Podcasts about John Singleton

Host: Paul McIntyre, Editor-At-Large For the shopping public, Coles’ ‘Down Down’ has stuck like super glue for more than a decade – while loathed by adland’s elite. They’ll be mostly thrilled on what Horton – Down Down’s creator – figures is likely now in a rare and wide-ranging interview and podcast. Think rest and hibernation, not a Down Down burial. Horton ran four winning election campaigns for former Prime Minister John Howard and is characteristically frank on the effect the Down Down campaign had on him and his Big Red agency – it spawned a new shop BRX with co-founders Bridget Cleary and Marty Hungerford - to snap the straightjacket it created for him and Big Red. BRX is now being circled by potential suitors. Horton is the last old adman standing – at 74 he’s seen-off John Singleton and Mojo’s Mo and Jo. And while very uncool today, he remains adamant good jingles etch into consumer memory encoding faster than fancy, award- winning creative. It’s why he still warns on the warping dangers of advertising awards in the lead-up to the international Cannes gongfest in two weeks, proffering an ego-busting encounter with his then boss, Mojo’s Alan “Mo” Morris on why. "While you and all your mates are sitting around in a circle telling each other how good you are, your mum and dad are sitting at home singing my ads,” Horton’s recounts with a dense injection of Mo expletives. He’s never been the same since. But Horton casts wider than jingles and Down Down, to the “pseudo science” of attention metrics, “insecure” creatives and a pause-for-thought observation that the uncool craft of catalogue copywriting in the 80s and 90s has striking parallels to what works in social media today. It’s those craft skills, which BRX has captured, templated and automated, that is now partly why global holding companies and others are said to be circling. Here’s the thoughts - and confessions - of adland’s oldest creative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boys of JPI meet the Boyz of the Hood in this one. We do a first watch, a thorough review, and a complete breakdown of John Singleton's breakout Oscar nominated film, Boyz N The Hood. From a non-negotiable director fresh out of college, to real life gang related danger, to insane true story side character side quests, we discuss it all in this episode. An impossible feat resulted in one of Hollywood's most important milestones in cinema history.Thanks for tuning in. For more, follow us on Instagram & YouTube @justplayitpodcast & X (fka Twitter) @justplayitpod

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Ms. Wanda welcomes Christian Jacobs, LMFT, Founder and CEO ofEmpath Health Collective, for a deeply insightful conversation on the mental health needs of Black men and boys.Christian brings clinical expertise, lived experience and cultural understanding to topics that are often overlooked ormisunderstood. Together, we exploreHow depression shows up differently in men, The long-term impact of parentification, How community violence shapes emotional development. Christian also shares practical tools for helping boysput language to their feelings and offers guidance for older men who may be beginning their healing journey later in life.We also discuss the differences between licensed clinicians, unlicensed professionals, and coaches—an importantdistinction for anyone seeking mental health support. Christian even uses John Singleton's Baby Boy as a case study to illustrate intergenerational trauma, emotional immaturity, and the path toward accountability.This episode is a must-listen for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone committed to supporting theemotional wellbeing of Black men and boys.Call to Action: Share this episode with the men and boys in your life. These conversations matter.Follow Christian on Instagram: @christianjacobs_lmftSpecial Opportunity: Christian is launching a 10‑week virtual academy focused on substance use prevention for young men ages 18–26. The program includes a stipend.Registration is open until 5/21.To request an application, email: jakesloy@yahoo.com

An in-depth conversation about director John Singleton, the subject of Criterion's new Hood Trilogy box set.

An in-depth conversation about director John Singleton, the subject of Criterion's new Hood Trilogy box set.

A lot of collections this week in physical media which Erik Childress & Peter Sobczynski guide you through again. They include a trio of films from John Singleton as well as the works of Jess Franco and the weird legacy of one Andy Milligan. There are also films from Lucio Fulci and Olivier Assayas. Nancy Meyers figures in twice in the conversation including a title from our most recent Why Is This Not On Blu-ray show (WE GOT ONE!). We've also got Abbott, Costello and DeVito and how a Paul W.S. Anderson figures into the early part of Erik's career. But if you haven't seen this week's Joe Dante title or shown it to the loved ones in your life, do yourself a favor.5:16 - Criterion (John Singleton's Hood Trilogy (4K))20:32 - Kino (Hold That Ghost (4K), Throw Momma From the Train (4K))35:18 - Warner Archive (Private Benjamin)44:52 - Sony (Something's Gotta Give)56:51 - Severin (Gutter Auteur: The Lost Legacy of Andy Milligan, Jess Franco: From Bangkok to Bullets, Voices from Beyond 4K, Suzzanna: Empress of Darkness)1:24:06 - Vinegar Syndrome (Office Killer 4K)1:30:18 - IFC (Boarding Gate, The Novice)1:40:51 - Arrow (Soldier (4K), Innerspace (4K))2:11:43 - New Theatrical Titles On Blu-ray (Dust Bunny (4K), Highest 2 Lowest 4K, Grafted, Cold Storage (4K), American Sweatshop, Dracula)2:15:56 - New Blu-ray AnnouncementsCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCAST OR BUY FROM MOVIEZYNGBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations.USE COUPON “MOVIEMADNESS” TO GET 10% OFF ALL DUBBY PRODUCTSSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com

