Unscene Culture Classics

We have been looking at black films that are considered classics, that we have missed, so we were bound to run into a Spike Lee joint at some point. In this episode, we discuss 1986's She's Gotta Have It. It becomes the first movie we have reviewed to get a very special score.  Listen to discover what we thought of this culture classic.  We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieBlack & White FilmsDouble StandardsAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on She's Gotta Have It and what other movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

Last movie had some funny moments, but was a bit too serious for Brad's taste. So how about a comedic palate cleanser? This week listen to find out what we think about 1997's Booty Call! We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieLost DogsClever ContraceptionUnrealistic Hospitals And moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Booty Call and what other movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

It was bound to happen that we would enter Madea territory sooner or later, so why not now? Brad has not seen Tyler Perry's 2005 movie, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, so let's start there! Find out if we enjoyed this or if it was better left  Unscene.We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieBad WigsToo Much TylerPointless StorylinesAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Diary of a Mad Black Woman and what other movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

Halloween is around the corner, so join us in getting in the spooky mood with Bones! This 2001 horror flick starring Snoop Dogg left us divided. Listen to learn who thought it was trash and who thought that it was an Unscene Culture Classic.We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieDumb DecisionsPointless Plot HolesHorror Red FlagsAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Bones and what other movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

Ok, folks, we are back with another episode, and it happens to be another Robert Townsend film. He is inescapable. This time, we watch 1987's Hollywood Shuffle, a satirical look at the film industry from the perspective of black talent.  Robert's track record has been pretty good so far, so listen to see if the streak continues! We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieZombie PimpsNot So Golden LordsHairy WayansAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Hollywood Shuffle and what other movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

Shawn loves musicals, romance, and people crying, so it is time for Bradley to try out Why Do Fools Fall in Love. The movie stars Larenz Tate as Frankie Lymon and explores his life through the lens of 3 women claiming to be his wife. Let's see if this movie deserves more credit, or should remain Unscene.We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieMarriage LegitimacyDogs in Black MoviesMusic RightsAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Why Do Fools Fall in Love and what other movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

Fall is in the air, and it is time we try another spooky movie. Tales from the Hood sports some familiar faces and some wild stories. Listen to find out where we think this movie ranks amongst the other films we have watched. Is this a movie to be shared, or was it better left Unscene? We discussThe best and worst parts of the moviePlantation OwnershipFamiliar FacesGhost StoriesAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Tales from the Hood and what other movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

We are back for season 2 and we are starting off with a sequel! Brad has not seen any of the Friday movies other than the original, but our guest on our episode for The Meteor Man, said that he needed to watch it.  So, it is time to explore, Next Friday to see  if this Ice Cube led Unscene Culture Classic holds up. We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieTough CraigLack of DeboAnnuities And moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Next Friday and what other movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

In Shawn's words, we've saved the best for last. The last being the last episode of season one.  This time we watch Poetic Justice, starring: Janet Jackson, Tupac, Regina King, and Joe Torry. This is another movie that Brad has not seen. Will he be enchanted by Justice's poetic words? Listen in to find out. We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieFriends vs coworkers  Road trip plots Unlikely loveAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Poetic Justice and what other movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

Time to for another fish out of water comedy. This time, we watch How High, starring   Method Man and Redman. Brad has not seen this one, but he has high expectations. Will this be a new favorite, or is this movie gassed? We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieCollege hijinks Friendly ghostsDead presidentsAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on How High  and what other movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

From lords of gold to chicks of white.  It's Shawn's pick this week and she's showing Brad the classic Wayans movie, White Chicks! Brad liked Don't Be a Menace, so listen to see what he thinks of this Unscene Culture Classic. We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieDog safety in black filmDisguise plot holesDumb romantic plotsAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on White Chicks and what other movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

This is the episode months in the making. You've heard Bradley and Shawn speak about The Meteor Man countless times, but how about we hear what someone else thinks? Listen to find out when our very first guest weighs in on this Unscene Culture Classic!We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieGolden LordsTerrible ToupeesHood EtiquetteAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on The Meteor Man and what other movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

In this week's episode, we try a little known thriller/horror film, Def by Temptation. The film tackles the messaging that it is easy to give into temptation if your faith isn't solid. Neither of us had seen this movie. Should we have left it  where we found it, or did we actually enjoy? Listen to find out. We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieGold fingernails90s styleCreepy women And moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Def by Temptation and what other movies we should include in our journey!Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Stream Def by Temptation now on Peacock. Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!

