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The AAFCA Podcast highlights the cinematic experience through conversations with leading talent, creatives, and filmmakers, as well as leaders from the various communities, the entertainment industry, and prominent thought leaders. Hosted by Ed Adams, the podcast is produced by the African American Film Critics Association.
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#TomCruise #MissionImpossible #TheFinalReckoning There's something to be said about how Tom Cruise has kept folks engaged through this 8 movie escapades of Ethan Hunt. And The Final Reckoning hits all the vibes of what you expect out of a Mission Impossible movie. It is PEAK Impossible White Man movie and its so damn good and entertaining.…
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#KamenRiderBlackRX #KamenRider #Toei #Tokusatsu #MaskedRider Kamen Rider Black RX marked the end of the Showa Era rider shows even with respect to Shin, ZO, and J which came later. In many ways, Black RX was an inspiration of what we would get from future Kamen Rider shows starting with Kamen Rider Kuuga. And also it was an actual sequel series to …
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#TheAccountant2 #BenAffleck #JonBernthal Definitely don't think anyone saw this movie coming. The first film was good enough in its own way that it told a engaging story but you never came away thinking it would manifest into a franchise. But hey, Hollywood is always trying to franchise every movie so here we are with The Accountant 2. Overall its …
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#Thunderbolts #MarvelStudios #Marvel #Disney #MarvelComics So post-Endgame, the concensus with folks on the MCU is that its a mixed bag. Way more often than not, the vibes from folks end up being grossly overexagerrated than need be. Thunderbolts since it was first announced at SDCC, was a big question mark for folks based on the characters that we…
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#Sinners #RyanCoogler #MichaelBJordan #BlackHorror Sinners is a movie with grand ambitions and Coogler delivers on it top to bottom. While the advertising might give off big tentpole vibes, the reality is that this film fits in the mid-budget range and it works perfectly. This is a movie that isn't trying throw constant action moments in your face.…
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Dee and Cj discuss the modern-day classic "They Cloned Tyrone". A beautiful movie about the hood... AND WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON! LOOK AROUND BLACK CITIES! DC! BMORE! CHITOWN! ATLANTA! NEW ORLEANS! THESE WHITE FOLK PLAYING IN OUR FACES! USING US LIKE LAB RATS! CHARLOTTE! LA! HOUSTON! DADE COUNTY! LOOK! THEY CLONING THE HOOD NIGGAZ! THEY CLONING THE P…
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In this episode, we welcome Cameron Bailey, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), for an insightful conversation on one of the world’s most influential film festivals. Bailey shares how TIFF continues to shape the global film industry, champion diverse voices, and create a space for groundbreaking storytelling. Tune in as we discus…
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In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Friday, President of Nice Crowd and a driving force behind the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). She shares insights into ABFF’s mission to amplify Black storytelling, support emerging talent, and create spaces where diverse voices thrive. Nicole dives into the festival’s impact on the film industry, its …
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In this episode, we sit down with Claudia Puig, Program Director of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, to explore the festival’s role in celebrating global cinema and elevating diverse storytelling. Claudia shares insights on curating impactful films, fostering emerging talent, and how Santa Barbara has become a key destination for film…
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#KamenRider #KamenRiderHibiki #Tokusatsu #Toku Kamen Rider Hibiki stands out amongst the other Kamen Rider shows especially during Heisei Era Rider shows. From the Kamen Rider designs down to the enemies, this show initially stood out as being very unique. But in typical business, the show ended up pivoting into a different direction that was in li…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Kathleen Bertrand, Executive Producer of the BronzeLens Film Festival, to discuss the festival’s mission of celebrating and amplifying Black filmmakers. Kathleen shares the festival’s journey, its impact on Atlanta’s thriving film scene, and how BronzeLens continues to champion diverse voices in the industry. Don’t …
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In this episode, we welcome Christina Routhier, Executive and Artistic Director of the Savannah Film Festival, to discuss the festival’s role in showcasing innovative films and supporting emerging talent. Christina shares insights into the festival’s unique connection with SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design), its impact on the industry, and t…
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In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival with its visionary founders and producers, Stephanie and Floyd Rance. They share the festival’s journey in elevating Black storytelling, fostering a vibrant creative community, and providing a platform for filmmakers to showcase impactful narratives. Tune …
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In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Guerrero, President of the Bentonville Film Festival, to discuss the festival’s mission of championing inclusion in media, the power of diverse storytelling, and what makes Bentonville a unique space for filmmakers. Tune in for an insightful conversation about the evolving landscape of film festivals and the …
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The Program was the gritty 90's football movie that was breaking many rules of college sport movies. Showing drug use, corruption and high stakes college administrative business! The was also shined a light on subjects the world wasn't fully ready/educated about when it came out. Don't worry, Cj and Dee are to talk about it!…
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Many folks had trepidations about this film given the background, thankfully Brave New World is a solid watch. From solidifying Sam Wilson as Captain America with confidence to the Winter Soldier'esque Political thriller vibes, it's a very entertaining watch. It addresses story beats from MCU movies of the past in a way that doesn't deviate from th…
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Black History Month deserves HIGH Black Cinema. This week it's A Soldier's Story. It's a movie every black military has seen at least once. A film that tackles Racism, Black Self-Hate, Colorism, the treatment of black soldiers in the Jim Crow South, and what it's like to see yourself in a position of power for the first time. This a Black All-Star …
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The mind is a terrible thing to waste or to be toyed with. This movie has split up fans for years and has a bigger following. Martin Scorsese directs another amazing movie that's actually out of his wheelhouse. Psychological Thriller that is heavily metaphoric and symbolic. It tells you the answer and you'll still question what is real. Originally …
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We begin 2025 with Metal Gear! The 4th game will go down as the one people didn't like but is probably the most protected by the fans. It was a game Kojima didn't want to make but made it because he loved us so much. A game that looks gorgeous and the gameplay is like a dream but overshadowed by nearly 9 hours of cutscenes. A game that answered all…
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It's our first Whoopi Goldberg movie and we picked a classic. The movie that helped Whoopi "EGOT", and also made her a legend. It's a story about a 3rd rate lounge singer who's ducking the mob and was placed in a convent. We talk about the legacy, the music, the actors, and Bill "F'N" NUNN! RIP Maggie Smith (Originally recorded August 29, 2024)…
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#Dracula #Nosferatu #Horror A remake of the 1922 film, Nosferatu is a movie that nails horror noir vibes of the original film top the bottom. Bill Skarsgård is unrecognizable as the Count and he really builds on the characters motivations as he's psychically stalks Lily Rose-Depp's character of Ellen. Great cinematography, great performance, broodi…
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#UltramanBlazar #Ultraman #Tokusatsu #TsuPro Ending 2024 with a bang as CJ and Prime talk all about Ultraman Blazar. A show that was a big rollout of Ultraman being simulcast here in the U.S. and Japan. It was a big deal alongside the show being dubbed as well. Fun series overall and a wild summer experience with the movie followup.…
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#Sonic3 #SonicTheHedgehog3 #Paramount #SEGA #Sonic Paramount is battin 3 for 3 on these Sonic films and haven't let up. Director Jeff Fowler really has a good grasp on the world of Sonic the Hedgehog and does a phenominal job of making you care on the plight of the characters. In this instance, he nails everything about Shadow top to bottom. And ev…
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#PMC2024 #PowerMorphicon #PowerRangers #Tokusatsu #Toku ThreeZero is a company that is a game changer in the toy market especially on the collecting side. Through strategic planning especially in navigating the ebbs and flow of the consumer market, they have been able to gain major success. Be sure to check out ThreeZero's site: https://www.threeze…
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#PMC2024 #PowerMorphicon #PowerRangers #SuperSentai The game has changed in terms of nerd apparel. Much like with AlCombo, Sentai Jackets is another company that is changing the way fans can wear apparel from the toku world. As the name implies they're a company that puts out jackets representative of toku shows and they recently made a huge impact…
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#SpiderMan #KravenTheHunter #Kraven #Sony #SpiderVerse This movie is standard action fare in line with the sort of Direct to Home Video throwback from the 80's/90's. The added bonus is this movie using Kraven as the basis of said action film. While the character in the comics does have lore that you could build a movie on, this film scratches the s…
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#Gladiator2 #RidleyScott #DenzelWashington As far as legacy sequels go, Gladiator 2 isn't too bad. While it doesn't hit the same highs as say Top Gun Maverick, Ridley Scott does in a way play it safe. Not a bad thing per se but same time the film hits the same story beats of the first movie. Denzel ends up stealing this movie top to bottom and he's…
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It's November and it's time for 3BG to review movies that are...CINEMA...this year it's Heist movies. Cops and Robbers. Jewel thieves. People who need a lot of cash and fast. We all love them. We start off strong with the Michael Mann classic, Heat. This is jammed packed with talent in front of and behind the camera. It changed the game when it com…
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