Critic by Night: Movie Reviews with Jay
🎬 Welcome to Critic by Night — By day, they watch. By night, they judge! If you love film and TV breakdowns with unfiltered opinions and fresh perspectives, you're in the right place. We dive into the latest movies, binge-worthy series and pop culture moments with your host Jay and featuring rotating guest : Dru, Ryan, Sebrenia, Keith and Wayne. We bring bold perspectives and voices to dissect everything on screen—no scripts, just real talk. film review podcast, TV show breakdown, Black film criticism, movie podcast 2025, pop culture commentary, media review podcast, TV recap podcast
Episodes
Sinners (2025) - Movie Review with Jay & Sebrenia
Sinners Breakdown! We dive deep into all aspects of the production: from the visual effects, the themes, costuming, production design, and music.
In this episode of Critic by Night, Jay and Sebrenia review Sinners (2025) — the powerful new horror drama directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan.
After working together on Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther, C...
Jay and Captain Keith reflect on the life and music of singer, rapper, actress, writer, producer Angie Stone. #angiestone #ripangiestone
In this episode, we reflect on the dynamic legacy of Angie Stone — a vocalist, songwriter, and trailblazer whose career helped shape the sound of neo-soul and contemporary R&B. From her early days as part of the first female hip-hop group The Sequence, to her reign as one of neo-soul’s most po...
Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss the movie Sinners written and directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan.
In this episode of Critic by Night, Jay and Dru review Sinners (2025) — the powerful new horror drama directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan.
After working together on Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther, Coogler and Jordan reunite for a darker, more intimate story about guilt, ju...
Jay and Dru discuss the movie Sinners written and directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan.
In this episode of Critic by Night, Jay and Dru review Sinners (2025) — the powerful new horror drama directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan.
After working together on Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther, Coogler and Jordan reunite for a darker, more intimate story about guilt, justice, and the cost of r...
Jay, Captain Keith and Wayne Da Que discuss Captain America: Brave New World starting Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford. #captainamerica #anthonymackie #harrisonford #marvelmovie #captainamericabravenewworld
Jay and Captain Keith discuss the Oakland’s own D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony Toni Tone.
In this episode, we celebrate the soulful legacy of D’wayne Wiggins — guitarist, producer, and founding member of the legendary Tony! Toni! Toné!. From shaping the smooth sound of '90s R&B to mentoring future stars like Destiny’s Child, Wiggins left an indelible mark on the industry and the streets of Oakland, where his roots run deep.
We expl...
Jay and Dru discuss several topics which includes: Tyler Perry, Jamie Foxx, Mike Tyson Legacy and black documentaries.
The Blade conversation continues with Jay and Dru. #blade #vampire
Jay and Captain Keith discuss the new nicole Kidman lead movie Babygirl: A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much-younger intern.
#Babygirl #nicolekidman #nicolekidmanbabygirl
Jay and Keith discuss the new KeKe Palmer and SZA lead movie. When best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.
#oneofthemdays #sza #kekepalmer
Jay and Captain Keith discuss the movie The Fire Inside. The story of Claressa 'T-Rex' Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan who trained to become the first woman in her country's history to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport.
#thefireinside #claressashields #thegwoat
Jay and Captain Keith review and discuss the new Robbie Williams bio flick Better Man. The meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.
#betterman #robbiewilliams
Jay and Keith discuss the movies The Order and September 5.
The Order: A series of bank robberies and car heists frightened communities in the Pacific Northwest. A lone FBI agent believes that the crimes were not the work of financially motivated criminals, but rather a group of dangerous domestic terrorists.
September 5: A series of bank robberies and car heists frightened communities in the Pacific Northwest. A lone FBI agent belie...
Jay and Captain Keith discuss the new Gerald Butler movie Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. Big Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the treacherous world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world's largest diamond exchange.
Jay and Sebrenia discuss the movie Exhibiting Forgiveness. A Black artist on the path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict desperate to reconcile.
Jay and Captain Keith discuss the movie Afraid.
Afraid: Curtis and his family are selected to test a revolutionary new device, a digital assistant called AIA, that takes smart homes to the next level. As AIA begins to learn everyone's behavior and anticipate their needs, it soon makes sure nothing and no one gets in the family's way.
Jay and Captain Keith discuss the movie Blink Twice starring Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie and written and directed by Zoë Kravitz.
Jay and Victor talks about the new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie directed by Tim Burton and staring Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega. #Timburton #Michaelkeaton #Jennaortega
Jay and Victor talk about Tim Burton and fellow directors that have a strong sense of vision in their work. #TimBurton #beetlejuicebeetlejuice
Jay and Victor discuss some of their favorite movies from back in the day.
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