Micheaux Mission
Vincent Williams and Len Webb have started an amazing journey to watch and review every African-American film released in theaters. Their passion project, the Micheaux Mission, honors Oscar Micheaux, a trailblazing Black filmmaker. Their enthusiasm and dedication are truly inspiring as they seek the perfect wine to pair with Pam Grier’s Coffy, find five movies since 1985 that don't feature Samuel L. Jackson, and connect with other film fans who share Len’s view on The Last Dragon. Their commitment to celebrating and examining African-American cinema is both commendable and uplifting. Welcome to the Mission!
Episodes
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 reconsideration of the man, his movies, and his myth. Plus, they love Back to the Future and Michael J. Fox. Or maybe they love Tom Holland and Zendaya even more. It’s certainly not 80s-80s Hip-Hop, though it gets plenty of love sprinkled on it in this episode, jus...
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 trace our connection with Kung-Fu flicks, which takes them to SDCC news about Black Panther 3 in 2028. Then Len and Vincent disagree (again) on whether or not TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME (2001).
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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 & Luigi. But who's Batman? Then, they remember the late Hal Williams of Sanford and Son and 227 fame. They offer laments to Marvel as their Avengers Doomsday trailer drops in the wake of The Odyssey. Finally, the Men of Micheaux sit with 2001's The Brot...
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’s Bay and the summer film they’ve been waiting centuries for, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
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&...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 role as an Eisner Award judge, and her recommendations for new comic books for Missionaries, young and old. Then we give mini-reviews of Boots Riley's latest surreal sci-fi trip and Warner Bros' summer bomb.
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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 filmographies of Spike Lee, Malcom D. Lee, Barry Jenkins, Antoine Fuqua, and Tyler Perry. In 1987, The Fat Boys vied for the title of "the Next Three Stooges" but failed to deliver the patented eye poke.
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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 "mafioso?" Clive Davis and stack his 'degrees' against those of the equally legendary Quincy Jones. They also stack the filmographies of the Wayans Family and the Tyler Perry Cinematic Universe side by side. The music of John Coltrane and The Chipmunks inspires th...
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 Watching and go Six Degrees to 50 Cent and Aaliyah. Then, the Men of Micheaux settle in for separate views on writer-director Melvin Van Peeples’ Don’t Play Us Cheap, which begs the question - WTF?
We're making video versions of our rev...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 merits of A Diff'rent World redux, the Philly bona fides of the late Pearl Bailey and Edgar Allan Poe, and the funky jazz of Charlie Brown.
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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 behold the Charlie Murphy experience for the first time and the understated brilliance of Phil Hartman and Chris Elliott. And then there's the Allen Payne of it all and, of course, Chris Rock. Before he was Chris Rock, he was Chris Rock.
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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 she burns up the screen in Is God Is and I Love Boosters. The Men of Micheaux try to break down the etymology of ‘LaToya’ (as in Jackson), and then, regretfully, they review 2007’s Who’s Your Caddy, which is perhaps the “Godf...
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 traveling alien about our feelings on race and sexuality? Angela Bassett is one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors, but Len’s sister ain’t hearing that noise. Was the Roast Of Kevin Hart necessary? And how did Gregory Hines find himself at the EVE...
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, featuring three afros, two policemen, and one Dick between them. Plus, David has a story to tell about Zombie Slaves and White Meat Buffets in WHITE MEAT: APPETIZER, the prelude to White Meat, The Movie.
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 Hendersons to 2009's The Blind Side, which is a really, really, really, really bad Black movie.
We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:Vincent shares his thoughts on the phenomenon called MICHAEL (in theaters now, as if you didn't know); the Men of Micheaux list the great biopics that got the assignment right and determine the greatest Black animated character of all time. Then, they turn their attention to Destination: Planet Negro and appreciate the indie comedy's reach for the stars (or Mars).
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SPOILER ALERT -- Len went to a screening of the new biopic "highlighting" the life of the King of Pop and has a lot -- A WHOLE LOT -- to share with Vincent and Missionaries.
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The Men of Micheaux are tasked with casting a fan-proposed Midnight Sons Disney+ series and choosing which celebrities they'd choose to be stranded on a desert island with. Then they give a full review of Jordan Peele's purest science fiction film yet.
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On a special mini-episode, The Men of Micheaux reflect on the passing of Afrika Bambaataa and attempt to reconcile with his and hip-hop's sordid history. A listener ignites a midrift battle between Chaka Khan and Nichelle Nichols. Vincent weaves a "unique" Six Degrees from D'urville Martin to Daniel Dae Kim (Lost). PLUS -- DO REAL MEN WEAR LEATHER PANTS?
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The Men of Micheaux return to discuss the cancellation of Star Trek Starfleet Academy after one season and the fate of the Star Trek franchise going forward. Then they cast a remake of 1975's Mahogany as they search for actor with the "iconic" shine of Diana Ross. After long overdue tahnks to the patrons of Patreon, Vincent goes Six Degrees to the stars of The Deep and The Abyss. Finally, the Men land at their review of the dumb-fu...
The Men of Micheaux discuss Jon Hamm's villain turn in Hulu's Fargo and which R&B remake gets the Vincent OKAY that 90s faves Jodeci (Lately) and Intro (Ribbon In The Sky) will never get. Then -- 10 minutes on Stoney Jackson happens for reasons and TREPASS is a really, really fun movie worth rediscovering.
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