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Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]

Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood]

300 episodes · Explicit

Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood] is a comedic podcast that reviews films with leading actors of color and analyzes them in the context of race and Hollywood's diversity issues. Hosted by Jonathan Braylock, Jerah Milligan, and James III. BMCJ is an iTunes Editor's Choice podcast and has reached #2 on the iTunes Film/TV charts. BMCJ has also been covered by multiple websites including Huffington Post, Splitsider, Salon, The Daily Dot, and more.

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  1. Frankenstein

    · 1 h 20 min · Explicit

    This week, James and Jon are covering Frankenstein, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro, starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. Together, they discuss their respective histories with…

  2. Hedda (Teaser)

    · 13 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Hedda, written and directed by Nia DaCosta, based on Henrik Ibsen’s play Hedda Gabler, starring Tessa Thompson, Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Nina Hoss.…

  3. A House of Dynamite

    · 1 h 17 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering A House of Dynamite, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, written by Noah Oppenheim, starring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, and Tracy Letts. Together,…

  4. Leprechaun in the Hood (Teaser)

    · 13 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Leprechaun in the Hood (2000), directed by Rob Spera, screenplay by Doug Hall and Jon Huffman, story by William Wells, Alan Reynolds, Rob Spera, and Doug Hall, starring…

  5. Slice

    · 1 h 17 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Slice (2018), written and directed by Austin Vesely, starring Zazie Beetz, Chance Bennett, Rae Gray, Marilyn Dodds Frank, Katherine Cunningham, Will Brill, Y’Ian Noel,…

  6. The Smashing Machine (Teaser)

    · 11 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The Smashing Machine, written and directed by Benny Safdie, based on the 2002 documentary The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr, starring…

  7. One Battle After Another

    · 1 h 30 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering One Battle After Another, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, based on the novel Vineland by Thomas Pynchon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del…

  8. Him (Teaser)

    · 10 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Him, directed by Justin Tipping, written by Skip Bronkie, Zack Akers, and Justin Tipping, starring Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, and Tim Heidecker. Together,…

  9. Back In Action

    · 1 h 16 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Back in Action, directed by Seth Gordon, written by Seth Gordon and Brendan O’Brien, starring Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, Kyle Chandler, and…

  10. Highest 2 Lowest (Teaser)

    · 13 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Highest 2 Lowest, the latest film directed by Spike Lee, from a screenplay by Alan Fox, based on Akira Kurosawa's High and Low, starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright,…

  11. The Longshots

    · 1 h 08 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The Longshots (2008), directed by Fred Durst, written by Nick Santora and Doug Atchison, starring Ice Cube, Keke Palmer, Dash Mihock, Tasha Smith, Jill Marie Jones, and…

  12. The Pickup (Teaser)

    · 9:17 · Explicit

    This week, James and Jon are covering The Pickup, directed by Tim Story, written by Matt Miner and Kevin Burrows, starring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Eva Longoria, and Keke Palmer. Together, they discuss Jerah not…

  13. War of the Worlds w/ Kobi Omenaka

    · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    This week, actor and writer Kobi Omenaka (The Wire Stripped podcast, Flixwatcher) joins Jerah and Jon to cover War of the Worlds, directed by Rich Lee, screenplay by Kenneth A. Golde and Marc Hyman, story by Kenneth A.…

  14. 40 Acres (Teaser)

    · 8:34 · Explicit

    This week, James and Jerah are covering 40 Acres (2024), directed by R.T. Thorne, story by R.T. Thorne and Lora Campbell, screenplay by R.T. Thorne and Glenn Taylor, starring Danielle Deadwyler, Kataem O’Connor,…

  15. Crash

    · 1 h 28 min · Explicit

    This week, Jerah and Jon are covering Crash (2004), directed by Paul Haggis, screenplay by Paul Haggis and Robert Moresco, starring Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Esposito, William Fichtner, Brendan…

  16. KPop Demon Hunters (Teaser)

    · 15 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering KPop Demon Hunters, directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, screenplay by Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Maggie Kang, and Chris Appelhans, story by Maggie Kang,…