We know some of our listeners have families, so let's feature something appropriate for all ages. Up, Up and Away! is a super hero themed Disney channel original movie featuring Brad's favorite guy, Robert Townsend. Shawn's never seen this childhood classic, so listen to see if it holds up two decades later. We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieMind controlFlying soccer ballsThe power of aluminum foilAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Up, Up and Away! and what other movies we should include in our journey!Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Stream Up, Up and Away! now on Disney+Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!Follow us on:Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsTik Tok  @UnsceneCultureClassicsView past episodes on our website UnsceneCultureClassics.com

Today's episode is the 1992 classic, White Men Can't Jump.   This movie about basketball hustlers starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson had Shawn and Brad utterly divided. Listen in to find out which side they are on, and who you agree with. We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieCrib thievesGetting waterAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on White Men Can't Jump  and what other movies we should include in our journey!Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Steam White Men Can't Jump now on Amazon Prime.Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!Follow us on:Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsTik Tok  @UnsceneCultureClassicsView past episodes on our website UnsceneCultureClassics.com

Alright, the last few episodes have been way too happy, so it is time to Set It Off.  That's right, this week we take on the female led crime movie starring: Queen Latifah, Vivica Fox, and Jada Pinkett Smith. Will movie earn our praise, or rob us of 2 hours of our time? We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieChampagne bottlesOur favorite of the crewQuestionable motivesAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Set It Off  and what other movies we should include in our journey!Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Steam Set It Off now on SHOWTIME.Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!Follow us on:Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsTik Tok  @UnsceneCultureClassicsView past episodes on our website UnsceneCultureClassics.com

It has been a bit since Shawn and Brad both enjoyed a good romance flick. Shawn suggested they both watch Brown Sugar, starring Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs. Brad has not seen this one, so listen to hear his thoughts along with Shawn's retroactive view of the film. We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieLiterary devicesDalmatiansRenaming certain cast-membersAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Brown Sugar  and what other movies we should include in our journey!Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Steam Brown Sugar now on Amazon Prime.Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!Follow us on:Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsTik Tok  @UnsceneCultureClassicsView past episodes on our website UnsceneCultureClassics.com

Join  Shawn and Brad as they reflect on the 1993 classic, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, starring Whoopi Goldberg. Somehow, Shawn has never seen this film, and Brad would not let her go another day without experiencing it. Will Shawn be jumping for joy after watching, or will she have wished this remained unscene?We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieSitting etiquetteNursery rhyme knowledge Hand writing inconsistencies And moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Sister Act 2  and what other movies we should include in our journey!Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Steam Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit now on Disney+.Enjoyed the episode? Let us know by leaving a review!Follow us on:Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsTik Tok  @UnsceneCultureClassicsView past episodes on our website UnsceneCultureClassics.com

Join  Shawn and Brad as they dive into B*A*P*S! Brad has never seen this one, so find out what he thought of this 1997 classic starring Halle Berry.We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieHalle's dance movesBidetsCrying unclesAnd moreDid we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on B*A*P*S  and what other movies we should include in our journey!Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Steam B*A*P*S now on Tubi. Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review!Follow us on:Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsTik Tok  @UnsceneCultureClassicsView past episodes on our website UnsceneCultureClassics.com

This time Shawn and Brad watch Blue Hill Avenue. The movie is another classic starring Allen Payne. Released in 2001, it focuses on four friends and their rise in the drug game.We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieThe true leader/followersThe crack game vs the pimp gameTrench Coats And moreDid we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Blue Hill Avenue  and what other movies we should include in our journey!Rent/Buy Blue Hill Avenue now on Amazon Prime.  Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review!Follow us on:Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsTik Tok  @UnsceneCultureClassicsView past episodes on our website UnsceneCultureClassics.com

