Unscene Culture Classics: Recent Episodes
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Are there some films from your culture or community that would garner a gasp if people learned you had not seen them? Join husband and wife duo, Brad and Shawn, as they embark on a journey to watch all of the Black movies that they "should" have seen. Be sure to listen if you've heard the phrase, "you haven't seen what?!", are a fan of cinema or love black culture!
We have been looking at black films that are considered classics, that we have missed, so we were bound to run into a Spike Lee joint at some point. In this episode, we discuss 1986's She's Gotta Have It. It becomes the first movie we have reviewed to get a very special score. Listen to discover what we thought of this culture classic.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Black & White Films
- Double Standards
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on She's Gotta Have It and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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Last movie had some funny moments, but was a bit too serious for Brad's taste. So how about a comedic palate cleanser? This week listen to find out what we think about 1997's Booty Call!
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Lost Dogs
- Clever Contraception
- Unrealistic Hospitals
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Booty Call and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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It was bound to happen that we would enter Madea territory sooner or later, so why not now? Brad has not seen Tyler Perry's 2005 movie, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, so let's start there! Find out if we enjoyed this or if it was better left Unscene.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Bad Wigs
- Too Much Tyler
- Pointless Storylines
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Diary of a Mad Black Woman and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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Halloween is around the corner, so join us in getting in the spooky mood with Bones! This 2001 horror flick starring Snoop Dogg left us divided. Listen to learn who thought it was trash and who thought that it was an Unscene Culture Classic.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Dumb Decisions
- Pointless Plot Holes
- Horror Red Flags
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Bonesand what other movies we should include in our journey!
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Ok, folks, we are back with another episode, and it happens to be another Robert Townsend film. He is inescapable. This time, we watch 1987's Hollywood Shuffle, a satirical look at the film industry from the perspective of black talent. Robert's track record has been pretty good so far, so listen to see if the streak continues!
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Zombie Pimps
- Not So Golden Lords
- Hairy Wayans
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Hollywood Shuffle and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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Shawn loves musicals, romance, and people crying, so it is time for Bradley to try out Why Do Fools Fall in Love. The movie stars Larenz Tate as Frankie Lymon and explores his life through the lens of 3 women claiming to be his wife. Let's see if this movie deserves more credit, or should remain Unscene.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Marriage Legitimacy
- Dogs in Black Movies
- Music Rights
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Why Do Fools Fall in Love and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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Fall is in the air, and it is time we try another spooky movie. Tales from the Hood sports some familiar faces and some wild stories. Listen to find out where we think this movie ranks amongst the other films we have watched. Is this a movie to be shared, or was it better left Unscene?
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Plantation Ownership
- Familiar Faces
- Ghost Stories
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Tales from the Hood and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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We are back for season 2 and we are starting off with a sequel! Brad has not seen any of the Friday movies other than the original, but our guest on our episode for The Meteor Man, said that he needed to watch it. So, it is time to explore, Next Fridayto see if this Ice Cube led Unscene Culture Classic holds up.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Tough Craig
- Lack of Debo
- Annuities
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Next Friday and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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In Shawn’s words, we’ve saved the best for last. The last being the last episode of season one. This time we watch Poetic Justice, starring: Janet Jackson, Tupac, Regina King, and Joe Torry. This is another movie that Brad has not seen. Will he be enchanted by Justice’s poetic words? Listen in to find out.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Friends vs coworkers
- Road trip plots
- Unlikely love
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Poetic Justice and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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Time to for another fish out of water comedy. This time, we watch How High, starring Method Man and Redman. Brad has not seen this one, but he has high expectations. Will this be a new favorite, or is this movie gassed?
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- College hijinks
- Friendly ghosts
- Dead presidents
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on How High and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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From lords of gold to chicks of white. It's Shawn's pick this week and she's showing Brad the classic Wayans movie, White Chicks! Brad liked Don't Be a Menace, so listen to see what he thinks of this Unscene Culture Classic.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Dog safety in black film
- Disguise plot holes
- Dumb romantic plots
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on White Chicksand what other movies we should include in our journey!
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This is the episode months in the making. You've heard Bradley and Shawn speak about The Meteor Man countless times, but how about we hear what someone else thinks? Listen to find out when our very first guest weighs in on this Unscene Culture Classic!
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Golden Lords
- Terrible Toupees
- Hood Etiquette
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on The Meteor Man and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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In this week’s episode, we try a little known thriller/horror film, Def by Temptation. The film tackles the messaging that it is easy to give into temptation if your faith isn’t solid. Neither of us had seen this movie. Should we have left it where we found it, or did we actually enjoy? Listen to find out.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Gold fingernails
- 90s style
- Creepy women
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Def by Temptation and what other movies we should include in our journey!
Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Stream Def by Temptation now on Peacock.
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We know some of our listeners have families, so let's feature something appropriate for all ages. Up, Up and Away! is a super hero themed Disney channel original movie featuring Brad's favorite guy, Robert Townsend. Shawn's never seen this childhood classic, so listen to see if it holds up two decades later.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Mind control
- Flying soccer balls
- The power of aluminum foil
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Up, Up and Away! and what other movies we should include in our journey!
Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Stream Up, Up and Away! now on Disney+
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Today's episode is the 1992 classic, White Men Can't Jump. This movie about basketball hustlers starring Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson had Shawn and Brad utterly divided. Listen in to find out which side they are on, and who you agree with.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Crib thieves
- Getting water
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on White Men Can't Jump and what other movies we should include in our journey!
Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? StreamWhite Men Can't Jump now on Amazon Prime.
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Alright, the last few episodes have been way too happy, so it is time to Set It Off. That's right, this week we take on the female led crime movie starring: Queen Latifah, Vivica Fox, and Jada Pinkett Smith. Will movie earn our praise, or rob us of 2 hours of our time?
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Champagne bottles
- Our favorite of the crew
- Questionable motives
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Set It Off and what other movies we should include in our journey!
Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Steam Set It Off now on SHOWTIME.
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It has been a bit since Shawn and Brad both enjoyed a good romance flick. Shawn suggested they both watch Brown Sugar, starring Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs. Brad has not seen this one, so listen to hear his thoughts along with Shawn's retroactive view of the film.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Literary devices
- Dalmatians
- Renaming certain cast-members
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Brown Sugar and what other movies we should include in our journey!
Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Steam Brown Sugar now on Amazon Prime.
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Join Shawn and Brad as they reflect on the 1993 classic, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, starring Whoopi Goldberg. Somehow, Shawn has never seen this film, and Brad would not let her go another day without experiencing it. Will Shawn be jumping for joy after watching, or will she have wished this remained unscene?
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Sitting etiquette
- Nursery rhyme knowledge
- Hand writing inconsistencies
- And more
What did you think of the movie? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Sister Act 2 and what other movies we should include in our journey!
Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Steam Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit now on Disney+.
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Join Shawn and Brad as they dive into BAPS*! Brad has never seen this one, so find out what he thought of this 1997 classic starring Halle Berry.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Halle's dance moves
- Bidets
- Crying uncles
- And more
Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on BAPS* and what other movies we should include in our journey!
Never seen this movie or want to give it a re-watch? Steam BAP*S now on Tubi.
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This time Shawn and Brad watch Blue Hill Avenue. The movie is another classic starring Allen Payne. Released in 2001, it focuses on four friends and their rise in the drug game.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- The true leader/followers
- The crack game vs the pimp game
- Trench Coats
- And more
Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Blue Hill Avenue and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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This time Shawn and Brad watch Soul Plane. The movie "starring" Kevin Hart, brought out opinions regarding who this movie is actually about. Listen to learn if this movie is a culture classic, or just a wolf in sheep's clothing.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Big bathrooms on planes
- The lack of Hart
- The star studded cast
- And more
Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Soul Plane and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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Shawn gets her wish when she and Brad watch Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. This is the movie that launched the podcast. Will this parody of "hood" movies scare Brad off, or spark a drive to see the movies it mocks?
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Hairy toes and hot sauce
- Bernie Mac
- Haircut plot holes
- And more
Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Don't be a Menace... and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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Brad liked Leprechaun 5: In the Hood so much, that he convinced Shawn to watch its sequel, Leprechaun 6: Back 2 Tha Hood! Will they get lucky twice or is the movie fool's gold?
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Knife-wielding pastors?!
- Kicking cops
- The Leprechaun's motives
- And more
Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Leprechaun 6: Back 2 Tha Hood and what movies we should include in our journey!
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Join Brad and Shawn as they reflect on Coming 2 America, the sequel to the Eddie Murphy classic Shawn finally saw in Episode 3! Did this movie deliver, or is it another unnecessary sequel?
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- The strength of the plot
- Funeral parties
- And more
Did we get it right? Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Coming 2 America and what movies we should include in our journey!
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In this episode, we watch the 2000 Horror/Fantasy film, Leprechaun 5: In the Hood, to determine if we have been missing out, or were right to have never "scene" it.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Benefits of having an afro in a fight
- Magical Flutes
- Pimps and Zombie Wenches
- And more
Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on Leprechaun 5: In The Hood and what movies we should include in our journey!
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In this episode, we watch the 1988 romantic comedy, Coming to America.Can you believe Shawn's never seen this Eddie Murphy classic? Join us and find out how she feels about this "unscene" culture classic.
We discuss
- The best and worst parts of the movie
- Arsenio's striking resemblance to Grace Jones
- 80's make-up quality
- And more
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In this episode, we watch Shawn's favorite, the 1994 Romance/Crime-Drama, Jason's Lyricstarring Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Bokeem Woodbine. Listeners will discover if Brad has been missing out, or if he was correct to avoid this "unscene" culture classic.
We discuss
- Our favorite and least favorite parts
- The romance in the film
- Family dynamics
- Shawn's disgust for chest hair
- And more...
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We watch the 1985 Action/Comedy, The Last Dragon, starring Taimak and the late Vanity, to determine if we have been missing out, or were right to have never "scene" it.
We discuss
- Our favorite and least favorite parts
- The romance to action ratio
- What we would have done differently
- And more...
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We explain the premise of the show and discuss some of our favorite Black movies.
Come with us on a journey into Black cinema as we shine a light on the "unscene" and experience movies that we should have seen.
Email us at UnsceneCC@gmail.com to let us know your thoughts on the movies we mention and what movies we should include in our journey!
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