Micheaux Mission

Vincent and Len discuss the late T.K. Carter, finding previously unseen racism in their favorite movies, asshole comedians (or comedians’ assholes?), Bill Murray, Chris Rock, The Breakfast Club , and the un-passing hiding inside of 1949’s Pinky besides the film’s three Academy Award-nominated performances. JUST ANOTHER GIRL ON THE I.R.T. screening with special guest, writer-director Leslie Harris...

The Men of Micheaux debut their new home at Anga Studios, planting their flag (and feet) on new territory. Listeners, aka Missionaries, have the Men analyzing the careers of Gabrielle Union and Robin Williams (one is more meh than you think, and it ain't hers). Going Six Degrees of D'urville Martin to Z-actors Zach Galifianakis and Zazie Beetz lands the show in the lap of Chevy Chase (OUCH!), but...

Vincent and Len respond to the end-of-year Missives from the Missionaries and share special scheduling updates for 2026.   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! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topi...

We bid a sentimental farewell to singer Carl "Bad Mama Jama" Carlton and director/activist Rob Reiner (and his wife Michele). The Missionaries ask Vincent and Len which genre of music has benefited most from the Black experience, then add more names to the list of Top Five Black villains. Vincent takes a Six Degrees journey to Anthony Franciosa and Gloria Hendry. Finally, the Men of Mich...

A listener challenges the Men of Micheaux to list their Top Five Black Villains in film, then Len presents a holiday-themed Top Five to a specific missionary in the audience. After going Six Degrees to Ben Kingsley and Liam Neeson, the feature movie review discusses the captivatingly tragic debut of Laurence Fishburne (THE Third!) in this 70s cinematic gem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

The Men of Micheaux welcome friend-fan-professional geek Ariell Johnson of Len’s Secret Movie Podcast with Ariell to share their favorite comic book writers and artists, reveal the secret (?) Jermaine Jackson diss track, play a game of “who is Sienna Miller?”, and review a sentimental, charming film that features Whoopi Goldberg at her best and finest.   We're making video versions of our reviews!...

The Men of Micheaux bid a fond farewell to reggae legend Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025) and question his and others’ place in music history, which steers into the legacy of the Jacksons, and a requiem of sorts for Randy Jackson. Who should sing a song of Thanksgiving? Six Degrees of Two 2009 indie pictures lead directly into this black & white debut from LaLa Land ’s Damien Chazelle. Hosted by Simplecast...

The Men of Micheaux share their thoughts on Netflix’s Being Eddie documentary and what it says (and doesn’t say) about Eddie Murphy. Vincent goes Six Degrees to two of his favorite British actors - Naomie Harris and Sophie Okonedo. And then they review a 2023 movie that may be the greatest rom-com of all time (when the subtitles are on). Podcast Shoutout: Truth Be Told: Time to Thrive Subscribe to...

The Men of Micheaux remember when Muhammad Ali beat the brakes off of Superman, and a listener has an addendum for It’s a Black Black Black Black World . The Men also pitch a new Rewatch podcast for the culture. Vincent goes Six Degrees of D’urville to actors John Hurt and Rachel Weisz. And Barry Jenkins makes a hell of a debut in 2008’s Medicine For Melancholy . Subscribe to the Mission on YouTub...

The Men of Micheaux discover actor Sally Kirkland is doing well and making new movies. Len has a mini-review of Predator: Badlands. A listener throws catnip at one of the Men by asking them to Black-cast the 1963 classic "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World." Then a month of l'amour kicks off with a review of the 200o HBO adaptation of Terry McMillian's Disappearing Acts , featuring the incr...

Vincent teaches Len an important Halloween candy in time. Then Len reveals the Top Five of horrible Horror Mothers to Vincent. Vincent then tries to connect D'urville Martin to two legends from Len's collection of "Ol' Timey Actors" — David Niven and Joan Crawford. Finally, the Men of Micheaux relive the goofy, eerie lesson of Oscar winners Octavia Spencer and Alison Janney in 2019's Blu...

Artist/Podcaster Wi-Moto Nyoka ( Black Women Are Scary ) steps onto the Mission with memories of podcasts as intimate affairs for the ears, not the eyes. A listener asks for Len's reaction to The Last Dragon returning to theaters for its 40th-anniversary run, and Len responds. The Men of Micheaux and Wi-Moto share their ideas for original horror films of their own and then review the "werewol...