This time Shawn and Brad watch Soul Plane.  The movie "starring" Kevin Hart, brought out opinions regarding who this movie is actually about. Listen to learn if this movie is a culture classic, or just a wolf in sheep's clothing. We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieBig bathrooms on planesThe lack of HartThe star studded castAnd moreDid we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Soul Plane  and what other movies we should include in our journey!Stream Soul Plane now on Amazon Prime!Enjoyed the episode? Rate us and leave a review!Follow us on Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsView past episodes on our website UnsceneCultureClassics.com

Shawn gets her wish when she and Brad watch Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.  This is the movie that launched the podcast. Will this parody of "hood" movies scare Brad off, or spark a drive to see the movies it mocks?  We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieHairy toes and hot sauceBernie MacHaircut plot holesAnd moreDid we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Don't be a Menace... and what other movies we should include in our journey!Stream Don't be a Menance... now on Amazon Prime!Enjoyed the episode? Rate us and leave a review!Follow us on Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsView past episodes on our website UnsceneCultureClassics.com

Brad liked Leprechaun 5: In the Hood so much, that he convinced Shawn to watch its sequel, Leprechaun 6: Back 2 Tha Hood!  Will they get lucky twice or is the movie fool's gold? We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieKnife-wielding pastors?!Kicking copsThe Leprechaun's motivesAnd moreDid we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Leprechaun 6: Back 2 Tha Hood and what movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Rate us and leave a review!Follow us on Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsVisit our website UnsceneCultureClassics.com

Join Brad and Shawn as they reflect on Coming 2 America, the sequel to the Eddie Murphy classic Shawn finally saw in Episode 3! Did this movie deliver, or is it another unnecessary sequel? We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieThe strength of the plotFuneral parties And moreDid we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Coming 2 America and what movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Rate us and leave a review!Follow us on Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsStream Coming 2 America now on Amazon Prime!

In this episode, we watch the 2000 Horror/Fantasy film, Leprechaun 5: In the Hood, to determine if we have been missing out, or were right to have never "scene" it.We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieBenefits of having an afro in a fightMagical Flutes Pimps and Zombie WenchesAnd moreEmail us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Leprechaun 5: In The Hood and what movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Rate us and leave a review!Follow us on Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsStream Leprechaun 5: In the Hood now on Freevee!

In this episode, we watch the 1988 romantic comedy, Coming to America. Can you believe Shawn's never seen this Eddie Murphy classic? Join us and find out how she feels about this "unscene"  culture classic. We discussThe best and worst parts of the movieArsenio's striking resemblance to Grace Jones80's make-up qualityAnd moreEmail us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Coming to America  and what movies we should include in our journey!Enjoyed the episode? Rate us and leave a review!Follow us on Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsStream Coming to America now on HBO Max and Hulu!

In this episode, we watch Shawn's favorite, the 1994 Romance/Crime-Drama, Jason's Lyric starring  Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Bokeem Woodbine. Listeners will discover if Brad has been missing out, or if he was correct to avoid this "unscene"  culture classic. We discuss Our favorite and least favorite parts The romance in the filmFamily dynamics Shawn's disgust for chest hairAnd more...Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Jason's Lyric and what movies we should include in our journey!Let us know how much you enjoyed the episode. Rate us and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsStream Jason's Lyric  now on HBO Max

We watch the 1985 Action/Comedy, The Last Dragon, starring Taimak and the late Vanity, to determine if we have been missing out, or were right to have never "scene" it. We discuss Our favorite and least favorite parts The romance to action ratioWhat we would have done differentlyAnd more...Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on The Last Dragon and what movies we should include in our journey!Follow us on Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassicsLet us know how much you enjoyed the episode. Rate us and leave a review!

We explain the premise of the show and discuss some of our favorite Black movies.Come with us on a journey into Black cinema as we shine a light on  the "unscene" and experience movies that we should  have seen. Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on the movies we mention and what movies we should include in our journey!Follow us on Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassics