Bamgboshe Happy Hour 🍸 | The State of Black Rom-Coms, Hollywood Bias & Black Love On Screen

Welcome to Bamgboshe Happy Hour! 🍸 Hosted by Peju Bamgboshe Rothlisberger and Naomi Bamgboshe, this episode dives into the past, present, and future of Black romance on screen. We kick things off with a heartfelt toast to Mom, then get into a powerful conversation about the state of Black rom-coms and what’s really happening behind the scenes in Hollywood. Award-winning filmmaker Nina Lee shares how her completed film That’s Her (starring Coco Jones) is on hold as studios wait to see how You, Me & Tuscany performs—highlighting the industry’s ongoing hesitation around Black-led romantic comedies. We break down: ✨ Hollywood bias and “test case” films ✨ Box office vs cultural impact ✨ Why classics like Love Jones, The Best Man, and Love & Basketball still matter ✨ Modern love stories and what’s missing today Plus, we compare Black rom-coms to mainstream hits and explore why one film’s success can shape an entire genre. This episode is sponsored by Recognition Model & Talent, your nationwide event staffing partner bringing brands to life. 🎧 Pour up, tune in, and join the conversation on Black love, storytelling, and the future of rom-coms.