Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Disney’s newest musical feature “Sneakerella” about a teenage boy from Queens, who aspires to be the next big sneaker designer. However, instead he is stuck working in his late mother’s …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review superhero comedy “Thunder Force” about two forty-something year old best friends who become an unlikely crime …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review 90s political comedy “The Distinguished Gentlemen” where a smoothing talking man plays the biggest con there is —- …

James and Jonathan review Spike Lee’s sports drama, “He Got Game”. The film is about the father of the top ranked high school basketball recruit who …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 1996 film “The Associate” which tells the story of a struggling intelligent investment banker while her less qualified male peers climb the ladder over herself, a black woman. She …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Teresa Lee to review A24’s latest feature

Everything Everywhere All at Once” which follows a …

Jonathan and Jerah share their experiences with stress and how therapy is currently helping them.

Brought to you by Betterhelp.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the fifth installment of the horror franchise “Scream”. Ghostface is back after twenty-five years and on the kill again. Back also are some other familiar faces. The film stars Jenna …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the box office hit comedy “Stir Crazy” about an audacious white man convincing his reluctant Black friend to ditch New York for sunny Los Angeles. However, their trip is cut short when …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Pixar’s newest animated film “Turning Red”, a coming of age story about Chinese-Canadian teenage girl, Mei, who turns into a big red panda when she feels just a little too excited. The …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “Kimi”, a thriller film about an agoraphobic tech employee who accidentally witnesses a violent crime. In order to …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the classic tale of fictional R&B group “The Five Heartbeats” with special guest and one of the stars of the film, Leon. They discuss the roadblocks for black directors and actors …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the somewhat action packed film “The Art of War” from 2000 about an agent for the Secretary of Defense of the United Nations. He goes undercover to clear his name after being falsely …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “Marry Me” a romantic comedy about pop star Kat Valdez who impulsively marries an incredibly annoying stranger from …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 film “Bruised” which features the story of disgraced MMA fighter, Jackie Justice, who struggles to …

James and Jonathan review the 2021 release of “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” starring Denzel Washington, which is a black and white interpretation of William Shakespeare’s iconic play where a lord will stop at nothing to …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2006 film based on the real life story of how a man working at an American juvenile detention camp formed a football team, the Kilpatrick Mustangs, to help reform select teen …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the latest of the Matrix franchise: The Matrix Resurrections. Neo is once again challenged to determine whether his …

James and Jonathan debunk a few stigmas surrounding therapy. Brought to you by Betterhelp.

And if you're looking for another way to support your mental health, why not check out BetterHelp, a professional online …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Glo Tavarez to review the latest retelling of the classic American musical West Side Story where two rival gangs go to war over love and for territory. The film stars …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Alise Morales to review the story of how Mirabel, a seemingly ungifted child growing up in the …

This week we’re paying tribute to the icon Sidney Poitier, by revisiting one of our favorite episodes.

Original Airdate: 9/3/2015

Well, this happened. Keegan-Michael Key showed up like a burst through the comedic heavens …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2007 film, “The Perfect Holiday,” starring Gabrielle Union and Morris Chestnut. It’s about a mom who feels …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2002 buddy comedy “Friday After Next.” When Santa Claus robs Craig and Day-Day’s apartment, they must get jobs as security guards at the mall so they don’t get evicted. The …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Netflix’s film, “Red Notice.” Starring Dwayne Johnson, the movie is about a supposed FBI agent that teams with a con artist to chase down the world’s greatest art thief in order to …

James and Jerah are joined by actor and writer William DeMeritt to discuss Marvel’s Eternals, a movie about a race of immortal superheroes who have lived on earth for thousands of years and then reunite to battle the …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the story of how Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams, helped train and shape his daughters to become the biggest tennis stars in the world. The film was directed by …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the Netflix western, “The Harder They Fall,” about an outlaw who assembles his gang after his enemy is released from prison. The film stars Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazia Beetz, …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2020 film, “The 24th,” about soldiers in the Black 24th Infantry Regiment who were involved in the …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Franqi French to discuss the 1984 Academy Awards nominated film, “A Soldier’s Story,” based on …

To conclude our month of horror, James, Jerah and Jonathan review Netflix’s “Fear Street Part Three 1666” (and after the intermission, “Fear Street …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 horror film “Spiral: From the Book of Saw.” It’s about a detective and his partner investigating horrifying murders and then find themselves as players in the …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan the 2020 Blumhouse horror film, “Black Box,” about a man who lost his memory and wife after a car accident and undergoes an experimental treatment to help with his memories. It was …

James, Jerah and Jonathan review the 1984 science fiction film, “The Brother From Another Planet,” starring Joe Morton. After an alien lands in New York City, he tries to adapt on the streets of Harlem while being …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 Netflix film, “Fear Street Part One: 1994.” This is the first movie in a trilogy based on R. L. Stein’s book series by the same name. After several horrendous …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Kat Lerner (for the 5th time!) to discuss Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 sequel to the 1992 film with the same name, Candyman. It’s directed by Nia DaCosta and stars …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Beckett starring John David Washington. The film is about a tourist in Greece who falls asleep at the wheel, accidentally kills his girlfriend, and then becomes the target in …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2007 film “The Great Debaters,” directed by and starring Denzel Washington. It’s about a poet and …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 film “Fatherhood,” based on Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love by Matthew Logelin. It’s about a new father that struggles with raising his daughter after …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “The Suicide Squad.” The DC Extended Universe film is a sequel and stand alone film to 2016’s “Suicide …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Disney’s Jungle Cruise. Based on the Disneyland ride by the same name, a steamboat skipper and botanist …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the new film No Sudden Move, which follows a group of small-time criminals executing a simple job that …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Space Jam: A New Legacy, starring LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Khris Davis, and many, many more.

Produced by Melisa D. Monts

Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Aida Osman to review the Twitter inspired film, Zola starring Taylour Paige and Riley Keough about a …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Steel, a superhero film starring Shaquille O’Neal, where he turns himself into a superhero after a villain uses his own weapons against people. The film also stars Annabeth …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review F9: The Fast Saga, the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Nathalie Emmanuel, Bow Wow, John …

This week special guest Rosy R. joins James, Jerah, and Jonathan to review the 2021 musical “In The Heights,” which follows a community in Washington …

This week Jonathan, James, and Jerah review “Red Tails,” a 2012 war movie following the Tuskegee airmen.

Produced by Melisa D. Monts

Executive produced …

This week Jonathan, James, and Jerah review the 1999 film “Life,” starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. It follows the two as wrongfully …

This week Jonathan, James, and Jerah review Army of the Dead, which follows a group of people as they try to take money from a casino in Las Vegas as …

This week Jonathan, James, and Jerah are reviewing Tom Clancy’s “Without Remorse.” The film stars Michael B. Jordan and follows a Navy SEAL as he …

This week special guest Brandon Collins joins Jonathan and James to review “Inside Man,” which is a 2006 bank robbery film starring Denzel …

This week special guest Shantrelle P. Lewis joins Jonathan, James, and Jerah to review the 1998 film “How Stella Got Her Groove Back.” The film …

This week Jon and James are joined by special guest Wyatt Cenac to review the 1986 film “Running Scared.” The film follows two Chicago cops as they …

This week Jon, James, and Jerah review “Bad Trip.” This film is composed of pranks on the public, but also follows the main character as he chases …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 Netflix film, Concrete Cowboy which is about a troubled teenage boy who is sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, and finds kinship in the close knit Black …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan make their picks for what movies, actors, and filmmakers will take home Oscars.

Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In …

This week, special guest Annmarie Yoo joins Jon, James, and Jerah to review the Oscar-nominated film “Minari.” The film follows a Korean-American …

This week, James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 1997 film “Money Talks,” starring Chris Tucker and Charlie Sheen. The film follows a small-time …

First, James, Jerah, and Jon talk to Sheldon Lyn, who was part of McKinsey & Company’s report on Black representation in film and television. Then, special guest Shamarah Hernandez joins to review “The …

This week special guest Kat Lerner joins James, Jerah, and Jonathan to review the Disney film “Raya and the Last Dragon.” The film follows Raya as …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “Coming 2 America.” The film is a sequel to the 1988 film “Coming to America,” and follows Prince Akeem …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.” The film follows Billie Holiday, the singer, as the FBI targets …

This week special guest Yejide Collman joins Jonathan and James to review “Sylvie’s Love.” The film follows a woman who meets an aspiring saxophonist …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “Malcolm & Marie.” The film follows a film director and his girlfriend through the night of his …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Mamoudou N'Diaye to discuss, “Judas and the Black Messiah.” The film is about real life events surrounding the death of black activist, Fred Hampton. When William …

James, Jerah and Jonathan review John Lee Hancock’s crime thriller, “The Little Things.” The feature follows Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon and …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review, “Outside the Wire.” The Netflix film is about an android office and a drone pilot who work together to stop an international nuclear attack. It stars Anthony Mackie and …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan discuss Regina King’s feature film directorial debut, “One Night In Miami.” The film follows a fictionalized meeting of …

This week Jerah, James, and Jonathan are watching Pixar’s first film starring a black protagonist. 2020’s “Soul,” is about a high school music …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are reviewing George C. Wolfe’s 2020 film, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” based on August Wilson’s play. The movie follows, …

Happy New Year!! This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan discuss the highly anticipated Christopher Nolan film, “Tenet.” The action thriller film stars …

James and Jerah are joined by David Jonsson to discuss the 1967 film, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” Sidney Poitier, Spencer Tracy, and Katharine Hepburn star in this classic movie about a white woman who introduces …

James, Jerah and Jonathan review Denzel Washington’s feature film debut, “Carbon Copy.” The 1981 film is about a rich white man who loses everything after he finds out he has a black son. The movie also stars George …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Kimberly Truong to discuss the 2020 Netflix film, “Over the Moon.” The American-Chinese animated …

It’s the Holiday Season! James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Tessa Hersh to discuss David E. Talbert’s 2020 instant classic, “Jingle Jangle: A …

This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “Finding Forrester.” The drama released in 2000 is the story of a black, gifted teenager who is invited …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review 2019's "Just Mercy," based on the story of Walter McMillian who was released from prison after serving 6 years on death row, starring Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan

Listen to Black Men …

Although Halloween is in the rearview, James, Jerah, and Jonathan are back to review "His House," a haunting horror movie released by Netflix for Halloween 2020, starring Sope Dirisu, Wunmi Mosaku, Malaika …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review "Fast Color," an overlooked indie superpower drama from 2018 now available on streaming starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, …

This week, James, Jonathan, and Jerah continue to get into the Halloween spirit with 1997's voodoo thriller "Eve's Bayou," written and directed by …

As Halloween approaches, Hollywood City gets spooky with Netflix's 2020 gentification horror comedy "Vampires vs. the Bronx" starring Jaden Micheal, …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan discuss the 2019 indie family drama "Waves," starring Kelvn Harrison, Jr., Taylor Russell, Sterling K. Brown, and Lucas …

Forever Dog just launched a premium subscription service that gives you immediate access to ad-free versions of your favorite Forever Dog podcasts, …

James, Jonathan, and Jerah are back together again to discuss Chris Rock's romantic comedy from 2014 "Top Five," co-starring Rosario Dawson, J.B. Smoove, Gabrielle Union, and Romany Malco.

Listen to Black Men Can't Jump …

While Jerah is busy moving, James and Jonathan return to Quarantine City to discuss AppleTV's 2020 biopic "The Banker" starring Anthony Mackie, …

Jonathan and Jerah and guest Dulce Sloan discuss 2020's "Like A Boss," starring Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, and Salma Hayek, but only after Dulce …

Jonathan sits in the guest chair this week as comedians Kat Lerner, Angel Yau, and Donald Chang host a discussion of Disney's 2020 live-action remake …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan welcome Mya Taylor ("Stagemother," "Tangerine") to discuss the 2000 action romance movie "Romeo Must Die," starring Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isiah Washington, Delroy Lindo, with DMX.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN …

"Da 5 Bloods," "21 Bridges," "42," the list goes on and on. With the sudden passing of actor and icon Chadwick Boseman, we're replaying our favorite movie review with Boseman as the lead, "Black Panther."

His …

Jerah joins Jonthan and James from Rental Car City as he podcasts live from the road. This week, BMCJ critiques the 2020 Netflix sci-fi crime drama "Project Power" starring Jamie Foxx, Dominique Fishback, Courtney B. …

Back again from Quarantine City, James, Jonathan, and Jerah reluctantly review the 2003 box office bomb "National Security" starring Martin Lawrence

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

By popular demand on social media, James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Netflix's made-for-TV drama "Fatal Affair" starring Nia Long and Omar Epps.

…

It's a Black Queens in Hollywood takeover, as Sasheer Zamata, Tessa Hersh, and Rachael Edwards come to Quarantine City to discuss Beyonce's new …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are back from Quarantine City again to review "The Old Guard," the 2020 sci-fi action movie (and NOT a sequel to "Hancock") starring Kiki Lane, Charlize Theron, Marwan Kenzari, and Chiwetel …

Justin Simien, creator of the film/TV show "Dear White People" and host of the podcast "Don't @ Me," comes to Quarantine City NOT to discuss an X-Men movie, but to talk about the 2019 big screen adaptation of the YA …

Sydney James Harcourt from "Hamilton" (heard of it?) joins James, Jerah and Jonathan to talk about the movie "Blackbird." Next week: "The Darkest Minds"

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

Mike Cabellon sits in with Jonathan, James, and Jerah as they discuss the 2020 family action comedy "My Spy" starring Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman.