Movie of the Year: 1971Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss SongThe Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song PodcastThe Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song podcast brings Ryan, Mike, and Greg to one of 1971's most radical and uncompromising films. Melvin Van Peebles wrote, directed, produced, scored, edited, and starred in this landmark independent work — entirely outside the Hollywood system. The result is a film unlike any other in the bracket. Above all, it challenges every assumption about who gets to make movies, and why.This week, the Taste Buds dig into three major threads: the film as a revolutionary political act, its polarizing form and style, and its complex treatment of sex and gender. Furthermore, they induct a film into the PopFilter Hall of Fame and take on Recast the Podcast. It is a wide-ranging, debate-heavy episode from first minute to last. The Movie of the Year 1971 bracket has produced bold conversations — and this one may be the boldest yet.About the FilmSweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song follows Sweetback (Van Peebles), a Black sex-show performer raised in a brothel. When police use him as a convenient patsy, he fights back — killing two racist cops and becoming a fugitive. He runs south toward the Mexican border. Along the way, the Black community shelters him. Bikers, revolutionaries, and sex workers cross his path. Consequently, the film becomes less a conventional chase narrative and more an odyssey of Black survival and defiance.Van Peebles privately funded the film after walking away from a studio deal at Columbia Pictures. He served as one-man auteur across every department. The film opened in just two theaters in March 1971 — Detroit and Atlanta. Nevertheless, it broke box office records on opening night and went on to gross over $15 million. The MPAA assigned it an X rating. Van Peebles turned that into the defiant tagline: "Rated X by an all-white jury." The Black Panther Party declared it required viewing for all members.Learn more at the Wikipedia entry for Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song and the IMDb listing. The Criterion Collection has released a definitive edition of the film — explore it at Criterion.com. The American Film Institute has also recognized the film's landmark status — read the AFI Movie Club entry here.A Movie Revolution: Van Peebles and the Politics of IndependenceVan Peebles did not simply make a film — he staged a full act of defiance. Studio backing, the ratings system, and traditional distribution were all refused outright. Moreover, he financed part of the production by borrowing $50,000 from Bill Cosby, keeping total creative control throughout. The result was a film the industry could not co-opt, contain, or dismiss. For listeners of any Melvin Van Peebles podcast or documentary, the story of how this film got made is as remarkable as the film itself.The release strategy was equally radical. Van Peebles released the soundtrack before the film — an unusual move at the time — to build word-of-mouth in Black communities without spending money on traditional advertising. The score featured a very young Earth, Wind & Fire. By contrast, Hollywood in 1971 was still releasing social-problem films that sought respectability over truth. Sweetback rejected that approach entirely. Notably, its commercial success proved that Black-led, Black-financed films could find a massive audience without white institutional gatekeepers.Ryan, Mike, and Greg debate what Van Peebles' revolution actually accomplished. Was it the birth of a genuinely new Black cinema? Or did it also open the door for the blaxploitation genre — a category Hollywood quickly co-opted and stripped of its radical politics? Additionally, the Taste Buds ask whether the DIY model Van Peebles pioneered holds lessons for independent filmmakers working today. As a blaxploitation film podcast discussion, this episode goes deeper than genre classification — it asks what political filmmaking actually costs.Form, Style, and Watchability: A Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Podcast Deep DiveThe film's style is not subtle. Van Peebles employs jagged jump cuts, kaleidoscopic superimpositions, and psychedelic sound design throughout. These choices feel closer to Jean-Luc Godard than to anything playing at an American theater in 1971. However, they also produce a film that polarizes audiences to this day. The Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song podcast tackles this polarization head-on.Some viewers find the style exhilarating — a sustained howl of rage rendered in pure cinematic form. Others find the loose structure and repetitive sequences frustrating. The Taste Buds confront this tension directly. Furthermore, they ask whether "watchability" is even the right standard for a film that never set out to be comfortable or conventional.The soundtrack adds another dimension entirely. Van Peebles composed and performed the score himself, with Earth, Wind & Fire providing the instrumental backing. The music pulses through the film like a second heartbeat. Consequently, sound and image work together to create a sensory experience unlike any other 1971 film in the bracket. Ryan, Mike, and Greg weigh in on whether Van Peebles' formal choices ultimately serve the film's political goals — or occasionally work against them.Sex, Gender, and ControversySweetback's sexuality is central to the film's identity. His sexual power is his primary weapon and his means of survival. Van Peebles frames this as a form of liberation — a radical Black body asserting itself against a system designed to destroy it. However, the film's treatment of women and of queer characters draws sharp criticism from contemporary audiences.Women in the film exist largely in relation to Sweetback's desires. The film includes graphic sexual content, some of it deeply uncomfortable by any modern standard. Moreover, the film's portrayal of lesbian characters is explicitly homophobic. The Taste Buds wrestle with how to hold these contradictions honestly. A film can be genuinely revolutionary and genuinely problematic at the same time. In fact, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song may be the most complex example of that tension in the entire 1971 bracket.Additionally, the film's opening sequence — depicting a child's sexual initiation — has unsettled audiences for over fifty years. Van Peebles cast his own son Mario in the role. That decision raises serious ethical questions that Ryan, Mike, and Greg do not avoid. Ultimately, the conversation around sex and gender in this film is not a comfortable one — and that discomfort is precisely what makes it essential. This is one of the most challenging discussions in the 1971 film podcast series to date.PopFilter Hall of FameEach season of Movie of the Year, the Taste Buds set aside the bracket to recognize films that define an era. The PopFilter Hall of Fame is not about winning a head-to-head matchup. It honors the films that changed cinema itself — the ones that opened doors, broke rules, and made everything that came after possible.The Hall of Fame carries special weight in this episode. Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song raises the question of what "greatness" means for films that operate outside mainstream critical frameworks. A film does not need to be comfortable, polished, or widely loved to be important. The Hall of Fame exists precisely to honor that distinction. This week, the hosts make their cases for a 1971 inductee. Tune in to hear which film earns the honor — and whether all three Taste Buds can agree on the pick.Recast the PodcastIn Recast the Podcast, Ryan, Mike, and Greg take on one of cinema's great thought experiments. They choose a film and rebuild the cast from scratch — drawing on actors from any era, any genre, any corner of film history. Each host makes their picks. Then the debate begins.Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song presents a unique challenge for Recast the Podcast. The film was defined by Van Peebles' decision to cast himself. Sweetback's blank-faced, nearly wordless presence was a deliberate choice — not a performance in the conventional sense, but a statement. Who could step into that role today? Who has the gravity, the physicality, and the political weight to carry the film's central conceit? The Taste Buds bring their full range of cinematic knowledge to the question. Listen in to hear their picks, the reasoning behind each choice, and where the three hosts inevitably disagree.Why Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song Still MattersSweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song was never meant to be easy. Van Peebles built it as a provocation — a film that demanded a response. More than fifty years later, it still gets one. The film's influence runs through Spike Lee, John Singleton, Ava DuVernay, and virtually every Black filmmaker who followed. However, its importance is not only historical. The questions it raises about representation, power, and who controls the means of production are still urgent today.Furthermore, the film's DIY model anticipated the independent film movement by decades. Van Peebles proved that a filmmaker could retain complete creative control, bypass the studio system entirely, and still reach an enormous audience. That lesson has...

