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Disney's highly anticipated (and heavily promoted) streaming service is finally here! Is the Disney+ content (we'll discuss bugs and omissions in a later episode) what we've truly wished for upon a star, or are we poor, unfortunate souls for signing up? And what of "The Mandalorian," the first live-action Star Wars series, and its breakout character (*redacted* - so cute!). All this plus Dwayne Johnson trying to Dwayne Johnsonify one of DC Comics' most murderous supervillains, whether Vin Diesel's Bloodshot movie will lead to someone playing Magnus: Robot Fighter with their thighs out, and the largest collection of classic Disney movie reviews that has ever been given (and probalby ever WILL be given) on this (or likely any) podcast ever! SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: Disney+ Content Reviews (alot of them) ◦ Dumbo (Film, 1941) ◦ Mickey Mouse cartoons (Short films, 1928-1953) ◦ Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (Film, 1993) ◦ Freaky Friday (Film, 1976) ◦ The Parent Trap (Films, 1961 & 1997) ◦ The Reluctant Dragon (Film,

25 years ago, Atlanta pop/R&B royals Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes, and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas rose through the (literal) ashes of controversy and scandal to release one of the best-selling and best-loved R&B albums of the decade. In this special episode, the SSN Crew, and special guest Tim from the Kuroverse Corporation, do a track-by-track retrospective on TLC's sophomore album, "Crazysexycool." We cover behind-the-scenes stories, the group's origins (and its forgotten original "C", Crystal Jones), and how indeed you can sell ten million records and go broke the same year. Plus: reviews of the latest installment of "Watchmen" and Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman," a breakdown of Byron Allen's lawsuits against Comcast and Charter, Mo'Nique suing Netflix, and Elizabeth Banks' "Charlie's Angels" failing to take flight. SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: TLC "Crazysexycool" 25th Anniversary History Discussion 1:06:14: Say Something Real: Reviews ◦ Carol's Second Act (TV, CBS) ◦ The Good Place (TV, NBC)

In this episode, the SSN Crew indulges in two big discussions about two very different films celebrating anniversaries with new productions. First up, we discuss Stephen King's classic horror novel "The Shining," the subject of a classic film celebrating its 40th anniversary with a sequel, "Doctor Sleep." Can this new entry following an adult Dann Torrence mentoring a Black teenage girl live up to the legacy of the Stanley Kubrick classic? Then, we dive back in time again - and under the sea - to explore the dawn of the Disney Renaissance with the making of "The Little Mermaid." That film celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special ABC-TV screening of the animated musical featuring live-on-stage performances of its songs. How'd that work out for them? All this, plus a follow-up review of "Bigger" on BET+, reviews of "The Good Liar", HBO's "Watchmen", a discussion of what Paramount can/will do now that "Terminator: Dark Fate" and "Gemini Man" have flopped, and more - including a preview of a potential spi

A long time ago (last week), in a galaxy far, far away (Burbank), a media conglomerate announced a sprawling new steaming platform full of some of their most popular movies and TV shows, as well as new productions. No, it isn't Disney - it's Warner Bros., and, unlike with the Mouse House, there's far more hurdles to overcome. Can HBO Max overcome branding issues and a high monthly price to make new "Green Lantern." "Boondocks," and "Little Ellen" (!) productions successes? In this episode, the SSN Crew discusses HBO Max's content presentation, as well as Lori Loughlin staring down the barrel of a 50 year prison sentence, the Internet's best friends - "Game of Thrones" show runners David Benioff & D.B. Weiss - departing Star Wars for Netflix, and more bonus discussion on Eddie Murphy's "Dolemite is My Name!" SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: Say Something New: News ◦ HBO Max Presentation: "Green Lantern," "Strange Adventures," "Little Ellen," "Jellystone," and more... 0:31:02: Say Something Nice Challenge ◦ Lori Laughlin

The SSN Crew returns to discuss two very different new movies featuring Black actors. First up is "Harriet," the hotly-debated biopic about Black American hero Harriet Tubman embroiled in multiple controversies, some reasonable, some blatant lies. Does the movie do justice to our legend, or is it a white savior movie featuring an implausible interracial love story? Or...is it neither? Then, we review Eddie Murphy's return to form in "Dolemite is My Name," with its look at the making of a blaxploitation classic and star turns for Wesley Snipes, Keegan-Michael Key, Tituss Burgess, Mike Epps, a heavily wigged T.I., and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Plus, reviews of the first two episodes of HBO's new "Watchmen" series, the BET+ streaming show "Bigger," Taika Watiti's Oscar-bait Nazi dramedy "Jojo Rabbit," and Tyler Perry's new BET shows "The Oval" and "Sistas". SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: Pre-Show 0:04:52: Say Something Real: Reviews   ◦ Harriet (Film, 2019) Non-Spoiler Discussion & Twitter controversy (SPOILERS from 17:13