Artist, illustrator, and BMCJ collaborator Jeffrey Taylor joins James, Jerah and Jonathan to discuss Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods," starring Delroy …

Yvonne Orji joins James, Jerah, and Jonathan for an interview about playing Molly from "Insecure," navigating Hollywood as a Nigerian-American …

Guest Malcolm Barrett comes to Quarantine City and joins James, Jonathan, and Jerah to discuss the 2006 Denzel Washington sci-fi thriller "Déjà Vu"

…

Guest Niccolo Aeed sits down with Jonathan, Jerah, and James to discuss the 1998 terrorism action thriller "The Siege" starring Denzel Washington, …

Guest Dani Fernandez joins James, Jerah, and Jonathan to discuss the 2020 comedy "Lovebirds" starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast

…

Rising star Kelvin Harrison Jr. visits Quarantine City to chat about co-starring in the new movie "The High Note" with Tracy Ellis Ross, Ice Cube, and Dakota Johnson. Kelvin also discusses his early career, wanting to …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan huddle up to discuss the 1994 basketball drama "Above the Rim," starring Duane Martin, Leon, and Tupac Shakur.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast

…

Guest Ashley Seldon joins James, Jerah, and Jonathan to discuss the 2004 dance movie "You Got Served," starring Omarion, Marques Houston, Jarell Houston, Raz B, and Lil' Fizz, written and directed by Chris Stokes.

FOLLOW …

This week, James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 1997 Alex Cross thriller "Kiss The Girls," starring Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd. Next week: "You Got Served"

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

This week, James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2016 magic-action movie "Sleight" starring Jacob Latimore, Seychelle Gabriel, Storm Reid, and Sasheer Zamata. Next week: "Kiss the Girls"

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN …

From home with new microphones, James, Jerah, and Jonathan discuss the 2010 apocalyptic sci-fi film "The Book of Eli" directed by the Hughes Brothers starring Denzel Washington and Mila Kunis. Next week: "Sleight"

FOLLOW …

Back again from Quarantine City, James, Jonathan, and Jerah review the 2020 Netflix Original film "Uncorked" written and directed by Prentice Penny, starring Mamoudou Athie and Courtney B. Vance.

Next week: "The Book of …

Guest Kat Lerner joins James, Jerah, and Jonathan to discuss Lulu Wang's 2019 film "The Farewell" starring Shuzhen Zhao and Awkwafina

FOLLOW BLACK MEN …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan return to review 2007's "American Gangster" starring Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ruby Dee, and rapper T.I.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

James, Jerah, and Jonathan are back from Quarantine City to review the 1992 comedy-action-crime-thriller "Mo' Money" starring Damon Wayans, Marlon Wayans, and Stacey Dash.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

From Quarantine City, James, Jerah, and Jonathan discuss the apocalyptic 2018 Netflix film "How it Ends" starring Forest Whitaker, Theo James, and Kat Graham.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

Jerah, Jonathan, and James discuss the 1995 movie "Dead Presidents," starring Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker, Freddy Rodriguez, N'Bushe Wright, and Bokeem Woodbine, and directed by the Hughes brothers.

FOLLOW …

Guest Chandra Russell joins James, Jerah, and Jonathan to discuss John Singleton's "Poetic Justice" starring Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, and Regina King.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

Jerah, Jonathan, and guest Carl Foreman, Jr discuss 2005's "Hustle & Flow" starring Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson and Anthony Anderson.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

Jerah, Jonathan, and guest Tessa Claire Hersh discuss the 2019 thriller "Luce" starring Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Norbert Leo Butz, and Tim Roth.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

Jerah, James, and guest Rasheda Crockett discuss the 2020 romance "The Photograph" starring Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast

…

Jerah, Jonathan, and guest Jee Young Han review the 2020 Oscar Winner for Best Picture-- "Parasite" -- directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Song Kang-ho, Choi Woo-shik, and Park So-dam.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review 2019 indie film "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" starring Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, and Rob Morgan.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review "Bad Boys for Life," the third installment in the "Bad Boys" franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

James, Jerah, and Jonathan talk "Jumanji: The Next Level," starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan with Danny DeVito, Danny Glover and Awkwafina.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

James, Jerah, and Jonathan kick off a new year of movie reviews with "Cats!" Is it so bad it's good? Is it just bad? Is it worse than bad? The guys discuss this and more, including what exactly a "jellicle cat" is and …

The guys look back at the best in Movies & TV from 2019... and of course, rate 2019 as a whole for helping or hurting The Cause!

FOLLOW BLACK MEN …

The guys gather for a special holiday episode to discuss the 1996 family comedy "The Preacher's Wife" starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, …

James, Jerah, and Jonathan get into the shopping spirit with the 1996 holiday-action movie "Jingle All the Way" co-starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and …

Anissa Folley joins Jerah and James in studio as Jonathan calls in for a discussion of "Queen & Slim" starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie …

Steve Way from Hulu's "Ramy" joins the show to discuss 2017's "The Upside" starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN …

The guys talk throwback thriller 21 Bridges (starring Chadwick Boseman), New York movies, and bad bridge analogies.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast

…

Black teen rom-coms, there's not enough of them, but is this one any good? The guys sit down to discuss 2003's "Love Don't Cost a Thing," starring Nick Cannon, Christina Milian, Kenan Thompson and Kal Penn.

FOLLOW BLACK …

Larry Owens & Corin Wells join the show to talk about Harriet - the 2019 Harriet Tubman biopic starring Cynthia Erivo.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast

…

What makes a comeback performance? Is it the year of Eddie? How many explicitly titled standup specials can one guy have? Answers to all these …

Live from the Lyric Hyperion in Los Angeles, the guys welcome James Davis to talk Scary Movie - and more importantly, to get scared of a movie!

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

…

This week, it's the triumphant return of fan favorite, member of the four-timers-club, Tessa Claire Hersh, to watch the last movie Eddie Murphy ever made: Vampire in Brooklyn. We FINALLY have some diversity on the show, …

They made a person................................ out of ...................................... a PERSON????!!!! The guys get into Will Smith's newest... blockbuster, Gemini Man, and try and figure out exactly how …

War! This week, the guys jump into one of the few horror movies/one of the few period pieces on the market with a black lead: JJ's Overlord. Was there enough horror? Was there enough period drama? Tune in to find out - …

Laci Mosley (Florida Girls, Scam Goddess) joins the guys this week to think like men - and to watch Think Like A Man! They learn how long you should …

This week we review Star Wars: The Last Jedi LIVE from London Podcast Festival!

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast

https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast

BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T …

This week we're joined by Lily Du and Dariany Santana to discuss Hustlers. We talk about Jennifer Lopez's performance, riding the line between a blockbuster flick and a serious drama, and the necessity for more films …

This week we discuss School Daze, the 1988 film from Spike Lee.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast

…

This week we discuss the 1983 film Trading Places, starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast

https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast

BUY BLACK …

This week we cover the 2004 film I, Robot, starring Will Smith. We talk about Smith's performance, the progression of technology in our society, and …

Did you know that British comedies are better than American comedies? The guys welcome Carl Tart (Brooklyn 99) to the studio to discuss Zoe Saldana's characters' dating preferences, where the hell Blair Underwood was, …

Jerah, an adult, takes over the mics this week with pals Oscar Montoya and Dariany Santana, also adults, to review children's movie Dora and the Lost …

The guys are back... and they're feeling old as hell. For their FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY, it's Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw! With fewer …

The guys drop in to FIGHT THE POWER and turn their headphones down to discuss the 2005 action blockbuster xXx: State of the Union, Vin Diesel's race, and jacking anything with wheels. Will Ice Cube's performance outrun …

