Unscene Culture Classics
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!
Episodes
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
- D...
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 w...
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....
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 le...
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
- Ha...
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
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
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 Friday to 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
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
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 tho...
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 Uns...
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@gm...
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
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 alumi...
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...
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
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
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 inc...
Join Shawn and Brad as they dive into B*A*P*S! 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 B*A*P*S and what other movies we should include in our journey!
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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 wha...
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