This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss director Tyler Perry's latest legal thriller "Mea Culpa." The Netflix film stars Kelly Rowland, Trevante Rhodes, Sean Sagar, Nick Sagar, and RonReaco Lee. The movie follows a lawyer, Mea, who is takes on a case where an artist is accused of killing his girlfriend. However, lines get crossed when Mea begins to fall for her own client.

Episode 258: "Mea Culpa" (REVIEW) - Black on Black Cinema

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, Mea Culpa, starring Kelly Rowland and Trevante Rhodes. The film follows an attorney who is decides to take a controversial case of an artist who is suspected of murdering his girlfriend. The random topics this week are on the career and legacy of the late great Carl Weathers, Killer Mike's dangerous plan to "help" young Black people, and former boxer Floyd Mayweather speaking on the supposed sexual assault allegations surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Beware of Certain Black Celebrities - Preview to Ep258

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2023 film, Rye Lane, starring David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah. The film follows to 20-somethings who both are recovering from recent breakups who happen to meet at a mutual friends art exhibit and hit it off.

Episode 257: "Rye Lane" (REVIEW) - Black on Black Cinema

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, "Rye Lane" (can be found on Hulu). The film follows to 20-somethings who are both going through separate bad situations who find each other during on fateful day. The random topic this week is just a discussion on the fever pitch of anger that seems to be dominating online, and how we, especially as Black folks, can overcome this and start enjoying life again. The last thing we want is to be aging like milk!

Online Algorithmic Anger is Killing Us! - Preview to Ep257

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew delves back into the urban stories of writer, Carl Weber, most known for "The Man in 3B" and "The Preacher's Son." This time the film, "Influence" tells the story of the Hudsons, a family of Black lawyers led by famed attorney Bradley Hudson. They are handed the task to defend Grammy Award Winning singer Savannah who has been charged with the murder of her husband Kyle Kirby.

Episode 256: Influence

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, "Influence" (2020). The film follows the Hudsons, a family of African-American lawyers lead by famed attorney Bradley Hudson. They are handed the task to defend Grammy Award Winning singer who has been charged with the murder of her husband. The random topics of the week surround two conversations, the first about the first interview from actor Jonathan Majors since his domestic violence trial on Good Morning America, and the other is on the explosive, yet hilarious, interview with comedian Katt Williams on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay podcast on his his rivals, friends, and what its really like being in Hollywood according to him.

Speaking Truth to Power (MOSTLY) - Preview to Ep256 (Jonathan Majors and Katt Williams Interviews)

This week on the  Black on Black Cinema podcast, the crew returns to discuss "Almost Christmas" the 2016 American Christmas comedy-drama film directed by David E. Talbert. The story revolves around the Meyers family, who gather for their first Christmas since the mother's death. Walter, the patriarch, hopes his family can spend five days together under one roof, a challenging feat due to their individual struggles and conflicts. The family navigates personal dilemmas, sibling rivalries, and secrets, striving for unity and the spirit of the holiday.

Episode 255: Almost Christmas

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the guys return to preview the next film, "Almost Christmas." The film follows a disfunctional family during the holidays. The random topic of the week is all about the newly released verdict in the Jonathan Majors case. We discuss what happened, where the jury landed on the charges, and where that leaves the actor going forward.

Grand Opening, Grand Closing - Preview to Ep255 (The Rise and Fall of Jonathan Majors)

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the Idris Elba led film, Beast. The movie is a survival action film directed by Baltasar Kormákur. The plot centers around Dr. Nate Samuels (Elba), a widowed father who, along with his daughters Meredith and Norah, visits the Mopani Reserve in South Africa for a vacation. They reunite with Nate's old friend, Martin Battles (Copley), a biologist and the reserve's manager. The family faces a life-threatening crisis when they encounter a rogue, man-killing lion. The story unfolds as they fight for survival, dealing with attacks from the lion and a group of poachers, and more.

Episode 254: Beast

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, the 2022 Idris Elba starring movie: Beast. The film follows a father and his two teenage daughters who find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the Savanna has but one apex predator. The random topic this week is about parenthood in the wake of rapper T.I. having an very public fallout with his son, King. The incident was based on King wanting to identify with growing up without the privileges that he did and his father calling him out on that.

Being a True Parent to your Kids - Preview to Ep254 (Rapper T.I. and his son King have Public Falling Out)

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the film, Rustin, starring Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin. The is a 2023 American biographical drama directed by George C. Wolfe, highlights the life of Bayard Rustin, a charismatic gay civil rights icon. Rustin was instrumental in organizing the 1963 March on Washington, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech.