After a long, long pause, the guys hit the studio for the much-anticipated Lion King (sp?). First of all, it's CGI - and it's dope as hell. Second, a history of Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Third: a scary Nala?!?! This movie …

Coming in with that extra 3%, it's the only animated movie Will Smith has made so far: Shark Tale. (Will Smith is coming out with an animated movie Spies in Disguise this year.)On what the boys say is their worst …

On this week's episode, we discuss not just the fire soundtrack but the fire flick Roll Bounce. From child... icon... Bow Wow's robot dancing to the …

On this week's episode, we discuss the one. The only. The movie that started it all. No, not the one where the train comes at the screen. It's... INDEPENDENCE DAY! Will Smith's breakout, featuring the sexy nerd Jeff …

James' wife Katharine is back on the pod to discuss the Netflix hit rom-com, Always Be My Maybe, starring and co-written by Ali Wong and Randall Park …

On this week's episode, we discuss the Men In Black spinoff, Men In Black International, starring Tessa Thompson & Chris Hemsworth, directed by F. Gary Gray. We talk about the over-saturation of franchises, Thompson …

Today we discuss Ma, the newly released horror/thriller starring Octavia Spencer. We talk about the way the film explores the idea of the villain, …

This week, we discuss the new Aladdin, directed by Guy Ritchie. We talk about the casting choices, how we think the film will be received by various audiences, and the musical numbers. We also question why Ritchie was …

Today we talk about the newly released Netflix film See You Yesterday, produced by Spike Lee. We discuss our personal opinions on time travel, casting black actors in this classic storyline, the "suggested content" on …

In todays episode we discuss the newly released Pokmon Detective Pikachu, directed by Rob Letterman and starring Ryan Reynolds & Justice Smith. …

This week we discuss the 2001 release, Baby Boy, written and directed by John Singleton. We talk about how the film represents gender dynamics and male maturity, Taraji P. Henson's performance, and more.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN …

This week, we sit down to talk about the not-so-great sequel to a masterpiece, Men In Black II. We talk about how Will Smith's performance changes from the first film to the second, who deserves to get neuralyzed and …

In this Milly Tamarez & Monique Moses podcast takeover (featuring Jonathan Braylock), we discuss Homecoming, the newly released Beyonce concert film. We talk about Beyonce as a savvy business woman who maintains a …

This week, we are joined in the studio by Karen Sepulveda to talk about the new release Little, starring Regina Hall and Issa Rae. We talk about how …

This week we're joined by Tristan Griffin to discuss the 1993 release, Menace II Society. We talk about Tupac originally being cast, the racist confirmation bias as it presents itself in the film, systemic oppression, …

This week, we discuss Jon's all time favorite movie, The Matrix. We talk about the heavy-hitter actors who were approached to do this movie before …

This week, we discuss the newly released Us, Jordan Peele's follow-up to the potentially unsurpassable Get Out. We talk about Lupita finally getting …

This week, we're joined in the studio by Nore Davis to discuss Belly, the 1998 release starring Nas and DMX and often referred to as "the black Goodfellas". We talk about the film's poor critical reception, the way it …

This week, we discuss the 1998 release, The Negotiator, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey. We talk about Samuel L. Jackson's prolific …

In today's episode, we review Green Book, this year's Oscar winner for Best Picture. We talk about the controversy surrounding the movie, the implications of it's win, and why white protagonists are problematic in films …

This week we talk about the 1992 release, Malcolm X, starring Denzel Washington. We discuss black history, the length of the film, how it was robbed …

In this episode, we discuss Hitch, the 2005 release starring Will Smith, with special guest Suni Reyes. We talk about romantic comedies with diverse casts, relationship dynamics and stereotypes, and the backstory to the …

This week, we're joined in the studio by fellow Forever Dog podcast host, Unofficial Expert's Sydnee Washington. We discuss What Men Want, the 2019 release starring Taraji P. Henson and based on the premise of Nancy …

On this weeks episode, we discuss the 1997 comedy B*A*P*S, directed by Robert Townsend, starring Halle Berry. We talk about the movies racial stereotypes, the line between satirical and offensive humor, screenwriter …

This week, Shana DeAndrea joins us to talk about the 2001 release, Save the Last Dance, starring Julia Stiles and directed by Thomas Carter. We …

On today's episode, we discuss the new M. Night Shyamalan movie Glass, based in part on Shyamalan's previous films Unbreakable and Split. We talk about our experiences with M. Night Shyamalan movies through the ages, …

This week Jon, Jerah, and James discuss Aquaman, directed by James Wan and starring Jason Momoa. They cover awards season, seeing new types of heroes depicted on screen, forced jokes in the marvel universe, and more.

…

For the first episode of 2019, James and Jon are joined by guest Brianna Baker to talk about the new release Escape Room, directed by Adam Robitel. They discuss their own experiences with escape rooms, the sweet spot …

For the last episode of 2018, Jerah, Jon, James and special guest Rachael A. Edwards discuss If Beale Street Could Talk, directed and adapted for the …

Thank you for listening to Forever Dog podcasts this year and please enjoy this year-in-review clips show! Listen to find a new favorite podcast to subscribe to in 2019 or just a killer back catalog to binge during your …

This week, the guys review This Christmas, starring Idris Elba and Chris Brown, just in time for the holidays! They talk the believability of Idris …

This week, the guys are joined by Langston Belton (Earths Mightiest Show) to review the new release, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. They discuss the accessibility of this Spider-Man (Miles), the soundtrack's use of …

This week, Maya Deshmukh (AzN PoP) joins Jerah and James to talk about the newly released Mowgli, a retelling of The Jungle Book directed by Andy Serkis. They discuss problematic themes in the film, casting choices, the …

On this weeks episode, we review the 2013 holiday release Black Nativity, starring Jacob Latimore and Jennifer Hudson. We discuss our own experiences …

This week, we have Janelle James (The Comedy Lineup) in the studio to talk about Creed 2, starring Michael B. Jordan. We discuss the true-to-life dialogue of the film, the focus on Tessa Thompson's character trajectory, …

This week, we are joined by comedians Akilah Hughes and Ayo Edebiri to discuss the newly released heist movie, Widows, directed by Steve McQueen and …

This week, we are joined by Yedoye Travis (Dark Tank) to discuss the 2006 film, The Pursuit of Happyness, based on the true story of Chris Gardner and starring Will Smith. We get into the harsh reality of being poor in …

We review the 1992 film Candyman starring Tony Todd and Virginia Madsen. We discuss the lore around Candyman, our own childhood fears, the inherent issues with the films casting choices, and how this movie was pitched …

This week, we review the 2003 comedy-horror movie The Haunted Mansion, starring Eddie Murphy. We discuss Eddie Murphy's decision to be in this movie, horror films made for kids, and whether or not casting a black family …

This week, we review the new film The Hate U Give, based on the novel by Angie Thomas. We discuss Amanda Stenberg's phenomenal acting, the positive …

