James and Jerah are joined by actor and writer William DeMeritt to discuss Marvel’s Eternals, a movie about a race of immortal superheroes who have lived on earth for thousands of years and then reunite to battle the Deviants.The film was directed by Chloé Zhao and stars Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Don Lee, Harish Patel, and Salma Hayek. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In ...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 331
James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the story of how Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena Williams, helped train and shape his daughters to become the biggest tennis stars in the world. The film was directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and stars Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, and Demi Singleton. 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: https://foreverdogpodc...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 330
James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the Netflix western, “The Harder They Fall,” about an outlaw who assembles his gang after his enemy is released from prison. The film stars Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazia Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, and Deon Cole. 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: https://forever...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 329
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2020 film, “The 24th,” about soldiers in the Black 24th Infantry Regiment who were involved in the deadly 1917 Houston riot. The film stars Trai Byers, Bashir Salahuddin, Aja Naomi King, Mo McRae, Tosin Morohunfola, and Mykelti Williamson. 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: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLAC...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 328
James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by comedian Franqi French to discuss the 1984 Academy Awards nominated film, “A Soldier’s Story,” based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning off-Broadway production of “A Soldier’s Play,” by Charles Fuller. The film is about the investigation of a murder of a black sergeant on a military base during the tale of of World War II. It stars Howard E. Rollins Jr., Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, David Alan Greer, David Harris, Larry Riley, Robert Townsend, and Denzel Washingt...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 327
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 horror film “Spiral: From the Book of Saw.” It’s about a detective and his partner investigating horrifying murders and then find themselves as players in the killer’s sickening games. The movie stars Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols, and Samuel L. Jackson. 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: https://foreve...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 325
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan the 2020 Blumhouse horror film, “Black Box,” about a man who lost his memory and wife after a car accident and undergoes an experimental treatment to help with his memories. It was directed by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. and written by Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. and Stephen Hermanwritten and stars Mamoudou Athie, Phylicia Rashad, Amanda Christine, Tosin Morohunfola and Troy James. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 324
James, Jerah and Jonathan review the 1984 science fiction film, “The Brother From Another Planet,” starring Joe Morton. After an alien lands in New York City, he tries to adapt on the streets of Harlem while being chased by two agents from his home planet. The film also stars: Darryl Edwards, Steve James, Bill Cobbs, and David Strathairn. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackm...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 323
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 Netflix film, “Fear Street Part One: 1994.” This is the first movie in a trilogy based on R. L. Stein’s book series by the same name. After several horrendous killings, a group of teens confront an evil force that’s terrorizing their town. The film stars: Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr., and Julia Rehwald. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio, and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't ...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 322
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Kat Lerner (for the 5th time!) to discuss Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” The film follows Shang-Chi as he confronts his past and is drawn into the Ten Rings organization. It stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanue, Benedict Wong, and Michelle Yeoh. 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...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 321
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 sequel to the 1992 film with the same name, Candyman. It’s directed by Nia DaCosta and stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Colman Domingo. 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: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackm...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 319
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Beckett starring John David Washington. The film is about a tourist in Greece who falls asleep at the wheel, accidentally kills his girlfriend, and then becomes the target in a manhunt. It also stars Boyd Holbrook, Vicky Krieps, and Alicia Vikander. 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: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLO...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 318
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2007 film “The Great Debaters,” directed by and starring Denzel Washington. It’s about a poet and professor, Melvin B. Tolson who teaches at Wiley College in Texas in 1935. He starts a debate team and they eventually become the first Black team to Challenge Harvard. The movie also stars Forest Whitaker, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker, John Heard, and Kimberly Elise. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe C...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 317
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 film “Fatherhood,” based on Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love by Matthew Logelin. It’s about a new father that struggles with raising his daughter after the death of his wife.The film stars Kevin Hart, Melody Hurd, Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery, and DeWanda Wise. 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...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 316
