

Black on Black Cinema | Black Movie Reviews
TNP Studios
Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast delivering in-depth reviews of Black films — from Oscar winners to hood classics, indie gems to blockbuster hits. Hosted by four Black men from Baltimore, we bring honest opinions, genuine disagreements, and conversations that matter to the Black community. We review: Spike Lee films, Jordan Peele films, Tyler Perry films, Black horror movies, Black indie films, Black action movies, Black comedies, classic Black cinema, new Black movie releases, Black TV shows and limited series, and everything in between. Featured on RogerEbert.com. Over 570 episodes and 13 years of Black film coverage. Topics include: Black film reviews, Black movie recommendations, Black cinema history, representation in Hollywood, Black horror, Black sci-fi, Blaxploitation classics, Black rom-coms, and cultural commentary from a Black perspective. New episodes weekly. Subscribe for your next movie night pick. 🎧 Also on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and all major podcast platforms.Interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast? Contact us at ads@ossacollective.com. For programmatic ads, reach out to the Spreaker team below.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 44min
The Stepmother 2 - Episode 248
Discussion of 'The Stepmother 2' film, focusing on Erica Mena's portrayal of a character with dissociative identity disorder. Criticizing the film's portrayal of mental health and the unrealistic scenes. Conversation about baby names, gaming skills, and changing attitudes towards sex. Critique of the marketing of Magnum condoms. Unexpected arrival of a character claiming to be the man's husband after 10 years. Critique of a scene with a fake suicide note and unrealistic police reaction.

Aug 24, 2023 • 46min
The Milli and Vanilli of the Manoshpere - Preview to Episode 248
This podcast explores the controversial rise of a duo promoting misogynistic views, discusses problematic content of a show and self-hating issues faced by women. It also touches on the importance of treating partners well, shares perspectives on Amazon Prime and the Manistier mindset, and discusses anti-Black views in politics. The podcast concludes with a humorous and explicit conversation about intimate relationships.

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 39min
Till - Episode 247
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to dive into the harrowing true story of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old boy from Chicago, whose tragic encounter at a Mississippi grocery store in 1955 set off a series of events that would expose the deep-rooted racism in the American South. From Emmett's fateful meeting with Carolyn Bryant, to the brutal aftermath and the subsequent trial that gripped the nation, follow the journey of Mamie Till, a mother's relentless pursuit for justice for her son and her profound impact on the Civil Rights movement.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Aug 8, 2023 • 34min
Alabama Endgame - Preview to Episode 247
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film to be reviewed, "Till" which tells the story of the aftermath of the murder of Emmett Till at the hand of white racists and his mother's fight to bring her son's killers to justice. The random topic this week is all about the brawl that happened on the dock in Montgomery Alabama this past weekend. The crew discuss the racial implication, the community that still lives in the heart of Black Americans no matter the situation, and more.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Aug 4, 2023 • 2h 1min
They Cloned Tyrone - Episode 246
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2023 film, "They Cloned Tyrone" starring John Bodega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris. The film follows a series of eerie events that thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Jul 28, 2023 • 51min
A Poor Attempt to Lead Us to Slaughter - Preview to Episode 246
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2023 film, "They Cloned Tyrone." The modern take on a blaxploitation film follows three unlikely heroes as they uncover a government conspiracy against Black people. The random topic this week is about rapper Ice Cube sitting down with known white supremacist Tucker Carlson to have a rather surface level dialogue about race in America, the COVID-19 vaccination, and more. We examine the issues with even participating in these bad faith interviews and why its ultimately hurtful to the community, not helpful.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 20min
The Blackening - Episode 245
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to discuss the 2022 horror comedy film, "The Blackening." The story follows seven Black friends who go away for the weekend and end up trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. The use their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies to try and stay alive.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 13min
Your Survival Requires ACTION in the AFFIRMATIVE - Preview to Episode 245
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns after a hiatus to announce the next film, "The Blackening." The film sees "seven Black friends go away for the weekend and end up trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. Will their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies help them stay alive? Probably not." The random topic of the week is about the Supreme Court's ending of Affirmative Action for race based considerations in colleges.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

Jun 9, 2023 • 1h 58min
A Thousand and One - Episode 244
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.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

May 31, 2023 • 42min
But We Aren’t Invited to YOUR Cookouts! - Preview to 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.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).


