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A podcast reviewing “Black and Black adjacent” films and shows from a social and cultural perspective. Basically a lighthearted look at films and shows we love and love to talk about!

dr e & angie


    • Mar 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    Black Barbie: A Documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 48:40


    On this episode, Dr E and Angie checked out Black Barbie: A Documentary on Netflix! Have a listen as they chat about the film's portrayal of history, personal stories and reflections on representation of such an iconically influential doll.https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_pod/Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    Gladiator II

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 50:43


    Did the original Gladiator (2000) need a sequel??? Dr E and Angie streamed Gladiator II to find out…have listen as they break down the action share their thoughts! https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_pod/Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    Wicked (2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 73:15


    Something has changed within Dr E and Angie! Have a listen as they discuss the movie Wicked (2024) - the magnificent screen adaptation of the beloved stage musical's first act!

    Blink Twice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 62:16


    When a billionaire invites you to his private island...you may want to think twice! Special guest Marvia joins Angie to discuss the film Blink Twice! https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_pod/Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    Exhibiting Forgiveness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 51:10


    Nelson Mandela once said, "Forgiveness liberates the soul". Dr E and Angie agree!!https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_pod/Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    The Supremes at Earl's All You Can Eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 47:26


    The Supremes at Earl's All You Can Eat streaming on Hulu. It's a "comfort food" type of watch...Dr E and Angie ate it up!https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_pod/Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    Back to Black Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 46:28


    Dr E and Angie streamed the Back to Black biopic. It's an emotional glimpse of the life, love and music of the talented Amy Winehouse. https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_pod/Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    The American Society of Magical Negros

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 37:03


    Hi everyone! We're back to share our thoughts on The American Society of Magical Negros! A film released in March of this year. Both Dr E and Angie were excited about the movie's premise...have a listen to see if it lived up to the hope or if it was a big nope! https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_pod/Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    Origin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 62:55


    Dr E and Angie discuss the movie Origin a biographical drama  written and directed by the exceptionally talented Ava DuVernay. With an  equally talented cast, this film delivers! Have a listen, leave a comment and a review!!https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_pod/Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    American Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 64:34


    Dr E and Angie are back with American Fiction! We loved the movie and excited to share our thoughts with you! Have a listen, leave a comment and a review!!https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_pod/Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    The Color Purple - 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 57:42


    Back like it never left? Not quite! The 2023 rendition of the iconic film The Color Purple is a musical adaptation that is not one to miss! Have a listen as Dr E and Angie share their thoughts on this much loved story!https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_pod/Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    Milli Vanilli Documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 60:42


    It's back to the 80s with the Milli Vanilli documentary streaming on Paramount +. Have a listen as Dr E and Angie share their thoughts on this story of the infamous duo!https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_pod/Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    Can You See Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 55:58


    I am powerful. I am strong. I am worthy. I belong. Can You See Us? is a must-not-miss film! Bravo to the cast, crew and production - and thank you for bringing this brave, heartfelt story to our lives!https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_pod/John Chiti's Q&A about the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTrnrcOb8E4This podcast is produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    20 Questions for Dr E and Angie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 39:43


    Hey friends! We recorded a meet cute-ish episode. Listen, share and reach out on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/backtoblack_podThis podcast is produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    They Cloned Tyrone Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 55:17


    Did you call Tyrone...or somebody you know and tell them to see this film? Of course you did! Here's part 2 of our recap and reaction to They Cloned Tyrone, directed by Juel Taylor and written by Tony Rettenmaier and Juel Taylor.  Have a listen and leave a review with your comments!This podcast is produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com.

    They Cloned Tyrone Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 55:53


    You better call Tyrone...or somebody you know and tell them to see this film! Distributed by Netflix in July 2023, They Cloned Tyrone is a master class in Black societal introspection through science fiction, comedy and mystery. Directed by Juel Taylor and written by Tony Rettenmaier and Juel Taylor. This film was so full of poignant scenes in it's storytelling that Dr E and Angie had to break it down into two parts! Have a listen and leave a review with your comments!This podcast is produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com.

    Missing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 56:39


    We watched the movie Missing on Netflix y'all! A super diverse cast navigates this hyper technology driven and fast paced mystery. Come have a listen!This podcast is produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com.

    The Blackening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 52:36


    College pals reconnecting to celebrate Juneteenth in a creepy cabin in the creepy woods has all the makings for a great comedy horror flick! Grab your Spades partner and have a listen as Dr E and Angie discuss The Blackening!This podcast is produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com.

