Black Ass Movie Podcast

Join us as we unpack the 2002 film "Brown Sugar," a story that walks a fine line between romantic comedy and a poignant exploration of black culture. Tune in as we delve into the complex interplay of love, friendship, music, and ambition that characterizes the film. We promise you'll gain a new appreciation for the characters, their relationships, and the soul-stirring music that underpins it. We're throwing open the debate on whether "Brown Sugar" deserves a coveted spot on our list of classic black movies. But we don't stop there - we invite you, our listeners, to lend your voice to this debate. Does "Brown Sugar" leave a sweet enough taste to make the cut? Tune in to find out! Join the Black Ass Movie Club

From discussing the chilling visuals to analyzing Snoop Dogg's supernatural powers, the conversation was nothing short of riveting. We shed light on the film's dramatic climax and explored Jimmy's profound revenge. The debate gets really interesting as we ponder if Bones deserves a place on the list of essential Black Horror films. Get ready to delve into the nostalgia, appreciate the practical effects, and decide for yourself about the movie's place in the Black Horror genre. Join us, won't you? Join the Black Ass Movie Club

Join us as we dissect each moment of this intriguing film. From the movie's title sequence to its score, we go all out, analyzing Blackula's waking confusion, the nuanced relationship between Dracula's wife and Tina, and Tina's surprising key find in the breaker box. We go beyond the surface, unraveling the underdeveloped female characters and the much-contested movie location. But the fun doesn't stop there! You'll love our throwback to malls, movies, and Candyman - the good old days! Join the Black Ass Movie Club

Join us this week as we navigate the horrifying yet fascinating world of 'The People Under the Stairs'. With our special guest co-host Micah, we pick apart the intricate symbolism, from the dog targeting black men to the dolls made by Alice. We further scrutinize the portrayal of law enforcement in the film, contemplating their apparent incompetence in connecting the dots from a liquor store robbery to the family living in the house. Join the Black Ass Movie Club

On this weeks episode we're jumping into spooky movie month with Tales from the Hood. A 1995 horror anthology film that presents four short horror stories based on police corruption, domestic abuse, racism, and gang violence, all presented within a frame story of three drug dealers buying some "found" drugs from an eccentric and story-prone funeral director. directed by Rusty Cundieff starring Clarence Williams III and an all star "black famous" cast including David Alan Grier, Lamont Bentley, and more. Join the Black Ass Movie Club

In this week's episode we're chopping it up about Blankman a 1994 superhero comedy parody film directed by Mike Binder and starring Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier and Robin Givens. Darryl is a childlike man with a genius for inventing various gadgets out of junk. When he stumbles on a method to make his clothes bulletproof, he decides to use his skills to be the lowest budgeted superhero of all. Join the Black Ass Movie Club

In this week's episode, we dive into the powerful and thought-provoking film "Judas and the Black Messiah." Will it make the list? Probably, but let's pretend like we don't know yet! Judas and the Black Messiah is a 2021 film about the betrayal of chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, Fred Hampton. Staring Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Dominique Fishback. Join the Black Ass Movie Club

In this weeks episode we revisit a classic! Join us as we reminisce and discuss our nostalgia for the comedic legends. (Drink!) Will it make the list? Harlem Nights is a 1989 American crime comedy-drama starring directed and written by Eddie Murphy. The film co-stars Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx (in his last film appearance before his death in 1991), Danny Aiello, Michael Lerner, Della Reese, and Charlie Murphy. Released in November 1989, by Paramount Pictures. The film tells the story of "Sugar" Ray and Vernest "Quick" Brown as a team running a nightclub in the late 1930s in Harlem while contending with gangsters and corrupt police officials. Join the Black Ass Movie Club

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