Ep. 558: Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

We come back to the states for our next Meta May entry. Netflix partnered with Eddie Murphy in what some considered a questionable move, until they delivered Dolemite Is My Name. This biopic about cult icon Rudy Ray Moore was a critical hit. Does it hold up? We discuss that, Eddie Murphy, blaxploitation, and much more as we discuss Dolemite Is My Name. Join us now! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:43 - Quick Dolemite Is My Name Reviews 13:45 - Expanding the Syllabus 28:12 - Analysis 45:04 - Shelf or Trash 46:19 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film