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2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Going to the Theater, MKWilliams dying, Bitchin review, Wild Indian review, What If? reviews 1-5 and movie trailersMark, minus Marvin, takes on the crazy idea of Going back to the Theater experience, the loss of Michael K. Williams and Akon's response. There is a Bitchin review of the Rick James documentary and a surprising Wild Indian review. Mark also decides to give a five episode review of What If?  and the podcast ends with some movie trailers everyone should watch. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-10-1725 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on FreeGuy, Field of Dreams in MLB, Citizen Kane, Avatar live action casting, Titans S3 Red Hood, LuLa Rich pyramid scheme, Emma Stone not suing, Joe Bell vs. Stillwater and movie reviewMark takes on FreeGuy, Field of Dreams in MLB, Criterion's fail with new Citizen Kane cover and Avatar live action casting. Mark discusses Titans S3 and the Red Hood story arc, LuLa Rich pyramid scheme and the fascination with watching trainwrecks. Emma Stone not suing Disney and Mark is disappointed. Mark talks about the similarities between the movie posters of Joe Bell vs. Stillwater and movie review. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-09-1531 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Issa Rae's Rap Sh*t, For Colored Girls, Wyatt Cenac, Uhura conservatorship, El Rey Roku deal, Yahya A-Lister, Simu Liu vs. Chapek, Dune Chani sequel, Weeknd and movie reviewsMark, minus Marvin, takes on Issa Rae's Rap Sh*t, a director for For Colored Girls, Wyatt Cenac WB/Cartoon Network deal and the sadness of Uhura conservatorship. Mark also learns that Richard Rodriguez El Rey production company got a Roku deal. Mark gives Yahya Abdul-Mateen II a little love becoming an A-Lister. In this podcast Mark also talks about Simu Liu vs. Disney's Chapek, the Dune Zendaya Chani sequel, Weeknd making Billboard history and movie reviews. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-09-1326 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on ScarJo impact, Amanda Knox, Brittany Spears, Markie Post, New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled, Burton's Wednesday and movie reviews and trailersA special podcast, minus Marvin, Rest in Power Mr. Mason, Mark takes on Scarlett Johansson suing Disney and the impact of that lawsuit on Hollywood women who have been silent. Mark discusses Amanda Knox and her story and her representation, Brittney Spears conservatorship, the loss of Markie Post and the cancellation of the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Mark also talks about the Tim Burton Wednesday series and movie reviews and trailers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-09-0930 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Hatchette, Senators, Chelsea Clinton, Virtual Conferences, WDU Annual SFF, Publishing Still So White, Craft books, Meta and RevisionMark, minus Marvin, takes on Hatchette, Senators buying books with campaign donations, Chelsea Clinton and She Persisted. Mark talks about Virtual Conferences versus Face-2-Face conferences and Writers Digest Annual SFF conference. Mark talks about the continual controversy of Publishing Still So White, Craft books, the idea of Meta in writing and the need for Revision. Mark is funny, passionate and insightful. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-09-0232 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Trends, value of NYT, Playtime, KU, new horror for Gen ZIn a special podcast without Marvin, Mark takes on some key writing trends, the value of NYTimes, Marvin's release of Playtime his series. Mark also talked about Kindle Unlimited and the advantages and disadvantages of Amazon and the new age of horror for Gen Z. Always interesting. Always fun. Always entertaining. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-08-1926 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on CinemaCon, minimum wage, Cannes, Quiet Place 3, Captain Stubbin, no masks in movie theaters, Val Kilmer doc and movie reviewsMark and Marvin talk about the most important conventions to go to, Universal increasing the minimum wage, Cannes as a virtual event, Quiet Place3 already having a script. Marvin talks about the death of Captain Subbin from Love Boat. The major theaters say they will not require masks. There is a brief discussion about the upcoming Val Kilmer documentary and a few movie reviews by Mark. Enjoyable. Funny. Interesting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-08-0942 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Smart Guy, Spider Woman, Creed3, Clarence Williams3 dies, Chrissy Teigen, Yahya's Emergency Contact and Spiral reviewMark and Marvin talk about the reboot of Smart Guy, Issa Rae as Spider Woman, Creed3, the death of Linc from Mod Squad, Chrissy Teigen, Yahya Abdul-Mateen's Emergency Contact and ends with a review of Spiral. Mark and Marvin are funny, informative and undeniably humorous. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-07-2935 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on US Book Shows, BWW, Virtual vs. F2F, Atlanta Kickback and writing schedulesMark and Marvin talk about the governing body of US Book Shows, the Black Writers Weekend in Atlanta, the idea of virtual shows versus face-to-face events, the Atlanta Kickback and the idea of writing schedules. It is a raucous podcast. Mark and Marvin definitely have different ideas about just about everything. Always fun. Always interesting. Always a different kind of podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-07-0838 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on ComicCon backlash, Sly Stallone, Universal Studios reopening, Godzilla vs King Kong review and Being the RicardosIn this episode Mark and Marvin take on ComicCon backlash. The pair talk about Sly Stallone, the prequel to Rocky and his casting in the new Suicide Squad. There is also a discussion of the upcoming Being the Ricardos. Mark reviews Godzilla vs. King Kong. As always the podcast is informative. It is a laugh. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-06-2847 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on DisneyMustPay, Norton, Tribune, George RR Martin, Scholastic, Simon&Schuster and adult vs children booksMark and Marvin discuss the furor at the house of the mouse and the #DisneyMustPay social issue. The pair also discuss Norton and Scholastic and well as Simon &Schuster finding issue with controversial writers. Mark and Marvin fence about the former guys officials and the need to discuss. The two also discuss George RR Martin's latest deal with HBO and the differences between adult and children writers. Always fun. Always different. Always entertaining. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-06-2333 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Spiral, Attack the Block2, Will Smith and YouTube, Clubhouse and JColeMark and Marvin take on Spiral and the Attack the Block2 in this episode. The pair also discuss Will Smith and YouTube and weight loss. There is also a discussion about Lakeith Stanfield and Clubhouse and JCole. Marvin educates Mark about Urban One as well. Always fun. Always different.