The SSN Crew takes a break from discussing filmed entertainment to discussed printed entertainment - comics! We discuss our favorite comic books and comic strips growing up, and what we're currently reading as well. Plus, LaTria discusses her love for Cedric the Entertainer as we express our bewilderment at a "Johnson Family Vacation" sequel, and Ali is shocked to learn how expansive and prolific the "Mammy" stereotype was in classic American film. SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: Our Favorite Comic Books and Comic Strips, Past & Present 1:15:46: Cedric the Entertainer and "Johnson Family Vacation" 1:24:27: The "Mammy" Stereotype 1:31:14: Say Something Nice Challenge: Jared Leto is Pissed about "Joker"! Old comics discussed: The Amazing Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, The Power of Shazam!, Action Comics/Superman/The Adventures of Superman, Superman: The Wedding Album, Archie, Sabrina the Teen-Age Witch, Josie and the Pussycats, Nat Turner (Kyle Baker), Marvelman/Miracleman Current comics discussed: Invasion from Pla

We've seen quite a few 50 best rapper lists online as of late (thanks, T.I.?), but what about the opposite? In this episode, the SSN Crew discusses and reacts to the Top 50 WORST Rappers of All-Time list - and a few of the entries will shock you! In addition, we discuss Disney+ and HBO Max making power plays for your attention and your money and yet ANOTHER upcoming live-action Disney remake (argh!). There's also reviews of Netflix's "Raising Dion", the salacious LGBTQ+ documentary "Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood," selections from the Georgia Asian Film Festival, and a deep-dive into just exactly why Disney's "Song of the South" won't be on Disney+...ever. SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: Top 50 Worst Rappers of All-Time 0:53:16: Say Something Real: Reviews   ◦ The Birdcage (Film, 1996)   ◦ Dolemite (Film, 1975)   ◦ Lord Shango (Film, 1975)   ◦ Blackenstein (Film, 1973)   ◦ Raising Dion (TV, Netflix)   ◦ Laurel & Hardy: Tit for Tat (Short film, 1935)   ◦ The Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-M

Are two Wills better than one? The SSN Crew and special guest Tammy aka Cowkitty review Ang Lee's latest experiment with high-frame rate filmmaking. Unlike with his previous "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk," this time Mr. Lee has a secret weapon: Will Smith! Was seeing Fresh Prince vs. Fresh Prince worth watching in (*deep breath*) Dolby Cinema 3D at 120 frames per second, or is it not much more than an action-heavy telenovela? Also, did Jason Weaver make a mistake by taking royalties instead of a $2 million lump sum for singing the songs in the original "Lion King?" All this and more within! SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: "Gemini Man": Non-Spoiler Review 0:12:59: "Gemini Man": Spoiler Review & Tech Discussion 0:51:03: Say Something Nice Challenge  ◦ Jason Weaver turned down $2 million for "The Lion King" in exchange for $100K + royalties WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find Tammy online at: Website: https://cowkitty.net/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/cowkitty Instagram: http://instagram.com/cowkitty WHERE TO FIND OUR SH

The CW's new & returning shows are back, including a rather somber "Riverdale," a rather meh "The Flash," and...a rather grown Nancy Drew having sex? With a Black ex-con? The SSN Crew and special guest Tammy aka Cowkitty discuss these shows (and her fave, "The Masked Singer"), plus the films "The Addams Family", "El Camino", "Little Monsters", "Dolemite is My Name", and more! SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: Follow-Up   ◦ "Joker" & Gary Glitter   ◦ Tyler Perry, unions, LGBTQ+/abused shelter   ◦ Diahann Carroll & Marc Copage 0:20:37: Say Something Real: Reviews   ◦ Booksmart (Film, 2019)   ◦ Dolemite is My Name (Film, 2019, Netflix)   ◦ Dolemite (Film, 1975)   ◦ The Addams Family (Film, 2019)   ◦ El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (Film, 2019, Netflix)   ◦ Little Monsters (Film, 2019, Hulu)   ◦ The Brady Bunch Movie (Film, 1995)   ◦ A Very Brady Sequel (Film, 1996)   ◦ Riverdale (TV, The CW)   ◦ Nancy Drew (TV, The CW)   ◦ The Flash (TV, The CW)   ◦ Black Lightning (TV, The CW)   ◦ Batwoman (TV, The CW)   ◦ Where in the Wo