Lawrie McKinna is a leader whose journey spans professional football, elite coaching, business, and politics.From playing professionally in Scotland to becoming the inaugural coach of the Central Coast Mariners, Lawrie helped shape one of Australia's most recognised sporting clubs. He went on to lead teams to grand finals and later step into executive leadership roles across Australian football.Today, as Mayor of the Central Coast, Lawrie brings that same leadership mindset into community, infrastructure, and regional development. Driven by values of teamwork, persistence, and real impact.Want to become a Keep Rolling Patron and help further support the channel, hit the Patreon link below and Roll with the Squad!https://www.patreon.com/street_rolling_cheetahAdd, Follow or Contact Lawrie:Website: https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/mayor-mckinnaAdd, Follow or Contact me: Email: streetrollingcheetah@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_rolling_cheetah/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/st_rollcheetahFace book: https://www.facebook.com/StreetRollingCheetah/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-briggs-77b867100/Timestamps(00:00:00) Introduction - Lawrie McKinna's Journey(00:01:49) Sponsor Shoutout (00:03:57) Welcome Lawrie McKinna(00:04:22) Growing up in Scotland and the Ten Pound Passage(00:07:15) Starting Out - Lace Mills and Meeting Christine(00:11:55) Professional Football Beginnings - Darville Juniors and Dundee United(00:15:38) Signing with Kilmarnock FC(00:20:14) Competitive Life in the Scottish Football League(00:22:45) The Old Firm Rivalry - Rangers vs Celtic(00:26:06) Moving to Australia - Melbourne and the NSL(00:30:00) Life in Sydney - Blacktown City and Major Injuries(00:34:03) Transitioning into Coaching and Sydney Olympic(00:37:26) The Birth of the Central Coast Mariners(00:41:55) Building the Mariners Culture and Identity(00:47:20) Bringing Mark Bosnich Back to Australia(00:52:20) Coaching in China - Chengdu Blades and Chongqing Lifan(00:59:48) John Singleton and the 5-Year Menu Contract(01:07:49) Stepping into Politics - Mayor of Gosford(01:10:42) CEO of Newcastle Jets and Financial Sacrifice(01:19:44) Team Central Coast and the Amalgamated Council - Mayor of the Central Coast(01:26:26) The Reality of Local Government - Roads, Rates and Rubbish(01:35:34) The Future of Gosford and Regional Development(01:41:50) New Library & Connecting with the University of Newcastle(01:47:35) Community Champions and Giving Back(01:53:27) Sound Advice and Closing Remarks(02:02:53) Outro and Sponsor Gratitude

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John Singleton was twenty-three when he wrote Boyz N the Hood and twenty-four when it made him the first Black filmmaker and youngest person ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. Released in 1991, the film drew from Singleton's own upbringing in South Central Los Angeles to deliver an unflinching portrait of Black life there, launched the careers of Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, and Nia Long, and established Singleton as one of the most important voices in American cinema. Over the next three decades he directed Poetic Justice, Higher Learning, Shaft, and Four Brothers, and served as a producer on Hustle & Flow and the FX series Snowfall, which was still in production when he died of a stroke in 2019 at age fifty-one.The Life of Singleton: From Boyz N the Hood to Snowfall by journalist Thomas Golianopoulos draws on nearly 400 original interviews to document Singleton's full arc — his years as a driven film student at USC, his rapid ascent in Hollywood, his complicated personal life, and his final years. Published by Andscape Books in 2025, the biography traces how Singleton's commitment to putting authentic Black stories on screen shaped an industry and inspired generations of filmmakers. Mike talks with Golianopoulos about his four years reporting the book and the life of Hollywood's first self-proclaimed hip-hop director.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

John Singleton was twenty-three when he wrote Boyz N the Hood and twenty-four when it made him the first Black filmmaker and youngest person ever nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director. Released in 1991, the film drew from Singleton's own upbringing in South Central Los Angeles to deliver an unflinching portrait of Black life there, launched the careers of Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, and Nia Long, and established Singleton as one of the most important voices in American cinema. Over the next three decades he directed Poetic Justice, Higher Learning, Shaft, and Four Brothers, and served as a producer on Hustle & Flow and the FX series Snowfall, which was still in production when he died of a stroke in 2019 at age fifty-one.The Life of Singleton: From Boyz N the Hood to Snowfall by journalist Thomas Golianopoulos draws on nearly 400 original interviews to document Singleton's full arc — his years as a driven film student at USC, his rapid ascent in Hollywood, his complicated personal life, and his final years. Published by Andscape Books in 2025, the biography traces how Singleton's commitment to putting authentic Black stories on screen shaped an industry and inspired generations of filmmakers. Mike talks with Golianopoulos about his four years reporting the book and the life of Hollywood's first self-proclaimed hip-hop director.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

Everyone's favorite Shakur, Tupac Shakur stars with everyone's tenth favorite Jackson, Janet Jackson in this John Singleton movie. Janet plays a woman named Justice. Can you guess what she likes to do? That's right, she likes to write poetry. Is this picture as subtle as that title suggests? The boys discuss. Links You can rate and review us in these places (and more, probably) Does This Still Work? - TV Podcast https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/does-this-still-work-1088105 ‎Does This Still Work? on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/does-this-still-work/id1492570867 Creator Accountability Network creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org. Poetry binds young and old https://www.newspapers.com/article/camarillo-star-315-poetic-justice-1993/194662512/ Postal workers say jobs are stressful, tedious https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-modesto-bee-315-poetic-justice-1993/194662686/ Cheating on bad hair days allowed https://www.newspapers.com/article/oakland-tribune-315-poetic-justice-1993/194663722/

This episode of The Laboratory With Plaz features actor DeAundre Bonds in a powerful and unfiltered conversation you do not want to miss. DeAundre opens up about life after prison, sleeping on his mom's couch while rebuilding his life, and how John Singleton gave him the opportunity to play Scully on Snowfall.We also dive into his personal transformation, including why he stopped drinking and smoking, gave up eating meat, and how his mindset has changed over the years. DeAundre reflects on his journey through Hollywood, starring in classic films like Tales from the Hood, The Wood, and 3 Strikes, and shares the story of being cast by Denzel Washington in Antwone Fisher before his life took a dramatic turn.He also talks about growing up in Los Angeles, showing love to the legendary T. Rodgers, surviving violent moments while incarcerated, the controversial scene from Lockdown and whether he regrets doing it, meeting 2Pac while filming Sunset Park, his interview with Duane Finley on Art of Dialogue, thoughts on the upcoming Mayweather vs. Tysonfight, Random Questions with Plaz, and much more.This is a raw, honest, and unforgettable interview.Make sure you like, comment, share, and subscribe to The Laboratory With Plaz.#TheLaboratoryWithPlaz

Thank you to actor Baldwin C. Sykes for coming on my show for an interview! Baldwin discussed growing up in Compton, graduating from USC, and meeting John Singleton. He talked about playing Monster in Boyz n the Hood, being in the Remember the Time music video with Michael Jackson, and his role in South Central. Baldwin also spoke about seeing N.W.A. before they blew up, working with Kid-N-Play in Class Act, and his upcoming books. Stay tuned! Follow Baldwin C. Sykes on Instagram: @sykes.baldwin Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Baldwin C. Sykes on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOWWioBbtAk&t=1s. 

