Black Men Can&#39;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&#39;s diversity issues. Hosted by Jonathan Braylock, Jerah Milligan, and James III. BMCJ is an iTunes Editor&#39;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.

This week, James, and Jon are covering The Last House, directed by Louis Leterrier, written by Matthew Robinson, starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura. Together, they discuss the film&#39;s strange time jumps, what we&#39;ve done to the oceans, angry (and then forgiving(?)) sea creatures, whether or not Wagner Moura got an Oscar nomination, awful ways to die, getting lucky with your reading habits, and much, much more! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Last House

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This week, James, and Jon are covering The Last House, directed by Louis Leterrier, written by Matthew Robinson, starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura. Together, they getting right into the possible context in which a house is a word, why anyone’s listening to this episode, whether or not they’d ever try to stop breaking out of a house they were mysteriously trapped in, the film&#39;s staying power on the Netflix charts, and much, much more! Listen to the full episode on Patreon or Red Circle&#39;s Exclusive Feed! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Last House (Teaser)

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Rush Hour 2, directed by Brett Ratner, screenplay by Jeff Nathanson, starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, John Lone, Alan King, Roselyn Sánchez, Harris Yulin, and Zhang Yiyi. Together, they discuss whether or not Chris Tucker is being “early 2000s funny” in the film, getting in the “early 2000s mindset,” what&#39;s going on with the Ocean&#39;s franchise, how hard Jackie Chan rocks, why they haven&#39;t gotten around to covering Beverly Hills Cop 3 yet, and much, much more!  SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 500+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content</a>  JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Rush Hour 2

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The End of Oak Street, written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, starring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery. Together, they discuss awful archery, the family at the center of the film&#39;s many problems, why they&#39;re covering the film given the structure of the podcast, what the deal with the big snake dinosaur is, ways to approach getting snapped back in time, at least one of the film&#39;s previous endings, and much, much more! Listen to the full episode on Patreon or Red Circle&#39;s Exclusive Feed! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The End of Oak Street

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The End of Oak Street, written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, starring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery. Together, they discuss jumping through portals, how the Jurassic World/Park franchise compares to the film, whether or not, that is, in fact, a dinosaur, the best approach to comedy, and much, much more! Listen to the full episode on Patreon or Red Circle&#39;s Exclusive Feed! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The End of Oak Street (Teaser)

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering The Gates, written and directed by John Burr, starring Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, Keith Powers, and James Van Der Beek. Together, they discuss each of their experiences with gated communities, the appeal of a not-fun thriller, getting pulled over, ominous lines delivered by Corvette drivers, pastors who are up to no good, and much, much more!  SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content</a>  JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Gates

This week, Jerah, and Jon are covering Spider-Man: Brand New Day, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Trammel Tillman, Marisa Tomei, and Mark Ruffalo. Together, they discuss Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Jon Bernthal’s running press tour this year, the film’s funky villain situation, what in the world is going on with production in New York, how great Andrew Garfield is, and much, much more! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

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This week, Jerah, and Jon are covering Spider-Man: Brand New Day, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, written by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Trammel Tillman, Marisa Tomei, and Mark Ruffalo. Together, they discuss the novel Patreon strategy for the show, whether or not they think the film has a shot at getting to Avatar’s box office level, whether or not Tom Holland will ever really be able to escape playing Spider-Man, the director, Destin Daniel Cretton&#39;s extreme high/low week, and much, much more! Listen to the full episode on Patreon or Red Circle&#39;s Exclusive Feed! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Teaser)

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Mortal Kombat II, directed by Simon McQuoid, screenplay by Jeremy Slater, starring Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada. Together, they discuss the characters they all preferred to play the game as, whether or not they had covered the first film, the latest Spider-man’s wild box office performance, the phrases Jerah is and isn’t familiar with, whether or not dragons ever existed, and much, much more!  SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content</a>  JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Mortal Kombat II

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering 72 Hours, directed by Tim Story, screenplay by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Kevin Burrows, and Matt Mider, starring Kevin Hart, Marcello Hernández, Mason Gooding, Sam Patterson, Ben Marshall, and Teyana Taylor. Together, they discuss what you’ll be getting listening to the paywalled version of the show, Kevin Hart raiding the SNL cast, what, exactly, the film’s about, Kevin Hart’s actual age, and much, much more! Listen to the full episode on Patreon or Red Circle&#39;s Exclusive Feed! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

72 Hours (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering 72 Hours, directed by Tim Story, screenplay by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Kevin Burrows, and Matt Mider, starring Kevin Hart, Marcello Hernández, Mason Gooding, Sam Patterson, Ben Marshall, and Teyana Taylor. Together, they discuss the Netflix “recap of the plot in dialogue&#34; writing trope, how The Hangover is structured, older comedians policing rising comedians’ abilities to rise, whether or not the movie should’ve been more of a Ricky Stanicky situation, and much, much more! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

