The Fade to Black Podcast

This week the FTBP homies discuss Boots Riley's 2018 satirical black comedy, "Sorry to Bother You," a film exploring capitalism and exploitation in corporate America. Join us as we discuss the exploitative nature of the internet and the power of unionizing. Hosts: David D., Sunflower B. Rose, and Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts) Editing: David D. Produced by: David D. . . . Follow us o...

This week we jump into another Spike Lee joint Chi-Raq (written by Kevin Willmott and Spike Lee), based on the Greek comedy Lysistrata . Controversial at its release, how does this film hold up today and is it effective in its message? Hosts: Sunflower B Rose, David D, and Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts) Edited and Produced by: Sunflower B Rose Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast For mor...

We're jumping into Robert Townsend's The Meteor Man this week! The first Black superhero on the silver screen, The Meteor Man , centers a substitute teacher who aspires to do more for his neighborhood after a rogue meteorite gives him mysterious superpowers. Hosts: David D, Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts), and Sunflower B Rose Edited and Produced by: David D Follow us on Instagram! @thefade...

This week the FTBP crew are talking Gordon Parks's history-making film, The Learning Tree (1969) based on his 1963 semi-autobiographical novel of the same name. Written, directed, produced and composed by Parks, the film is a coming-of-age story about a teenager named Newt living in 1920s Kansas. Hosts: Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts), Sunflower B Rose, and David D Edited and Produced by: Imani...

Miles Morales is back! This week we hop into 2023's Spider-Man: Across the Universe , the critically-acclaimed sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and discuss how this film compares to its predecessor. Hosts: David D, Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts), and Sunflower B Rose Editing: David D Produced by: David D Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast For more information on the Fade...

"Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger. Can I take your order?" This week we're watching 1997's Good Burger with our guest, Dominic Gause! Hosts: Sunflower B Rose and Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts) Editing: Sunflower B Rose Produced by: Sunflower B Rose Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.om...

This week the FTBP crew is diving into Robert Townsend's classic Hollywood Shuffle (1987), a satirical comedy critiquing Hollywood stereotypes and the lack of meaningful opportunity for Black actors. Hosts: Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts), Sunflower B Rose and David D Editing: Imani D. Johnson Produced by: Imani D. Johnson Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast For more information on t...

We're kicking off the year with the 2006 film Dreamgirls (written and directed by Bill Condon) featuring our guest Malik Muhammad. Join us as we talk all things Dreamgirls! Hosts: Sunflower B Rose and Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts) Editing: Sunflower B Rose Produced by: Sunflower B Rose Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week the FTB Pod is getting into The Preacher's Wife (1995), just in time for the holidays! Featuring our special guest Yvette Campbell, join us as we celebrate this holiday must see movie. Learn more about Yvette, visit https://yvettegause.com/ or follow her on Instagram at @yvette.is.me Hosts: Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts), and Sunflower B Rose Editing: Imani D. Johnson Produced by: Imani...

This week we dive into another vampire film: Blade (1998) directed by Stephen Norrington and written by David S. Goyer. Join the FTB crew as we look back at this cult classic film and its lasting influence through the years. Hosts: David D, Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts), and Sunflower B Rose Editing: Sunflower B Rose Produced by: Sunflower B Rose and David D Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblac...

This week we are obsessing and analyzing Julie Dash's 1991 groundbreaking film, Daughters of the Dust . Joined by LA creative and filmmaker, Brianna Byrdsong, we break down the importance of this film and along with some of its symbolism. Hosts: Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts) and Sunflower B Rose Editing: Imani D. Johnson Produced by: Imani D. Johnson Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpod...

This week the FTB crew is joined by Nick Hatcher to discuss Spike Lee's first joint, She's Gotta Have It ( 1986). Join us as we discuss the dating life of Nola Darling and her trio of suiters (and Opal!) and why Spike might've chosen this as his first feature film. Hosts: Sunflower B. Rose Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts) Editing: Imani D. Johnson Produced by: Sunflower B Rose Follow us...

This week we are joined by Brianna Byrdsong and Brianna Wright, to discuss Ryan Coogler's blockbuster of the year Sinners ! Join us as the FTB crew deep dive into everything we loved, everything we obsessed over, and what this film means as an instant classic for Black cinema. Hosts: Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts) and Sunflower B. Rose Editing: Sunflower B Rose Produced by: Sunflower B Rose an...

