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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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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 The best and worst parts of the movieBlack & White FilmsDouble StandardsAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at Unsce...
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 movieLost DogsClever ContraceptionUnrealistic Hospitals And moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Booty Call and what other movies we should include in our journey! Enjoyed the episode? Let us kno...
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 movieBad WigsToo Much TylerPointless StorylinesAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Diary of a Mad Black Woman and what other movie...
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 movieDumb DecisionsPointless Plot HolesHorror Red FlagsAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Bones and what other movies we should include in ou...
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 and worst parts of the movieZombie PimpsNot So Golden LordsHairy WayansAnd moreWhat did you think of the movie? Email us at Unsce...
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 movieMarriage LegitimacyDogs in Black MoviesMusic RightsAnd more What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know yo...
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 moviePlantation OwnershipFamiliar FacesGhost StoriesAnd more What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Ta...
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 of the movieTough CraigLack of DeboAnnuities And more What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to ...
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 movieFriends vs coworkers Road trip plots Unlikely loveAnd more What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gma...
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 movieCollege hijinks Friendly ghostsDead presidentsAnd more What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on How High and what other movies we should include in ...
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 movieDog safety in black filmDisguise plot holesDumb romantic plotsAnd more What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on White Chicks and what other movies we ...
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 movieGolden LordsTerrible ToupeesHood EtiquetteAnd more What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on The Meteor Man and what other movies we should ...
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 movieGold fingernails90s styleCreepy women And more What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us k...
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 the movieMind controlFlying soccer ballsThe power of aluminum foilAnd more What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com t...
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 movieCrib thievesGetting waterAnd more What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on White Men Can't Jump and what other movies we should ...
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 movieChampagne bottlesOur favorite of the crewQuestionable motivesAnd more What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on...
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 movieLiterary devicesDalmatiansRenaming certain cast-membersAnd more What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Brown Sugar ...
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 parts of the movieSitting etiquetteNursery rhyme knowledge Hand writing inconsistencies And more What did you think of the movie? Ema...
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 movieHalle's dance movesBidetsCrying unclesAnd more Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on B*A*P*S and what other movies we should include in our journey! Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Stream B*A*P*S now on Tubi. Enjoyed ...
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 movieThe true leader/followersThe crack game vs the pimp gameTrench Coats And more Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Blue Hill Avenue and what other movies we should include in our journey! Rent/Buy Blue Hill Ave...
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 movieBig bathrooms on planesThe lack of HartThe star studded castAnd more Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Soul Plane and what other movies we should incl...
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 movieHairy toes and hot sauceBernie MacHaircut plot holesAnd more Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Don't be a Menace... and what o...
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 movieKnife-wielding pastors?!Kicking copsThe Leprechaun's motivesAnd more Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Leprechaun 6: Back 2 Tha Hood and what movies we should include in our journey! Enjoyed the episode? Rat...
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 movieThe strength of the plotFuneral parties And more Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Coming 2 America and what movies we should include in our journey! Enjoyed the episode? Rate us and leave a revie...
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 movieBenefits of having an afro in a fightMagical Flutes Pimps and Zombie WenchesAnd moreEmail us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Leprechaun 5: In The Hood and what movies we should include in our journey! Enjoyed the episode? Rate us and leave a review!...
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 movieArsenio's striking resemblance to Grace Jones80's make-up qualityAnd moreEmail us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Coming to America and what movies we should include in our journey! Enjoyed the epis...
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 filmFamily dynamics Shawn's disgust for chest hairAnd more...Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on J...
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 ratioWhat we would have done differentlyAnd more...Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on The Last Dragon and what movies we should include in our journey! Follow us on Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassics Let us kn...
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 UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on the movies we mention and what movies we should include in our journey!Follow us on Instagram @UnsceneCultureClassics
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