They say this cat James is a bad mother (Shut your mouth). But he's just talking about Shaft. That's right this week James and the crew are not coping out and break down the 2000 classic Shaft starring Samuel L. Jackson, Vanessa Williams, Christian Bale, and a deranged performance by Jeffrey Wright.

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Where to Watch: Paramount+ (Stream), AppleTV (rent)

Who knew that when you schedule something for the 29th in 2023 it doesn't go out until 2024? Sorry for the massive delay but we couldn't end another Black History Month without more Black Movie Podcast. Thanks for listening to the Black Movie Podcast and keep an ear to the ground for more episodes soon!

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James takes revenge on his cohosts by having them watch an incredibly competent Black western. Ride along to watch the cinematic drama starring Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, Regina King and supreme character actor Delroy Lindo.

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Where to Watch: Netflix (sub)

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Ryan the cohosting lion eases the BMP crew down the road, as we take a look at the fantastical Black-ass adaptation of the Wizard of Oz. Starring a blockbuster ensemble cast including Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Lena Horne and Nipsey Russell, this ambitious musical remains a cult classic in many Black households despite its uneven performances.

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Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video (rent/buy), AppleTV (rent)

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Andre’ guides the hosts as the path of the samurai crosses a gangster revenge story in the cult classic Ghost Dog. An indie film starring Forest Whitaker and featuring the first movie soundtrack scored by RZA of Wu-Tang that melds Japanese philosophy with gritty tragic mafia flair.

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Where to Watch: HBO Max (sub), Criterion Channel (sub)

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Lauren rounds us up to watch Posse, a wild western romp directed by and starring Mario Van Peebles about a group of five soldiers that dodge the military, defend a Black frontier town from the Klan, and shed a spotlight on the lesser-known real history of Black cowboys.

Learn more: IMDB} | The Grio: 5 reasons to watch it that have nothing to do with Salli Richardson, who is TOTALLY in this movieHeart

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video (sub), Roku Channel (ads) AppleTV, Vudu (rent)

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James takes us back, way back to the past in this 2020 fictional account of a single impactful evening where Muhammad Ali (Eli Goree), Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.), Jim Brown (Aldis Hodge) and Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir) delve into their roles and struggles in the Civil Rights Movement. Adapted from the stage by Kemp Powers, this film also marked Regina King's debut as director.

Learn more: IMDB} | Shadow and Act: Regina King Brings Legends Together for a Timely Debut with a Lot of Heart

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime

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Ryan and the BMP crew gather around the dinner table to discuss Soul Food, the star-studded family drama featuring Vanessa Williams, Vivica Fox and Nia Long navigating the loss of a matriarch in a film with a soundtrack that's just as celebrated as the movie itself.

Learn more: IMDB} | Shadow and Act: Vanessa Williams All-Timer Ad-lib

Where to Watch: HBOMax | AppleTV

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Andre' leads everyone in a watch of Hoop Dreams, an incredible Peabody-award winning documentary covering the lives of two basketball prodigies in Chicago on their journey to try and get to the NBA.

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Where to Watch: HBOMax | Hulu

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