We review A Haunted House, the 2013 spoof of paranormal activity starring Marlon Wayans and Cedric the Entertainer. We talk about the movie's deeply problematic comedy, making "spoofs", the legacy of similar movies like …

We review the 2003 horror-thriller Gothika starring Halle Berry and Robert Downey Jr. We discuss the movies supernatural elements, how it deals with …

We review the new film Night School starring Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish. We discuss the chemistry between Kevin and Tiffany, the standout …

Special guest Tosin Morohunfola (The Chi, Love Is) joins us to review 2018's The First Purge, the fourth installment of the horror franchise that …

We review the second and only film in the Predator franchise to star a black actor, 1990's Predator 2. We talk about the unlikely action star Danny Glover, the somewhat blatantly racist caricatures of gangs, our own …

We conclude our Wesley Snipes mini-series with his biggest box office earner, Blade II, the 2002 superhero sequel. Did this film had something to do with Wesley's decline in leading films? What happened to N'Bushe …

Our Wesley Snipes mini-series continues with the 1992 action film Passenger 57. Was this the film that put Snipes' action star power on the map? Did the writing and directing of this movie hurt the chances for sequels? …

Special guest Gary Richardson (SNL) joins as we begin our Wesley Snipes mini-series by reviewing the "hood classic" New Jack City, directed by Mario Van Peebles. We discuss the incredible versatility of Wesley Snipes, …

We are celebrating the new film Crazy Rich Asians, directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Constance Wu and Michelle Yeoh, with an Asian takeover of our own. Guests Katharine Lerner (Younger), Ellie Lee (iHeartRadio), and …

Spike Lee is BACK! We review the new film BlackkKlansmen starring John David Washington and Adam Driver. We discuss everything including the real story of Ron Stallworth, the purposely uncomfortable ending, the debut of …

We review the new indie film Blindspotting written by and starring Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal. We unpack everything this film has to offer …

We review the new film The Equalizer 2, starring Denzel Washington in his first ever movie sequel. We discuss Denzel's latest "action hero" career chapter, how he constantly saves little white girls, the brilliance of …

Our Whoopi Goldberg mini-series concludes with her most successful and iconic film, Sister Act, that inspired a sequel and a Broadway musical. We …

We review the new indie darling Sorry To Bother You by Boots Riley, that stars Lakeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson and has been making waves in critic circles. We discuss the importance of such a innovative and strange …

Guest Ashleigh Hairston (Modern Family) joins as we continue our Whoopi Goldberg mini-series with her second film Jumpin' Jack Flash, a 1986 action …

This week we review the new comedy Uncle Drew starring Lil Rel Howery, Tiffany Haddish and slew of basketball veterans, including Kyrie Irving in the …

This bonus episode features an interview with Charles Stone III, the director of the new film Uncle Drew in theaters now! We discuss the implications …

We begin our Whoopi Goldberg mini-series with the iconic film The Color Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the award-winning novel by …

Did you know they remade the blacksplotation film Superfly and that it came out this weekend? Well, they did! We review this updated classic and discuss the casting choice of Trevor Jackson as the lead, Jason Mitchel's …

The final episode of our Cuba Gooding Jr. mini-series provides an in depth look at the 2003 Disney film Radio. We discuss why this movie potentially …

The third episode of our Cuba Gooding Jr. mini-series brings us to the 2000 bio-pic film Men of Honor co-starring Robert Deniro. We discuss whether …

Special guest Phil Augusta Jackson (Key & Peele, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) joins us as we continue our Cuba Gooding Jr. mini-series with the 1996 film Jerry Maguire. Though this film earned Cuba the Oscar for Best …

Are you ready? We kick off the start of our new "Cuba Gooding Jr. mini-series" with the legendary 1991 film Boyz N the Hood directed by John Singleton. There is so much to unpack including the incredible backstory of …

Special guest Rasheda Crockett (Adam Ruins Everything) joins James III and Jonathan Braylock to discuss the new Gabrielle Union film Breaking In. We discuss Gabrielle's long career, the utter absence of generic action …

We have no business reviewing this movie but are doing it anyway, because #Wakanda. We discuss the incredible cinematic feat of Infinity Wars, debate …

With blockbuster season in full swing, we take a look at the perhaps the greatest blockbuster champion of all time Will Smith and his 2007 film I Am …

We delve into the career of Orlando Jones by reviewing the only movie he ever lead, 2002's Double Take with Eddie Griffin. We speculate on why …

We review the new #1 film at the box office, RAMPAGE, starring Dwayne Johnson and Naomie Harris. We talk about the unstoppable brand and star power of The Rock, the difference between fun blockbusters and dumb movies, …

This week we dive into the 1995 John Singleton film Higher Learning, with an ensemble cast featuring Omar Epps, Ice Cube, Regina King and Tyra Banks. We discuss the movie in the context of race relations in America …

This week we delve into the flash in a pan, Sci-Fi Netflix film The Cloverfield Paradox starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and David Oyelowo. We talk about the loose tie-in to the Cloverfield franchise, the strange release …

We review the new film Pacific Rim: Uprising, starring John Boyega, that recently dethroned Black Panther's 5 week run as #1 in the box office. We talk about the star quality of Boyega, the Pacific Rim franchise as a …

This week we bring a special episode of the podcast recorded live in Austin where we play the Black Men Can't Jump game show, testing the audience's knowledge on all things black in cinema. James III showcases some …

In honor of Women's History Month and the historic achievement of Ava Duvernay, the guys hand the reigns over to Katharine Lerner, Tessa Claire Hersh, and X Mayo to discuss the new film A Wrinkle In Time starring Storm …

Special guest The Reverend Shawn Amos (singer, songwriter) joins to talk the 1990 Spike Lee joint Mo' Better Blues starring Denzel Washington. We …

Superstar and fourth-time guest Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens, So Many White Guys) joins our annual discussion of the films of the Academy Awards. We discuss the refreshingly diverse Best Director category, why it's …

Wakanda!!! You know what time it is. We review the smash box office hit Black Panther directed by Ryan Coogler, starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. …

In anticipation of Black Panther, we review the 2012 film that jump started the career of Ryan Coogler and turned Michael B. Jordan into a leading man: Fruitvale Station. Special guest Mamoudou N'Diaye (Mic) joins as we …

Legendary writer and producer, Devon Shepard (MadTV, Weeds, The Wayans Bros.), joins us to discuss the 2009 cult classic Black Dynamite, written by …

Returning super-guest Tessa Claire Hersh drops by to keep Jon in check, to start a movement, and to review the 1993 Robert Townsend spectacular …

We take a walk down memory lane with the 1992 film Bebe's Kids starring Faizon Love as Robin Harris. We talk about the surprising lack of black characters in animated films, the low key depth of the films story, and if …

Special guest Hayley Marie Norman (Hancock) joins to talk the new Taraji P. Henson film, Proud Mary, which got off to a disappointing start at the box office. We discuss the utter lack of black female action stars, the …

Special guest Zach Cherry (HBO's Crashing) joins as the guys discuss the new #1 film at the box office, Jumanji, starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart. There's plenty to discuss about this popcorn flick including the …