Episode 253: Rustin

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to preview the next film, "Rustin" starring Coleman Domingo as Bayard Rustin, one of the instrumental architects of the famous Martin Luther King Jr. civil rights march on Washington D.C. in 1963. The random topics of the week are on the "newly" pushed rumored of actor Will Smith's sexuality by a man claiming to be a former employee of his, a gospel singer starts belting out some songs on a plane mid-flight, and a conversation on whether rap lyrics should be admissible in a court of law (Young Thug trial happening currently).- Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's Response to Allegations Involving Duane MartinJada Pinkett Smith dismissed allegations that her husband, Will Smith, engaged in a sexual encounter with actor Duane Martin, labeling them as "ridiculous." These claims were made by Bilaal, who stated he witnessed the two actors in a compromising situation years ago in a dressing room. Responding to these allegations, both Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have strongly denied them, and Jada indicated a potential legal battle in response to these claims​​​​​​​​​- Bobbi Storm's Incident on a Delta FlightGrammy-nominated gospel singer Bobbi Storm faced a confrontation on a Delta Airlines flight due to her singing her new single. Despite repeated requests from a flight attendant to be quiet, Storm continued to sing and shared a video of the altercation on Instagram. The incident did not result in her removal from the flight, but it highlighted the clash between her desire to share her music and the airline's policies​​​​​​​​​​- Judge's Ruling on Rap Lyrics in Young Slime Life RICO TrialIn the Young Slime Life RICO trial, a judge ruled that rap lyrics could be used as evidence under specific conditions. The decision by Judge Ural Glanville allowed the conditional admission of 17 sets of rap lyrics as evidence against Young Thug and his associates. The ruling followed a debate over the nature of the lyrics, with defense arguing for their artistic merit and prosecutors insisting on their relevance to the case. The judge emphasized that prosecutors must lay a proper foundation for the lyrics to be admissible as evidence

Why Do You Care So Much? - Preview to Ep253 (Will Smith Sexuality, Singing on Planes, Rap in Court)

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2023 film, The Burial starring Jamie Foxx, Tommy Lee Jones, Jurnee Smollett, Mamoudou Athie, and Alan Ruck. Inspired by true events, a lawyer helps a funeral home owner save his family business from a corporate behemoth, exposing a complex web of race, power, and injustice.

Episode 252: The Burial

We had to switch films for episode 252, from Sweetheart to The Burial. Jay gives the announcement and why this is happening. We will see everyone next week for our review of "The Burial"

ANNOUNCEMENT: WE HAVE TO SWITCH THE MOVIE - Preview to Episode 252

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film. 2019's "Sweetheart" starring Kiersey Clemons and directed by J.D. Dillard. The film follows a woman who washes ashore a small uninhabited island after an accident. The situation turns from bad to worse when she realizes there is a mysterious creature hunting at night. This will be our Halloween centric episode based on the movie's themes. The random topic this week is the now infamous list of banned places you can't take a first date that is circulating the internet. The four host step through the list one by one and have a good time agreeing or disagreeing with it.

The Infamous First Date Location Ban List - Preview to Episode 252

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2022 film, Beauty. The film follows a young woman who is at the cusp of a potentially massive music career. She must choose between what her life, both familial and romantically, is and what it will be going forward.

Episode 251: Beauty

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film to be reviewed, "Beauty." The 2022 film is available on Netflix and the story follows a gifted young Black woman who struggles to maintain her voice and identity after she’s offered a lucrative recording contract. The random topic of the week is about the new revelations from Jada Pinkett-Smith upcoming book about her marriage to actor, Will Smith. We discuss the ins and outs of it but push into the larger conversation that is the ongoing gender wars inside our community and its implications.

Jada Pinkett-Smith And Will Smith: The Toxic Gender Wars Continue - Preview to Episode 251

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2005 film, “Hustle & Flow” starring Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, and Taryn Manning. The film follows a Memphis pimp/drug dealer who has dreams of becoming a rapper.

Hustle & Flow - Episode 250

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, the 2005 film, "Hustle & Flow" starring Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, and Ludacris. The story follows a pimp in a midlife crisis who works to launch a successful rap career. The random topic this week is surrounding Jann Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone magazine, who is facing criticism for saying that Black and female musicians were not "articulate" enough to be included in his new book, which features seven interviews with white, male rock 'n' roll icons.

Rolling Stone Magazine Founder's "Articulate" Take on Music - Preview to Episode 250

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 1998 Spike Lee film, "He Got Game" starring Denzel Washington and Ray Allen. The film explores the intricate dynamics of the Shuttlesworth family, centered around the promising high-school basketball player, Jesus Shuttlesworth. Jesus is at a crossroads, pursued by the nation's top college basketball programs while navigating the return of his father, Jake, a convicted felon released temporarily to persuade him to join the governor's alma mater - "Big State."As the father and son grapple with a troubled past marked by loss, anger, and resentment, we witness flashbacks revealing the intense basketball training Jesus underwent under Jake and the tragic night that changed their lives forever. Parallel to the Shuttlesworth's story runs a heartfelt subplot of Dakota Barns, a woman trapped in a cycle of abuse, finding solace and aid in Jake, fostering a connection that speaks to the themes of redemption and hope.Despite the turmoil and the gravity of Jake's mission, the estranged family finds themselves wrestling with moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of their individual situations. As the deadline nears, a high-stakes basketball game between father and son becomes the crucible where futures are decided. In a world rife with corruption, temptation, and betrayal, will the bonds of family prevail?Join us on this emotional journey as we delve deep into a story of lost and regained connections, sacrifices, and the harsh truths about redemption and forgiveness in "He Got Game."

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