Pioneering actress and singer Diahann Carroll passed away at the age of 84 last week. As one of the earliest Black Broadway stars and the first Black woman to star on TV as a professional woman, she broke down multiple barriers for Black women in entertainment. In this special episode of the SSN Crew, and special guests Alasha and C-Dubb from The C-Dubb Show, discuss Ms. Carroll's career and four of her most famous acting achievements: as the star of the sitcom "Julia," as the lead of the cult classic film "Claudine," as Dominique Deveraux on "Dynasty" and "The Colbys," and as Whitley Gilbert's mother Marion on "A Different World". SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: Main Discussion - Remembering Diahann Carroll 0:52:31: Say Something Nice Challenge: Martin Scorsese on Superhero Movies WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find Carolyn online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CDubbTheHost Instagram: http://instagram.com/theknockturnalproject Facebook: http://facebook.com/carolynrwysinger The C-Dubb Show is part of the SSNP Network and

Tyler Perry's new studio is open and all of Black Hollywood turned out for the ceremony! The SSN Crew and special guests Alasha and C-Dubb from The C-Dubb Show discuss the Tyler Perry Studios gala event, Sesame Street moving to HBO Max (and what it means for PBS), as well as reviews of "Hustlers," "God Friended Me," "Raising Dion," "The Masked Singer," and even "Love After Lockup!" SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: Tyler Perry Studios' New Location Hosts Gala Opening 0:35:17: Say Something Real: Reviews ◦ Joker (Film, 2019) ◦ Hustlers (Film, 2019) ◦ Taxi Driver (Film, 1976) ◦ Freaky Friday (Film, 1976) ◦ God Friended Me (TV, CBS) ◦ Bless the Harts (TV, FOX) ◦ Single Parents (TV, ABC) ◦ Always a Bridesmaid (TV Movie, BETHer) ◦ Almost Family (TV, FOX) ◦ The Unicorn (TV, CBS) ◦ Perfect Harmony (TV, NBC) ◦ The Masked Singer (TV, FOX) ◦ Raising Dion (TV, Netflix) ◦ The Birds (Film, 1963) ◦ Love After Lockup (TV, WeTV) 1:31:51: Say Something New: Entertainment News ◦ Sesame Street moving to HBO Max from HBO ◦ Netflix Show Ads

The most infamous film release (so far!) of 2019 is finally here! In this episode, the SSN Crew and special guest Dr. Apryl review Todd Phillips' equally praised and maligned "Joker," based (very) loosely on Batman's comic-book archenemy. Is it the masterpiece the film festivals praised it as or an embarrassment to real fans of DC Comics? Will Joaquin Phoenix win the Oscar? Did seeing the picture turn us all into murderous incels? All of these questions and more are answered within! Wait, what is this fedora doing on my head? SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: "Joker" Non-Spoiler Reviews • 0:42:13: "Joker" Spoiler Discussion WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Find Dr. Apryl online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/DrAprylA WHERE TO FIND OUR SHOW: Come join our Facebook group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup Want to help support the show? Visit http://ssnpodcast.com/donate/ to leave us a PayPal donation! Check us out on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/ssnpodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/ssnpodcast Instagram: ht

The movies have not always been kind to Black people - even down to our very appearance as captured on film. In this episode, the SSN Crew discusses the racial biases literally built into earlier color photography and the history of the Shirley cards. We also discuss how filmmakers such as Ava DuVernay and cinematographer Bradford Young are pushing for improvements in how Black people appear in cinema. Plus - reviews of the new fall TV shows "mixed-ish," "All Rise," and "Stumptown," Todd Phillips wilding on the "Joker" press tour, Eddie Murphy apologizing for his past homophobic jokes, Sony and Marvel getting back together for their kid - Spider-Man - and more! SHOW NOTES: 0:00:00: Say Something Real: Reviews ◦ mixed-ish (TV, ABC) ◦ Mandingo (Film, 1975) ◦ Drum (Film, 1976) ◦ Whoopi Goldberg: Fontaine...Why Am I Straight? (TV, HBO, 1988) ◦ Menace II Society (Film, 1993) ◦ Spider-Man (Film, 2002) ◦ black-ish (TV, ABC) ◦ The Good Place (TV, NBC) ◦ Superstore (TV, NBC) ◦ Modern Family (TV, ABC) ◦ The Neighbor

