The Wright Perspective

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

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 Murphy.   #harlemnights #richardpryor #eddiemurphy

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 Bobby Smith Jr., directed by Doug McHenry, and starring Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett, Bokeem Woodbine, Treach, Eddie Griffin, Lahmard Tate, Lisa Nicole Carson, and Forest Whitaker.    After Genia shares the harrowing tale of her first time seeing the Jason’s Lyric (01:20), the siblings pick a voting symbol (07:36), and recap the film (12:09). Aubrey, Genia and Brittany then discuss the importance of romance and optimism in hood films (15:57), the acting performances, and the impact of recidivism on families (30:34). The podcast wraps with a discussion of the cinematography and music (49:30) and vote to determine whether the movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective 56:30).    #jasonslyric #allenpayne #jadapinkett

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.    #intheheatofthenight #sidneyportier #rodsteiger

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 Fame (1980) written by Christopher Gore and directed by Alan Parker. The cast includes Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, Laura Dean, Antonia Franceschi, Boyd Gaines, Albert Hague, Tresa Hughes, Steve Inwood, Paul McCrane, Anne Meara, Joanna Merlin, Barry Miller, Jim Moody, Gene Anthony Ray, and Maureen Teefy. After reviewing the legacy of the Fame film and TV Show, the siblings pick a voting symbol (04:44), and recap the film (12:45). Aubrey, Genia and Brittany are then joined by a guest panelist, Jaymes Jorsling who kicks off conversation about the social context for the film, the writing, and alternate storylines (20:40).  The panel goes on to discuss the casting and performances (59:23) and the evolution of “fame” as a concept (01:11:48) before voting to determine whether the movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:24:50). #fame #irenecara #debbieallen

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 Wright recap and review Love Jones (1997), a romantic dramedy written and directed by Theodore Witchert. The film stars Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Bill Bellamy, and Lisa Nicole Carson.   The siblings kick of the episode by discussing their personal relationships with the film (05:12), picking a voting symbol (16:54), and doing a recap (30:44). Aubrey, Genia and Brittany go on to debate whether Nina is toxic or just immature (35:59) as they discuss the overall story (52:51), the performances and authenticity (01:11:59), soundtrack (01:31:13), and cinematography (01:41:20). After Aubrey shares a poem he cowrote in the 90’s (01:50:54), they vote to determine whether the movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective.   #lovejones #larenztate #nialong

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., Halle Bailey, Louis Gossett Jr., Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Ciara, Jon Batiste, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.   After discussing their individual relationships with the 1985 movie adaptation of The Color Purple (04:51), the siblings pick a voting symbol (15:12), do a recap  (21:12), and spend some time Reviewing the screenplays against the intention behind Alice Walker's 1982 book, The Color Purple (28:11). They go on to discuss the music and dancing (35:47), the story, casting and performances (59:06) and the depiction of male/female relationships (01:14:22) before voting to determine whether the movie is classic from The Wright Perspective (01:46:37).    #thecolorpurple #fantasiabarrino #tarajiphenson

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, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review Boomerang, a 1992 romantic comedy that was directed and produced by the Hudlin Brothers and stars Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens, Halle Berry, David Alan Grier, Martin Lawrence, Grace Jones, Eartha Kitt and Chris Rock.   After pondering how to successfully follow a movie with a tv show sequel (02:58) and picking a voting symbol (07:36), the siblings do a recap (14:30) and discuss the characters and writing (18:22). They go on to review the casting and performances (33:26) and the soundtrack (01:05:02) before voting to determine whether the movie is classic from The Wright Perspective (01:16:13).    #boomerang #eddiemurphy #halleberry #robingivens

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 Holly, and Ossie Davis.     #schooldaze #spikelee #launcefishburne

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 (1975) starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick.   Genia’s daughter makes her first WPP appearance (02:15) as the siblings discuss their costumes (02:33), pick a voting symbol (13:29) and do a recap (16:32). Aubrey, Genia and Brittany then compare their experiences seeing the live stage performances of Rocky Horror Picture Show in their respective cities - Atlanta, New York and Pittsburgh - and take a vote to determine whether the movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:10:55).   #thps #rockyhorrorpictureshow #timcurry #susansarandon #barrybostwick #hoodmoviesandmusicals

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 celebrate Julie Andrews’ birthday with a recap and discussion of Mary Poppins (1964)  starring Julie Andrews and featuring  Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, and Glynis Johns in supporting roles.   After giving Julie Andrews her flowers (01:35), picking a voting symbol (04:13) and doing a recap (08:06), our hosts dig into the questions above as they examine the movie plot (12:38) and share stories from their childhood, including an original song (17:27).  The siblings then examine the casting and performances (32:57), sets and production process (50:15) and then wrap with a vote on whether this movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:19:05).    #marypoppins #julieandrews #dickvandyke #hoodmoviesandmusicals

