Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]

Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]

Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] is a comedic podcast that reviews films with leading actors of color and analyzes them in the context of race and Hollywood's diversity issues. Hosted by Jonathan Braylock, Jerah Milligan, and James III. BMCJ is an iTunes Editor's Choice podcast and has reached #2 on the iTunes Film/TV charts. BMCJ has also been covered by multiple websites including Huffington Post, Splitsider, Salon, The Daily Dot, and more.

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Our Editor's Take

The Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] podcast explores the representation of Black men in the American film industry. The hosts critique movies and discuss the history of Black representation in Hollywood. They also explore the current state of things for Black actors in the film industry. The podcast has received recognition for its intelligent analysis of the complex issue. Guests and hosts have funny, enlightening, and insightful discussions about Black Hollywood.

Jerah Milligan, Jonathan Braylock, and James III preside over Black Men Can't Jump. Jerah Milligan is an actor, producer, and writer known for Black Mirror and Chicago PD. Braylock acted in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Cohost James III is a cocreator and costar in the Netflix sketch comedy show Astronomy Club. (Jerah is also involved in Astronomy Club.)

The three talented hosts bring quality content to the podcast. Their humor, wit, and creativity provide endless entertainment. The hosts discuss the experiences of Black men in the American film industry. They compare the challenges men of color face with their opportunities. The podcast also explores possible changes in Hollywood attitudes that would promote fairness.

After Black Panther's release in 2018, the hosts and guests discussed the famous movie. They analyze the impact of the movie's success on the Black community. The discussion centers on its impact and the sense of community pride it generated. They want to see a future where successful Black movies also become the norm. Their conversation is heartfelt, innovative, and enlightening.

In another conversation, the hosts discuss In the Heat of the Night. With comedian Keegan-Michael Key, they explore blatant racism in 1960s Hollywood. They discuss actor Sidney Poitier refusing to shoot the movie in the South. Their conversation has a lot of interesting insights.

On Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood], Jerah, Jonathan, and James III provide a rating for each movie they critique. The rating stems from how much it supports "the cause." The cause is the creation and support for more non-white leading roles. New episodes come out on a periodic basis.

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Mea Culpa w/ Mariah Smith (Teaser)

Mea Culpa w/ Mariah Smith (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are joined by writer and radio host Mariah Smith (Grown-ish, Smith Sisters Live) to cover Mea Culpa, written by Tyler Perry, directed by Tyler Perry, and starring Kelly Rowland, Trevante Rhodes, Nick Sagar, Sean Sagar, RonReaco Lee, and Shannon Thornton. Together, they cover Tyler Perry's constant output, the movie's cheekage, its tangled web of a plot, mixture of tones, and depiction of colorism, the power of Trevante Rhodes on the red carpet, "deviant behavior," paint... everywhere, and more!SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episodes

Mea Culpa w/ Mariah Smith (Teaser)

Mea Culpa w/ Mariah Smith (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are joined by writer and radio host Mariah Smith (Grown-ish, Smith Sisters Live) to cover Mea Culpa, written by Tyler Perry, directed by Tyler Perry, and starring Kelly Rowland, Trevante Rhodes, Nick Sagar, Sean Sagar, RonReaco Lee, and Shannon Thornton. Together, they cover Tyler Perry's constant output, the movie's cheekage, its tangled web of a plot, mixture of tones, and depiction of colorism, the power of Trevante Rhodes on the red carpet, "deviant behavior," paint... everywhere, and more!SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (2024)

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (2024)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering the 2024 remake of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, screenplay by Chuck Hayward, story by Chuck Hayward, Neil Landau, and Tara Ison, directed by Wade Allain-Marcus, and starring Simone Joy Jones, Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams, Jermaine Fowler, June Squibb, and Nicole Richie. Together, they cover the film's oddly underwhelming promotion, why it landed an R rating, what audience it's exactly pitched to, if 25 is or is not old, what the Tyra Banks/Nicole Richie casting swap was about, and more!SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Monkey Man w/ Rekha Shankar (Teaser)