This week we are joined by Dominique Barlow, to rewatch the 1999 directoral debut by Rick Famuyiwa, The Wood . Join us as we discuss Black masculinity in film and what it means to teenager in pursuit of girls and glory. Hosts: Imani D. Johnson (@imaniposts) and Sunflower B. Rose Editing: Imani D. Johnson Produced by: Imani Johnson Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast For more information...

The Fade to Black Podcast is BACK! And we are kicking Season 4 off diving into the 2023 concert film Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé with special guest Brianna Wright! Hosts: Sunflower B Rose and Imani D. Johnson Editing: Imani D. Johnson (IG: @imaniposts) Produced by: Sunflower B Rose Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit ⁠⁠www.omgst...

In our Season 3 finale, the Fade to Black team is switching it up! They have each picked an episode from their favorite Black TV shows to discuss and dissect. Join us as we discuss "Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga" (Season 3, Episode 9 of Atlanta ), "Fifth Dimension: The Parable of the Pirate & the King" (Season 2, Episode 5 of Random Acts of Flyness ), and "This Extraordinary...

What does it mean to be a "Black" writer? This week David is joined by James Izlar (@jcizlar) to discuss the 2023 Academy award winning film American Fiction (written and directed by Cord Jefferson) about a frustrated novelist who writes a satirical book based on racial stereotypes but is instead met with praise after it is mistaken for "serious" literature. Host: David D (@vid...

This week in the Fade to Black Podcast, Sunflower introduces the FTB crew to Melvin Van Peebles' first and only studio film, Watermelon Man (1970) (scr. Herman Raucher). Hosts: Sunflower B Rose, David D, and Imani D. Johnson Editing: Imani D. Johnson (IG: @imaniposts) Produced by: Sunflower B Rose Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast...

This week, the FTB crew discusses the 1995 romance, Waiting to Exhale, written by Terry McMillian and Ronald Bass, and directed by Forest Whitaker. Starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Lela Rechon, and Loretta Devine. Host: Imani Johnson (IG: @imaniposts), Suni B. Rose, and David D Editing: Sunflower B Rose Produced by: Imani Johnson Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast For more inf...

This week, Sunflower explores Peyton Reid's 2000 cheer classic Bring it on! AND Keenen Ivory Wayan’s 2004’s comedy goldmine, WHITE CHICKS. This double feature conversation talks about the legacy of white women in these Black classics. Featuring special guest Fatimah Washington (IG: @Teanbean93). Host: Sunflower B Rose (IG: @suni.b.rose) Editing: Sunflower B Rose Produced by: Sunflower B Rose F...

This week we discuss the 1989 film, Chameleon Street, based on the real life story of William Douglas Street and his many lives. Join us as we discuss the terrors of surgery without the internet and identity theft in the 90s. Host: Imani Johnson, David D, Sunflower B Rose Editing: Sunflower B Rose Produced by: David D Follow us on Instagram! @thefadetoblackpodcast For more information on the Fade...

This week we explore Oscar Micheaux & Alice B. Russell’s 1935 Thriller, A Murder in Harlem! Starring Clarence Brooks & Dorothy Van Engle . A Murder in Harlme is a A Remake of his 1921 silent film The Gunsaulus Mystery based on the actual 1913 trial of Leo Frank. Spooky things are definitely afoot! For more information on the Fade to Black Podcast visit www.omgstudiosllc.com/fadetoblack-pod...

This week, Imani explores the 2001 coming-of-age drama, Baby Boy, written, directed, and produced by John Singleton (1968-2019). Starring Tyrese Gibson as Jody Summers, a twenty year old living in Los Angeles struggling with what it means to grow up and be a man. Featuring special guest Dominique Barlow (IG: @keeptheebarlow). Host: Imani Johnson (IG: @imaniposts) Editing: Sunflower B Rose Produced...

W'luka Yaa!! On this episode we're breaking down Cauleen Smith's stand alone and stand out film DRYLONGSO .  How do you honor your loved ones? What makes you feel comfortable in your own skin? Why is Cauleen Smith not giving us the follow up we want! Find out this and so much more on this episode of the FTBP!   Hosted by: David D, Imani Johnson, Sunflower B Rose Edited by Sunflower B R...

WELCOME BACK TO THE FADE TO BLACK PODCAST! On this episode we're breaking down 2002 Rom-Com "Brown Sugar".  When did you fall in love with Hip Hop? Was it when you first heard it on the streets of new york, or when when it asked you to go out with you on a live radio show? Let's find out how messy love and hip hop can get on this episode of the FTBP!   Hosted by: David D, Imani J...