Zo went on a journey to one of the most dangerous neighborhoods of the 1990's - the South Central Los Angeles Crenshaw district. Though Zo wouldn't say that the place where he grew up was exactly safe, Crenshaw would make his hometown look like Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. Police helicopters seemed to be whirring above constantly. The sounds of police and ambulance sirens where stubbornly persistent. In this place the friends who Zo came to visit must find a way to survive: a young man bound for college, an aspiring professional football player, and a young man who just got out of prison whose highest aspiration is to see the next day and avoid of incarceration. Zo wonders if they will be able to achieve their goals or will they be eaten by the streets. These are the questions, trials and tribulations faced by the Boyz n the Hood.     Episode Chapters   00:04:12 Opening Credits for Boyz n the Hood Starring Laurence Fishburne, Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding, Jr., and Nia Long 00:16:48 Favorite Parts of the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood 01:19:10 Trivia from the coming of age urban drama - Boyz n the Hood 01:25:04  Critics' Thoughts on John Singleton's Boyz n the Hood   John Singleton, 1991 on "Boyz n the Hood" - Out of the Archives Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:Website: www.backlookcinema.comEmail: friends@backlookcinema.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinemaTwitter: https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackLookCinemaInstagram: https://instagram.com/backlookcinemaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@backlookcinemaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/backlookcinemaBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/backlookcinema.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mstdn.party/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.comBack Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com Again, thanks for listening.

This week Sarah gets quizzed on Mark Ruffalo ahead of our review of his latest movie, the smooth and slick heist thriller, 'Crime 101', co-starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Barry Keoghan. And for the oldie we rewind to 1991 for John Singleton's coming of age gangland drama, 'Boyz n the Hood' ,set in the Crenshaw ghetto of LA, starring Cuba Gooding Jr, Ice Cube, Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of Death Don't Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! This February we're continuing our new “Fast February” series, where we cover the movies that made Vin Diesel a star and taught the world to live their lives one quarter mile at a time, The Fast & Furious franchise! In this week's episode, Alex, Tim, and returning guest Bill Mueller discuss 2003's awkward attempt to recapture the magic of the surprisingly successful first movie, 2 Fast 2 Furious! An incredible title! Those silly visor hats! Pepsi and NOS product placement! Trying to pick up girls during a dangerous undercover mission! A Sound Designer-approved audio mix! Loud, somewhat gaudy visuals thanks to that clumsy early thousands aesthetic! A possible influence on the Wachowskis' Speed Racer movie! A larger budget but a less tangible story with somehow even cringier lines! A third act you'll barely remember! The introduction of characters who would go on to be staples of the series! John Singleton trying his hand at directing a silly blockbuster! Race obstacles that would lead to expensive automotive repairs! A great car jump stunt that's wasted due to poor editing and unnecessary visual effects! A cast that includes a returning Paul Walker, James Remar, Eva Mendes, a pre-Yellowstone Cole Hauser, Mark Boone Junior, Devon Aoki, Ludacris, and Tyrese Gibson starting out as somewhat of a Dom Toretto wannabe before finding his character as the movie goes on! The entry of the series with possibly the least sense of "family," you never realized you could miss Vin Diesel so much! In addition, Alex shares his spoiler-free thoughts on Crime 101, Psycho Killer, and the original Hunger Games quadrilogy! You can find Death Don't Do Fiction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends! The Death Don't Do Fiction podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris and Tim Gardiner, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from two filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Twitter, Bluesky, or Letterboxd @actionharris. This episode's guest, Bill Mueller, can be found on Bluesky. Tim can't be found on social media because he doesn't exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Death Don't Do Fiction crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter or Instagram @aiptmoviespod. Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

Today on Art of the Cut we speak with Yvette M. Amirian, ACE, who just won the ACE Eddie Award for Best Edited Feature Film (non-theatrical) with her work on A Winter's Song.Yvette (and her editorial team) received an ACE Eddie nomination for Best Edited Reality Series for Whale Wars. She was also an editor on John Singleton's L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later, which was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Documentary Special. She also edited the film The Integrity of Joseph Chambers and the reality TV series, Dating Around, among many other projects.Today's discussion includes Yvette's approach to montages, the value of intercutting scenes, and using transition shots for maximum effect.If you'd like to read along with this interview and see photos and the trailer and a timeline screenshot of the film, please visit the BorisFX website for the Art of the Cut blog:borisfx.com/blog/aotc

This week on End Credits we go back in time, figuratively and literally! In the review, we will go back to 2008 with two Canadian boys in the sure-to-be classic Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie, and we will take one last ride through Black Heritage Month by honouring a director who is no longer with us (although his films always will be).  This Wednesday, February 25, at 3 pm, Adam A. Donaldson and Peter Salmon will discuss: Black Heritage Month Special: The Movies of John Singleton. In 1991, John Singleton released his first film Boyz in the Hood, and he became the first Black person to get nominated for the Best Director Oscar and the youngest. It was the start of a promising career, one that was cut short when Singleton passed away at the age of 51 in 2019. This week, we wrap up Black Heritage Month by paying tribute to two of Singleton's movies, Poetic Justice and Shaft. REVIEW: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie (2026). For years, Matt and Jay have done everything possible to get a show at Toronto's legendary Rivoli venue, except for the most obvious. In Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie they hatch their most daring scheme yet as the popular webseries makes the jump to the big screen with big ambitions, and the most faithful homage to Back the Future you've even seen, but can the director of BlackBerry make his cult favourite show (band?) a CanCon blockbuster for the ages? End Credits is on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca Wednesday at 3 pm.