  17. Opus w/ Moni Odeyepo

    · 1 h 11 min · Explicit

    This week, actor and writer Moni Odeyepo (Who All Gon’ Be There?, Peacock) joins James and Jon to cover Opus, written and directed by Mark Anthony Green, starring Ayo Edibiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Murray…

  18. Heads of State (Teaser)

    · 11 min

    This week, James and Jon are covering Heads of State, directed by Ilya Naishuller, screenplay by Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, and Harrison Query, story by Harrison Query, starring Idris Elba, John Cena, Priyanka…

  19. Jurassic World Rebirth

    · 1 h 37 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Jurassic World Rebirth, directed by Gareth Edwards, written by David Koepp, starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel…

  20. Elio (Teaser)

    · 13 min

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Elio, directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee She, and Adrian Molina, screenplay by Julia Cho, Mark Hammer, and Mike Jones, story by Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian, Domee…

  21. Get on the Bus

    · 1 h 22 min · Explicit

    CORRECTION: In the discussion this week, we erroneously referred to Andre Braugher being gay. He was not, and we apologize for the mistake. This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Get on the Bus (1996), directed…

  22. 1992 w/ Carl Tart (Teaser)

    · 14 min

    This week, actor and writer Carl Tart (SNL, Grand Crew) joins James and Jerah to cover 1992 (2024), directed by Ariel Vroman, screenplay by Sascha Penn and Ariel Vroman, story by Sascha Penn, starring Tyrese Gibson,…

  23. Heart Eyes

    · 1 h 18 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Heart Eyes, directed by Josh Ruben, written by Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy, starring Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins,…

  24. Lilo & Stitch w/ Lucy Dolly Claires (Teaser)

    · 18 min

    This week, actor Lucy Dolly Claires (Billions, @lucydshoes on YouTube) joins James, Jerah, and Jon to cover Lilo & Stitch (2025), directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van…

  25. The Karate Kid

    · 59 min · Explicit

    This week, James and Jon are covering The Karate Kid (2010), directed by Harald Zwart, screenplay by Christopher Murphey, story by Robert Mark Kamen, starring Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, and Taraji P. Henson. Together,…

  26. Home (Teaser)

    · 7:45 · Explicit

    This week, James and Jerah are covering Home (2015), directed by Tim Johnson, screenplay by Tom J. Astle and Matt Ember, starring Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin, Matt Jones, and Jennifer Lopez. Together, they…

  27. Elevation

    · 1 h 05 min · Explicit

    This week, James and Jon are covering Elevation (2024), directed by George Nolfi, written by John Glenn, Jacob Roman, and Kenny Ryan, starring Anthony Mackie, Morena Baccarin, and Maddie Hasson. Together, they discuss…

  28. G20 w/ Rasheda Crockett (Teaser)

    · 14 min · Explicit

    This week, comedian, writer, and actor Rasheda Crockett (The Changeling, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, @RashedaCrockett on IG and all socials) joins James and Jon to cover G20, directed by Patricia Riggen, screenplay by…

  29. REPLAY: Fruitvale Station ft. Mamoudou N'Diaye

    · 1 h 46 min · Explicit

    With Sinners continuing to crush at the box office, this week, we're running back our 2018 episode on Ryan Coogler's breakout debut film, Fruitvale Station! We'll be back next week. Original description: In…

  30. Sinners

    · 1 h 30 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Sinners, written and directed by Ryan Coogler, starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Buddy…

  31. Little Man (Teaser)

    · 11 min

    This week, Jerah and Jon are covering Little Man (2006), directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, written by Keenen Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans, starring Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans. Together, they discuss…

  32. Mufasa: The Lion King

    · 1 h 34 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), directed by Barry Jenkins, screenplay by Jeff Nathanson, starring Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Tiffany Boone,…

  33. The Woman in the Yard (Teaser)

    · 11 min

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The Woman in the Yard, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, written by Sam Stefanak, starring Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili, Peyton Jackson, Estella Kahilla, and Russell…

  34. Moana 2

    · 1 h 15 min

    This week, James and Jon are covering Moana 2 (2024), directed by Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller, and David Derrick Jr., screenplay by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, story by Jared Bush, Dana Ledoux Miller, and Bek…

