The BlackFlix Podcast

By: ETN Network
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  • Introducing a show about classic to contemporary "Black" movies and what makes them Black...or not. Your host, Jonathan McMillan and guests watch/rewatch movies and discuss the who, what, where, and why they are out aren't considered to be "Black" movies. Are they good movies or hood movies, or something in between? Who belongs on the Black actor/director Mt. Rushmore? Which actor(s) automatically make a movie "Black" if they're in it? Same for directors? Are there "Black" movies that aren't considered Black? What movie would you like to see get the "Black treatment"?
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Episodes
  • 1.3 - Is Purple Rain a Black Film? Conversation with Prince superfans Shed G & Tonie Jones.

    1.3 - Is Purple Rain a Black Film? Conversation with Prince superfans Shed G & Tonie Jones.
    May 22 2020
    Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the life of Prince and his first feature film Purple Rain. As always, we discuss our favorite and least favorite scenes, lines, and triva, from the film. Along with discussing our memories we also examine the film through it categories to determine whether or not Purple Rain is a Black film...or not. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackflix/message See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • 1.5 - The Pursuit of Happyness

    1.5 - The Pursuit of Happyness
    May 22 2020
    My friend and mentor Kenneth Crowley if the Crowley Foundation is my guest host. We examine The Pursuit of Happyness and the themes and messages and lessons it presents. We discuss the benefits and challenges of father/son working relationships and my 8 year old son Julian a.ka. "The Buddha" makes a cameo to give his take on the film Check out the Crowley Foundation here: https://crowleycollegeprep.com Check out their podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crowleyfoundation Make sure to subscribe and follow The BlackFlix podcast on all our social media.  Facebook: @blackflixpcast  IG: @blackflixpodcast  Twitter: @blackflixpcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackflix/message See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • 1.4 - Juice with comedian Matt Roberts

    1.4 - Juice with comedian Matt Roberts
    Apr 19 2020
    My good friend and extremely funny comedian Matt Roberts is my guest host. We share a ton of laughs as we examine the cultural significance, the themes, and entertainment factor of Ernest Dickerson's film staring Omar Epps and Tupac Shakur. As always we explore whether or not Juice is a "Black" film. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackflix/message See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 46 mins

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