Monkey Man w/ Rekha Shankar (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are joined by writer and actor Rekha Shankhar (Digman, Grand Crew) to cover Monkey Man, screenplay by Dev Patel, Paul Angunawela, and John Collee, directed by Dev Patel, and starring Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, and Adithi Kalkunte. Together, they cover the film's winding road to a theatrical release, just how exciting it is to see Dev Patel debuting as an action director, the incredible look of the film, the cache Jordan Peele brought to the mix, its brutal fight beats, the considerable amount of biting, whether or not movies are, again, back, and much more!SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Screenplay by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, and Jeremy Slater, story by Terry Rossio, Adam Wingard, and Simon Barrett, directed by Adam Wingard, and starring Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen. Together, the guys debate whether or not the movies are back, who are/aren't, in fact, the "big two," the specifics of Hollow Earth, the kaijus' general relationship with humanity, Mothra, just how elaborate the Godzilla franchise as a whole is, which of the recent kaiju films has the best cast, and more.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big Momma's House (Teaser)

Big Momma's House (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Big Momma's House, the 2000 crime comedy written by Darryl Quarles and Don Rhymer, directed by Raja Gosnell, starring Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Paul Giamatti, and Terrence Howard. Together, they cover the importance of Lawrence's career to the podcast, who did and didn't pop in comedy films in the 2000s and 2010s, what still works about the movie, what doesn't, just how much Madea owes to Big Momma, Kat Williams, and more.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Blue Beetle, one of the last movies made before DC's James Gunn era. Written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, directed by Ángel Manuel Soto, and starring Xolo Maridueña, Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon, and George Lopez, the film released in August of 2023. Together, the guys cover the strong performances, whether or not origin stories can land at this late stage of the comic book movie boom, the host of factors that ultimately hampered its box office run, the family dynamic anchoring the plot, what the Scarab means for Jaime's sex life, and more.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oscars 2024 (Teaser)

Oscars 2024 (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering the 2024 Oscars. Together, they talk about Bray's experience attending in-person, the awards they were surprised by, the awards they weren't, the stage banter that worked, John Cena's naked presenting, what it was like to see certain films pick up momentum while others didn't, their viewing experiences, Wes Anderson the short filmmaker, and more.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Dune: Part Two, the follow-up to 2021's Dune. Written by Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaights, directed by Denis Villeneuve, and starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, and Austin Butler, the film came out in March of 2024. Together, the guys cover how this latest installment pairs with the first, Zendaya's role as a lead, upcoming Zendaya projects, the power of spice, the intricate politics of Arrakis, worms, the franchise's relationship to religion, bald Austin Butler, and more.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gran Turismo (Teaser)

Gran Turismo (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Gran Turismo, a reworking of the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a British Gran Turismo video game player who went on to become a professional race car driver. Written by Jason Hall and Zach Baylin, directed by Neil Blomkamp, and starring David Harbor, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, and Darren Barnet, the film came out in July of 2023. Together, the guys cover how the script plays with the facts of Jann and his team's actual story, why anyone would get into car racing in the first place, the etiquette of Instagram Stories, how fast they've driven, Zach Baylin's incredible run of scripts, DDR, and more.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bob Marley: One Love

Bob Marley: One Love

This week, James, Jerah and Jon dive deep on Bob Marley: One Love, written by Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, Zach Baylin, and Reinaldo Marcus Green, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, and James Norton. Together, they cover the film's awards prospects despite its February release, its much better-than-projected opening at the box office, the strong performances, where it sits among the likes of other recent music biopics such as Rocketman and Bohemian Rhapsody, just how handsome Kingsley Ben-Adir is, wigs, and a whole lot more.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Passing w/ Lo Howard (Teaser)

Passing w/ Lo Howard (Teaser)

This week, James and Jon are joined by writer Lo Howard (Grown-ish) to tackle Passing, an adaptation of Nella Larsen's 1929 novel of the same name. Written and directed by Rebecca Hall and starring Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, André Holland, and Bill Camp, the film premiered on Netflix in 2021. Together, they talk Hall's adaptation choices, the surprising backstory to her taking on the book, both the practical and story logic to the film's use of black and white, whether or not the cast totally works for the material, how successful the project is in its consideration of colorism and racial passing in Harlem in the 1920s, and a whole lot more.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Jerah and Jon dive deep on the 1993 rap world mockumentary CB4, written by Chris Rock, Nelson George, and Robert LoCash, directed by Tamra Davis, starring Chris Rock, Allen Payne, Deezer D, Charlie Murphy, Khandi Alexander, and Phil Hartman. Together, they cover why CB4 doesn't have the lasting cultural reputation of Spinal Tap, its many great bits, the GRAMMYs, Charlie Murphy, and what has and hasn't aged well about the film.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