2021-06-2139 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Sales Representatives, Fable and book clubs, Reading influence, Writing Action and Getting a Famous Author as a MentorMark and Marvin talk about book Sales Representatives the latest app Fable and book clubs as well as their Reading influence and the two authors Writing Action. The episode ends with the hypothetical question for the pair of Getting a Famous Author as a Mentor. Funny. Informative. Always kind of different. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-06-1038 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Ray Fisher.Rege Jean Page, The Rock, Will Smith, Coming 2 America and Letticia WrightIn this episode Mark and Marvin discuss the controversy surrounding Ray Fisher and Rege Jean Page and the racism of Hollywood casting. It is also the episode where Mark and Marvin consider The Rock for President, Will Smith moving his production out of Georgia, Coming 2 America leading streaming. Merv goes on a tear talking about Paramount and the pair end with the hopes for more Letticia Wright in the future. Fun. Informative. Insightful. Always a little different podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-05-3036 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Best First Time Publishers, Evanston Reparations and Genres to avoidMark and Marvin discuss the 19 Best First Time Publishers. Well, we only discuss the top ten. The pair discuss the Evanston Reparations and its significance. Mark and Marvin conclude this podcast with writing genres they avoid and why. It is an informative podcast. Always entertaining. Always a little different. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-05-2636 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Discovery Warner merger, Amazon MGM purchase, Redbox Bitcoin and movie trailers to watchMark and Marvin take on the biggest media change in history. Marvin licks his lips and talks about the Discovery Warner merger, Amazon MGM purchase and Redbox going public. There is a discussion about the founder of Bitcoin moving into films the pair discuss movie trailers to watch. Always fun. Always different.
2021-05-2337 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Querying? Famous authors rejected, Larry McMurty, Beverly Cleary and MarketingIn this episode Mark and Marvin talk about the value of querying and the business of writing. Mark gives a list of famous authors and titles that have been rejected by publishing houses. In this episode Mark and Marvin also talk about the loss of Larry McMurtry and Beverly Cleary and the pair conclude with the idea of marketing your brand as an author. As always the podcast is informative. It is a laugh. Enjoy.
2021-05-2038 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Zatanna, Keanu Reeves, Innkeeper, Michael Keaton, Avengers and John WickMark and Marvin discuss the new movie Zatanna and the new writer selected from Young Promising Woman, the smart decisions of Keanu Reeves and his voicing of BZRKR. The horror film in production called Innkeeper. Michael Keaton's SAG Awards feat and his eventual helm of DC Comics Batman Beyond. There is a hilarious discussion between Mark and Marvin about their favorite Avengers and John Wick film. It is laugh fest. Always entertaining. Always a little different. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-05-1637 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Kindred, Havoc, Jamie Foxx, Tyler Perry and movies we want to makeMark and Marvin discuss the new movie Kindred and the dream casting of such. Forrest Whittaker and Tom Hardy in Havoc, the success of Jamie Foxx on various levels. The discussion veers to Tyler Perry and his continued success. The podcast concludes with Movies the 2BC want to see made from books they have read. It is funny podcast. Always entertaining. Always a little different. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-05-1335 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Aquaman2, Here Today, Transformers, Gucci family unhappy, Amazon LOTR, Conan final episode, Reynolds Paramount deal and movie trailersIn this 2BC episode Mark and Marvin discuss the upcoming hype of Aquaman2 and the Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish Here Today. The episode also has the inclusion of Dominique Fishback in Transformers, the Gucci family unhappiness and Marvin's discussion about reading contracts. Marvin schools Mark about movie costs when the pair discuss Amazon's budget for Lord of the Rings series. The episode also talks about Conan, Ryan Reynolds and movie trailers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-05-0937 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Idris Elba and Children Books, Bologna, Contests and Writing TrendsMark and Marvin discuss the versatility of Idris Elba and his latest venture into Children's Books. The pair talk about Writing Contests and the most common Writing Trends this year. There is a lively back and forth between Mark and Marvin. Always entertaining. Always a little different. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-05-0537 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC (The 911 show) Take on Moviepass, Batgirl, Zack Snyder, Judd Apatow, Oscar Snubs and What to Watch before the OscarsIn this episode Mark and Marvin screw up the technology and Mark accidentally dials 911 near the end. Hilarious. The pair discuss Moviepass, Batgirl, Zack Snyder, Judd Apatow and this year's Oscar Snubs. Mark and Marvin also discuss What to Watch before the Oscars. Then there is the 911 part of the show. Fun episode. Always a little different. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-05-0232 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Amazon, ebook readers, Goodreads, Dr. Seuss and our favorite banned books readMark and Marvin discuss Amazon and the idea of ebook readers and why there is no real competition for Amazon or the Kindle. In this episode the pair talk about Goodreads, Dr. Seuss and their favorite banned books they enjoyed reading. Fun episode. Funny always. Always a little different. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-2840 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on WNBA, Ta-Neishi Coates, Golden Globes, Jonathan Majors, Winston Duke and blaxploitation movies to watch - 3:6:21, 2.31 PMMark and Marvin in this podcast talk about the WNBA, Ta-Neishi Coates, the 2021 Golden Globes, Jonathan Majors new acting gig, Winston Duke and our favorite blaxploitation movies to check out. There is a bunch to take in. There are a lot laughs. Informative. Always fun. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-2536 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Kindred, Idris Elba Concrete Cowboy, Tiffany Haddish, Clout chasing on Grammys, Weeknd and Spike Lee at CannesIn this episode Mark and Marvin discuss the green lighting of the Kindred movie, Idris Elba's upcoming Concrete Cowboy and Tiffany Haddish rise to power in the entertainment field. There is a lively discussion of the Grammys. In the Grammy part of the podcast the pair discuss Samir Rice and celebrity clout chasing on Grammys, the Weeknd controversy and Spike Lee as lead juror at Cannes. Always entertaining. Fun stuff. Always a little different. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-2134 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Godzilla vs King Kong, Black Adam, Arclight closing, Paramount reschedule, Indiana Jones 5, Palm Springs Film Fest and Hero/Zero memoryThis is an episode where Mark and Marvin discuss Godzilla vs King Kong and the $350M box office. There is a discussion of Black Adam and the inclusion of Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Fate by the pair. Merv discusses the Arclight theaters closing. Mark breaks down the Paramount reschedule and Marvin explains the significance. There is a discussion of the upcoming Indiana Jones 5 future as well as why neither Mark or Marvin were invited to Palm Springs Film Fest and the 2BC Hero/Zero memory. Hilarious. Informative. Always a little different kind of podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · A...
2021-04-1844 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Snyder, Ratner, HFPA, Great Gatsby, Spiderman and DisneyMark and Marvin take on Zack Snyder news in this episode. There are a few things to discuss. Merv explains the power of rotten apples in movie and TV production. The HFPA faces scrutiny. Great Gatsby is going to be animated. There are some lively discussions about animation as well as the newest Spiderman and Disney figuring out a way to keep 80% of their revenue. All this in under 40 minutes. Fun. Informative. Different point of view. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-1438 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on LA theaters, the Rock, Powderpuff Girls, Don Cheadle, Ava DuVernay and our favorite biopicIn this episode Mark and Marvin talk about the reopening of LA theaters and what that means. There is a lot of discussion about Black Adam and the Rock. Donald Faizon has been cast in Powderpuff Girls. There is a discussion of the reboot of Wonder Years and Don Cheadle as the VoiceOver. There is also a discussion of Ava DuVernay's latest Naomi and the pairs discussion of their favorite biopics. As always the podcast is informative. It is a laugh. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-1141 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Last Books Read, Books to Read More than Once and New WritersIn this episode Mark and Marvin talk about the importance of setting, books that they have read more than once, as well as the coolest celebrity they have hung out with and the opposite as well as the last five books they have read. It is a fast and furious episode that is entertaining, insightful and completely enlightening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-0748 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Buffy, Mission Impossible, Black Widow vs. F9, Movie Reviews and Best movie of the monthIn this episode Mark and Marvin discuss the controversy of Joss Whedon, WB and the various Buffy talent who proclaim Whedon as a bully. Mark and Marvin also discuss why Mission Impossible 7&8 are no longer to be filmed back-to-back. There is a discussion of which blockbuster will blink first between Black Widow and F9. This is also the episode that features a couple of movie reviews. Fun. Informative. Funny. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-0545 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Books in HS, Stacey Abrams, Writing Craft, Character Development and EditorsMark and Marvin discuss the books that they liked and disliked in high school. It happens. This episode the 2BC discuss Stacey Abrams  move away from her pen name as well as the writing craft and character development and choosing the right editors for books. Always fast-paced, interesting and funny. All this and more in under 40 minutes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-3138 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on The Fat Boys, Blue Beetle, Martin and Chris Tucker and the return of Nick CannonMark and Marvin discuss the loss of Prince Markie Dee, DC's first feature film for a Latino superhero Blue Beetle to be directed by Angel Martin Soto, where are Martin Lawrence and Chris Tucker and the return of Nick Cannon. This is a lively episode that is fun, entertaining and downright funny. All this under 35 minutes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-2834 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Pele, Red Widow, GameStop, Framing Britney Spears, loss of Christopher Plummer and Movie Trailers to check outMark and Marvin sit down and talk about Merv's film crush, the need for the Pele documentary, the green lighting of Red Widow, HBO's push to capture the GameStop stock frenzy and the Framing of Britney Spears. The episode also discusses the loss of Christopher Plummer and some movie trailers to check out. Always fun. Always informative. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-2551 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on The Batman, Suicide Squad and Metacritic's 8 Perfect MoviesMark and Marvin take on The Batman and its latest schedule and the pair discuss will it be in theaters or streamed. The pair also discuss James Gunn's Suicide Squad what is to come from this version. The meat of the episode is devoted to Mark and Marvin's consideration of Metacritic's 8 Perfect Movies. Mark and Marvin offer their own 8 Perfect Movies. Fun. Funny. Always informative. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-2234 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Kaepernick, Will Smith, Keke Palmer, WGA and Movie TheatersMark and Marvin discuss the threats directed to Colin Kaepernick and his BLM documentary along with the Will Smith narrated Netflix series Amend and the return of Keke Palmer in a secret Jordan Peele movie. This episode also features a discussion about the Disney reboot of Mr. & Mrs. Smith and the possible villain in Captain Marvel 2 as well as the Writers Guild of America's nomination of Judas and the Black Messiah. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-1837 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Cinemark, Lady Gaga, Billie Holiday and favorite Black musical movies - 3:6:21, 2.28 PMMark and Marvin talk about Cinemark, Lady Gaga's dog walker, a review of US versus Billie Holiday and our favorite Black musical movies. Fun. Funny. Informative. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-1435 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Black Writers Weekend, Virtual Book Tours and the Writing CraftMark and Marvin discuss the Clint Smith debut in this episode, Black Writers Weekend, the idea of Virtual Book Tours as well as the Writers Craft. In the Writing Craft Mark and Marvin discuss overused phrases they notice and how they avoid them. As the episode concludes Mark and Marvin address a listeners question: When is the book finished? Fun stuff. Fun episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-0733 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Brandy and the Voice, Michael B. Jordan's Amazon deal, TI and Tiny, Wendy Williams, Salt-N-Pepa, Kevin Hart and Little RichardMark and Marvin sit down and talk about Brandy as a judge on The Voice, the Michael B. Jordan Amazon deal, all the controversies of TI and Tiny, Wendy Williams as well as the clapbacks against Salt-N-Pepa and the lawsuit against Kevin Hart. Mark and Merv discuss model Alton Mason playing Little Richard in this podcast as well. Always fun. Always informative. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-03-0355 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on the Unbearable Whiteness of Publishing and How to Fix it and dealing with rejection lettersMark and Marvin take on the 1995 Village Voice article by Jason Ledbetter and the Unbearable Whiteness of Publishing and How to Fix it now. It is a deep episode. Mark and Marvin discuss what has happened since 1995 and where publishing is now. There are some big topics and issues discussed. This is a great episode for new writers. The episode also deals with the inevitable and how to deal with rejection letters. Fun. Funny. Always informative. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-02-2440 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Internships, Writing Associations, the GorillaGlueGirl saga, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow as well as Fictionalizing True StoriesMark and Marvin sit down and talk about publishing internships, the value of writing associations, the craziness of the Gorilla Glue girl and the idea of black hair as well as the reported $2M price tag for Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Paramount as well as the writing craft topic of fictionalizing true stories. Always fun. Always informative. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-02-2137 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Kevin Hart, Queen Latifah, the little things, Bridgerton, Sandman as well as NBCSports and WandaVisionMark and Marvin take the time to talk about Kevin Hart and his talent, Queen Latifah playing The Equalizer. Mark discusses in a no spoiler the little things with Denzel Washington, Jared Leto and Rami Malek. The pair discuss Bridgerton's success as well as Gaiman's Sandman series as well as the NBCSports shuttering and what that means in the future. Mark decides to wait on WandaVision and the pair discuss the biggest Marvel character who might appear on the series. Fun. Funny. Informative. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/a...
2021-02-1638 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Harriet Tubman, Skydance, James Bond, Top Gun, AMC, Harry Potter and so much moreMark and Marvin get going talking about Harriet Tubman and switch gears to talk about Spy Kids, No Time to Die pushed back. to 2022, AMC raises money for the winter, Top Gun not going to streaming as well as Disney delays, Christopher Nolan, the new Harry Potter TV series and Marvel/DC listening to their fans demands. A rip roaring episode. This episode ends with a great question for Mark and Marvin. Pretty fun. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-02-1538 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Jay-Z, RocNation, Entertainers as leaders, Cardi B, Kim K, Underground Railroad and so much moreMark and Marvin offer a lot of information in this episode. Merv goes political and has a lot to say about Jay-Z, RocNation and Little Wayne. There is a discussion of Andra Day and Cardi B in their debut efforts. In the episode there is a discussion of Kim K and the finale of KUWTK as well as Barry Jenkins Underground Railroad, Spike Lee's nod, RLJ and ALLBLK, Misha Green and the Formula. There is a bunch to enjoy here. Lots of information. Lots of laughs. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...
2021-02-1146 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Space Bastards, Radio Apocalypse, 2021 Writing tips and tricks and Writer's BlockMark and Marvin discuss comic books that are making some noise. Space Bastards and Radio Apocalypse are discussed by Mark and Marvin and Mark discuss the new year's writing tips and tricks. The pair offer some good writing do's and don'ts they plan to implement and avoid, respectively. The episode ends with Mark and Marvin discussing the idea of Writer's Block. Pretty interesting episode. Always fun. Always entertaining. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-02-0833 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Billie Holiday, Insecure, Razorblade Tears, Schomburg Black Comic Con, Dr. Dre and Finn's solo series snubIn this episode Mark and Marvin discuss Paramount's decision to sell Billie Holiday to Hulu, Merv also discusses the finale of Insecure, S.A. Crosby's Razorblade Tears. Mark takes a moment to talk about the Harlem annual Schomburg Black Comic Con and the idea of virtual conventions with Merv. There is a discussion about Dr. Dre and Young Rock, but the fire is held until the discussion about Star Wars not green lighting a solo Finn series. Merv does not believe the decision was racially based. Of course, Mark does not agree. Fun. Funny. Insightful. --- This episode is sponsored...
2021-02-0536 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on The Marksman, Rubik Cube, the third season of Boys, John Wick 4, HBOMax and three movie reviewsMark and Marvin return to the things they like, even in a time of global pandemic. The pair discuss The Marksman taking top spot from WW84. There is a discussion of Hollywood trying to restart filming production and the third season of Boys and John Wick 4. HBOMax is chopped up by Merv as the discussion moves to Godzilla vs. King Kong, Space Jam2 and Mortal Kombat. Merv continues to have a behind the scenes point of view of the shuffling. The episode ends with the discussion of the first two episodes of WandaVision which Merv equates to Legion, a...
