Episodes
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Respect
The biopic of Aretha Franklin, starring Jennifer Hudson, Audra McDonald, Forest Whitaker, and Marlon Wayans
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Green Knight/The Suicide Squad
DOUBLE FEATURE
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Space Jam/Old
This week we double it up.
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Luca
“On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human.”-IMDb
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False Positive
“As if getting pregnant weren't complicated enough, Lucy sets out to uncover the unsettling truth about her fertility doctor-IMDb
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F9: The Fast Saga
"Cipher enlists the help of Jakob, Dom's younger brother to take revenge on Dom and his team."-IMDb
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Fatherhood
“A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter's birth.”-IMDb (Based on a true story)
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In The Heights
“A film version of the Broadway musical in which Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.”
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Cruella
“A live-action prequel feature film following a young Cruella de Vil.”
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Quiet Place 2
The much anticipated sequel
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The Woman in the Window
“An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors, only to witness a disturbing act of violence.”-IMDb
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Those Who Wish Me Dead
“A teenage murder witness finds himself pursued by twin assassins in the Montana wilderness with a survival expert tasked with protecting him -- and a forest fire threatening to consume them all-IMDb
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Tenet
“Armed with only one word, Tenet, and fighting for the survival of the entire world, a Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.”-Warner Bros/IMDb
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Thunderforce
"In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to protect their city."-IMDb
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Concrete Cowboy
"Sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys."-IMDb
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Godzilla v. Kong
"The epic next chapter in the cinematic Monsterverse pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another - the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong - with humanity caught in the balance."-IMDb
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Antebellum
"Successful author Veronica Henley finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late."-IMDb
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Nomadland
2020 Oscar Nominee "After losing everything in the Great Recession, a woman embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad."-IMDb
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Coming 2 America...double feature
Coming to America-"An extremely pampered African prince travels to Queens, New York, and goes undercover to find a wife that he can respect for her intelligence and strong will."-IMDb Coming 2 America-"The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to...
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Practical Magic...Throwback Classic
"Two witch sisters, raised by their eccentric aunts in a small town, face closed-minded prejudice and a curse which threatens to prevent them ever finding lasting love."-IMDb
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Episode 34-I Care a Lot
"A crooked legal guardian who drains the savings of her elderly wards meets her match when a woman she tries to swindle turns out to be more than she first appears."-IMDb
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Episode 33-Judas and the Black Messiah
"Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panther Party per FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Party Chairman Fred Hampton ascends, falling for a fellow revolutionary en route, a battle wages for O'Neal's soul."-IMDb
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Episode 32: Malcolm and Marie
"A director and his girlfriend's relationship is tested after they return home from his movie premiere and await critics' responses."-IMDb
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Episode 31-The Little Things
"Two cops track down a serial killer."-IMDb Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto star in this cop thriller. Do these big names make or break this thriller?
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Episode 30-Ava
"Ava is a deadly assassin who works for a black ops organization, traveling the globe specializing in high profile hits. When a job goes dangerously wrong she is forced to fight for her own survival." -IMDb
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Episode 29-Hillbilly Elegy
"An urgent phone call pulls a Yale Law student back to his Ohio hometown, where he reflects on three generations of family history and his own future."-IMDb Controversial but is it any good?? Find out what Christian and Brooke think.
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Episode 28-Death to 2020
From the creators of Black Mirror..."Take a look back at the mad glory of the year 2020 in this comedic retrospective."-IMDb
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Episode 27-Snowpiercer
"In a future where a failed climate-change experiment has killed all life except for the lucky few who boarded the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe, a new class system emerges."-IMDb But...is there more than meets the eye to this movie?
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Episode 26-Home Alone v The Santa Clause
This week, we double up on the holiday spirit and pit two classics head-to-head. Home Alone (1990)-"An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation."-IMDb The Santa Clause (1994)-" When a...
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Episode 25-Happiest Season
"A holiday romantic comedy that captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family's acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas."-IMdB Stick around next week for the holiday double up.
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Episode 24-The Family Stone
"An uptight, conservative businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family's annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life."-IMdB Is this the perfect Christmas movie or a star studded disappointment?
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Episode 23-Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
All Mariah-All the Time, but is it a movie???
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Episode 22-Christmas on the Square
"Seasonal cheer comes to a screeching halt when a cold-hearted woman tries to sell her hometown's land. Can music, magic and memories change her mind?"-Netflix
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Episode 21-Jingle Jangle
An imaginary world comes to life in a holiday tale of an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention that has the power to change their lives forever. (Netflix)
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Episode 20: Knives Out
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's disfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc...
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Episode 19: You’ve Got Mail
We took it old school with this Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan classic. Do Meg and Tom have the same magic that they did in “Sleepless in Seattle?” Let’s see...
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Episode 18-The Witches
Remake of the 1990 movie. “A young boy and his grandmother have a run-in with a coven of witches and their leader.”-IMdB
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Episode 17-Hubie Halloween
“Despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem (and its Halloween celebration), Hubie Dubois is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something is going bump in the night, and it's up to Hubie to save Halloween.”-IMdB
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Episode 16-Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
A WORLD BEYOND THE FAIRY TALE “Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play.”-Disney
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Episode 15-Maleficent
Scary or sweet. Perfect for spooky season or any season. Quite the spin on the traditional story of the “evil” queen.
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Episode 14-Hocus Pocus
It's spooooooky season again and time to bring on the Halloween movies. This one is a favorite for both Brooke and Christian. "It's Halloween night when Salem newcomer Max Dennison makes a bad choice, accidentally awakening three witches who have been dead for 300 years. Still harboring hard...
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Episode 13-The Devil all the Time
Sinister characters converge around a young man devoted to protecting those he loves in a postwar backwoods town teeming with corruption and brutality. -IMDB. Stars: Tom Holland, Bill Skarsgård, Sebastian Stan, and Robert Pattinson.
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Episode 12-Boys State
DOCUMENTARY 1,000 17-year-old boys from Texas learn about American democracy by organizing political parties and running a mock government.
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Ep 11: Jojo Rabbit
A young boy in Hitler's army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. (IMDB) Comedy wrapped in drama or is it a drama wrapped in comedy?
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Ep 10: Ford v Ferrari
Based on the remarkable true story, American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles, together battle corporate interference and the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
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Ep 9: Queen & Slim
While on a pretty average and forgettable first date, Queen and Slim, are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction, by a racist police officer. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results, when Slim shoots officer in self-defense. Terrified and in fear for their lives, Queen and…
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Ep 8: Project Power
Project Power on Netflix, we tried to keep the spoilers to a minimum. What did we think of the movie? Super Power Pack and Super dud? Take the journey with us.
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ISSA THROWBACK (AND A SPIKE JOINT)! School daze...
School Daze was an essential piece of black film in the 80s (1988). It was an early Spike Lee film, and like all his films it packs a powerful message. Does that message still apply 32 years later? Join us as we dive in to this "joint."
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Black is King...Royalty or royal bust?
This week we discuss Beyoncé's visual album accompaniment to "The Lion King" on Disney+. Hit or miss?
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Kissing Booth 2...
****SPOILERS!!!!*** Kissing Booth 2, Christian gives a full recap, then we discuss what we like/don't like about the Kissing Booth sequel.
About this show
Discussing movies and current events. The typical things that you’d discuss with your best friend(‘s mom).
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