    Chevalier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 58:33


    The Black Mozart? I think not! Dr E, Angie and special guest Sherilyn discuss Chevalier, a film starring Kelvin Harrison Jr. about Joseph Bologne - Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Born in 1745 in the French colony of Guadeloupe to a wealthy plantation owner and enslaved Senegalese maid, through his extrodinary talent and charisma Joseph rose to the highest echelons of elite French society. This historical drama is Dr E approved! Now streaming on Hulu.Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    Young, Famous and African Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 57:06


    Hey y'all! Angie and cousin Melissa are back with season 2 of Young, Famous and African on Netfix! We are loving this group of friends and frenemies - and there are some great new additions to the cast...plus ones and plus twos as Swanky would say! Have a listen as we break down all the drama cross the major story lines and check out our earlier reviews of season 1 if you missed it!Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    AIR

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 48:53


    Dr E and Angie discuss the 2023 movie AIR! In 1984, Nike's talent scout Sonny Vaccaro, played by Matt Damon, takes the gamble of his career to sign Michael Jordan. Sonny has to first convince Michael's mother, Deloris Jordan, played by the supremely talented Viola Davis. Come have a listen!Podcast produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com.

    A Thousand and One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 58:25


    This movie is one of the best we've seen so far this year! Come have a listen as Dr E and Angie discuss this gripping  drama written and directed by A.V. Rockwell and starring  Teyana Taylor, Will Catlett, Josiah Cross, Aven Courtney and Aaron Kingsley Adetola. This podcast is produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    Sharper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 51:29


    Have a listen as we discuss the 2023 film Sharper, an Apple TV production. It's our first black adjacent film review!(https://m.imdb.com/title/tt12573454/). This podcast is produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    Bruiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 59:05


    Dr E and Angie recently checked out Bruiser -  the debut feature from director Miles Warren now streaming on Hulu (https://press.hulu.com/shows/bruiser/). Have a listen as they share their thoughts on this coming of age drama.This podcast is produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    The Best Man:The Final Chapters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 64:21


    Our favorite group of friends since college are back in a new series on Peacock! Have a listen as Dr E and Angie recap all the highs, lows and cultural conversations!This podcast is produced and edited by waxpoetfilms.com

    Auld Lang Syne!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 56:01


    Auld lang syne noun:  the good old timesDr E and Angie close out 2022 with reflections on favortive movies and television throughout the years! WIshing everyone a Happy New Year!

    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 62:13


    Come have a listen to Dr E and Angie's conversation on another epic film - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever! 

    The Woman King

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 55:32


    Have a listen to Dr E and Angie talk about the 2022  epic film based on the legendary Agojie, all-female warriors that protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey set in the 1820s. If you don't know, now you'll know!

    See You Yesterday

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 48:19


    Dr E and Angie recently checked out the 2019 film "See You Yesterday" on Netflix! Have a listen to their thoughts on this sci-fi flick that takes on time travel in the Bronx!

    Young, Famous and African (episodes 5, 6, 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 97:05


    Hey eveyone...Angie here! On this show, cousin Melissa and I finish out the Young, Famous and African Netflix series with a recap of the last three episodes of the first season. Come have a listen!

    Young, Famous and African (episodes 3 & 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 52:00


    We're back again with the continuation of the Netflix series Young, Famous and African. Come have a listen as Angie and Melissa continue the discussion on this lively reality show!

    Becoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 48:36


    Come have a listen as Dr. E and Angie discuss Becoming - A documentary about First Lady Michele Obama! Available on Netflix.

    Moonlight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 59:36


    Straight outta Liberty City, Miami, Florida we have the award-winning film Moonlight. Dr. E and Angie share their perspectives on this emotionally raw gem. Come have a listen...

    Bel-Air

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 57:10


    Now this is a story all about how, Dr E and Angie got flipped-turned upside down. We'd like to take a minute, just sit right there, we'll tell you all about the new show called Bel-Air!

    Black Panther

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 54:39


    Wakanda Forever!!! Yep, that's right! Dr E and Angie review the incomparable Black Panther movie! Come have a listen...

    King Richard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 53:37


    It started with a vision, documented in a plan then executed with excellence and authenticity. Recorded before "slap-gate," come have a listen to Dr. E and Angie disucss the movie King Richard!

    Young, Famous and African (episodes 1 & 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 34:20


    It's Back to Black Reality yall! With Dr E busy at school this week, we have Melissa joining Angie to discuss this new reality show on Netflix. Come have a listen...

    Hollywood Shuffle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 52:22


    Dr E and Angie go way back to 1987 with a review of Hollywood Shuffle! If you didn't know...now you know! Come have a listen...

    Hidden Figures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 50:34


    Dr E and Angie review the award-winning 2016 film Hidden Figures. Come have a listen...

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