The Mission remembers 21st-Century soul legend D’Angelo (and actress Diane Keaton), and Len makes Vincent think about 70s TV-film actress Sally Kirkland ( The Sting , JFK ) in Six Degrees— because somebody has to. Then, The Men share their thoughts on writer/director Anu Valia’s We Strangers, aka “Not A Horror Movie.”   We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the follow...

Vincent and Len remember voice actress Kimberly Gregory, which leads to high praise for Craig of the Creek . Then, they debate which movie franchises should 'give it up' after they watch Tron: Ares . Then a listener challenges the hosts to recast the 80s Whoopi classic Jumpin' Jack Flash before connecting D'urville Martin to two legendary film monsters and reviewing the Frankenstein reimagining to...

Cartoonist Ben Passmore ( BTTM FDRS ) shares his moment of activation into anarchy and connects it to his new graphic novel, Black Arms To Hold You Up . That seamlessly leads into a review of the compelling 2017 documentary about life in Ferguson during the BLM movement. Vincent explores Six Degrees of separation within the career of 'the white guy in Enter The Dragon ,' and Ben and The Men use Si...

The Missionaries has Vincent and Len combing through the history of Black Teen actors in the 1980s and the origin of the Buddy-Cop genre (would you believe 1974?). They shower respect and flowers on the career of Lorriane Toussaint while questioning the legacy of Nell Carter. Vincent asks, "Who's Dean Jones?" Then, the Men of Micheaux are a couple of flies on the wall for director RaMell...

We remember Terrence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez. We go on a Vision Quest for some reason still unknown. One of us finds out about Robert Redford's passing. We examine the darkness of Happy Feet. And we have reviews (and lyrics) to go for A Tribe Called Quest and director Michael Rapaport. Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV P...

Vincent and Len marvel at THE LIFE AND CRIMES OF DORIS PAYNE, an 80-year-old jewel thief on absolutely unrepentant glory. But first they partake in recasting of Sinners circa the 90s, suggested by a listener, and unveil a new feature dedicated to celebrating the under-celebrated Black actresses of yesterday and today - With/And - beginning with Fredi Washington, who lived anything but an Imitation...

Len shares mini-reviews of the late-summer horror box-office hit Weapons and Eden , the most UN- Ron Howard film ever. Then the Men of Micheaux create a Black Acting Mount Rushmore (1980-present) before basking in the master class on display by Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman in director Tony Scott's political thriller Crimson Tide , featuring Quentin Tartino's toneless dialogue. Subscribe to t...

The Men of Micheaux glide through a history of comedy dating back to the 40s just so they can fully unfurl their capes for Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold (again!), two underappreciated comedic geniuses waiting to be "discovered". Then a reflection on character actor Abe Vigoda brings them to their review of SUGAR HILL , a forgotten Wesley Snipes drama of the 90s with many influences but not muc...

The Men of Micheaux create a list of must-see Black films from 1980-2025 for visiting extraterrestrials and give fair consideration to the career choices of Louis Gossett Jr. in light of his jingoistic movie series "Iron Eagle". Nevertheless, as in mourning the loss of 70s child actor Danielle Spencer, Len and Vincent get stuck searching for the answer: "Who thought it was a good idea for Dee to d...

The Men of Micheaux return to live podcasting to cape for what they've been watching lately, something a little old ( King of The Hill, Homicide: Life On The Streets ) and something new ( Pantheon, King of The Hill ?). Vincent gets lost wandering through the small sweatered lands of the Madea Cinematic Universe. And after Six Degrees of Billy Dee Williams, they go One Degree of D'Urville with thei...

The Men of Micheaux remember rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and Malcolm-Jamal Warner's inspiring career, consider Quincy Jones's film scores, and share their thoughts on Fantastic Four: First Steps . Unfortunately, that leaves room for their review of Little Man , perhaps the smallest achievement in the Wayans Bros. filmography. Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube   Rate & Review The Mission on Apple E...

Author and essayist Damon Young, a very smart brother whose latest book, ⁠ That's How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor ⁠, is available everywhere, participates in a special stop on the Mission to help highlight the most transformative Black films of the 20th and 21st centuries. He also discusses Black humor as seen in The Wayans Bros’ premiere film and comedian Eddie Griff...

Award-winning author and comic book writer David F Walker ( Bitter Root, Naomi) joins us in the Summer of Comics to showcase his deep knowledge (and admiration) for 70s Blaxploitation cinema, especially the work of Richard Roundtree — John Shaft himself! Plus, we create an all-star writing room for some epic Black movies, Vincent and David both go Six Degrees of D'urville, and we tally up Shaft's...