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The Wright Perspective
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Some classic television shows and films would be received very differently if they were released today. Every two weeks join siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright as they recap, review, and critique some of America’s favorite shows and movies. Whether you are a pop culture enthusiast or just need recommendations about how to populate your binge watching schedule, this is the podcast for you.
Episodes
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He Got Game (1998) Recap and Review (S4:E13)
On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review the 1988 comedy, He Got Game. This film, written, produced and directed by Spike Lee, stars Denzel Washington and Ray Allen. #hegotgame #spikelee #denzelwashington #rayallen
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Harlem Nights (1989) Recap and Review (S4: E12)
On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review the 1989 comedy Harlem Nights. This film, written, starring and directed by Eddie Murphy. Also stars Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello, Michael Lerner, Della Reese, and Charlie...
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Jason's Lyric (1994) Recap and Review (S4:E11)
Did Jason have any friends other than his mom and the bus driver? Can a body double win an Oscar? And can someone please give Bokeem Woodbine his flowers? On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review Jason’s Lyric (1994) written by...
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In the Heat of the Night (1967) Recap and Review (S4:E10)
On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, in honor of Sidney Portier’s birthday, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review In the Heat of the Night (1967) written by Stirling Siliphant, directed by Alan Parker, and starring Sidney Portier, and Rod Steiger....
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Fame (1980) Recap and Review (S4:E9)
Are we the only people that confuse the Fame movie with the TV show? Were there stimulants in the that “Hot Lunch”? And why was Debbie Allen’s character edited to look like a creeper? On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review…
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Love Jones (1997) Recap and Review (S4:E8)
Was Nina toxic or just immature? Were people actually deeper in the 90”s or were they just good at finger claps (aka snapping)? And if you have a picture of Aubrey in a kufi hat, please post it immediately. On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany...
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The Color Purple (2023) Recap and Review (S4:E7) SPOILERS
On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review The Color Purple (2023) directed by Blitz Bazawule, written by Marcus Gardley and starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R.…
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Firestarter (1984) Recap and Review (S4:E6 )
What do Firestarter and Frozen, ironically, have in common? Will Drew Barrymore do our sequel if we ask really nicely? And is George C. Scott in the running for best movie psychopath? On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review...
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Boomerang (1992) Recap and Review (S4: E5)
Would a leopard like Marcus ever really change his spots? Or did Angela set herself up for the “okie doke” again? Can Grace Jones please get a retroactive Academy Award for her performance? And where can we buy a tape or CD of this soundtrack? On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast,...
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School Daze (1988) Recap and Review (S4: E4)
On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review School Daze, a 1988 musical comedy that was written, directed and produced by Spike Lee, stars Larry Fishburne, Giancarlo Esposito, Tisha Campbell, Kyme, Joe Seneca, Art Evans, Ellen...
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Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Recap and Review (S4: E3)
Is it fair to review and rate a movie that is popular BECAUSE it is bad? Hope so ‘cause we did it! On this special Halloween episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright get into the spirit of the season with a review and recap of Rocky Horror Picture Show...
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Mary Poppins (1964) Recap and Review (S4: E2)
What do Biggie Smalls, Julie Andrews, and Dick Van Dyke have in common? Did Mary Poppins have powers or was it the childrens’ imagination? And, did she and Bert have a little sumthin’ sumthin’ going on? On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright...
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Ray (2004) Recap and Review (S4: E1)
Welcome to Season 4 of The Wright Perspective Podcast! Siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright honor the late Ray Charles with a recap and discussion of Ray (2004) starring Jamie Foxx along with Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Harry Lennix, Terrence Howard, Larenz Tate, Richard Schiff and...
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What’s Love Got To Do With It (1993) Recap and Review
On the Season 3 finale of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright honor the late Tina Turner with a recap and discussion of What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993) starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne. The siblings kick off the episode by celebrating the...
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The Little Mermaid (2023) Recap and Review
On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany recap and review The Little Mermaid (2023) with Halle Bailey starring in the title role. Other members of the cast include Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Art Malik,...
