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Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] is a comedic podcast that reviews films with leading actors of color and analyzes them in the context of race and Hollywood's diversity issues. Hosted by Jonathan Braylock, Jerah Milligan, and James III. BMCJ is an iTunes Editor's Choice podcast and has reached #2 on the iTunes Film/TV charts. BMCJ has also been covered by multiple websites including Huffington Post, Splitsider, Salon, The Daily Dot, and more.

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Episodes

The Last Black Man in San Francisco

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review 2019 indie film "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" starring Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, and Rob Morgan. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]...

Feb 03, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 235

Bad Boys for Life

James, Jerah, and Jonathan review "Bad Boys for Life," the third installment in the "Bad Boys" franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOO...

Jan 27, 20201 hr 48 minEp. 234

Jumanji: The Next Level

James, Jerah, and Jonathan talk "Jumanji: The Next Level," starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan with Danny DeVito, Danny Glover and Awkwafina. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK ME...

Jan 20, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 233

Cats

James, Jerah, and Jonathan kick off a new year of movie reviews with "Cats!" Is it so bad it's good? Is it just bad? Is it worse than bad? The guys discuss this and more, including what exactly a "jellicle cat" is and why Jennifer Hudson deserves better. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT B...

Jan 13, 20201 hr 42 minEp. 232

2019 Year in Review

The guys look back at the best in Movies & TV from 2019... and of course, rate 2019 as a whole for helping or hurting The Cause! FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] IS A FOREV...

Dec 30, 20191 hr 28 minEp. 231

The Preacher's Wife

The guys gather for a special holiday episode to discuss the 1996 family comedy "The Preacher's Wife" starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, and Jenifer Lewis. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com...

Dec 23, 20191 hr 8 minEp. 230

Jingle All the Way

James, Jerah, and Jonathan get into the shopping spirit with the 1996 holiday-action movie "Jingle All the Way" co-starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP ...

Dec 16, 20191 hr 29 minEp. 229

The Upside ft. Steve Way

Steve Way from Hulu's "Ramy" joins the show to discuss 2017's "The Upside" starring Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: ht...

Dec 02, 20191 hr 50 minEp. 227

21 Bridges

The guys talk throwback thriller 21 Bridges (starring Chadwick Boseman), New York movies, and bad bridge analogies. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: h...

Nov 25, 20191 hr 19 minEp. 226

Love Don't Cost a Thing

Black teen rom-coms, there's not enough of them, but is this one any good? The guys sit down to discuss 2003's "Love Don't Cost a Thing," starring Nick Cannon, Christina Milian, Kenan Thompson and Kal Penn. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: h...

Nov 18, 20191 hr 13 minEp. 225

Harriet ft. Larry Owens & Corin Wells

Larry Owens & Corin Wells join the show to talk about Harriet - the 2019 Harriet Tubman biopic starring Cynthia Erivo. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] IS A FOREVER DOG POD...

Nov 11, 20191 hr 35 minEp. 224

Dolemite Is My Name

What makes a comeback performance? Is it the year of Eddie? How many explicitly titled standup specials can one guy have? Answers to all these questions AND MORE as we review Dolemite Is My Name! Listen up! FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: h...

Nov 04, 20191 hr 35 minEp. 223

Scary Movie LIVE from the Lyric Hyperion! ft. James Davis

Live from the Lyric Hyperion in Los Angeles, the guys welcome James Davis to talk Scary Movie - and more importantly, to get scared of a movie! FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]...

Oct 28, 20191 hr 25 minEp. 222

Vampire in Brooklyn ft. Tessa Claire Hersh

This week, it's the triumphant return of fan favorite, member of the four-timers-club, Tessa Claire Hersh, to watch the last movie Eddie Murphy ever made: Vampire in Brooklyn. We FINALLY have some diversity on the show, and it SHOWS. Listen up!!! FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN...

Oct 21, 20191 hr 45 minEp. 221

Gemini Man

They made a person................................ out of ...................................... a PERSON????!!!! The guys get into Will Smith's newest... blockbuster, Gemini Man, and try and figure out exactly how Hollywood makes a clone movie in 2019 (after trying to make it in 1997). FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-...

Oct 14, 20191 hr 47 minEp. 220

Overlord

War! This week, the guys jump into one of the few horror movies/one of the few period pieces on the market with a black lead: JJ's Overlord. Was there enough horror? Was there enough period drama? Tune in to find out - and while you're at it, maybe you'll just learn who your Overlord is. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men...