2021-01-3131 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Master P, Baron Davis, American Skin, Sarah Jones, the last Purge movie and DCEUMark and Marvin begin this episode talking about the incredible deal by Master P and Baron Davis buying Reebok for $2B, the pair also discuss American Skin, Disney+ Stars lineup, Sarah Jones sell/buy/date, Stephanie Allain, the issue of Office having a higher streaming audience than Mandalorian, as well as Mark points out Pixar's statement Soul isn't an adult movie, Forever Purge and the future of the DCEU with the inclusion of Michael Keaton. The two laugh a lot in this episode. They have a bunch to talk about. Fun. Funny. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e...
2021-01-2839 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Tanya Roberts, Universal Classic Movies on YouTube, Malcolm&Marie, Best Horror Movies in 2020 and Deadpool 3Mark and Marvin discuss the passing of Tanya Roberts twice and the mess of that, Universal Classic Monster Movies being available on YouTube, Malcolm&Marie and Zendaya, there is a brief discussion of the possible James Bond coming from Bridgerton, as well as Best Horror Movies in 2020 and Best Movies for 2021. The pair discuss Deadpool 3 and the announced R-rating as well as a few other topics. Funny as always. Informative. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-01-2430 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Black Comics and Great Comics to ReadMark and Marvin discuss comics this episode after talking about the writing craft. There is a discussion about first and third person writing. Mark gives the best Black created comics. The comic enthusiast also returns to the question Marvin asked a few episodes ago about the best comics not Marvel or DC. Mark gives the low down of the comics that are still legendary. Fun stuff. Edutaining. Less than 33 minutes of Mark and Marvin. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-01-2233 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Review of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Little Things, Reservation Dogs, Rick James and BlumhouseMark and Marvin are joined by Laurel Green, their sometime moderator and friend. In this episode the trio review Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. There is a discussion about the controversy surrounding Little Things and the talent not promoting the streaming. There is a lively talk about Takika Waititi's Reservation Dogs as well as the crime series about Rick James and a much needed discussion of Blumhouse's rise in people's eyes. Great episode. Lots to enjoy. Never a dull moment. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-01-1847 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Disney, the Khardashians, the Film Registry and the CMAMark and Marvin discuss in this episode Disney's pivot to streaming and their push to create distinct content using Star Wars and Marvel. In this episode there is a back and forth about the Khardashians Hulu deal as well as the 2BC discussing what black films should be in the National Film Registry. Mark and Marvin differ on the loss of Charley Pride after reports linked his Covid back to his performance at the CMAs. A lively episode. Merv is full of some great insights. Mark laughs a lot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...
2021-01-1736 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Eric Jerome Dickey, Book Diversity, Twitter Pitch Parties and how to pick Cover ArtIn this episode Mark and Marvin discuss the loss of Eric Jerome Dickey and the hope of his work getting to the big screen, the continued efforts for Publishing Houses to be inclusive, as well as the two writers experiences with Twitter and Twitter's Pitch Parties. The episode ends with a way to pick Cover Art for books. It is a surprising and insightful episode. Enjoy. Fun stuff. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-01-1634 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Byron Allen, Cardi B, Clickbait and Tiny Lister's deathMark and Marvin discuss in this episode the rise of the media mogul Byron Allen and his Grio and the question of influentials straddling the capitalism and philanthropy, specifically Cardi B. There is a discussion of the clickbait started with Jemelle Hill and Cari Champion after the Jake Paul knockout of Nate Robinson. Mark and Marvin have a lively talk about the black movies that should have been included in the National Film Registry. The 2BC discuss Tiny Lister's death. Merv gives a personal story involving Lister to conclude the episode. Fun stuff. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...
2021-01-1540 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Black Male Writers and Black Writers to Read as well as Guilty PleasuresMark and Marvin are joined by Laurel Green, their sometime moderator and friend. In this episode the trio discuss Black Male Writers who should be read. After this there is a lively discussion of Black writers, in general to support. Mark and Marvin then discuss their guilty pleasures in reading. Fun episode. Lively episode. Under a half hour. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-01-1427 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Most Anticipated Streaming Offerings, possible MGM sale, Disney+ trying to make Star Wars like Marvel and moreMark and Marvin discuss a bunch in this episode. Mark and Marvin take on 2021 and January's most anticipated streaming offerings ahead. The pair dabble in the possible MGM sale and who should buy. The pair also have a lot to say about Disney+ and the company's desire to make Star Wars more like Marvel. There is a discussion of the Star Wars changes already being revealed. Mark and Marvin discuss the need for She-Hulk to be a legal comedy and the Post-Covid thriller Survivalist. Great episode. It is chock full of incredible information. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · A...
2021-01-0940 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on John LeCarre, Genres and their Writing ProcessMark and Marvin discuss in this episode books they recommend reading over the holiday break.  The pair also discuss the passing of John LeCarre and his influence on so many others. Mark and Marvin spend a little of the episode on their genres they love to use. It is an interesting topic. Before the end of the episode the pair discuss their writing process. It is interesting to hear the differences in the two writers. Marvin is insightful. Mark continues to joke and laugh. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm...