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 Regina King in supporting roles.   After picking a voting symbol (01:17) and doing a recap (09:26), the siblings continue their discussion from the finale of season 3 about the extent to which biopics have a burden to be accurate (13:14), using the documentary Ray Charles, Genius of Soul, as a reference point. Aubrey, Genia and Brittany go to discuss Ray Charles' participation in the creation of the movie and the other icons, like Quincy Jones, that rose to prominence around the same time (26:32).    This leads to a discussion of the music and lip syncing performances (35.:40), casting and acting performances (46:14), and Ray Charles’ little-known business achievements (51:38). The episode wraps with a reflection on the way childhood trauma was depicted in the film (59:33) and, of course, a vote to determine whether this movie is a classic from the Wright Perspective (01:04:41).    #raycharles #jamiefoxx #reginaking #kerrywashington

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 wrap of their third season and selecting a voting symbol worthy of the great Tina Turner (10:20).  Aubrey, Genia and Brittany go on to do a recap (16:37), analyze the lyrics of the title song (20:04), then discuss the extent to which biopics have a burden to be accurate (25:53).  The episode ends with a discussion of the casting, music and overall story (01:02:21) and a vote to determine whether this movie is a classic from the Wright Perspective.    #tinaturner #angelabassett #laurencefishburne

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, Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy. Aubrey, Genia and Brittany share some childhood reflections on the 1989 version of The Little Mermaid before selecting a voting symbol (07:05), doing a recap (20:04), and comparing the prior and new versions of the film (31:40). The discussion continues with a review of the new songs and singing performances (59:40), casting approach (01:03:30) and the impact of photorealism on the viewing experience (01:06:01). The siblings wrap the episode with a discussion of the overall story and acting performances (01:15:38) and a vote to determine whether this movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:26:34).   #littlemermaid #hallebailey #disney

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 selecting a voting symbol (04:57) and doing a recap (11:53), the siblings discuss some of the surprisingly dark themes (18:28) and racially insensitive (24:41) content in the film. Aubrey, Genia and Brittany then dig into the nuances of human-pet relationships (32:11) while discussing the casting, music and overall story (47:05) before voting to determine whether this moving is a classic from the Wright Perspective.    #ladyandthetramp #disney #animation

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 with a discussion of the works of John Singleton and his motivation behind the film (02:31). After picking a voting symbol (05:47) and doing a quick recap of the movie (08:22), the siblings discuss the hairstyles including  Janet Jackson’s iconic box braids (12:05) and then launch into an in-depth discussion of the story (16:36), the female characters (24:08), the acting performances and poetry infused throughout the film (27:01), and the casting (37:46). Finally, Aubrey, Brittany and Genia discuss the music (40:59) and vote to determine whether this movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (46:29).    #poeticjustice #janetjackson #tupac

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 (S3:17). Aubrey, Genia and Brittany then pick a voting symbol (04:40), recap the movie (10:58), and jump right into an analysis of the storyline including a debate about whether the ending was predictable (16.13). The episode wraps with discussion of the acting performances (48:06), singing and music (53:33), an examination of the life of the real Fanny Brice and, finally, a vote to determine whether this movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:15:41).    #funnygirl #barbrastreisand #omarsharif

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 Woodbine. After dissecting some of the 1995 film reviews (04:05), the siblings pick a voting symbol (15:47), and then dig into important historical context for the film, especially the impact of the Vietnam war on Black Americans (23:30). Next they recap the movie (28:01), discuss the story (34:05), and spend focused time unpacking the Anthony character and the masterful performance by Larenze Tate (01:01:03) which depicted the experience of Black military men during and after the Vietnam War (01:08:19). The episode wraps with a discussion of the larger cast of characters and acting performances (01:17:32), the cinematography (01:23:42), music (01:29:13) and the vote to determine whether Dead Presidents is a classic from the Wright Perspective (01:35:55). #deadpresidents #larenztate #keithdavid #christucker

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 ponder these questions and more as they  recap and review Carmen Jones, a 1954 musical featuring Harry Belafonte, Dorothy Dandridge, and Pearl Bailey. After brainstorming for alternative titles for this film (03:46), the siblings pick a voting symbol (05:57), recap the movie (12:04), discuss societal double standards about sex and sexuality (17:50), and debate whether Carmen Jones was a narcissist. They go on to discuss the characters, acting and singing  (01:00:19), the dancing (01:13:47), Joe’s descent (01:15:58), and the casting (01:19:24), and then vote to determine whether the movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:29:03). #carmenjones #harrybelafonte #dorothydandridge #pearlbailey

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 movie, the siblings pick a voting symbol (03:54), recap the movie (11:30), and then spend time discussing the title of the movie (20:18), and the casting, acting and characters (33:39), including the several that have passed away since the movie was released (43:02). They go on to discuss the story arcs (57:07), sets and music (01:04:26), and then vote to determine whether the movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:10:12)   #baps #roberttownsend #halleberry #nataliedesselle