James, Jerah, and Jonathan make their picks for what movies, actors, and filmmakers will take home Oscars. Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus 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 ...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 298
This week, special guest Ann Marie Yoo (Gotham, Full Frontal w/Samantha Bee) joins Jon, James, and Jerah to review the Oscar-nominated film “Minari.” The film follows a Korean-American family as they move to rural Arkansas and work to make their dreams come true. The film stars Steven Yeun, Youn Yuh-jung, Alan S. Kim, and Han Ye-ri. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: h...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 297
This week, James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 1997 film “Money Talks,” starring Chris Tucker and Charlie Sheen. The film follows a small-time hustler and a news reporter as they flee from police and criminals. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 296
First, James, Jerah, and Jon talk to Sheldon Lyn, who was part of McKinsey & Company’s report on Black representation in film and television. Then, special guest Shamarah Hernandez joins to review “The Forty-Year-Old Version,” which follows a New York City playwright as she turns 40 and reinvents herself as a rapper. The film is directed by, written by, and stars Radha Blank. Black Representation Report: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/black-representation-...
Mar 29, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 295
This week special guest Kat Lerner joins James, Jerah, and Jonathan to review the Disney film “Raya and the Last Dragon.” The film follows Raya as she has to find the last dragon to unite her community and defeat the enemy for good, all by trusting. It is voiced by Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina and is directed by Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on For...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 294
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “Coming 2 America.” The film is a sequel to the 1988 film “Coming to America,” and follows Prince Akeem of Zamunda, who discovers he has a long-lost son and goes back to the United States to unite with this new heir. The film is directed by Craig Brewer, and stars Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, and Wesley Snipes alongside Eddie Murphy. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jum...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 292
This week special guest Yejide Collman joins Jonathan and James to review “Sylvie’s Love.” The film follows a woman who meets an aspiring saxophonist in her father’s record store in 1950’s Harlem, and the relationships that ensue. Directed by Eugene Ashe, the film stars Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 290
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “Malcolm & Marie.” The film follows a film director and his girlfriend through the night of his film’s premiere as they have a series of arguments. Directed by Sam Levinson, “Malcolm & Marie” stars Zendaya and John David Washington. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 289
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Mamoudou N'Diaye to discuss, “Judas and the Black Messiah.” The film is about real life events surrounding the death of black activist, Fred Hampton. When William O’Neil is offered a plea deal, he infiltrates the Black Panther party to gather intelligence. The film stars Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield, Jesse Plemons, and Dominique Fishmack Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 288
James, Jerah and Jonathan review John Lee Hancock’s crime thriller, “The Little Things.” The feature follows Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon and Sergeant Jim Baxter desperately hunting for a serial killer that’s been terrorizing Los Angeles. Disturbing secrets from Deacon’s past are revealed, including a deep obsession of finding the killer; which later rubs off on Baxter. Their desperation of finding the culprit leads them down a dangerous, reckless road, which benefits their egos more than th...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 287
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review, “Outside the Wire.” The Netflix film is about an android office and a drone pilot who work together to stop an international nuclear attack. It stars Anthony Mackie and Damson Idris. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenp...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 286
James, Jerah, and Jonathan discuss Regina King’s feature film directorial debut, “One Night In Miami.” The film follows a fictionalized meeting of Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke after Ali’s title win in 1964. The film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge and Leslie Odom Jr. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/p...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 285
This week Jerah, James, and Jonathan are watching Pixar’s first film starring a black protagonist. 2020’s “Soul,” is about a high school music teacher who falls down a manhole after receiving news that he landed his dream job. His soul heads to the “Great Beyond,” and helps an unborn soul prepare for life on earth. It stars Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad, Questlove, and Angela Bassett Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black ...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 284
James, Jerah, and Jonathan are reviewing George C. Wolfe’s 2020 film, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” based on August Wilson’s play. The movie follows, “The Mother of Blues.” While in a tense recording studio, she faces opposition from her ambition trumpet player and management company. It stars Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman, Colman Domingo, and Michael Potts. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hol...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 283
