The Golden Ticket

On this episode we're discussing the movie One Night In Miami, directed by Regina King, and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Leslie Odom Jr., Aldis Hodge, and Eli Goree. A quick synopsis, On the night of Feb. 25, 1964, in Miami, Cassius Clay joins Jim Brown, Sam Cooke and Malcom X, and they discuss the responsibility of being successful black men during the civil rights movement.

On this episode Jovan and Special Guest, Lorena Peralta, are discussing the movie Encanto, directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush. And, starring Stephenie Beatriz, John Leguizamo, Wilmer Valderrama, and many other phenomenal actors. A quick synopsis, “The Madrigals are an extraordinary family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift -- every child except Mirabel. However, she soon may be the Madrigals last hope when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is now in danger.”

On this episode Jovan and Tom are discussing the movie, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, directed by Tom Gormican and starring Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Lily Mo Sheen, Tiffany Haddish, and many other phenomenal actors. A quick synopsis, “Unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, actor Nick Cage accepts a $1 million offer to attend a wealthy fan's birthday party. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when a CIA operative recruits Cage for an unusual mission. Taking on the role of a lifetime, he soon finds himself channeling his most iconic and beloved characters to save himself and his loved ones.”

On this episode Jovan and Tom are talking about the movie Everything Everywhere All At Once with Special Guest, Aramis Klein! When an inter-dimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero, Chinese immigrant Evelyn Quan, must channel newfound powers to save the fate of the multiverse, and all the while rediscovering her own happiness and the meaning of life. Written and Directed by The Daniels, or Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, and starring Michelle Yeoh, Ke He Quan, Stephanie Hsu, James Hong and Jaime Lee Curtis, this film will be sure to take you on a wild ride! 

On this episode, Jovan and Tom are chatting about the movie Turning Red! Written and Directed by newcomer Domee Shi and headlined by Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Orion Lee, and a powerhouse house ensemble. Turning Red follows 13-year-old Meilin, a spunky Chinese-Canadian juggling her devotion to her mother and family temple with her budding sense of self. It's only then that a family secret reveals itself in a big way and can only be described as a metaphor for magical puberty. 

On this episode Jovan and Tom discuss the movie Soul, directed by Pete Docter, and starring Jamie Foxx, Rachel House, Tina Fey, Angela Basset, Questlove and many other phenomenal actors. A quick synopsis, Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz -- and he's good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.

On this episode Jovan and Tom are discussing with their Special Guest, Tevin Tinto, the movie The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson, Zoey Kravitz, Paul Dano, Colin Farrel, Jeffrey Wright, and many others. A quick synopsis, Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator's plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis.

On this episode, Jovan and Tom are discussing the movie West Side Story, Directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Ansel Elgort, Rachel Ziegler, Ariana Debose, and an amazing ensemble. A quick Synopsis, Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks -- two rival gangs vying for control of the streets.

On this episode Jovan and Tom are discussing the movie The Harder They Fall, directed by Jeymes Samuels and starring Regina King, Idris Alba, Lakeith Standfield, Jonathan majors, and many other phenomenal actors. A quick synopsis, Gunning for revenge, outlaw Nat love saddles up with his gang to take down enemy Rufus buck a ruthless crime boss who just got sprung from prison.

On this episode we're discussing the movie Passing, directed by Rebecca Hall and starring Tessa Thompson & Ruth Negga. Set in New York City in the 1920s, a black woman finds her world up-ended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white, threatening both of their carefully constructed realities. Some key points we'll be discussing this hour are our thoughts on the dynamics of racial and societal identity, if we liked or disliked the black and white film choice, which performances we think crushed it the most, and Rebecca Hall's directorial and writing debut, with some spoilers sprinkled throughout. So sit back, relax, and join the conversation!