Jon is at the ballet and James is missing (RIP?) for this unprecedented episode. Jerah is joined by Camrus Johnson (There's ... Johnny!, #Fashionvictim, Luke Cage) to break down Will Smith's effort in Bright. Chance the …

The boys review the Mudbound (2017). Find out if they can get on board with Dee Ree's work of historical imagination. Spoiler: they definitely …

The new Denzel film is out so we had to review Roman J. Israel, Esq. and talk about the award buzz surrounding Washington's performance. Listen as …

Special guest Erica Hernandez (UCB) joins to talk about the 2004 film Spanglish starring Paz Vega, Adam Sandler and Tea Leoni. The guys get into deep discussions about whether or not the film was made for a white …

The Holiday season has begun and we decided to get in the mood with last years ensemble film Almost Christmas, starring Danny Glover, Mo'Nique, past …

Special guest Maritza Montañez (UCB) joins as we discuss the latest Pixar film, Coco, set in Mexico and starring Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, among other Latinx voice actors. We fawn over the care and …

Get ready for a crossover episode!!! Black Men Can't Jump is teaming up with Blank Check podcast (Griffin Newman & David Sims) to review Kathryn Bigelow's latest film Detroit, starring John Boyega, Algee Smith, and …

Special guest X (UCB) joins the podcast as we review the 1997 cult classic Love Jones, starring Nia Long and Larenz Tate. We discuss the rarity of …

This week the crew reviews the 2006 film "The Last King of Scotland" staring Forrest Whitaker and Kerry Washington. Find out if Hollywood can handle …

Happy Halloween! Tyler Perry's Madea character is back and we couldn't resist the urge to revisit Boo 2! A Madea Halloween starring Tyler Perry and a …

We review the indie darling turned hit Netflix show Dear White People starring Tessa Thompson and Tyler James Williams. We discuss how the film and TV show compare, the strength of the actors, the limited examples of …

Special guest Lauren Adams (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) joins us to talk about the survival-thriller / romance film The Mountain Between Us, starring Idris Elba and Kate Winslet. We discuss the questionable directing …

In light of recents conversations about politics and sports, we review the 2013 Jackie Robinson film 42, starring Chadwick Boseman. We discuss how …

This week we review the 2002 "hood film" Paid In Full starring Wood Harris, Mekhi Phifer and Cam'ron. We discuss Hollywood's under utilization of …

Special guest Natalie Paul (HBO's The Deuce) joins the podcast, as we review the 2012 Oscar darling Beasts of the Southern Wild. We discuss the …

With the threat of yet another hurricane, we take a look at the 2015 natural disaster film San Andreas starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. We analyze America's obsession with natural disaster films, the puzzling casting …

This controversial episode is set with a review of the 2010 "hood comedy" Lottery Ticket starring Shad Moss (Bow Wow), Brandon T. Jackson and Ice Cube. Sparks fly as we talk about the representation of people who live …

Still in high school spirit, we review the 2005 sports film Coach Carter, starring Samuel L. Jackson. We compare the Hollywood changes made to this …

It's the end of summer and football season is nearly here! We delve in to the 2000 Disney film, Remember the Titans, starring Denzel Washington. We discuss the merits of revisionist history in films, why having a black …

We take a look back at the 1989 Civil War film Glory starring Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman and Andre Braugher. In light of the terrible incident in Charlottesville, we touch on the real history …

Special guest Abbi Crutchfield (TruTV's You Can Do Better!) is here to talk about the "breakout role" of Jessica Williams in Netflix comedy, The …

Special guest Langston Kerman (Insecure) helps us break down the blockbuster The Dark Tower, starring Idris Elba, based off the Stephen King book series. We discuss if Idris is actually the lead, why such a beloved film …

Finally, we complete our Wayans family saga with the 2014 film Let's Be Cops, starring Damon Wayans Jr. and Jake Johnson. We discuss the under the radar success of this film, the odd juxtaposition of the film's release …

Special guest Monique Moses (IFC Sports Court, Astronomy Club) joins the boys to review the new film Girls Trip starring Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Tiffany Haddish. In a year where Rough Night …

Marlon Wayans stars in the 1997 sports comedy The Sixth Man, marking his first leading role without his brother Shawn. The boys dissect Marlon's …

The Wayan's marathon continues with this 1996 'Hood Film' parody starring Shawn, Marlon, and Keenan Ivory Wayans. Jon toughed out this review on painkillers from a wisdom tooth extraction -- it either helped, or hurt …

We continue our Wayan saga with Blankman starring Damon Wayans. We discuss Damon's style of comedy, the balance between black cultural references and …

Our Wayans family saga has begun and we start with Keenan Ivory Wayans and his 1994 action film A Low Down Dirty Shame. We discuss the importance of …

Our 100th episode is here and we are looking back 30 years with a review of the 1987 Robert Townsend film, Hollywood Shuffle. How far has Hollywood …

Special guest Anna Drezen (SNL writer) helps the guys review Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot. This historic film has naturally been ripe with controversy, but it's significance for women can't be ignored! We discuss …

We review the new film Baywatch starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Zac Efron along with a diverse cast. Critics have trashed this movie, but we discuss if the criticism is warranted, the sex appeal of Dwayne …

We take a trip down memory lane with the 1999 coming of age film The Wood, starring Omar Epps, Taye Diggs and Richard T. Jones. We explore the lack of coming of age films with black leads, personal stories of growing up …

We review the bizarre cult classic Pootie Tang, starring Lance Crouther, Chris Rock, and written and directed by Louis C.K. We discuss the novelty of …

In light of the recent healthcare bill, the boys review the 2002 film John Q. starring Denzel Washington and Kimberly Elise. In a fiery and …

This week we dive in to the 1992 Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens rom com Boomerang! A young Halle Berry plays 'the best friend' and this movie was some how considered a failure despite a huge box office and a smooth take the …

Guest Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show) joins for a bit as we talk about the blockbuster that started it all for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, the 1995 film Bad Boys directed by Michael Bay. We analyze why the film was …

We review The Fate of the Furious, the multi-billion dollar franchise that arguably boasts the most diverse cast out of any major …

Trigger Warning: There is a brief moment in the podcast where we talk about prison rape due to a story line in the film.We review Dave Chappelle's …

Special guest Carl Foreman Jr. (IFC's Frank and Lamar) stops by to discuss the 1992 film Juice starring Omar Epps and Tupac Shakur in his acting …

Netflix's film Burning Sands has sparked a heated controversy on black twitter and the boys had to delve in. We discuss hazing, the benefits of …

This week we review 2004 comedy Soul Plane with Kevin Hart, Method Man, Snoop Dogg, and Sofia Vergara. Crude racial stereotyping, islamophobia, …

A special Live episode from Austin's SXSW Festival: the boys test the audience's knowledge of black lead films as fans compete for prizes to see who's really down for the cause.

FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:

Nick Cannon burst onto the scene in the early 2000's with the surprise hit film Drumline, also starring Zoe Saldana and Orlando Jones. So why did Nick Cannon not become "the next Will Smith"? We discuss this, "black" …

A Disney produced film with an all black cast, two female leads and a woman of color director? We review 2016's Queen of Katwe starring Lupita …

The boys review Get Out (2017) - Jordan Peele's thriller starting Daniel Kaluuya and Alison Williams. We discuss how micro aggressions turn into horror elements, the insane quality of these performances, and why there …

Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens, Sooo Many White Guys) joins the fellas to talk about this year's Oscar nominees! Will Moonlight rise? Will Denzel shock the world? And what do we do about Mel Gibson and Casey Affleck …

Guest Tanisha Long (MTV's Girl Code) joins as we review the 1996 film Set It Off starring powerhouses Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox, Queen Latifah and newcomer (at the time) Kimberly Elise. The film, directed by F. …

Ease on down this podcast episode as special guest Nik Walker (Hamilton) joins to talk about the Motown movie musical The Wiz, starring Dianna Ross and Michael Jackson. We ask why Michael never starred in a film again, …

Special guest Gaby Wilson (MTV) joins us to discuss The Joy Luck Club, written and based off the popular book by Amy Tan and directed by Wayne Wang. …

Jaime Foxx is back in the leading role with the new film Sleepless, a 2017 remake of a French film "Sleepless Night", that co-stars T.I. and Michelle …

Inauguration Day is here and we are celebrating (or rather mourning) by reviewing the 2003 film Head of State, written by, directed by, and starring …

Happy MLK Day weekend! In honor of Dr. King, we review the 2014 film Selma directed by Ava Duvernay and starring David Oyelowo. There's much to discuss including the controversial screenwriting credit, the detailed and …

Happy New Year! We have special guest Tessa Hersh (Refinery 29's Riot, UCB) and are reviewing the new film Hidden Figures, starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monae about three African-American women …

Special guest Caroline Martin (Broad City, Astronomy Club) joins us as we discuss our first animated feature about the one and only African-American …

Fences, the new film directed by Denzel Washington, starring Viola Davis and himself and based off the August Wilson play of the same title, is …

Hallelujer! The boys quickly revisit Tyler Perry in the form of 2013's A Madea Christmas which also stars Tika Sumpter and Larry The Cable Guy. There is joy, anger, and bewilderment in the discussion of Christianity, …

Special guest Michelle Buteau (Best Week Ever, @Midnight) is with us to talk Last Holiday starring Queen Latifah and LL Cool J. This 2006 holiday …

Special guest Ray Cordova (Astronomy Club) helps us dive into this year's indie darling, Moonlight, starring Mahershala Ali and Trevante Rhodes. We discuss homosexuality in the black community, parents with drug …

Happy Thanksgiving! The boys discuss the 1997 holiday classic Soul Food, starring Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, and Nia Long. We discuss the …

It's the 20th Year Anniversary of Space Jam starring Michael Jordan and we used that as an excuse to take a trip down memory lane! We explore the impact Michael Jordan had on America, why Space Jam worked over other …

Special guest Romany Malco (The 40 Year Old Virgin, Weeds) joins as we talk all about the Academy-Award nominated Tina Turner biopic What's Love Got To Do With It, starring Angela Bassett. There's a lot of love for …

Buckle in, this one's a doozy. Directed, produced, written, and starring Nate Parker, The Birth of a Nation (2016) is a retelling of the controversial historical figure of Nat Turner and his infamous slave rebellion in …

The name Tyler Perry immediately conjures different images in many people's heads: successful, minstrel, empire, a joke, highly entertaining, …

This 1995 Horror/Comedy film may not have any bonafide stars, but did have the backing of Spike Lee's production company 40 Acres and a Mule, plus …

Special guest Jermaine Fowler (CBS's Superior Donuts) helps us kick off the Halloween season with the 2004 mashup sequel AVP, starring Sanaa Lathan. We discuss the portrayal of the black female heroine, whether or not …

Denzel Washington stars in this 2016 remake of The Magnificent Seven, which in itself is a remake of the Japanese film Seven Samurai, and your boys have some thoughts. We discuss the merits of diversifying the new cast, …

Guest Sasheer Zamata (SNL) is in the studio to talk about one of her favorite films, the 1995 cult classic Waiting To Exhale starring Whitney …

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the greatest, highest-grossing actors of all time...and he also made this film in 1996 called The Long Kiss Goodnight. …

Special guest and star of the new FOX series Lethal Weapon, Johnathan Fernandez, joins to talk about the brilliance of Danny Glover and co-star Mel Gibson in 1987 film Lethal Weapon! There's a lot to digest in Shane …

Black Men Can't Jump is literally In Hollywood!!! Live at The Hollywood Improv we special guest Shaun Diston (writer for TBS's Wrecked) as we discuss …

Special guest Nicole Byer (MTV's Loosely, Exactly Nicole) joins as we talk about the 1993 comedy Made In America starring Whoopi Goldberg at the apex …

This week we review the 1989 comedy-drama Do The Right Thing written and directed by Spike Lee. It's hot in the studio, which seems pretty …

Special guest Akaash Singh (MTV's Guy Code) is with us to discuss the 2009 Academy Award's Best Picture Slumdog Millionaire starring Dev Patel. We …

Will Smith. This is the reasoning we are reviewing the comic book film Suicide Squad, starring a colorful cast of characters. We discuss the new DC …

It's our One Year Anniversary!!!! Fittingly so, we review Beverly Hills Cop 2 to see how Hollywood handled Eddie Murphy's fame in a sequel. We talk …

With the Olympics on the way we reviewed the 1993 film Cool Runnings! Find out if this dramatization of the Jamaican bobsled team was good for the …

It's Friday! What better way to celebrate than reviewing Friday starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker! The guys discuss how black filmmakers affect the portrayal of African-Americans on the silver screen, Chris Tucker's …

Special guest Jordan Carlos (Guy Code, The Nightly Show w/ Larry Wilmore) joins us to talk the 2002 Brazilian film City of God starring Alexandre …

Special guest Franchesca Ramsey (MTV's Decoded, Writer on The Nightly Show) is in the studio to discuss the Academy-Award winning Dreamgirls, starring Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy. …

To celebrate our Independence Day we...review a British film. Weird! Or it would be if Attack the Block didn't feature rising star John Boyega (now …

New movie alert! The boys review the summer comedy blockbuster Central Intelligence starring Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson. We discuss whether or not Hart and Johnson have achieved "cross-over" status, fat-shaming, Will …

The NBA Finals are over! To celebrate we reviewed the 90's "classic" Kazaam starring NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal! Recorded LIVE from NYC Podfest, we talk about racial stereotypes (the black genie lives in a boombox), …

In tribute to the greatest fighter ever, Muhammad Ali (aka Cassius Clay), we review the 2001 biopic Ali starring Will Smith. The guys discuss Smith's depiction of Ali, whether Michael Mann was the right director for the …

Special guest Kenneth Lee (Talent Agent at Innovative) joins the guys as they discuss the 80's cult classic The Last Dragon starring first time actor …

Special Guest, Sunita Mani (Mr. Robot), helps us take on Disney's live-action The Jungle Book starring the young Neel Sethi. We discuss …

We finally review a Don Cheadle film! The boys get into the 2008 thriller Traitor and delve into the portrayal of Muslims in Hollywood, Cheadle's …

