The NABJ Was Right to Drag Stephen A. Smith, Here's Why
Black on Black Cinema breaks down the National Association of Black Journalists giving Stephen A. Smith its "Thumbs Down" award, reserved for commenta...
Stepfather (2026): Unhinged Dialogue and Recycled Storylines
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the entire crew returns to discuss the 2026 film that was written and directed by Chris Stokes, "Stepfather." The ...
Graham Platner's Campaign Collapses, The Signs Were There All Along
This week on Black on Black Cinema we break down the collapse of Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign and why none of us were surprised. For months,...
Above the Rim (1994): A Message Film That Forgets Its Message
This week on Black on Black Cinema we take a deep dive into Above the Rim (1994), the final entry in Barry Michael Cooper's Harlem Trilogy following N...
Trump Became Everything Racists Feared a Black President Would Be
Black on Black Cinema announces our next full review: Above the Rim (1994), the final entry in Barry Michael Cooper's Harlem Trilogy. Directed by Jeff...
Sugar Hill (1994) | Flawed 90s Gangster Nostalgia
This week Black on Black Cinema finally gives Sugar Hill (1994) the deep analysis it deserves. Directed by Leon Ichaso and written by Barry Michael Co...
Reparations for Black Americans: Not If, But How?
Black on Black Cinema announces our next film review: Sugar Hill (1994), directed by Leon Ichaso and written by Barry Michael Cooper; the second film ...
Is God Is (2026) | Brutal Confrontation of Generational Trauma
Black on Black Cinema dives deep into Is God Is (2026), Aleshea Harris' feature directorial debut adapted from her Obie Award-winning stage play. Star...
Leaked Texts Expose Playbook to "Trap" Black Athletes: We Need to Talk About This
This week on Black on Black Cinema, the crew returns to announce the next film, "Is God Is." The film follows two sisters who embark on an epic quest ...
Michael (2026) | Shallow Biopic of an Icon
Black on Black Cinema reviews Michael (2026), Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop. While Jaafar delivers...