2021-01-0733 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on the WB, HBOMax decision and blowbackIn this episode Mark and Marvin discuss the Warner Bros. and HBOMax decision to release their whole 2021 movie roster on HBOMax and in theaters at the same time. Marvin suggests there is no story here. Hold on. Merv goes on to discuss at length the effects of this decision. It is another insightful episode from a man who was behind a lot of decisions when decision makers were making big moves. Merv focuses on the money and the bottom line. He points out the stockholders only care about the bottom line. Interesting episode. It's funny when Merv says he has...
2021-01-0334 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Best Black WritersMark and Marvin discuss in this episode the Best Black Writers they have read and recommend. It is a fast-paced episode which begins with the best writers, there is a detour as Mark and Marvin discuss the intricacies of publishing. There is a lot of back and forth between the two about black male writers and the chokehold black female writers have presently. It is a great episode. Less than 35 minutes of fun. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-01-0135 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Awards and Making Some PredictionsMark and Marvin take on the possible awards season during this digital season. Netflix may be the heavy winner with no theaters open. Mark makes a bold prediction for the Oscars. Mark and Marvin discuss the Grammys and Marvin talks about Billie Eilish and biting the apple. There is an insider discussion about Faizon Love's discrimination suit as well as a lively talk about Wendy Williams, Paramount Plus and the upcoming Tupac series. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-12-2935 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Movies That Should Be MadeMark and Marvin discuss movies they would love to see made.  This is a good episode to understand the two biggest comic book companies and their various titles. Marvin explains the ins and outs of the industry. There is also a discussion on the tried and true and slightly overdone best friend becoming my greatest enemy trope. Just under 35 minutes of 2BC hijinks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-12-2135 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC take on The Crown, The Russo Brothers and GucciThis issue Mark and Marvin discuss the recent rise of Rashida Jones to MSNBC, Ashton Sanders step into directing, breakdancing in Paris, the outcry by Netflix fans of The Crown as well as the next big things from the Russo Brothers and Ridley Scott's attempt to capture the story of Gucci. It is pretty interesting what Mark and Marvin can talk about these subjects. Merv gets going in this episode. Mark laughs a lot. Fun episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-12-1839 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Disney, WB and Favorite Christmas MoviesThis is the episode where Marvin and Mark try to figure out all the delays and push backs of movies, as well as the possibility and inevitability of studios moving to a streaming plan. Disney + biggest project to date is Black Widow. Marvin discusses the reluctance of the House with the Mouse to stream Black Widow. There is a return to the contest of 12 Days of Christmas. Mark also lists his favorite Christmas movies. Marvin has a lot to say. Another fun episode. Another opinionated episode. Fun. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...
2020-12-1336 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Jordan Peele and Akira KurasawaIn this episode Mark and Marvin discuss Jordan Peele's still unnamed Horror Event, Akira Kurasawa's Living adaptation, Bad Hair and the demystifying of the cancellation of shows and why it happens. This is an eye-opening episode into the reasoning behind cancellations. It's always fun. It's always entertaining. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-12-1241 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Black IndustryMark and Marvin discuss Transformers, Black Panther2, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Chadwick Boseman, Waiting to Exhale, Shirley Chisholme and so much more in this episode. Marvin and Mark discuss Transformers continued success. There is a discussion of holograms. Marvin breaks down the reasoning behind making Waiting to Exhale into a series.  This episode also has an interesting spin on Regina Hall and her future six picture deal. 48 minutes of Mark and Marvin discussing the entertainment industry. Interesting. Fun. Wacky. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-12-0849 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Books and Blue IvyThis episode is filled with little surprises as Mark and Marvin discuss books, publishers, literary agents as well as the passing of Rance Allen and Alex Trebek. There is a lively discussion about the election, Al Roker's prostate cancer, LeBron James crowd sourcing in the Black community as well as Blue Ivy narrating Matthew Cherry's Hair Love. It's a slice of what is great about 2 Black Critics. Fun. Entertaining. Enjoyable. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-12-0729 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Judas and The Black MessiahMark and Marvin discuss the impact of the Warner Bros. Studio trailer and eventual movie of murdered Black Panther Fred Hampton. Both grew up in Chicago and have distinct memories of the murder and the impact of Hampton's death on their community. This is a timely and intense episode which shows the importance of entertainment and education. Just 21 minutes long. Surprisingly tight. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-12-0421 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Books, Jingle Jangle and the Obama memoirsMark and Marvin begin this episode with a discussion of the biggest Black publishers in the nation. There is an interview of Marvin by Mark about his favorite childhood books. Marvin turns the table on Mark and asks him his favorite childhood books. The pair discuss the idea behind Jingle Jangle. In this episode Mark and Marvin discuss Obama's memoir and Marvin offers a different perspective and alternative to Obama. In less than 35 minutes the pair go back and forth and round and round. It is a good episode. It is a fun episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · A...
2020-12-0334 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Thanksgiving and Christmas moviesMark and Marvin give a short list of things they are thankful of, there is a quick change of subject by Marvin on the quiz of the 12 Days of Christmas by Marvin and then the pair discuss some great Christmas movies. Mark tries to discuss the replacement of Johnny Depp for Fantastic Beasts series. Marvin points out the need for Black talent to become Black producers and power players. An interesting episode. Fun. Fun. Fun. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-11-3039 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on the Cultural Icon in "What Are Those?" and some Power Players in HollywoodMark and Marvin get a chance to talk with Sean Fenner, the policeman in the iconic "What Are Those?" video that took over the Internet. Sean talks about the whole set-up of the video and what happened as a result.  It is rip roaring fun. After the first ever interview on 2BC Marvin and Mark talk about Kenya Barris and Shondra Rimes behind the scene work at CBS/Viacom and Netflix, respectively. There is a discussion of Box office reporting coming to an end as well as Steve McQueen, John Boyega and Leticia Wright being Black in Britain. Pretty busy e...