This week we gush over the film Dope, starring Shameik Moore, that made waves at Sundance but under-performed during it's wide release in the summer. We discuss the complexities of the urban black community, the use of …

Prince left behind a catalogue of hits and an iconic, and truly weird film called Purple Rain (1984). We dedicate this episode to the massive chasm …

Vin Diesel is one of the most successful leading black actors in Hollywood, so why is he rarely in the conversation? We review his first true leading …

Guest Colton Dunn (NBC's Superstore, Writer on Key & Peele) stops by to talk Action Jackson, the first and only leading role in a major motion …

Seaton Smith (Mulaney, Top Five) guests as the guys dig up a (literally) hidden gem The Spook Who Sat By The Door, the 1973 film starring Lawrence …

Special guest Naomi Ekperigin (writer on Broad City) is with us to review Whoopi Goldberg's Sister Act II, a film beloved by millennials and hated by …

Special Guest Victor Williams (King of Queens, The Affair) stops by to talk about the much overlooked drama Antwone Fisher starring Derek Luke, in his cinematic debut, and Denzel Washington in his directorial debut. We …

Halle Berry, the first (and only) black woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars, stars in the CATastrophic big budget blockbuster Catwoman! We discuss what went wrong, whether this tainted Halle's career and what this …

Live at the North Door in Austin, Texas, we review the 1997 sci fi adventure comedy Men In Black starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. This movie brings an alien species into the race conversation, while Will Smith …

Can you smell what The Rock is cooking? This week Jonathan, James and Jerah take on The Rundown starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in his second ever …

Kevin Hart is the most sought after black comedic actor working today and Ride Along is his highest grossing film. We discuss Kevin Hart's career, …

We enlisted the help of the wonderful comedian Phoebe Robinson (@Midnight, Late Night w/ Seth Meyers) to help us make the definitive (and hopefully …

LIVE from NYU Gallatin, BMCJ breaks down 12 Years a Slave, the Academy's Best Picture winner of 2014 starring Chiwetel Ejiofor (CHEW-i-tel EJ-i-oh-for). With the help of the audience, the boys discuss the merit of slave …

Special guest Kevin Avery (writer for Last Week Tonight w/ John Oliver) helps us breakdown the 2004 film Collateral starring Tom Cruise and Jaime …

We take a trip down memory lane with Good Burger, starring former Nickelodeon stars Keenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell at the height of their fame. Jon, James, & Jerah discuss the merits of kids movies with black …

OscarsSoWhite examination continues with a review of Netflix's first original film Beasts of No Nation starring Abraham Attah and Idris Elba. We discuss the merits of the film, whether the movie is about "the black …

#OscarsSoWhite are upon us, so in appropriate fashion we break down the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton, starring Jason Mitchell, O'Shea Jackson …

Special Guest: Aaron Covington (Co-Writer of Creed) helps us discuss Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained starring Academy-Award Winner Jamie Foxx. We talk Tarantino's fascination with the N-Word, whether Jamie Foxx is …

Special Guest: Dylan Marron of the "Every Single Word Spoken by a Person of Color" series stops by to discuss the 1995 cult comedy classic To Wong …

On this special New Year's episode, the boys discuss how 2015 lived up to "The Cause" of more people of color in leading roles in Hollywood films. …

This week we get into the spirit with Malcom D. Lee's The Best Man Holiday (2013). A tightly constructed romantic comedy with Taye Diggs, Sanaa …

SPOILER FREE - Well, for the first 20 minutes at least and then we go into full detail about the newest Star Wars film with leads John Boyega and …

SPECIAL GUESTS Jake & Amir (If I Were You, College Humor) drop by the podcast to discuss White Man Can't Jump starring Wesley Snipes & Woody …

This week the boys review the new film, Creed (unofficially Rocky 7) starring Michael B. Jordan. We take a look at what it means for a black actor to take on a "white hero franchise", why the previews before a movie …

This week Special Guest Andrew Law (Late Night w/ Seth Meyers) teams up with the Black Men Can't Jump crew to talk Rush Hour starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan. Listen as we discuss the link between the black …

Black Men Can't Jump had it's first LIVE episode, with SPECIAL GUEST Ramy Youssef (Nick at Nite), where they discuss the infamous Hancock starring Will Smith. Listen as they tackle this original superhero story, Will …

Remember Sinbad!?! The boys of Black Men Can't Jump certainly do. Join us as we take on 1995's Houseguest with Phil Hartman and Sinbad in his first …

This week SPECIAL GUEST Arturo Castro (Broad City, Alternatino) stops by the podcast to discuss Once Upon a Time In Mexico starring Antonio Banderas. The crew discusses the differences between Latin America vs. Spain, …

Jonathan Braylock, Jerah Milligan and James III review George A. Romero's cult classic that set the standard for all things zombie for decades to …

This week Jonathan, James III, and Jerah discuss the 1997 film "Spawn" and get deep into some antihero opinions. There's also a lot of talk about the lack of talking from Spawn. But really, guns, superpowers, demons... …

Jonathan Braylock is busy booking roles left and right. This week James and Jerah to break down House Party. But don't fret, they've brought the …

What's wilder than "Wild Wild West?" The fact that James III quite literally had to phone it in for this episode. Aside from that, the boys break down the implications of a black cowboy. Also, there's just a lot of …

Natasha Rothwell (Saturday Night Live, Wild'N Out) drops by to review Eddie Murphy's Coming to America. This is Eddie at the height of his Hollywood …

1998 was a simpler time for Wesley Snipes, tax wise, because he wasn't paying them. Also the film world was not yet over run with vampires, pale or otherwise. Enter Blade, the sword slinging, leather jacket rocking, …

The 1974 Mel Brooks satirical Western "Blazing Saddles" has Jerah furious. Not even the best kind of swirl can temper the blaze that roars inside of him. And try as they do, neither Braylock nor James III can bring him …

Denzel Washington won an Oscar for best actor in a movie that he wasn't even the lead in, or was he? He was. Maybe. It's not easy for a black man to win an Oscar. Jerah got himself a Carmel Swirl, which is something …

Well, this happened. Keegan-Michael Key showed up like a burst through the comedic heavens and landed in our podcast basement to record the most intense, hilarious, and in depth discussion of the classic Sidney Poitier …

With James III out this week, Jon and Jerah introduce the first guest to the show: Phoebe Robinson! She absolutely crushes it with Love and …

Braylock, James III, and Jerah can't believe that they are reviewing this mediocre movie. That doesn't stop them from breaking down the highs and …

Hey man, they made Ice Cube the lead of a movie and that movie made about 70 million dollars. There's a lot to break down when you look at the 2002 …

Jonathan Braylock, James III, and Jerah Milligan break down Eddie Murphy's seminal blockbuster smash Beverly Hills Cop. We learn about "The Swirl." We learn about "The Cause." And we learn about Hancock!? Also, we …

Jonathan Braylock, James III, and Jerah Milligan introduce their podcast in this provocative, militant, spontaneously acapella first episode. How many black leading actors can you name off the top of the dome? Why is …