Dem viel zu früh verstorbenen Regisseur und Drehbuchautor John Singleton gelang mit der Geschichte um drei jugendliche Schwarze in einem Problemviertel in Los Angeles Anfang der 1990er im jungen Alter ein wegweisendes Werk des New Black Cinema, das auch heute noch mit überzeugenden schauspielerischen Darstellungen und einem hohen Maß an Authentizität zu punkten weiß.Kontakt zu uns: podcast(at)retroboost.de

Higher Learning is a 1995 American crime drama film written and directed by John Singleton.

John Singleton, an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Singleton's latest research, which uses large-language AI models to determine the viewpoints and priorities  of school board members in California. "Identity and Ideology in the School Boardroom," co-written with Barbara Biasi, Minseon Park, and Seth D. Zimmerman, is available now at NBER.org.

Guest: Patrick K. O'Donnell. Robert E. Lee rejects the option of guerrilla warfare at Appomattox, choosing surrender to preserve the nation. Years later, former partisan John Singleton Mosby becomes close friends with U.S. Grant and joins the Republican Party, earning the enmity of many Southerners but symbolizing reconciliation.1914 GAR DETROIT

"I cant teach him to be a man, thats your job."70mm celebrates BLACK HISTORY MONTH with John Singleton's BOYZ N THE HOOD. We also talk about WUTHERING HEIGHTS, Proto watching WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, and slime watching SEND HELP and WOLF LAKE. In the uncut portion of the episode we discuss the recent resurgence of UNCRUSTABLES and slime's son watching EYES WIDE SHUT.Chapters:(00:00:00) Introductions + Milk(00:06:12) What we watched(00:26:05) Boyz n the Hood(01:08:44) Next weekSupport the 70mm Patreon to join our VHS Village Discord and access exclusive episodes in the 70mm Vault which includes over 70 movies! Signing up for the Patreon also get your own membership card, member-only discounts on merch, and the ability to vote on future episodes!Don't forget you can visit our website to shop our storefront to buy prints and merch, follow us on Letterboxd, email the show, and much more.70mm is a ⁠TAPEDECK⁠ podcast, along with our friends at ⁠BAT & SPIDER⁠,  ⁠The Letterboxd Show⁠, Austin Danger Pod, ⁠Escape Hatch⁠, ⁠Will Run For...⁠, ⁠Lost Light⁠, ⁠The Movie Mixtape⁠, and ⁠Twin Vipers⁠.(Gone but not forgotten; ⁠Cinenauts⁠ + ⁠FILM HAGS⁠.) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grab a seat and a cold drink and lets go back to 2005.—It's time for another session at the Hollywood Hangout. This week, we're heading to the snowy, gritty streets of Detroit to break down the 2005 cult classic, Four Brothers.The show kicks off with Boxman flying solo to set the stage before the rest of the crew brings the heat. Soon after, Smark and the legendary Cheezeman join the fray to round out a panel that's as tight-knit (and occasionally chaotic) as the Mercer brothers themselves.We're diving deep into John Singleton's high-octane tale of vigilante justice. Here's what's on the table:The Movie: We look at the pacing, the action, and whether that 2005 grit still holds up in 2026.The Cast: From Mark Wahlberg's intensity and Tyrese Gibson's charisma to André 3000's cool composure and Garrett Hedlund's breakout energy—we discuss who stole the show.The Message: Beyond the shootouts, what is this movie actually saying? We tackle the themes of chosen family, the weight of a mother's legacy, and the blurred lines between justice and revenge."They're not brothers by blood, but they're brothers by choice."Whether you're a long-time fan of the Mercer boys or you're seeing it for the first time, this episode is a deep dive into why this flick remains a staple of the genre.Check us out on:Every Thursday at 9:30 PM EasternYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hollywoodhangoutpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ymX0HRkWB45ja11B2I6fmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hollywood-hangout/id1132940251Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/4647345?country=usFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HollywoodHangout/

The Confederate Partisan Ranger Act attempted to regulate irregular guerrilla fighters, leading to the rise of John Singleton Mosby in Northern Virginia. Though General Lee was ambivalent about the lack of discipline among partisans, he recognized the value of asymmetric warfare to counter Union manpower advantages.1864 MOUNTJOY OF MOSBY'S RAIDERS

The crew is back, and we're diving into a 25-year-old hood classic Baby Boy with friend of the show and internet fam, RICO! Freshly added to The Criterion Collection with Boyz N the Hood and Poetic Justice, John Singleton's film hits different in 2026. It's raw, reflective, and honest about young Black men being coddled by family, the lack of emotional immaturity, and the moment life forces them to grow up.In this episode, we break it ALL down: Have we ever been a Jody? The moments we saw ourselves a little too clearly. Melvin's impact and why his role might be one of the film's most important pieces. What makes Baby Boy a classic and why it still resonates today. If Pea's character was necessary or wasted potential? Yvette's journey, the choices she makes, and the advice we'd give her. Black men in the home and how the movie frames that conversation. Snoop as Rodney , did we get enough? Did we want more? Plus, we pit Insecure vs. Baby Boy, and Jason hits Jazz with a full UNO reverse in “THIS OR THAT.” And you already know why you're here… WAS IT GOOD THOUGH?!

BK's Blacklist is back, and this time TeaRon and BK revisit one of the most provocative and unsettling films in Black cinema history: John Singleton's Higher Learning.Released over 30 years ago, this controversial cult classic feels disturbingly more relevant today. Set on the fictional Columbus University campus, Higher Learning traps America's most volatile social issues inside a pressure cooker—where race, masculinity, identity, white supremacy, patriarchy, and violence collide with devastating consequences.The film features early performances from future Black Hollywood heavyweights and cultural icons including Omar Epps, Ice Cube, Tyra Banks, Regina King, Laurence Fishburne, Busta Rhymes, alongside Kristy Swanson and Jennifer Connelly. Each character represents a different path through college life, exposing how ideology, insecurity, and power can radicalize young minds.TeaRon and BK unpack Singleton's bold vision, debate whether the film still holds up, and confront the uncomfortable truth at its core: the more things change, the more they stay the same.Does Higher Learning still hit too close to home in today's America—or was it always meant to be a warning we ignored?––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Follow Us:IG: @tearonworld / @bkwitda4fa4TT: @tearon__ / @bkgostupidFB: facebook.com/UbiquitousBlacksTHRD: @ubiquitousblacks––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS Podcast:Ubiquitous Blacks is an internationally focused podcast that explores similarities and differences of the Black/African diaspora experiences around the world. The goal is to shed light on the differences and similarities between us all, while learning to celebrate those very things.World News, Politics, Pop Culture and More are discussed by host TeaRon and an array of awesome guests.Send us a textSupport the showFollow and Interact With Us: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads

If you'd like to see full video of this and other episodes, join the Reel Notes Patreon at the Homie ($5/month) tier or higher. Each episode is also available to buy individually for $5 (BUY IT THROUGH A WEB BROWSER OR THE PATREON ANDROID APP, NOT VIA THE PATREON iOS APP. YOU'LL GET CHARGED EXTRA MONEY AND IT WILL TAKE LONGER TO PROCESS.) You also get early access to episodes, an invite to our Discord server, access to the Reel Talk movie night archives, and more!My guest this week is New York journalist and author, Thomas Golianopoulos. We spoke about watching movies on cable, the virtues of the movie theater experience, a handful of moments from his career as a journalist for outlets like Complex, Pitchfork, and Grantland, all things John Singleton—from his films to his personal life and as much as we could fit into this conversation—and the creative process behind Golianopoulos's debut book, The Life of Singleton: From Boyz N The Hood to Snowfall, out now via AndScape Books and Penguin House Publishing. Come fuck with us.My first book, Reel Notes: Culture Writing on the Margins of Music and Movies, is available now, via 4 PM Publishing. Order a digital copy on Amazon.Reel Notes stands in solidarity with American immigrants against ICE and the oppressed peoples of Palestine, Congo, Sudan, Tigray, and Haiti. Please consider donating to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund,  The Palestinian Youth Movement, The Zakat Foundation, HealAfrica, FreeTigray, and/or Hope For Haiti. Protest, fight back, and fuck the system.Follow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), TikTok (@cinemasai), Letterboxd (@CineMasai), and subscribe to my weekly Nu Musique Friday newsletter to stay tapped in to all things Dylan Green.  Follow Hearing Things at hearingthings.co or @hearingthingsco on all platforms.    Support the show

With a terrific new movie called Song Sung Blue opening on Christmas day, writer-director Craig Brewer adds another bull's-eye to his filmography, which includes Hustle and Flow, the remake of Footloose, and Eddie Murphy's Dolemite is My Name. Although completely self-taught, he had a great mentor in the late John Singleton and an ability to glean the best lessons to be derived from reading all the film-related books he could while punching a clock at Barnes and Noble.

The Oscars are moving to YouTube in 2029, and the Roundtable gives its perspectives — and the pros and cons — on the surprise news. Also, we pay tribute to the late acting and directing legend Rob Reiner. Later, “Wicked For Good” star Cynthia Erivo talks about hanging up the broomstick and why this was the most challenging production of her career. And “Song Sung Blue” director Craig Brewer talks about making his latest film and carrying on John Singleton's legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes head back to the gritty mid-2000s with "Four Brothers" (2005), John Singleton's revenge-fueled action drama.Mike Butler has a soft spot for this one; partly out of nostalgia for the early-00s wave of gritty, street-level action movies, and partly because "Four Brothers" still delivers a certain messy charm. The energy, the brother dynamics, and the rough-edged style all hit the way they're meant to.Mike Field, however, isn't buying it. He struggles with Mark Wahlberg's improvisational approach, finds the action too over-the-top to fully suspend disbelief, and thinks the movie's drama doesn't land strongly enough to justify the chaos.What the Mikes do agree on is the standout performance from Chiwetel Ejiofor, who elevates every scene he's in and gives the film a much-needed dose of grounded menace.So is "Four Brothers" a gritty throwback worth remembering, or a chaotic blend of tones that doesn't come together? The Mikes break it all down—brotherhood, bullets, and all.

“He's just a baby boy…” but growing up ain't easy when you're stuck between mama's house and manhood.

At influential century-old Sydney talk station 2GB, Mornings host Mark Levy has found himself at the centre of a complicated business deal featuring some very colourful characters. There’s no suggestion of wrongdoing - just a fabulous Sydney story. Plus - why Nine Radio’s stars might soon be reporting to a new boss. You can read more about this story, plus see photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to be caught between two worlds? Between loyalty and liberty, artistry and commerce, and between the British North American colonies and the British Empire? We're revisiting our exploration of the life of John Singleton Copley, one of early America's most celebrated portrait artists. Copley's story reveals much about the upheaval of the American Revolution and the choices people made as events unfolded around them.Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/106 RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES

What does it mean to be caught between two worlds? Between loyalty and liberty, artistry and commerce, and between the British North American colonies and the British Empire? We're revisiting our exploration of the life of John Singleton Copley, one of early America's most celebrated portrait artists. Copley's story reveals much about the upheaval of the American Revolution and the choices people made as events unfolded around them. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/106 RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES

In this episode of Best in Fest, Emmy-nominated supervising sound editor Bobbi Banks shares her inspiring journey from starting as an assistant with no film background to becoming one of Hollywood's most respected post-production voices. With over 120 film and TV credits—including Desperately Seeking Susan, Poetic Justice, Self Made, Snowfall, and When They See Us—Bobbi reflects on her early mentors, her groundbreaking work with John Singleton, and her path to leadership in the Motion Picture Sound Editors and Editors Guildriverside_leslie_lapage_raw-vid….Bobbi dives deep into the artistry of ADR, the evolving role of technology and AI in sound, and why mentorship is critical for the next generation of filmmakers. She also opens up about navigating Hollywood as a woman of color in a male-dominated field, her perspective on unions, and the creative choices that make sound one of the most powerful storytelling tools in cinemariverside_leslie_lapage_raw-vid….Whether you're a filmmaker, sound enthusiast, or just curious about what makes movies truly come alive, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, creativity, and the craft of sound.

Are you ready to be shafted? No? Well, how about...double-shafted?? Cause we're kicking off "Double-Shafted September," a two-episode series dedicated to both attempts to relaunch the iconic Blaxploitation franchise that started with 1971's Shaft. First up, we're looking at 2000's Shaft (yep, same name), directed by John Singleton, and starring Hollywood's biggest badass M'Fer, Samuel L. Jackson. In this updated version, Jackson plays John Shaft, the nephew of Richard Roundtree's original John Shaft, this time an NYC detective working to bring the wealthy perpetrator of a heinous race-crime (Christian Bale) to justice. But standing in his way is a vindictive local gangster (Jeffrey Wright)...and a troubled behind-the-scenes production which frustrated many involved with making the movie. Is this Shaft as sexy and cool as the original? Was Samuel L. Jackson the right man to inherit the role? And can a supporting performance be both problematic and still arguably the best thing about the movie? We discuss all this, and more! Our Twitter Our Facebook Our Instagram Our YouTube Trev's Letterboxd Chris' Letterboxd

Icon, legend, Academy Award winning actress Regina King joins Kelly! Regina spills on THAT iconic Watch What Happens Live episode with Jackée Harry, how her late son inspired her latest venture, and if she feels his presence. She reflects on her most memorable roles (227, Boyz N The Hood, Poetic Justice, Jerry Maguire), making the transition from child actor to film actor with the vision of John Singleton, and what winning her first Oscar felt like.