72 Hours

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This week, James and Jon are joined by podcaster and writer Rebecca Bulnes (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/classroom-crush/id1288717126" rel="nofollow">Classroom Crush</a>) to cover Obsession, written and directed by Curry Barker, starring Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter. Together, they discuss their own romantic obsessions, whether or not the film is commenting on sexism or enacting it, the level of discourse around the film happening on Threads.com, what a serious take on the film&#39;s subject matter might actually look like, Inde Navarrette clearly being a breakout star, and much, much more!  SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content</a>  JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Obsession w/ Rebecca Bulnes

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Strung, directed by Malcolm D. Lee, screenplay by Alan B. McElroy, starring Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Lucien Laviscount, Anna Diop, Doc Jones, and Romy Woods. Together, they discuss what to call a &#34;trumpet&#34; in this day and age, the power of CBD gummies, what to say to a snake, and much, much more! Listen to the full episode on Patreon or Red Circle&#39;s Exclusive Feed! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Strung (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Strung, directed by Malcolm D. Lee, screenplay by Alan B. McElroy, starring Chloe Bailey, Lynn Whitfield, Lucien Laviscount, Anna Diop, Doc Jones, and Romy Woods. Together, they discuss the film’s You, Me &amp; Tuscany parallels, what&#39;s going on with the mask, the film&#39;s The Housemaid parallels, other Blumhouse projects they could cover, and much, much more! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Strung

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This week, James and Jon are covering Cop Out (2010), directed by Kevin Smith, written by Robb Cullen and Mark Cullen, starring Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan, Adam Brody, Kevin Pollak, Guillermo Diaz, and Seann William Scott. Together, they discuss where Jerah is, how much money the film, in fact, made, agreeing with the critical and audience consensus on the film, not particularly enjoying the film, when in the 2010s women were allowed to be funny, and much, much more!  SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content</a>  JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Cop Out

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Little Brother, directed by Matt Spicer, written by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, starring John Cena, Eric André, Michelle Monaghan, and Christopher Meloni. Together, they discuss Tim Allen’s likability in Home Improvement, being reminded of Steve Martin movies, who else could’ve played the Cena part, how relatable it is to compete with your rich, famous brother over which of the two of you can be more rich and famous, and much, much more! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Little Brother

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Little Brother, directed by Matt Spicer, written by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, starring John Cena, Eric André, Michelle Monaghan, and Christopher Meloni. Together, they discuss what audience expectations could possibly have been for the film, its writers’ work to date, and much, much more! Listen to the full episode on Patreon or Red Circle&#39;s Exclusive Feed! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Little Brother (Teaser)

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are joined by filmmaker, model, and (relevant for this week’s film) twin Jaylin Hodge (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaylindhodge/" rel="nofollow">@jaylindhodge</a>) to cover Is God Is, written and directed by Aleasha Harris, starring Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Erika Alexander, Mykelti Williamson, Josiah Cross, Vivica A. Fox, and Sterling K. Brown. Together, they discuss whether or not Bray forgot what the show is, the film’s disappointingly so-so financial performance, how grounded the film’s vision of twins felt, what might&#39;ve changed between the stage play and the film adaptation, James&#39; need for everyone to pick up his upcoming Aladdin comics, and much, much more!  SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content</a>  JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Is God Is w/ Jaylin Hodge

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Scary Movie, directed by Michael Tiddes, written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez, starring Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall. Together, they discuss the Scary Movie franchise’s nearly thirty years&#39; worth of lore, how under-appreciated Anna Faris is, this episode being its own Scary Movie homage, how good the actor who played little Anna Faris was, maybe missing the actually solid DEI joke, and much, much more! Listen to the full episode on Patreon or Red Circle&#39;s Exclusive Feed! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Scary Movie (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Scary Movie, directed by Michael Tiddes, written by Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Craig Wayans, and Rick Alvarez, starring Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall. Together, they discuss not wanting to be mean, loving the film&#39;s ending, the oddly low number of actual parodies in this entry in the franchise, their fixes for the so-so bits the film does squeeze in, Kevin Hart still playing a 30-something, and much, much more! SUBSCRIBE FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND OUR FULL BACK CATALOG OF 400+ EPISODES: <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content" rel="nofollow">https://app.redcircle.com/shows/7655b7ec-dc57-47c9-ab96-1a8fa02f6573/exclusive-content </a> JOIN OUR PATREON:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/BMCJ</a> FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:<a href="https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.com/@blackmenpodcast</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcast</a>  BUY BLACK MEN CAN&#39;T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:<a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood" rel="nofollow">https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywood</a> Produced by Skyler Hanrath Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood/exclusive-content</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Scary Movie

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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.