They Cloned Tyrone (Teaser)

They Cloned Tyrone (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon dive deep on the 2023 sci-fi comedy They Cloned Tyrone, written by Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier, directed by Taylor, and starring John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, Jamie Foxx, and Keifer Sutherland. Together, they cover how the film connected with audiences despite premiering on Netflix, talk through its dense, fun story logic, and dive into the filmmaker's technical approach to the material.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Book of Clarence w/ Sasheer Zamata

The Book of Clarence w/ Sasheer Zamata

James, Jerah, and Jon are once again joined by Sasheer Zamata (The First Woman, Home Economics, SNL, @thesheertruth) to discuss The Book of Clarence, written and directed by Jeymes Samuel, starring LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, RJ Cyler, and Anna Diop. Together, everyone explores whether or not the film might land for Christian audiences, what's going on with its promotion, the notion of Jesus as a superhero, Jeymes Samuel's directorial signatures, and more.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2023 Year in Review (Teaser)

2023 Year in Review (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are diving into 2023 in TV and film—what they loved, what they hated, and everything in between. Together, they go long on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Past Lives, The Flash, The Emmys, and a whole lot more.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-contentSUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Color Purple (2023) w/ NaTonia Monét

The Color Purple (2023) w/ NaTonia Monét

James, Jerah, and Jon are joined by NaTonia Monét (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, PonyBoi) to discuss the 2023 musical adaptation of Alice Walker's The Color Purple, directed by Blitz Bazawule from a script by Marcus Gardley. Bazawule's version stars Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., and Halle Bailey. Together, James, Jerah, Jon, and Natonia explore the numbers that resonated, the staging that worked, the controversy around the film's production, and its awards prospects.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content JOIN OUR PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

American Fiction (TEASER)

American Fiction (TEASER)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are diving into the new film from writer/director Cord Jefferson, American Fiction. Adapted from Percival Everett's 2001 novel Erasure, the film tracks the novelist Thelonius 'Monk' Ellison (Jeffrey Wright)'s turn from a struggling writer and academic into an overnight sensation when his latest book, a send up of stereotypical "Black pain" narratives published under a pseudonym a la Sapphire's Push, lands him the biggest success of his career. The film also stars Tracee Ellis-Ross, Issa Rae, and Sterling K. Brown.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-contentSUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Candy Cane Lane

Candy Cane Lane

We're back! James, Jerah, and Jonathan celebrate their first new episode in months by taking a trip to Candy Cane Lane, the new Amazon Prime Christmas feature directed by Reginald Hudland starring Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell, and more. Together, everyone explores the film's complicated, packed plot, what was likely improvised and what wasn't, a new Golden Globes category, math, and the logistics of the "Twelve Days of Christmas" coming to life.SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-contentSUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodProduced by Skyler HanrathOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

REPLAY: Girls Trip w/ Monique Moses

REPLAY: Girls Trip w/ Monique Moses

With the show still on hiatus in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strike, we're replaying one of our favorites: 2017's Girls Trip!Original Description: Special guest Monique Moses (IFC Sports Court, Astronomy Club) joins the boys to review the new film Girls Trip starring Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Tiffany Haddish. In a year where Rough Night and Snatched "disappointed expectations", we discuss the significance of the box office success of Girls Trip, the breakout performance of Tiffany Haddish, whether or not there is such a thing as "boy humor" and if this film helped the cause! SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJFOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

INTERVIEW: The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks w/ Ahmed Best and Dylan Marron

INTERVIEW: The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks w/ Ahmed Best and Dylan Marron

It's a special, off-format episode in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strike! This week, Jon, Jerah, and James interview Ahmed Best and Dylan Marron about their new podcast, The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks.Together, everyone gets into the vitriolic backlash to Jar Jar in The Phantom Menace, what the response to Jar Jar led to for Black actors in performance capture film making, and what brought Ahmed and Dylan together to make the podcast. Find the show below!https://www.ted.com/podcasts/the-redemption-of-jar-jar-binksSUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-contentSUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp : betterhelp.com/JUMP* Check out Earnin and use my code Jump for a great deal: www.earnin.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy