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Are there some films from your culture or community that would garner a gasp if people learned you had not seen them? Join husband and wife duo, Brad and Shawn, as they embark on a journey to watch all of the Black movies that they "should" have seen. Be sure to listen if you've heard the phrase, "you haven't seen what?!", are a fan of cinema or love black culture!
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Episode 028 She's Gotta Have It - Brother Husbands
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We have been looking at black films that are considered classics, that we have missed, so we were bound to run into a Spike Lee joint at some point. In this episode, we discuss 1986's She's Gotta Have It. It becomes the first movie we have reviewed to get a very special score. Listen to discover what we thought of this culture classic. We discuss T…
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Episode 027 Booty Call - Tail of Two Fox(x)es
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Last movie had some funny moments, but was a bit too serious for Brad's taste. So how about a comedic palate cleanser? This week listen to find out what we think about 1997's Booty Call! We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Lost Dogs Clever Contraception Unrealistic Hospitals And more What did you think of the movie? Email us at Unscene…
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Episode 026 Diary of a Mad Black Woman - Bad Men and Worse Wigs
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It was bound to happen that we would enter Madea territory sooner or later, so why not now? Brad has not seen Tyler Perry's 2005 movie, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, so let's start there! Find out if we enjoyed this or if it was better left Unscene. We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Bad Wigs Too Much Tyler Pointless Storylines And more…
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Episode 025 Bones - There’s Some Bones In This House
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Halloween is around the corner, so join us in getting in the spooky mood with Bones! This 2001 horror flick starring Snoop Dogg left us divided. Listen to learn who thought it was trash and who thought that it was an Unscene Culture Classic. We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Dumb Decisions Pointless Plot Holes Horror Red Flags And mo…
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Episode 024 Hollywood Shuffle - Robert's Revenge
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Ok, folks, we are back with another episode, and it happens to be another Robert Townsend film. He is inescapable. This time, we watch 1987's Hollywood Shuffle, a satirical look at the film industry from the perspective of black talent. Robert's track record has been pretty good so far, so listen to see if the streak continues! We discuss The best …
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Episode 023 Why Do Fools Fall in Love - Sister Wives
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Shawn loves musicals, romance, and people crying, so it is time for Bradley to try out Why Do Fools Fall in Love. The movie stars Larenz Tate as Frankie Lymon and explores his life through the lens of 3 women claiming to be his wife. Let's see if this movie deserves more credit, or should remain Unscene. We discuss The best and worst parts of the m…
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Episode 022 Tales From The Hood- Where's The Stuff?!
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Fall is in the air, and it is time we try another spooky movie. Tales from the Hood sports some familiar faces and some wild stories. Listen to find out where we think this movie ranks amongst the other films we have watched. Is this a movie to be shared, or was it better left Unscene? We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Plantation Own…
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Episode 021 Next Friday - Next Season, Next Friday
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We are back for season 2 and we are starting off with a sequel! Brad has not seen any of the Friday movies other than the original, but our guest on our episode for The Meteor Man, said that he needed to watch it. So, it is time to explore, Next Friday to see if this Ice Cube led Unscene Culture Classic holds up. We discuss The best and worst parts…
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Episode 020 Poetic Justice - Mail Trucks and Hook Ups
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In Shawn’s words, we’ve saved the best for last. The last being the last episode of season one. This time we watch Poetic Justice, starring: Janet Jackson, Tupac, Regina King, and Joe Torry. This is another movie that Brad has not seen. Will he be enchanted by Justice’s poetic words? Listen in to find out. We discuss The best and worst parts of the…
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Episode 019 How High - The Other Higher Learning
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Time to for another fish out of water comedy. This time, we watch How High, starring Method Man and Redman. Brad has not seen this one, but he has high expectations. Will this be a new favorite, or is this movie gassed? We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie College hijinks Friendly ghosts Dead presidents And more What did you think of th…
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Episode 018 White Chicks - Making My Way
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From lords of gold to chicks of white. It's Shawn's pick this week and she's showing Brad the classic Wayans movie, White Chicks! Brad liked Don't Be a Menace, so listen to see what he thinks of this Unscene Culture Classic. We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Dog safety in black film Disguise plot holes Dumb romantic plots And more Wh…
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Episode 017 The Meteor Man - Hood Etiquette
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This is the episode months in the making. You've heard Bradley and Shawn speak about The Meteor Man countless times, but how about we hear what someone else thinks? Listen to find out when our very first guest weighs in on this Unscene Culture Classic! We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Golden Lords Terrible Toupees Hood Etiquette And…
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Episode 016 Def By Temptation - Dreams and Nightmares
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In this week’s episode, we try a little known thriller/horror film, Def by Temptation. The film tackles the messaging that it is easy to give into temptation if your faith isn’t solid. Neither of us had seen this movie. Should we have left it where we found it, or did we actually enjoy? Listen to find out. We discuss The best and worst parts of the…
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Episode 015 Up, Up and Away! - Lying & Flying
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We know some of our listeners have families, so let's feature something appropriate for all ages. Up, Up and Away! is a super hero themed Disney channel original movie featuring Brad's favorite guy, Robert Townsend. Shawn's never seen this childhood classic, so listen to see if it holds up two decades later. We discuss The best and worst parts of t…
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Episode 014 White Men Can't Jump - Hustle Hard
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Today's episode is the 1992 classic, White Men Can't Jump. This movie about basketball hustlers starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson had Shawn and Brad utterly divided. Listen in to find out which side they are on, and who you agree with. We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Crib thieves Getting water And more What did you think o…
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Episode 013 Set It Off - No One Likes T.T.