Oct 07, 20191 hr 22 minEp. 219

Think Like a Man ft. Laci Mosley

Laci Mosley (Florida Girls, Scam Goddess) joins the guys this week to think like men - and to watch Think Like A Man! They learn how long you should wait before having sex, how important gender roles are, and so, so much more! FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLL...

Sep 30, 20192 hr 2 minEp. 218

Star Wars: The Last Jedi LIVE from London Podcast Festival

This week we review Star Wars: The Last Jedi LIVE from London Podcast Festival! FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcas...

Sep 23, 20191 hr 33 minEp. 217

Hustlers ft. Lily Du & Dariany Santana

This week we're joined by Lily Du and Dariany Santana to discuss Hustlers. We talk about Jennifer Lopez's performance, riding the line between a blockbuster flick and a serious drama, and the necessity for more films written and directed by women. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK ME...

Sep 16, 20191 hr 15 minEp. 216

School Daze

This week we discuss School Daze, the 1988 film from Spike Lee. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/black-men-can...

Sep 09, 20191 hr 33 minEp. 215

Trading Places

This week we discuss the 1983 film Trading Places, starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST: https://foreverdogpodcasts....

Sep 02, 20191 hr 8 minEp. 214

I, Robot

This week we cover the 2004 film I, Robot, starring Will Smith. We talk about Smith's performance, the progression of technology in our society, and more. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN...

Aug 26, 20191 hr 27 minEp. 213

Death at a Funeral ft. Carl Tart

Did you know that British comedies are better than American comedies? The guys welcome Carl Tart (Brooklyn 99) to the studio to discuss Zoe Saldana's characters' dating preferences, where the hell Blair Underwood was, and whether poop is funny or not. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLAC...

Aug 19, 20191 hr 16 minEp. 212

Dora and the Lost City of Gold ft. Oscar Montoya and Dariany Santana

Jerah, an adult, takes over the mics this week with pals Oscar Montoya and Dariany Santana, also adults, to review children's movie Dora and the Lost City of Gold. Does Jerah know any Joses? How can Dora pull off these bangs? Why is it crazy when monkeys talk, but not foxes? Tune in to find out!!!!! FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stor...

Aug 12, 20191 hr 23 minEp. 211

Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

The guys are back... and they're feeling old as hell. For their FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY, it's Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw! With fewer fight sequences and worse writing than ever before, is Fast and Furious back? Listen up to find out! FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK M...

Aug 05, 20191 hr 56 minEp. 210

xXx: State of the Union

The guys drop in to FIGHT THE POWER and turn their headphones down to discuss the 2005 action blockbuster xXx: State of the Union, Vin Diesel's race, and jacking anything with wheels. Will Ice Cube's performance outrun the movie's 17% score on Rotten Tomatoes? Let's find out! FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-...

Jul 29, 20191 hr 40 minEp. 209

The Lion King

After a long, long pause, the guys hit the studio for the much-anticipated Lion King (sp?). First of all, it's CGI - and it's dope as hell. Second, a history of Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Third: a scary Nala?!?! This movie is... something! Listen up! FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood SUPPORT BLACK ME...

Jul 22, 20191 hr 30 minEp. 208

Shark Tale

Coming in with that extra 3%, it's the only animated movie Will Smith has made so far: Shark Tale. (Will Smith is coming out with an animated movie Spies in Disguise this year.)On what the boys say is their worst episode yet, they praise that shrimp talking its way out of getting eaten, ask why the hell the fish are standing up straight, and dissect a fishnapping. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK M...

Jul 15, 20191 hr 22 minEp. 207

Independence Day

On this week's episode, we discuss the one. The only. The movie that started it all. No, not the one where the train comes at the screen. It's... INDEPENDENCE DAY! Will Smith's breakout, featuring the sexy nerd Jeff Goldblum. We talk about what it takes to head up a franchise, who the everyman is in the Hunger Games, and, of course, we welcome some aliens to Earth. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK ...

Jul 01, 20191 hr 27 minEp. 205

Always Be My Maybe ft. Katharine Lerner

James' wife Katharine is back on the pod to discuss the Netflix hit rom-com, Always Be My Maybe, starring and co-written by Ali Wong and Randall Park (along with Michael Golamco). They chat about how the movie integrated Asian culture, the importance of food in the film (our hosts do a deep dive into their own "cooking"),and of course, Keanu's cameo. But first, the guys give their take on Lena Waithe's recent comments on black movie stars and financing black indie films. FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T J...

Jun 24, 20191 hr 47 minEp. 204
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