Black On Black Cinema

This week on Black on Black Cinema the crew discuss the 2007 crime/biopic film, American Gangster, starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. The film tells the story of infamous drug lord, Frank Lucas, and his rise to power in Harlem, New York. Meanwhile an up and coming cop, Ritchie Roberts works to build a case to take down Lucas in the middle of dealing with corrupt cops, politicians, junkies, and everything in between. American Gangster, crime film, denzel washington, drug dealing, Frank Lucas, heroin, Ritchie Roberts, Russell Crowe, black movies, black filmsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week the next film is introduced, the 2007 biopic/crime film, 'American Gangster.' The movie details the life of famed drug dealer, Frank Lucas as he rise to power as one of the most infamous gangsters in American history. The film stars Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

N-Secure is the 2010 thriller (of sorts) that tells the tale of a David, a high powered executive who suffers from incredible insecurity issues due to the way his last relationship ended. David soon begins another one and goes overboard when he believes his girlfriend is unfaithful to him. Black Movies, N-Secure, Black Films, Black People, thrillerThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week the next film is introduced, the 2010 romance thriller, 'N-Secure.' The movie tells the tale of a man who is consumed with insecurity based on the events of how his previous relationship ended.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema the crew discusses the 1973 political thriller, 'The Spook Who Sat By The Door' starring Lawrence Cook. Based on the controversial novel of the same name, the film takes a satirical, yet very relatable, look at what an uprising against the U.S. government would look like at the hands of highly trained Black Americans. The only Black man to be trained by the CIA decides to use his skills for the betterment of his people, and begins to fight back for freedom and justice for Black folks in America. The film is a classic that has messages that not only resonate in 1973 but still do so today. Many lines can be drawn to the topics addressed head on in this film and the events of today. This is a must see film, and a must listen episode. black films, black movies, black people, Dan Freeman, Lawrence Cook, milantancy, revolution, The Spook Who Sat By The DoorThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://w

This week the next film is introduced, the 1973 satirical black militancy story, 'The Spook Who Sat By the Door.' The film stars Lawrence Cook as the first black CIA agent, Dan Freeman.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discusses the 1984 rock opera/musical/fictional biopic entitled, Purple Rain. A movie so squarely aimed at the fans of the singer Prince that is was a hit before it was ever released. The film portrays The Kid (Prince) as a narcissistic, arrogant, and highly talented singer who is striving to make it in the business. He meets a woman name Apollonia who is also working to make it in the music business. The two have a tumultuous back and forth "relationship" all the while struggling to succeed.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week the next film is introduced, the 1984 rock drama musical film, Purple Rain. The film stars Prince as himself in a fictional retelling of his rise in the music industry.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discusses the 2014 James Brown biopic, 'Get On Up' starring Chadwick Boseman. The film covers the life of the 'godfather of soul' from his time as a young poor kid from Mississippi through his meteoric rise to fame and subsequent ups and downs. Black Films, Black Movies, Get On Up, Chadwick Boseman, Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, Craig Robinson, Nelsan Ellis, Jill ScottThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week the next film is introduced. The 2014 James Brown biopic, 'Get On Up' starring Chadwick Boseman and Octavia Spencer will be the subject of the next episode of Black on Black Cinema.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discusses the 1978 musical film, The Wiz. Based on the broadway play of the same name, this adaptation stars Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, and Ted Ross. The four play Dorothy, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man, and The Lion respectively. The story follows the basic structure of the original 1939 movie with a few exceptions. Black Films, Black Movies, The Wiz, Wizard of Oz, remake, Black plays, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted RossThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week the next film is introduced. The 1978 musical The Wiz starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Richard Pryor will be the subject of the next episode of Black on Black CinemaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew discusses the 2007 Brazilian film, City of Men. A logical but loosely affiliated sequel to the famed City of God. Telling the story of two young boys living the favelas of Rio. The life long friends find themselves discovers their intertwined history of fatherlessness in the midst of a brutal gang war. Black Films, Black Movies, City of Men, City of God, Brazil, favelas, gangs, warfare, fatherhood, african diaspora, movies, commentary, filmThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week the next film is introduced. The 2007 Brazilian film, City of Men, will be the subject of the next full episode of Black on Black Cinema.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 1999 film, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai. Starring Forest Whitaker as an inner city hit man who lives his life by the code of the Japanese samurai. He falls into trouble with the mob and must survive to fight another day. Black Films, Black Movies, Forest Whitaker, Ghost Dog, Samurai, Japan, Japanese, culture, Wu-tang, movies, commentary, film.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

Preview episode for Episode 38 which introduces the next movie, 'Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai.'This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys are back to discuss the 1999 film, The Hurricane. Starring Denzel Washington in a "biopic" about famed boxer Rubin "The Hurricane" Carter. The film tries to tell the story of how the boxer was framed for a triple murder and spent decades in prison unjustifiably. Is the story of Rubin Carter as cut and dry and the movie portrays or is there more to it. Black Films, Black Movies, Denzel Washington, Rubin Carter, The Hurricane, movies, commentary, film.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

Preview episode for Episode 37 which introduces the next movie, 'The Hurricane.'This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys discuss the hilarious antics of Ice Cube and Chris Tucker in the 1995 stoner buddy comedy, 'Friday.'This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement

Preview episode for Episode 36 which introduces the next movie, 'Friday.'This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929591/advertisement