Oh, the indignation and injustice! Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to fourteen whole days in prison for paying to have her daughter's SAT scores "enhanced", while Lori Loughlin (Aunt Becky) continues to stand up in her defiance after also paying for illegal "help" for her daughters' college admissions. In this episode, LaTria pitches the SSN Crew on an Academy Award-worthy film version of the Huffman/Loughlin college admissions scandal, with A-list cast, crew, and an interesting choice of producers! We also discuss the festival successes of "Jojo Rabbit" and "Joker", the festival failure of Nate Parker, yet more streaming services for your smart TVs, Kevin Hart's car accident, and the wild roller coaster that has been everything Malik Yoba related as of late. SHOW NOTES: • 0:00:00: Say Something New: Entertainment News ◦ Felicity Huffman sentenced to FOURTEEN DAYS in prison ◦ LaTria's cast list for Felicity Huffman movie ◦ "Jojo Rabbit" wins Audience Award at Toronto International Film Festival ◦ "Joker

The SSN Crew returns from vacation to get back into the swing of things. In this episode, we revisit "Rocko's Modern Life" through a new Netflix special, ranting about Amazon's "Carnival Row," and whether spending three hours watching an evil clown kill kids in "It: Chapter Two" is worth your well-earned money. Plus! Reviews of "Dora and the Lost City of Gold," "Steven Universe: The Movie," discussions of Warner's upcoming CGI Scooby-Doo movie, and a recap of our trip to the inaugural Lightbox Expo in Pasadena!

The 1989 New York City trials involving the five teenaged boys then known as the "Central Park Five" represented a notable example of the injustices and mistreatment Black people often suffer in the United States. In this episode, the SSN Crew reviews Ava DuVernay's acclaimed four-part miniseries, which dramatizes the lives of Antron McCray, Yusef Salaam, Corey Richardson, Raymond Santanna, and Korey Wise both before and after they were framed for the sexual and physical assault of a young white woman jogger and sent to prison for crimes they did not commit. WHERE TO FIND OUR SHOW: Come join our Facebook group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup Want to help support the show? Visit http://ssnpodcast.com/donate/ to leave us a PayPal donation! Check us out on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/ssnpodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/ssnpodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/ssnpodcast

The SSN Crew continues our epic Motown 60 celebration! With the help of special guests - Yusuf Lamont, Carolyn from The C-Dubb Show, and Greg aka tREBLEFREE - we journey deeper into the lives and music of the Motown family through our own Motown 60 playlist. From Barret Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)" and "My Guy" by Mary Wells all the way to Boyz II Men's "End of the Road" and "MotorSport" by the Migos, we explore the full range of Motown's biggest hits and most unsung dusty grooves. Listen to the playlist on Apple Music! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/motown-60/pl.u-XkD039kU7zoA0 WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS: Find Yusuf Lamont online at: Instagram: wheye_el Find Carolyn online at: Twitter: http://twitter.com/CDubbTheHost Instagram: http://instagram.com/theknockturnalproject Facebook: http://facebook.com/carolynrwysinger The C-Dubb Show is part of the SSNP Network and can be found at: #iTunes: http://ow.ly/VUC1l #GooglePlay: http://ow.ly/4ndrBz #Stitcher: http://ow.ly/Xfxlt #aCast: http://acast.

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the history-making and groundbreaking Motown Records, and following the premiere of the new documentary "Hitsville: The History of Motown," the SSN Crew is joined by an all-star panel of guests - Carolyn from The C-Dubb Show, Greg aka tREBLEFREE, and Yusuf Lamont - for a comprehensive dive into the histories of Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Temptations, Rick James, DeBarge, Boyz II Men, Erykah Badu, and...the Migos?! How did Motown create the template for crossover success for African-American artists - and what implications, good and bad, did that have in the past and the present? Does "Dreamgirls" tarnish the legacy of The Supremes' Florence Ballard in its appropriation of her tragic story? And who are the producers, songwriters, musicians, and session singers who kept the Motown machine running? There's so much to cover that we couldn't possibly fit it all into two hours - so we didn't! Enjoy part one now an