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Why is Raven Symone Running Away from the Blackness of Her Show

Black on Black Cinema breaks down Raven-Symone's resurfaced comments questioning whether her own iconic character, Raven Baxter from That's So Raven, was actually Black.

Chameleon Street (1989): Ambitious, Flawed, Unforgettable

Black on Black Cinema tackles Chameleon Street (1989), Wendell B. Harris Jr.'s astonishing writer-director-star debut based on the true story of Detroit con artist Willia

The NABJ Was Right to Drag Stephen A. Smith, Here's Why

Black on Black Cinema breaks down the National Association of Black Journalists giving Stephen A. Smith its "Thumbs Down" award, reserved for commentary the organization

Stepfather (2026): Unhinged Dialogue and Recycled Storylines

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the entire crew returns to discuss the 2026 film that was written and directed by Chris Stokes, "Stepfather." The film stars Taye Digg

Graham Platner's Campaign Collapses, The Signs Were There All Along

This week on Black on Black Cinema we break down the collapse of Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign and why none of us were surprised. For months, white leftists rall

Above the Rim (1994): A Message Film That Forgets Its Message

This week on Black on Black Cinema we take a deep dive into Above the Rim (1994), the final entry in Barry Michael Cooper's Harlem Trilogy following New Jack City and Sug

Trump Became Everything Racists Feared a Black President Would Be

Black on Black Cinema announces our next full review: Above the Rim (1994), the final entry in Barry Michael Cooper's Harlem Trilogy. Directed by Jeff Pollack and starrin

Sugar Hill (1994) | Flawed 90s Gangster Nostalgia

This week Black on Black Cinema finally gives Sugar Hill (1994) the deep analysis it deserves. Directed by Leon Ichaso and written by Barry Michael Cooper — the architect

Reparations for Black Americans: Not If, But How?

Black on Black Cinema announces our next film review: Sugar Hill (1994), directed by Leon Ichaso and written by Barry Michael Cooper; the second film in his legendary Har

Is God Is (2026) | Brutal Confrontation of Generational Trauma

Black on Black Cinema dives deep into Is God Is (2026), Aleshea Harris' feature directorial debut adapted from her Obie Award-winning stage play. Starring Kara Young as "

Leaked Texts Expose Playbook to "Trap" Black Athletes: We Need to Talk About This

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, "Is God Is." The film follows two sisters who embark on an epic quest for revenge; confron

Michael (2026) | Shallow Biopic of an Icon

Black on Black Cinema reviews Michael (2026), Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop. While Jaafar delivers a great impression

Black Voters Are DONE With "Don't Vote" Activists After SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next full film review on the 2026 music biopic "Michael." The film follows the life of famed musician

Love, Brooklyn (2025) | Black Romance Without Stereotypes

Black on Black Cinema breaks down Love, Brooklyn (2025), Rachael Abigail Holder's directorial debut that premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Starring André Holland, Nico

Women's "Bear Versus Man" Choice Becomes Crystal Clear

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film to be reviewed, "Love, Brooklyn." The film follows three longtime Brooklynites navigate car

Black Belt Jones (1974) | Jim Kelly's Insanely Fun Karate Flick

Black on Black Cinema examines Black Belt Jones (1974), the groundbreaking Blaxploitation martial arts film that solidified Jim Kelly as an action star following his brea

Zohran Mamdani's Wife Said the N-Word...at Age 15

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, "Black Belt Jones." The 1974 blaxploitation classic starring Jim Kelly, which follows the

Devil in a Blue Dress — Denzel's Neo-Noir Film & The Franchise That Never Was

Devil in a Blue Dress (1995): Denzel Washington's most underrated performance. Directed by Carl Franklin, based on Walter Mosley's novel. Easy Rawlins, a Black WWII veter

Living Through Moral Collapse (Iran War)

Next week on Black on Black Cinema, we're reviewing Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), starring Denzel Washington in one of his most underrated performances. This Carl Frankli

Soul Men (2008) | Bernie Mac's Final Performance & Samuel L. Jackson's Roadtrip Comedy

This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to review Soul Men (2008) which was released just two months after Bernie Mac's death, making it a bittersweet farewe