intro ( Ribbon In The Sky ) will never get. Then -- 10 minutes on Stoney Jackson happens for reasons and TREPASS is a really, really fun movie worth rediscovering. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platfo...

Vincent is 'disappointed' in the Missionaries and their love of "random 90s music by 80s greats" while he pulls out his wallet. The Men of Micheaux question if Oscar-winner Michael B. Jordan is the next Denzel Washington. We go Six Degrees to the unflappable Oliver Platt and Lois Lane (?). Finally, we review writer-director Charles Burnett's THE GLASS SHIELD , which pulls off one of the...

On the way to reviewing 1999's Funny Valentines , which features a rare lead performance by Alfre Woodard and scene-stealing brilliance by Loretta Devine, Len 'sings' the remakes of My Funny Valentine and Vincent promises ONE DOLLAR to everyone in the world. And legendary actor E.G. Marshall proves to be a bizarro mystery to Vincent, but the Men of Micheaux make it Six Degrees to D'urville nonethe...

The Men of Micheaux debate the possibilities of Do The Right Thing becoming episode 500 of the Mission and the dire implications of Paramount - Warner Bros deal. Vincent meets his match in the Redgrave Sisters but both of the Men are charmed by Lynn (anyway) in director Charles Burnett’s unusual 1999 gem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

Vincent and Len revisit their Patreon-exclusive chat on 70s international sensation Pink Lady, take in the unearthly images of actors Clint Howard and Lady Gaga, and examine the "blackness" of 1979's ALIEN (just so they can talk about ALIEN).   We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads   Please find us on...

Vincent and Len remember acting legend Robert Duvall and civil rights titan Jesse Jackson before tallying up the Wild Wild West Cowgirls versus The Star Treklettes of 60s TV. Were Queen Latifah and Mos Def distracting in Brown Sugar ? What would Imitation Of Life look like today? Which Man of Micheaux will go Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon first? Is the blaxploitation western Boss Nigger really that g...

The Men of Micheaux share their feelings about a very special episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy dedicated to Star Trek Deep Space Nine . Plus, Len reveals a unique history with cat food and Vincent shows how he spent his money in college. Len gets in on the Six Degrees to a couple of famous Vincents and Lens. And -- is Neil Blomkamp's District 9 a Black film? Or is it just colored with Black...

NOTE: The audio for this episode was compiled from a single source and enhanced for your entertainment. The Men of Micheaux say goodbye to Demond Wilson of Sanford & Son fame (and, perhaps, a budding project of theirs), revealing that one of them might be a hater. A listener hits their comic book loving sweet spot by asking about an old Dr. J advertisement, and Len reveals the secret origin of...

Is Ayo Edibiri ( The Bear ) the second coming of Whoopi Goldberg? Is Avery " Stayin' Alive " Brooks the cheat code for great Star Trek ? Are there too many playas inside The Playuers Club? Does Lisa Raye have anything besides 'presence'? The Men of Micheaux have questions and answers.   JUST ANOTHER GIRL ON THE I.R.T. with special guest Leslie Harris at Bryn Mawr Film Institute - tickets...

The Men of Micheaux reminisce about their shared love of foundational anime staples of the 1970s, such as Star Blazers and Battle of the Planets . Then, after doing Six Degrees of D'Urvile to the legendary Lana Turner and the underused Juanita Moore, Vincent becomes perplexed by Len's out-of-the-blue DVD-versus-SDJ comparison. Finally, the Men review the 1959 remake of a classic tale that exceeds...