Happy New Year!! This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan discuss the highly anticipated Christopher Nolan film, “Tenet.” The action thriller film stars John David Washington as a time traveling CIA agent who is tasked with preventing World War III. It also stars Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forev...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 282
James and Jerah are joined by David Jonsson to discuss the 1967 film, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” Sidney Poitier, Spencer Tracy, and Katharine Hepburn star in this classic movie about a white woman who introduces her parents to her black fiance. Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 281
James, Jerah and Jonathan review Denzel Washington’s feature film debut, “Carbon Copy.” The 1981 film is about a rich white man who loses everything after he finds out he has a black son. The movie also stars George Segal, Susan Saint James, and Jack Warden. Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 280
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Kimberly Truong to discuss the 2020 Netflix film, “Over the Moon.” The American-Chinese animated musical follows Fei Fei, a girl who builds a rocket in order to meet a goddess on the moon. It stars: Cathy Ang, Phillipa Soo, Ken Jeong, John Cho, Ruthie Ann Miles, Margaret Cho, and Sandra Oh. Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: htt...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 279
It’s the Holiday Season! James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Tessa Hersh to discuss David E. Talbert’s 2020 instant classic, “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.” The musical follows a toymaker who rediscovers that everything is possible, if you believe. It stars Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Bonneville, Anika Noni Rose, Madalen Mills, Phylicia Rashad, Lisa Davina Phillip, and Rick Martin. Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverd...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 278
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “Finding Forrester.” The drama released in 2000 is the story of a black, gifted teenager who is invited to attend a prestigious high school and befriends a recluse who mentors him as a writer. It stars Rob Brown and Sean Connery. Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpo...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 277
James, Jerah, and Jonathan review 2019's "Just Mercy," based on the story of Walter McMillian who was released from prison after serving 6 years on death row, starring Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus 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.teepubli...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 276
Although Halloween is in the rearview, James, Jerah, and Jonathan are back to review "His House," a haunting horror movie released by Netflix for Halloween 2020, starring Sope Dirisu, Wunmi Mosaku, Malaika Wakoli-Abigaba, and Matt Smith. Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN H...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 275
James, Jerah, and Jonathan review "Fast Color," an overlooked indie superpower drama from 2018 now available on streaming starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Lorraine Toussaint, and Saniyya Sidney. Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus 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/...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 274
This week, James, Jonathan, and Jerah continue to get into the Halloween spirit with 1997's voodoo thriller "Eve's Bayou," written and directed by Kasi Lemmons, starring Jurnee Smollett, Lynn Whitfield, Meagan Good, Debbi Morgan, and Samuel L. Jackson Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CA...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 273
As Halloween approaches, Hollywood City gets spooky with Netflix's 2020 gentification horror comedy "Vampires vs. the Bronx" starring Jaden Micheal, Gerald Jones III, Gregory Diaz IV, and Coco Jones with Method Man, The Kid Mero, Chris Redd, and Zoe Saldana. Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 272
James, Jerah, and Jonathan discuss the 2019 indie family drama "Waves," starring Kelvn Harrison, Jr., Taylor Russell, Sterling K. Brown, and Lucas Hedges. Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus 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...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 271
James, Jonathan, and Jerah are back together again to discuss Chris Rock's romantic comedy from 2014 "Top Five," co-starring Rosario Dawson, J.B. Smoove, Gabrielle Union, and Romany Malco. Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus 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...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 270
While Jerah is busy moving, James and Jonathan return to Quarantine City to discuss AppleTV's 2020 biopic "The Banker" starring Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nia Long, and Nicholas Hoult 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.patr...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 269
Jonathan and Jerah and guest Dulce Sloan discuss 2020's "Like A Boss," starring Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, and Salma Hayek, but only after Dulce professes her love for "Astronomy Club" 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.c...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 268
Jonathan sits in the guest chair this week as comedians Kat Lerner, Angel Yau, and Donald Chang host a discussion of Disney's 2020 live-action remake of "Mulan" "Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]" also recommends: "RUINED" FROM RADIOPOINT "Ruined" is a horror movie comedy podcast hosted by Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer. Halle is a horror movie aficionado, but Alison is absolutely terrified of horror movies but also dying to know the twist: theradiopoint.com/ruined FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 267
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