Black Cinema: Unfiltered

In this video, I analyze the black cinema classic, ATL. A Black coming-of-age film that explores the lives of a group of southern teenagers and their decisions. This is another one of my favorite films in the Black cinema world, as it showcases Black Southern culture. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blackcinemaunfiltered.substack.com

In this podcast, I analyze the black cinema classic, Hollywood Shuffle. A film that criticizes the industry, and is still relevant today. This is one of my favorite films in the Black cinema world, as it sets the tone for satirical comedies that tackle real-world problems. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blackcinemaunfiltered.substack.com

In this podcast, I discuss award shows, asking the question: if they don’t care for us, why should we care for them? In the long history of Black Cinema, we’ve always had to take a backseat as the Academy Awards came, why? In this podcast, I look at snubs and misses of the award shows. I also give a conclusion on the state of Black film in the Academy Awards. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blackcinemaunfiltered.substack.com

What do “Sinners” and “Atlanta” have in common? In this podcast, I explore the origins of Afro-surrealism and its connection to Black cinema. In this quick deep dive, I explore “Sinners,” “Atlanta,” “Get Out,” and “The Cloned Tyrone.” In these films, Afro-surrealism captures real Black life with surrealist qualities. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blackcinemaunfiltered.substack.com