This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss and review the 2023 film, "A Thousand and One" starring Teyana Taylor, Aaron Kingsley Adetola, Aven Courtney, Josiah Cross, Will Catlett, and Terri Abney. The follows the fiercely loyal Inez who kidnaps her son Terry from the foster care system, then mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.

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A Thousand and One - Episode 244

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film to be reviewed, "A Thousand and One." The film follows unapologetic and fiercely loyal Inez who kidnaps her son Terry from the foster care system. The mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City. The film stars Teyana Taylor, Aaron Kingsley Adetola, and Aven Courtney. The random topic this week is on two lists produced by The Root on non-Black and Black celebrities that could be invited to the Black family cookout. We have fun going through the lists but also ask the question as to why this idea is never reversed.

But We Aren’t Invited to YOUR Cookouts! - Preview to Episode 244

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to dive deep into "Cotton Comes to Harlem". The film follows two Harlem cops investigating a robbery, believing that a reverend has staged it in order to steal the money he's collected for a local fundraiser.

Cotton Comes to Harlem - Episode 243

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film to be reviewed, the 1970 blaxploitation film, "Cotton Comes to Harlem." The film follows two Harlem cops who investigate a robbery, believing that a reverend has staged it in order to steal the money he's collected for a local fundraiser. The random topic this week is all about RapTV profiting off the backs of the rumor of Jamie Foxx's dire health diagnosis and the prominence of what is often referred to as "blackfishing" which is when white people pretend to be Black in some respect to carry power and influence.

Blackfishing is Still Not Acceptable Around Here - Preview to Episode 243

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 1993 John Singleton film, "Poetic Justice." The film stars Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, and Joe Torrey. It follows the story of a young woman, Justice, who is in mourning over the death of her boyfriend and decides to go on a road trip with her friend, and an obnoxious postal worker she's met before.  

Poetic Justice - Episode 242

This week on Black on Black Cinema, due to technical issues, we had to scrap out episode on Miss Juneteenth. However, we are recording a new preview episode to announce the next film, "Poetic Justice." The 1993 John Singleton film follows a grieving hairdresser Justice (Janet Jackson) goes on a road trip from South Central L.A. to Oakland on a mail truck alongside her friend (Regina King) and an obnoxious postal worker (Tupac Shakur). The random topic this week is all about actor Isaiah Washington posting a bizarre social media post praising his friends who were supposedly members of the KKK. 

Tap Dancing for White Approval - Preview to Episode 242 (Part 2)

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, "Miss Juneteenth." The 2020 film starring Nicole Beharie tells the story of a former beauty queen and single mom who prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the "Miss Juneteenth" pageant. The random topic this week is all about this constantly pushed divide inside the Black community that is separating Black people on every level and the internet is making it that much worse. We discuss the aspects of division that is likely hurting us the most.

Divisions In Our Community are Getting Out of Control - Preview to Episode 242

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2020 film, The Banker. The film inspired by the true story of two African-American entrepreneurs, Bernard Garrett and Joe Morris, played by Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson. Set in the 1950s and '60s, they challenge the status quo by buying banks and real estate properties in predominantly white areas to help black families secure loans and achieve financial stability. The two use a white front man, played by Nicholas Hoult, to overcome racial barriers and promote economic equality in a racially divided America.

The Banker - Episode 241

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, the 2020 biographical drama, "The Banker." The story follows two African-American entrepreneurs in the 1960s who hire a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while they pose as a janitor and chauffeur in order to buy banks to help the local Black economy. The random topic this week is all about the domestic violence allegations against rising star actor, Jonathan Majors. The hosts discuss their stance as of now on the situation, some responses to the allegations by the public, seriousness of the charges, some comparisons that are being made, and much more.

Wait and See (Jonathan Majors Allegations) - Preview to Episode 241

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to review the 2014 film, "No Good Deed." The film follows former district attorney Terri (Taraji P. Henson) who finds herself trapped in her home by a stranger named Colin (Idris Elba) who seeks refuge from a storm. However, as the night goes on, she begins to suspect that Colin is not who he claims to be and that her life is in danger. This psychological Black thriller explores the dangers of isolation and loneliness, and how they can lead to vulnerability and poor decision-making. With good performances by Henson and Elba.

No Good Dead - Episode 240

This week on the Black on Black Cinema podcast, the crew returns to announce the next film to be reviewed, "No Good Deed." Starring Taraji P. Henson and Idris Elba, the film follows an unstable escaped convict who terrorizes a woman and her two children. The random topic this week is all about comedian Chris Rock's latest stand-up special, Selective Outrage. We discuss our thoughts on the special as a whole and dig into Rock's response about being slapped by Will Smith at the Academy Awards one year ago for saying a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

The Slap...One Year Later (Chris Rock’s Response) - Preview to Episode 240

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 1974 film, Claudine, starring Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones. "Claudine" is a powerful film that explores the devastating impact of American welfare policies on Black families. The story follows Claudine, a single mother of six living in Harlem, as she navigates the challenges of poverty and racism. Despite facing numerous obstacles, Claudine remains determined to provide for her family and find love. This film highlights the struggles of Black families in the face of systemic oppression and sheds light on the importance of community and perseverance.

Claudine - Episode 239

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film to be reviewed, the 1974 film, "Claudine." The film follows a garbage collector who begins to court a single mom of six children. However, their relationship is put under undue stress because of the welfare system in the United States. The random topic this week is all about the creator of the cartoon Dilbert, Scott Adams after he went on a racist rant about how over 50% of Black people hate White people. Adams goes on to say he is tired of helping Black people and advocates for moving away from Black Americans as a white person. 

When Doing Nothing is Too Much - Preview to Episode 239

This week on Black On Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2007 film, "I Think I Love My Wife," directed by and starring Chris Rock. The movie is a comedic drama that explores the themes of temptation and monogamy in a black middle-class marriage. The film follows the life of Richard Cooper, a successful investment banker, and his struggle to resist the advances of an old friend while staying true to his wife and family. Through Richard's journey, the film touches on issues of marriage, infidelity, and the challenges of modern-day relationships.

I Think I Love My Wife - Episode 238

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to preview the next film, "I Think I Love My Wife" starring Chris Rock, Kerry Washington, and Gina Torres. The film follows a married man who daydreams about being with other women and finds his will and morals tested after he's visited by the ex-mistress of his old friend. The random topic this week is all about Malcolm D. Lee's finale to The Best Man franchise, "The Best Man: The Final Chapters." In "The Best Man: The Final Chapters", old rivalries and buried secrets resurface as the group of college friends reunite for a wedding.  With a star-studded cast that includes Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Sanaa Lathan, Melissa De Sousa, Terrence Howard, Nia Long, and Harold Perrineau.

Thoughts on The Best Man: The Final Chapters - Preview to Episode 238

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