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review “The Suicide Squad.” The DC Extended Universe film is a sequel and stand alone film to 2016’s “Suicide Squad.” It stars: Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, John Cena, and Viola Davis. 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: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcast...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 315
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Disney’s Jungle Cruise. Based on the Disneyland ride by the same name, a steamboat skipper and botanist explore the Amazon in search of a tree that can revolutionize medicine. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramírez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamatti. 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: https:...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 314
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the new film No Sudden Move, which follows a group of small-time criminals executing a simple job that turns into a bigger plot. The film stars Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, and David Harbour, and is directed by Steven Soderbergh. 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: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T ...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 313
James, Jerah, and Jonathan are joined by Aida Osman to review the Twitter inspired film, Zola starring Taylour Paige and Riley Keough about a stripper who is convinced by her new friend to travel from Detroit to Tampa in order to earn money but get in over their heads. The movie also stars Nicholas Braun, Ari'el Stachel, and Colman Domingo 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...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 311
This week James, Jerah, and Jonathan review Steel, a superhero film starring Shaquille O’Neal, where he turns himself into a superhero after a villain uses his own weapons against people. The film also stars Annabeth Gish, Judd Nelson, and Richard Roundtree. 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: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOO...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 310
James, Jerah, and Jonathan review F9: The Fast Saga, the latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Nathalie Emmanuel, Bow Wow, John Cena … and many more. 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: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://twitter.c...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 309
This week special guest Rosy R. joins James, Jerah, and Jonathan to review the 2021 musical “In The Heights,” which follows a community in Washington Heights in New York. The film stars Anthony Ramos, Leslie Grace, Jimmy Smits, and Corey Hawkins. 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: https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]: https://...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 308
This week Jonathan, James, and Jerah review “Red Tails,” a 2012 war movie following the Tuskegee airmen. 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://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast BUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 307
This week Jonathan, James, and Jerah review the 1999 film “Life,” starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. It follows the two as wrongfully convicted strangers as they remain friends through decades. 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://www.instag...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 306
This week Jonathan, James, and Jerah review Army of the Dead, which follows a group of people as they try to take money from a casino in Las Vegas as the city is about to be bombed, but is already crawling with zombies of all sorts. The film stars Dave Bautista, Omari Hardwick, Ana de la Reguera, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Tig Notaro. 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...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 305
This week Jonathan, James, and Jerah are reviewing Tom Clancy’s “Without Remorse.” The film stars Michael B. Jordan and follows a Navy SEAL as he seeks to avenge his wife’s murder but finds himself embroiled in a larger plot. 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/blackmenpo...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 304
This week special guest Brandon Collins joins Jonathan and James to review “Inside Man,” which is a 2006 bank robbery film starring Denzel Washington, Jodie Foster, and Clive Owen. 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://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodca...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 303
This week special guest Shantrelle P. Lewis joins Jonathan, James, and Jerah to review the 1998 film “How Stella Got Her Groove Back.” The film follows Stella as she takes a vacation to Jamaica. “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” stars Angela Bassett, Taye Diggs, Whoopi Goldberg, and Regina King. 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 FOLL...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 302
This week Jon and James are joined by special guest Wyatt Cenac to review the 1986 film “Running Scared.” The film follows two Chicago cops as they chase down a drug dealer. “Running Scared” stars Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal, and is directed by Peter Hyams. 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 HOLLYW...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 301
This week Jon, James, and Jerah review “Bad Trip.” This film is composed of pranks on the public, but also follows the main character as he chases the love of his life. The film stars Eric Andre, Lil Rel Howery, and Tiffany Haddish. 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/blac...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 300
James, Jerah, and Jonathan review the 2021 Netflix film, Concrete Cowboy which is about a troubled teenage boy who is sent to live with his estranged father for the summer, and finds kinship in the close knit Black Cowboy Community in Philadelphia.The film stars Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint, and Clifford “Method Man” Smith. Produced by Melisa D. Monts Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey Listen to Black Men Can't Jump [In ...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 299
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