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Lady and Tramp (1955) Recap and Review (S3: E21)
On Season 3, Episode 21 of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and discuss Lady and the Trap (1955) produced by Walt Disney and featuring the voices of Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Bill Thompson, Bill Baucom, Verna Felton, and Peggy Lee. After…
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Poetic Justice (1993) Recap and Review
On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and discuss Poetic Justice (1993) written and directed by John Singleton and starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur. The siblings start with introductions (02:23) and then kick off the episode…
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Funny Girl (1968) Recap and Review
On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and discuss Funny Girl (1968), starring Barbra Streisand and Omar Sharif. After introductions (02:05)The siblings start the discussion by comparing the love stories in Funny Girl and Carmen Jones...
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Dead Presidents (1995) Recap and Review
On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany recap and review Dead Presidents, a 1995 crime film, co-written, produced and directed by the Hughes Brothers, and starring Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker, N'Bushe Wright, Freddy Rodriguez, and Bokeem...
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Carmen Jones (1954) Recap and Review
How do societal double standards impact statistical reporting about sex and sexuality? Should love ever be unconditional? And should every woman have a stash of high-waisted, full-sized, leopard print briefs? On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany...
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BAPS (1997) Recap and Review
On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany recap and review BAPS, a 1997 comedy film directed by Robert Townsend and starring Halle Berry, Natalie Desselle, and Martin Landau. After reminiscing about some of Brittany and Genia’s favorite quotes from the...
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Creed Franchise Recap and Review (Spoilers)
Is the Creed trilogy a spinoff of the Rocky franchise, or a continuation? If it is a spinoff, should it be judged against the winning formula of the Rocky films? On this episode siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany discuss these questions and more as they recap and review Creed (2015), Creed II...
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Rocky Franchise (1976-2006) Recap and Review
More than 30 years after the release of the first film, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany recap and review the entire Rocky film franchise on this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast. All six films, Rocky (1976), Rocky II(1979), Rocky III (1982), Rocky IV (1985), Rocky V (1990), and Rocky...
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House Party (1990) Recap and Review
On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany recap and review House Party (1990), written and directed by Reginald Hudlin and starring Christopher "Kid" Reid and Christopher "Play" Martin, also known as Kid n Play. After discussing the social impact of...
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Fiddler on the Roof (1971) Recap and Review
Is love really reason enough to break age-old traditions? On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany discuss this question and more as they review one of their mother’s favorite musicals, Fiddler on the Roof (1971), directed by Norman Jewison, written…
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The Wood (1999) Recap and Review
Would The Wood (1999) resonate with audiences if it was released today? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany discuss this question and more as they review this comedy drama film written by Rick Famuyiwa and Todd Boyd, directed by Rick Famuyiwa and...
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E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982) Recap and Review
On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany review E.T the Extra Terrestrial (1982), a science fiction film produced and directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Melissa Mathison. The film stars Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert...
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Elf (2003) Recap and Review
On this special holiday episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany examine Elf (2003), starring Will Ferrell. After celebrating Will Ferrell’s Awesomeness (01:34), including his recent work with Ryan Reynolds (06:49), they pick a voting symbol (12:30), do a…
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The King and I (1956) Recap and Review
On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany examine The King and I (1956), starring Deborah Kerr and Yul Brynner. After discussing the “white savior” story trope (01:16), they pick a voting symbol (03:55), do a recap (07:24), discuss Plot and Direction...
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Higher Learning (1995) Recap and Review
On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap Higher Learning (1995). After debating the criteria for a “hood movie” (00:58), they pick a voting symbol (11:09), do a recap (11:27), discuss Plot and Direction (17:19), Characters and Acting...
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Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Recap and Review
On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review both movies from the Black Panther Franchise. After a super-sized recap (12:30), they discuss the passing and legacy of Chadwick Boseman (33:50), Plot and Direction (45:00), the...
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Big Business (1988) Recap and Review
In the battle of nature versus nurture, which is strongest? If you met your long-lost twin sister that you didn’t know existed, would you hang out with her, or go on a date with her ex husband? And are Michael Gross and Jaymes Taylor cousins? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast,...
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Hocus Pocus (1993) & Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) Recap and Review
How do the Hocus Pocus movies relate to the Marvel Universe? If a movie is intentionally kitschy, should the viewers forgive flubs like an inconsistent use of old timey english? And why were Aubrey, Genia and Brittany’s parents so afraid of ouija boards? On this special Halloween episode of The...
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The Music Man (1962) Recap and Review
What matters most for the lead in a musical, singing or acting ability? Is “magic” a viable excuse for plot holes? And who came up with the word Shipoopi? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap…
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Barbershop (2002) Recap and Review
Did the pandemic forever ruin Barbershop culture? Is Babershop the “Hallmark Movie '' of hood films? And, if no line from the movie has become a Black catchphrase, can the movie be considered a classic? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright...
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The Woman King (2022) Recap and Review
What are the attributes of a good king? Is it problematic for movies to fictionalize true events? And why weren’t Brittany and Genia cast in this film? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and...
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Don’t Be a Menace (1996) Recap and Review
Has the Wayans family created their own subgenre? Can a movie be considered “funny” if you never actually laugh out loud? And who came up with the double-dutch scene? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as...
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Top Gun (1986) and Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Recap and Review
What are the attributes of a good sequel? Do action movies need a love story? And how did we forget to come up with “call names” for ourselves in this discussion? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they...
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Annie (1982) Recap and Review
Does Annie “hold up” when scrutinized under a current day lens? What magical material is Punjab’s turban made of? And does Carol Burnett know how much we love her? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they...
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South Central (1992) Recap and Review
How can we protect the innocence of black children? Who helped Ali get those dashiki’s past security? And can someone please give Carole her own movie? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and...
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Brigadoon (1954) Recap and Review
Is the story of Brigadoon a powerful allegory of religion and the dangers of groupthink? Or is it just wack? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Brigadoon (1954) starring Gene Kelly,...
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Bad Boys Movie Franchise (1995 - 2020) Recap and Review
What is the difference between a “comfort woman” and an escort? Is Bad Boys for Life available on VHS? And does anybody know the lyrics to the song Bad Boys? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap...
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Cool Runnings (1993) Recap and Review
Can you learn to bobsled on a dirt hill? How does this movie differ from the true story of the first Jamaican bobsled team? And why does Brittany have so many VHS tapes? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more…
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Enter the Dragon (1973) Recap and Review
What do Enter the Dragon and the movie Signs have in common? Why did Williams have empty suitcases? And will someone please fund our prequel idea? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review...
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The Last Dragon (1985) Recap and Review
Is Sho’nuff one of the greatest bad guys of all time?Are sequins-covered tights sexy? And can we please get a slice of Daddy Greene’s Pizza? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review The...
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Juice (1992) Recap and Review
Why was that nurse dating Quincy? Was Bishop a psychopath or a sociopath? And how many bullets were in that gun? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Juice (1992) directed by Ernest…
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The Sound of Music (1965) Recap and Review
What is the age limit on being scared of thunder? Why are movie stepmoms so obsessed with boarding school? And how many times can you reprise a song in one movie? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they...
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The Matrix Movie Franchise (1999 - 2021) Recap and Review
Was Neo a “superhero” in the real world? What are the machines actually doing beyond sustaining The Matrix? And why did the Wachowski Sisters change the writing model and core cast for the fourth film? On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright...
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West Side Story (2021) Recap and Review
Is the 2021 version of West Side Story more historically and culturally accurate? Should the filmmakers have released the film via streaming services instead of in theaters? And is Ariana DeBose available to be our first podcast guest (and best friend)? On this episode of The Wright Perspective...
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White Christmas (1954) Recap and Review
Is White Christmas a musical or a group of variety show performances connected by a loose storyline? Why was Danny Kaye cast opposite Bing Crosby instead of Fred Astaire? And what would happen to a sister that comes between her sister and her mister? On this episode of The Wright Perspective...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Some classic television shows and films would be received very differently if they were released today. Every two weeks join siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright as they recap, review, and critique some of America’s favorite shows and movies. Whether you are a pop culture enthusiast or just need recommendations about how to populate your binge watching schedule, this is the podcast for you.
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Some classic television shows and films would be received very differently if they were released today. Every two weeks join siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright as they recap, review, and critique some of America’s favorite shows and movies. Whether you are a pop culture enthusiast or just...
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