CLL #2565 (feat. John Singleton and Taryn Manning) (Director’s Cut) 07/28/2005 – Thursday Night Show Source – Official CD Recording (2025)  This episode is 100% complete with a major audio upgrade. Promoting the movie ‘Hustle and Flow’ which is now 20 years old, yikes. Adam has his high school report cads and lots of energy. R.I.P. John. The Love Between The Two Hosts – CLL on Youtube, with Video for select episodes. https://adamanddrdrewshow.com/1743-loveline-nostalgia-with-superfan-giovanni/ https://account.venmo.com/u/GiovanniGiorgio Paid Link – As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Music Provided by Rich Banks Check out His Website and Soundcloud to hear more of his awesome work and perhaps commission him for your next project. Venmo

You know what we need? Unity. We need that in this country...no, around the world. We need that. No better than a story about 4 adopted brothers avenging their white mama that was killed by the local drug lord. You know, the usual in Detroit. We talk about Markie Mark, 2000's Netflix movies, 3Stacks acting, and a bunch of another things not related to this movie.

“One thing I've found in the crime genre is that homicides are always interesting. When somebody's killed, whatever that case may be, it's usually compelling drama. So then it's up to you as the writer to surprise the audience and do things that they didn't think were coming. I've described it like this before: If you can hit the sweet spot of, ‘I didn't see that coming! I should have seen it coming, but I didn't see it coming,' That, to me, is the best writing. It's like, when you got to the end of The Sixth Sense, and you were like, ‘Oh my god, I should have seen that coming!' That was great writing,” says Derek Haas, creator and writer for the show Countdown on Prime.  You may know Derek Haas from the popular NBC procedural dramas like Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago PD. Now, he's got a new crime drama on Prime called Countdown that tells one twisty crime story over 13 episodes – all written by Haas. Set in Los Angeles, Countdown follows a secret task force who discover a sinister international plot that threatens millions of lives. The show stars Eric Dane, Jensen Ackles and Jessica Camacho as undercover agents all harboring dark secrets of their own.  On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Haas about starting his career as a crime novelist, writing movies like 2 Fast 2 Furious, 3:10 to Yuma and Wanted before making the switch to TV. Haas talks about working with director John Singleton, prolific TV producer Dick Wolf and writing characters that hook audiences. He also shares his advice for writing action sequences that both stun visually and surprise the audience.  “When I think about action sequences, I always go back to Raiders of the Lost Ark. My favorite action sequence of any movie ever is when Indiana Jones has to fight this gigantic Nazi guy, and – in any other movie – that would have been the only thing that's happening. But they put Marion in a plane where she gets trapped because the cover of the plane closes. Then the plane's propellers start spinning. The plane starts spinning, gas is leaking out of the plane, there's other people running by with machine guns. So it's not just, ‘Oh, here's a fight,' it's ‘Here's a fight, but there's eight other things happening at once.' I really try to do that in these chase sequences, because you have seen a million of them. What's the other factors I can bring to it? How can I show you something you haven't seen before? Sometimes it's character, and sometimes, it's the stunt itself,” says Haas.  To hear more screenwriting advice from Haas, listen to the podcast.    

Kodey reviews some of the best returning members of the defensive secondary on this latest episode with in depth analysis of their film and intangibles. Timestamps:0-1:22 Intro1:23-11:54 Isaak Alvidrez11:55-20:27 John Singleton20:28-28:59 Atticus Tillman29:00-35:25 Toray Davis35:26-37:03 Outrohttps://linktr.ee/PlaymakersCornerSocial Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlaymakerCornerTik Tok: Playmakers CornerInstagram: https:https://www.instagram.com/playmakerscorner/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaymakerCornerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEcv0BIfXT78kNEtk1pbxQ/featured Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/playmakerscorner Website: https://playmakerscorner.com/ Listen to us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rkM8hKtf8eqDPy2xqOPqr Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cycle-365/id1484493484?uo=4 

Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.We went exceptionally long on the late John Singleton's undersung period western Rosewood, a film (and filmmaker) whose fingerprints are all over Ryan Coogler's recent box office sensation, Sinners. Rosewood tells the story of an independent Black township in Florida and the barbaric racial violence it faced in 1923, incited by a white woman's false accusation of assault and the Klan-assisted mob that followed. It's believed that over 100 Black citizens were murdered during the attacks, though the true number has never been properly counted.Despite the brutality, the legacy of Rosewood was forgotten—suppressed for nearly 60 years by both those who endured it and those who carried out the violence—until investigators uncovered the truth. That reckoning ultimately led to a 1994 vote in the Florida State Legislature to pay reparations to the survivors and their descendants.In Singleton's hands, the story of Rosewood becomes a rich, downtempo historical epic of properly grave tone; a film that never shies away from the violent realities of Black life in America's south in the early 20th century, the racial animus stoked by class anxieties and lingering slavery era resentments, and the complicity of white audiences and their ancestors in carrying out the violence that shaped our country's past and present.We discuss Singleton's inimitable capacity to juggle the rhythms of mainstream studio moviemaking with the formal radicalism of a Black story told with limited equivocation and compromise, as well as how blockbuster moviemaking primes us for absolution rather than honest reckoning. Then, we explore the rich character work within the film, how Singleton utlizies the embellishments of genre and archetype to root Blackness in a cinematic history linked conspicuously to white supremacy, and the refreshing stroke of having "no good white guys" in the movie. Finally, we relate the film to Coogler's latest, where it achieves a similar filmic mastery as well as where we feel it falls short of Singleton's vision.Read The Rosewood Massacre at Esquire MagazineWatch The 1983 Rosewood Massacre segment from 60 MinutesRead Robert Daniels on Sinners at Roger Ebert....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.

Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph review the Naz & Maalik - a 2015 American drama film written and directed by Jay Dockendorf and starring Curtiss Cook Jr. and Kerwin Johnson Jr.Additional topics include:LA Pride ParadeScott and Kelley WolfBlack filmmakers who are not Tyler Perry: Oscar Williams, Kathleen Collins, Menelik Shabazz, John Singleton, and Ousmane SembèneThe deaths of Ananda Lewis, Harris Yulin, Sly Stone, and Brian WilsonJoin us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FishJellyFilmReviews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to send them stuff? Fish Jelly PO Box 461752 Los Angeles, CA 90046Find merch here: https://fishjellyfilmreviews.myspreadshop.com/allVenmo @fishjellyVisit their website at www.fishjellyfilms.comFind their podcast at the following: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fish-jelly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/388hcJA50qkMsrTfu04peH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-jelly/id1564138767Find them on Instagram: Nick (@ragingbells) Joseph (@joroyolo) Fish Jelly (@fishjellyfilms)Find them on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ragingbells/ https://letterboxd.com/joroyolo/Nick and Joseph are both Tomatometer-approved critics at Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/nicholas-bell https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/joseph-robinson

In this episode, I discuss with author Bruce Handy his book " Hollywood High: A Totally Epic, Way Opinionated History of Teen Movies". From a longtime Vanity Fair writer and editor, a delightfully entertaining, intelligent, and illuminating history and tribute to teen movies—from Rebel Without a Cause to Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and on to John Hughes, Mean Girls, The Hunger Games, and more.What influence did Francis Ford Coppola have on George Lucas's American Graffiti? And Lucas on John Singleton's Boyz n the Hood? How does teenage sexuality in Fast Times at Ridgemont High compare to Twilight? Which teen movies pass the Bechdel test? Why is Mean Girls actually the last great teen film of the 20th century?Doug Hess is the Producer and HostFollow on Facbook @forgottenhollywood

Recorded live at Butch and Coco's Cafe in Brooklyn, the men of Micheaux sit down with comic book creators Joe Illidge and N. Steven Harris for tasty wings, drinks, and engaging conversation while they review 1995's HIGHER LEARNING, writer/director John Singleton's drama thriller featuring Omar Epps, Ice Cube, and Tyra Banks. Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube  Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email  micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on Instagram We are a proud member of The Podglomerate - we make podcasts work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, will discuss the special CRITERION COLLECTION 4K release of IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT.IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHTPassing through the backwoods town of Sparta, Mississippi, Philadelphia detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) becomes embroiled in a murder case. He forms an uneasy alliance with the bigoted police chief (Rod Steiger), who faces mounting pressure from Sparta's hostile citizens to catch the killer and run the African American interloper out of town. Director Norman Jewison splices incisive social commentary into this thrilling police procedural with the help of Haskell Wexler's vivid cinematography, Quincy Jones's eclectic score, and two indelible lead performances—a career-defining display of seething indignation and moral authority from Poitier and an Oscar-winning masterclass in Method acting from Steiger. Winner of five Academy Awards, including for Best Picture, In the Heat of the Night is one of the most enduring Hollywood films of the civil rights era.4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrackAlternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrackOne 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special featuresInterviews with director Norman Jewison and actor Lee GrantSegment from a 2006 American Film Institute interview with actor Sidney PoitierInterview with Aram Goudsouzian, author of Sidney Poitier: Man, Actor, IconAudio commentary featuring Jewison, Grant, actor Rod Steiger, and cinematographer Haskell WexlerTurning Up the Heat: Movie-Making in the '60s, a program about the production of the film and its legacy, featuring Jewison, Wexler, producer Walter Mirisch, and filmmakers John Singleton and Reginald HudlinQuincy Jones: Breaking New Sound, a program about Jones's innovative soundtrack, including the title song sung by Ray Charles, featuring interviews with Jones, lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and musician Herbie HancockTrailerEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingPLUS: An essay by critic K. Austin CollinsCover by Sean PhillipsJen Johans3-time national award-winning writer & full-time walking movie encyclopedia Jen Johans of FilmIntuition.com delivers a steady stream of great movie recommendations, thoughtful career deep dives, & first-rate conversations with critics, authors, actors, journalists, filmmakers, and more on Watch With Jen.™️TWITTER: @FILMINTUITIONPATREON.COM/FILMINTUITIONWEBSITE: FILMINTUITION.COMSupport: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTHFollow the hosts:Blake Howard - Twitter & One Heat Minute Website Alexei Toliopoulos - Twitter & The Last Video StoreSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about their podcast journey, the impact of podcasts on the community, and their upcoming live performance. They reflect on their experiences, name variations, and the nostalgia of childhood cartoons. The conversation also delves into the evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series, highlighting its significance in gaming culture. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the announcement and subsequent delay of GTA VI, highlighting the challenges faced by the gaming industry, including financial issues and mass layoffs. They also delve into the success of Ryan Coogler in the film industry, particularly with his recent projects and the ongoing debate about the relevance of traditional movie theaters in the age of streaming services like Netflix. The conversation explores the representation of Black directors in Hollywood, highlighting the achievements and challenges faced by Black women directors. It reflects on the legacy of John Singleton and Ryan Coogler, discussing their impact on the industry. The discussion then shifts to Zuckerberg's concept of AI friendship and the implications of technology on human relationships. Finally, the conversation critiques the rise of anti-intellectualism and the influence of celebrity opinions on public perception. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of AI, the impact of misinformation, and the evolution of wisdom in the digital age. They discuss the dangers of ignorance, particularly in relation to flat earth theories, and critique the current state of discourse in society. The conversation culminates in a review of Marvel's 'Thunderbolts', highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. The conversation delves into the complexities of Yelena's character, her struggles with identity, and the emotional depth of the narrative. It critiques the portrayal of characters like Taskmaster and discusses the implications of introducing new heroes like the Sentry and the New Avengers. The discussion also touches on the post-credit scene's impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe's future. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of the Star Wars franchise, discussing the frustrations surrounding its legacy, character development, and the challenges of creating new narratives while honoring the original material. They express concerns about the direction of the franchise under Kathleen Kennedy and highlight the successes of creators like Dave Filoni. The discussion also touches on the potential for new stories within the Star Wars universe and the importance of character continuity. Additionally, they review Episode Three of The Last of Us, comparing its narrative choices to the original video game and exploring the implications of character arcs and relationships.