  35. Lilies of the Field w/ Ben Arogundade (Teaser)

    · 23 min · Explicit

    This week, writer Ben Arogundade (Hollywood Blackout) joins James, Jerah, and Jon to cover Lilies of the Field (1963), directed by Ralph Nelson, screenplay by James Poe, based on the novel The Lilies of the Field by…

  36. Tangerine w/ Quei Tann

    · 1 h 31 min · Explicit

    This week, actor and comedian Quei Tann (American Horror Story, Bruh) joins James, Jerah, and Jon to cover Tangerine (2015), directed by Sean Baker, written by Sean Baker and Chris Bergoch, starring Kitana Kiki…

  37. Brown Sugar (Teaser)

    · 13 min · Explicit

    This week, Jerah and Jon are covering Brown Sugar (2002), directed by Rick Famiyuwa, screenplay by Michael Elliot and Rick Famiyuwa, story by Michael Elliot, starring Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, Mos Def, Nicole Ari…

  38. Captain America: Brave New World

    · 1 h 31 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Captain America: Brave New World, directed by Julius Onuh, screenplay by Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onuh, and Peter Glanz, story by Rob Edwards,…

  39. Oscars 2025 (Teaser)

    · 4:29 · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are previewing the 2025 Oscars. Together, they discuss who's seen the most nominated films this year, who's seen the fewest, whether or not they've had special intro music for the…

  40. Emilia Pérez w/ Sara Caplan and Lou Gonzalez

    · 1 h 22 min · Explicit

    This week, actor and improviser Sara Caplan (UCB) and comedian Lou Gonzalez (The Other Two) join James and Jon to cover Emilia Pérez, written and directed by Jacques Audiard, starring Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón,…

  41. Nickel Boys (Teaser)

    · 13 min

    This week, James and Jon are covering Nickel Boys, directed by RaMell Ross, screenplay by RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes, starring Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger, Daveed Diggs, Jimmie…

  42. One of Them Days w/ Shakira Ja'nae Paye

    · 1 h 02 min · Explicit

    This week, actor and improviser Shakira Ja'nai Paye (House Party, Will Trent) joins James, Jerah, and Jon to cover One of Them Days, directed by Lawrence Lamont, written by Syreeta Singleton, starring Keke Palmer and…

  43. Sing Sing (Teaser)

    · 9:20

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Sing Sing, directed by Greg Kwedar, screenplay by Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar, story by Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Clarence Maclin, and John "Divine G" Whitfield,…

  44. REPLAY: Sonic the Hedgehog

    · 55 min

    NOTE: In light of the devastating fires in Los Angeles, the show is taking the week off from recording, so enjoy this Patreon episode from the archives. If you can, please donate to the LA Fire Department's Wildfire…

  45. Transformers One

    · 1 h 18 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Transformers One, directed by Josh Cooley, screenplay by Eric Pearson, Andrew Barrer, and Gabriel Ferrari, story by Andrew Barrer and Gabriel Ferrari, starring Chris…

  46. The Piano Lesson (Teaser)

    · 21 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The Piano Lesson, directed by Malcolm Washington, screenplay by Virgil Williams and Malcolm Washington, starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher,…

  47. INTERVIEW: O'Shea Jackson Jr.

    · 32 min · Explicit

    As a special holiday bonus, this week, Jerah and Jon are joined by actor O'Shea Jackson Jr. in advance of the release of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. Together, they dive deep on O'Shea's roles in Straight Outta Compton,…

  48. Red One (Teaser)

    · 17 min

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Red One, directed by Jake Kasdan, screenplay by Chris Morgan, story by Hiram Garcia, starring Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J.K. Simmons. Together, they…

  49. Gladiator II

    · 1 h 20 min · Explicit

    This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott, screenplay by David Scarpa, story by Peter Craig and David Scarpa, starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger,…

  50. Wicked w/ Tessa Claire Hersh (Teaser)

    · 12 min

    This week, actor, poet, and writer Tessa Claire Hersh (Younger, Desus & Mero) joins James, Jerah, and Jon to cover Wicked, directed by John M. Chu, written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana…

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