Micheaux Mission

Concerning Violence (2014) + Diarra From Detroit, Van Helsing, Speed Racer

The Men of Micheaux got nothin’ but love for Paramount’s DIARRA FROM DETROIT, except for one casting sticking point. Then they share why VAN HELSING and SPEED RACER are s

Thelonious Monk Straight No Chaser (1988) + Bokeem Like Jazz, The Next John Stewart, Demon Sammy

Vincent has unearthed a devilish 70s artifact featuring the late Sammy Davis Jr., who played a bumbling demon opposite Jack Klugman’s Poor Devil. Our review last week of

The Jackie Shane Story (2024) + Lanterns Is The Blackest Night on TV

The Men of Micheaux remember the stellar (petrifying) work of the late Tim Curry, including his greatest what-if. With its third episode, HBO Max and DC Studios’ Lanterns

Paid In Full (2002) Begat The Wire + Remembering Dolly & “Eddie”, Cliffhanger vs Cobra

Vincent and Len share their heartfelt condolences and remembrances of Dolly Parton and actor Michael Wright, the immortal Eddie King of The Five Heartbeats. A discussion

All About The Benjamins 2002 + The Color Of X-Men, Passing Joseph Cotten

The Men of Micheaux kick off their next 500 episodes by debating which actors did the most with the least in 21st-century silent-ish films, as well as the colorism in the

Song Of The South (1946) + Gone With The Wind And The Power Starz Universe

Vincent and Len commemorate the 500th stop on the Mission by looking at some TV shows and comic book series that also reached this milestone. Missives from the Missionari

Birthright (1938) + We Root for Michael J. Fox, Holland & Zendaya, and Indiana Micheaux

The Men of Micheaux return to the films of Oscar Micheaux for a rediscovered remake of one of his lost silent films, which fuels the imagination and prompts a full recons

Two Can Play That Game (2001) + Spider-Man Brand New Day, Blacks & Kung-Fu Flicks, Black Panther 3

The Men of Micheaux got nothing but love for the newest Spider-Man romp, which they call the best Spidey and Tom Holland of them all. The love continues to flow as they t

THE BROTHERS (2001) + HAL WILLIAMS REMEMBERED, ICONIC DUOS, AVENGERS DOOMSDAY SLOP

Vincent and Len continue their march toward 500 episodes of The Mission as they stack themselves up against iconic duos such as Tango & Cash, Murtaugh & Riggs, and Mario

Biker Boyz (2003) + The Odyssey & Widow’s Bay Mini-Reviews

The Men of Micheaux inch closer to their 500th episode as they gather to review the 2003 entry in the vroom-vroom genre. They also offer mini-reviews of Apple TV’s Widow’

THEY WILL KILL YOU (2026) + I LOVE BOOSTERS + SUPERGIRL with Regine Sawyer

The Men of Micheaux welcome Regine Sawyer of Lockett Down Productions and Women In Comics NYC to share her comic book origin story, her unusual path to THE Storm, her new

Disorderlies (1987) + I Love Boosters Legs + 5 Directors' Biggest Flops

Vincent is amazed by the box-office legs of I Love Boosters, the latest surreal treat from writer-director Boots Riley. The Men of Micheaux debate the biggest flop in the

MICHAEL (2026) full review, CLIVE VS QUINCY, COLTRANE AND THE CHIPMUNKS

The Men of Micheaux expand on their previous mini-reviews to share their full thoughts on the biggest music biopic of all time. They honor the passing of music impresario

Don't Play Me For Cheap (1973) + Legacy Reboots

Vincent and Len ponder the success rate of legacy reboots such as Bad Boys, What’s Happening Now, and King of the Hill. They share a brief glimpse into What They’ve Been

MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM (2020) + PEABO REMEMBERED, A DIFF'RENT WORLD AGAIN, WHO HAS POE?

We remember Peabo Bryson, Phyllis Hyman, and Chadwick Boseman—all gone too soon, leaving behind legendary work, including Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. We also debate the mer

CB4 (1993) + WELCOME TO THE CHARLIE MURPHY EXPERIENCE + MORE KHANDI PLEASE

The Men of Micheaux settle in to review 1993's CB4, marveling at the many gifts of Khandi Alexander on display and underutilized. They also remember what it was like to b

Who’s Your Caddy (2007) + Is God Is, The Origin of LaToya

Vincent and Len debate the merits of a new way to determine the ‘blackness’ of a film, with an old friend coming home. Vincent is dazzled by the talented Kara Young as sh

Eve of Destruction (1991) + The Jacksons' American Dream, King Kong & Sexuality

The Men of Micheaux are asked to make more content on The Jacksons, and its the American Dream of Vincent’s life. What would the original King Long (1933) tell a travelin

Welcome Home Brother Charles (1975) with David Dylan Thomas

Writer-Director DAVID DYLAN THOMAS brings his horror expertise and stinging curiosity to the Mission to review the “infamous” 1975 film Welcome Home Brother Charles, feat

The Blind Side (2009)

Vincent and Len chat about their ideas for Black sci-fi movie composers, a classic film playlist for the 10-year-old, and compare Frankenstein, Radio, and Harry and the H