2020-11-2543 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Thanksgiving Holiday MoviesMark and Marvin set out to talk about Thanksgiving Day movies their listeners might want to see this coming Turkey day.  The pair also are surprised about the lack of true Thanksgiving devoted feature films. The lack of true Thanksgiving devoted movies does not slow Mark and Marvin down one bit. The pair come up with a list of ten movies that is a bit surprising and might shock most thinking about Thanksgiving. The episode is fun and entertaining. It's a hoot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-11-2348 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC take on Hellraiser and remakesMark and Marvin discuss the move by studios to horror specifically, Clive Barker and Hellraiser. The whole Universal Dark Horizons is explained by Merv.  There is a discussion about Halloween Kills and Poltergeist as well as Jason Blum and Blumhouse Productions going to Amazon and Hollywood taking on Covid-19 in movies. It is a gas. Fun stuff here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-11-1732 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Movie Trailers in a PandemicMark and Marvin begin this episode of 2 Black Critics discussing The Trial of the Chicago 7. It is a romp. They discuss the social and political issues revolving around the movie. The pair also have a hilarious discussion about movie trailers which Merv takes over completely. Merv kicks against the whole idea of discussing movie trailers since we are in a pandemic and movies are no longer guaranteed. The pair end the episode discussing books Marvin is reading and Mark waffling about his side job working as a book reviewer for Reader Views. --- This episode is sponsored by · A...
2020-11-1137 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Remember Sean Connery and Take on Dark HorizonMarvin and Mark remember Sean Connery films they grew up on, while trying to understand what Hollywood is thinking,  There is a discussion briefly of Universal's Dark Horizon. Just kidding Merv breaks down the entire history here. Merv explains the goals of the Poltergeist and Halloween Kills at the same time. Quite interesting. This is a rambling and fun episode.  Instant classic. At least, to us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-11-0937 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Power Players of HollywoodMark and Marvin name the top five black actors in Hollywood. But first they discuss the power players the pair take a stab at the new Suicide Squad, the diversification of the MCU, the casting of Moon Knight as well as the upcoming Green Lantern series on HBO Max and the future of black movies in Hollywood.  There is a discussion of LeBron, Ava Duvaney, Michael B. Jordan, Barry Jenkins and Kerry Washington and Sterling K. Brown.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-11-0537 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Scare the Beejeezus Out of Ourselves in our Halloween EditionMark and Marvin attempt to do their first Halloween edition of 2BC. In this edition there is a brief discussion of websites, social media and then lists of the scariest movies either podcaster had nightmares from watching.  There is also a discussion of the dark live-action Barney movie in production and Jamie Foxx's Day Shift. Fun stuff. Scary stuff as well. Check it out if you want to watch some movies that might creep you out for awhile. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-10-2832 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics Take on the FCC and Talk about Movie TrailersMark and Marvin spend time talking about the FCC and their decisions to allow cable leniency. Mark and Marvin after a lively discussion find themselves talking movie trailers that they are excited about. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-10-2325 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BCBehind the CurtainsMark and Marvin allow a little behind the curtain in their pre-production of 2BC. It is interesting, funny and just a chuckle fest. It’s crazy how we do it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-10-2317 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Take on Antebellum, the trailer and the movieMark and Marvin begin this special edition of the podcast with a question. What did you expect from Antebellum based on the trailer? Merv is the firebrand and has his opinions and completely supports fans frustration with the movie based on the trailer. Mark, who loves trailers, falls on the other side of the discussion. Of course. Trailers. Antebellum. Disappointment? Bait and switch? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-10-2335 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC take on Lion King, Black, the comic adaptation, John Boyega, Tenet smashing box offices worldwide and Ridley Scott's Raised By WolvesMark and Marvin take on Barry Jenkins direction of Lion King. There is a discussion of John Boyega and his latest project and a comparison between Boyega and Daniel Kaluuya. Mark and Marvin spend a little time discussing The Batman, Dune and The Matrix. There is a hilarious segment about the pair going to see the original Dune with Siskel and Ebert. Marvin gloats about Tenet smashing box offices worldwide. Mark and Marvin spend a short time dissecting Ridley Scott's Raised By Wolves in this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...