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Alright, the last few episodes have been way too happy, so it is time to Set It Off. That's right, this week we take on the female led crime movie starring: Queen Latifah, Vivica Fox, and Jada Pinkett Smith. Will movie earn our praise, or rob us of 2 hours of our time? We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Champagne bottles Our favorite …
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Episode 012 Brown Sugar - Dalmatian Nation
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It has been a bit since Shawn and Brad both enjoyed a good romance flick. Shawn suggested they both watch Brown Sugar, starring Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs. Brad has not seen this one, so listen to hear his thoughts along with Shawn's retroactive view of the film. We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Literary devices Dalmatians Renaming…
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Episode 011 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit - Cold Beans Please!
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Join Shawn and Brad as they reflect on the 1993 classic, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, starring Whoopi Goldberg. Somehow, Shawn has never seen this film, and Brad would not let her go another day without experiencing it. Will Shawn be jumping for joy after watching, or will she have wished this remained unscene? We discuss The best and worst par…
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Join Shawn and Brad as they dive into B*A*P*S! Brad has never seen this one, so find out what he thought of this 1997 classic starring Halle Berry. We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Halle's dance moves Bidets Crying uncles And more Did we get it right? Email us at [email protected] to let us know your thoughts on B*A*P*S and what o…
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Episode 009 Blue Hill Avenue - The Ghost of Boston
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This time Shawn and Brad watch Blue Hill Avenue. The movie is another classic starring Allen Payne. Released in 2001, it focuses on four friends and their rise in the drug game. We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie The true leader/followers The crack game vs the pimp game Trench Coats And more Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@…
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Episode 008 Soul Plane - Kevin Hart, Not Kevin Star
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This time Shawn and Brad watch Soul Plane. The movie "starring" Kevin Hart, brought out opinions regarding who this movie is actually about. Listen to learn if this movie is a culture classic, or just a wolf in sheep's clothing. We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Big bathrooms on planes The lack of Hart The star studded cast And more …
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Episode 007 Don't Be a Menace - She the Zy-G.O.A.T
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Shawn gets her wish when she and Brad watch Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. This is the movie that launched the podcast. Will this parody of "hood" movies scare Brad off, or spark a drive to see the movies it mocks? We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Hairy toes and hot sauce Bernie Mac Haircut…
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Episode 006 Leprechaun 6: Back 2 tha Hood - Killer Masseuse With the Golden Tooth
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Brad liked Leprechaun 5: In the Hood so much, that he convinced Shawn to watch its sequel, Leprechaun 6: Back 2 Tha Hood! Will they get lucky twice or is the movie fool's gold? We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Knife-wielding pastors?! Kicking cops The Leprechaun's motives And more Did we get it right? Email us at [email protected]…
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Episode 005 Coming 2 America - Where Was Maury?
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Join Brad and Shawn as they reflect on Coming 2 America, the sequel to the Eddie Murphy classic Shawn finally saw in Episode 3! Did this movie deliver, or is it another unnecessary sequel? We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie The strength of the plot Funeral parties And more Did we get it right? Email us at [email protected] to let us…
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Episode 004 Leprechaun 5: In the Hood - Irish Raps and Afro Bats
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In this episode, we watch the 2000 Horror/Fantasy film, Leprechaun 5: In the Hood, to determine if we have been missing out, or were right to have never "scene" it. We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Benefits of having an afro in a fight Magical Flutes Pimps and Zombie Wenches And more Email us at [email protected] to let us know yo…
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Episode 003 Coming to America - 23andMe and Akeem
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In this episode, we watch the 1988 romantic comedy, Coming to America. Can you believe Shawn's never seen this Eddie Murphy classic? Join us and find out how she feels about this "unscene" culture classic. We discuss The best and worst parts of the movie Arsenio's striking resemblance to Grace Jones 80's make-up quality And more Email us at Unscene…
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Episode 002 Jason’s Lyric - Captain Save A Bro
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In this episode, we watch Shawn's favorite, the 1994 Romance/Crime-Drama, Jason's Lyric starring Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Bokeem Woodbine. Listeners will discover if Brad has been missing out, or if he was correct to avoid this "unscene" culture classic. We discuss Our favorite and least favorite parts The romance in the film Family dyn…
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Episode 001 The Last Dragon - A No Go on the Glow?
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We watch the 1985 Action/Comedy, The Last Dragon, starring Taimak and the late Vanity, to determine if we have been missing out, or were right to have never "scene" it. We discuss Our favorite and least favorite parts The romance to action ratio What we would have done differently And more... Email us at [email protected] to let us know your thou…
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We explain the premise of the show and discuss some of our favorite Black movies. Come with us on a journey into Black cinema as we shine a light on the "unscene" and experience movies that we should have seen. Email us at [email protected] to let us know your thoughts on the movies we mention and what movies we should include in our journey! Fol…
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