2020-10-2254 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Save Streaming?Mark and Marvin take on the dominance of Netflix, the undisputed content king of streaming. In this episode Mark and Marvin discuss possible battle plans for Amazon, Disney and Apple+. This is a pretty interesting episode of ways to break the naked chokehold on streaming Netflix uses. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-10-1838 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Save BLM?Marvin and Mark discuss Canada's role as movie power. The pair also discuss the possible reopening of LA and NYC? There is a discussion of Lovecraft Country and the possibility of a Watchmen 2 series now that Watchmen received an Emmy. The pair share their ideas of how the gatekeepers are relinquishing the all white main character trope for more diversity. There are no movie trailers mentioned as the pair wait and see if people, women and children, return to theaters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-10-1134 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BC Save Publishing?Marvin and Mark return to discuss the leveling of the publishing field based on the pandemic and the opportunities suddenly afforded those willing to take risks. The pair discuss Video on Demand successes. The biggest success was Disney's Mulan. There is a discussion of Netflix still winning the streaming war and the future of Apple's troubled streaming. Amazon is not succeeding either. Merv spends a little time discussing Tenet's surprising worldwide success. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-10-0435 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics Try To Save Black HollywoodMark and Marvin discuss the future of Hollywood and the idea of Black Hollywood after Lena Waithe and Gabriel Union wrote letters to the Hollywood studios looking for equity and parity in the industry. Mark and Marvin consider a bunch of ways to use and create Black power in entertainment beyond celebrity. It is an interesting and insightful episode. Comments are always welcome. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-07-1042 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2Black Critics Covid-19 episode with Books, the possibility of returning to theaters, and the craziness of the Tenet trailerMarvin, Mark and Laurel sit down, virtually, practicing physical distancing, and talk about Books, Contests, Virtual Book Fairs, the possibility of returning to theaters and Tenet and Movie Trailers. Marvin begins hot. He has a lot to say. Marvin explains how he works on his book series. Mark and Marvin talk about book contests and virtual book tours. Marvin, the former video salesman, talks about the possibility of streaming becoming an alternative to theater shows. The show discusses the madness of Christopher Nolan's Tenet. 35 minutes of fun, laughs and three teachers talking about books and movies.
2020-05-2936 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics Books and Streaming PossibilitiesMark and Marvin talk about Marvin's efforts and Book Publishers that accept unsolicited manuscripts before discussing all the streaming possibilities coming out soon. Pretty timely as we Shelter In Place. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-03-2340 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics take on Star Wars and Doctor WhoMark and Marvin talk about publishing houses that accept unsolicited manuscripts initially and then Marvin tries to explain to Mark a little about Star Wars, which Mark has never understood. Mark later tries to explain to Marvin Doctor Who. It is a lively conversation between two friends with entirely different points of view. Check it out. Learn something? Laugh. Enjoy.
2020-03-2136 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics Review Parasite, talk about Oscars and the Movie TrailersMark and Marvin talk about Parasite, the Oscars snubbing of Mark and the discussion of Movie Trailers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-03-1839 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BlackCritics Black History Month SpecialThis episode is a short one. Mark and Marvin talk about books initially. The pair talk about book conferences best ones to attend  and possible book readings as ways to publicize your work. This is the Black History Month episode. Marvin and Mark discuss science fiction and why Mark doesn't get it. Marvin tries to explain the stories. Marvin spends some time explaining Star Wars to Mark. Let us say that it is spicy. Marvin wants Mark to explain Doctor Who to him. The two discuss the good and bad of Star Wars...
2020-03-0136 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BlackCritics February 2020 Hulu, Apple TV, independents and movie trailersThe 2BlackCritics discuss Hulu's role for Disney, Apple TV and The Morning Show, See, The Servant. Mark discusses the independent movie Three Christs. This episode ends with Mark and Merv discussing the upcoming Morbius, Black Widow, Birds of Prey, John Henry with Terry Crews and A Serial Killer's Guide to Life along with a few others ahead of Black History Month. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-02-1325 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2BlackCritics January 2020 Welcome to Black Hawk's Treasure, Netflix Good Things and Disney PlusIn this episode Merv and Mark talk about Merv's debut Black Hawk's Treasure.  The pair discuss several documentaries on Netflix including Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks and Don't F#%k with Cats. Mark reviews The Witcher and The Messiah. Merv and Mark have a heated discussion about Disney Plus and its attempt to be a Netflix killer. Merv's insights are always interesting. Enjoy the back and forth. Learn some things. Laugh about things. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-01-2626 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics PodcastBehind the Curtain with 2Black CriticsAs a holiday treat Merv and Mark offer a rare and short look and listen behind the scenes look at one of our bull sessions pre-production of the podcast about Hollywood remakes, our lack of interest in Horror and Scary Movies, Black Romance, the Awards that we cannot stand and comparing comic fanboys to football fanaticism and the continued discussion of movies and movie trailers. Hang on. It's a bumpy ride. Enjoy. Listen. Learn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2019-12-2917 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics Episode 8Mark and Marvin talk about books, gatekeepers and self-publishing before heading to their reviews of Martin Scoresese's The Irishman, Queen and Slim, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Knives Out and Ford vs. Ferrari. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2019-12-1445 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics Episode Seven with Laurel the Wisconsin WizardMark and Marvin discuss Watchmen, Harriet and movies to see before 2020. This is the 2 Black Critics episode where Mark gets to be a fanboy. Merv and Mark love the Watchmen HBO treatment. Mark goes 110% fanboy and breaks down Watchmen from the comic to the series. Laurel stretches out and gives input on some of the discussion. This is also the episode that Mark discusses Harriet and the disappointment of Harriet on the silver screen. Laurel attempts to explain the power structure we live in. To finish off the episode Mark and Marvin discuss the handful of movies coming out...
2019-11-2342 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics Episode Number Six introduces Laurel in Novato, CAMark and Marvin talk about Marvin's latest trip to Memphis and the B-Love Winter Fiesta. Marvin has a lot of say. There is a short discussion about Self-publishing. Is there a process Mark and Marvin spend an abundance of time talking about the minnows that are growing and hungry in the battle against Ingram. There is a shorter discussion about the three biggest competitors to Ingram. There is a in-depth discussion about Xulon, Bookpal, Brodart and the need for a new model of self-publishing and distribution ala Netflix for books. There is a discussion about the next competitor to...
2019-11-1641 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics Fifth Full EpisodeThis episode the pair take on the Worst Movies of 2019. Mark offers his disappointments and Marvin his stinkers. Mark hates a whole bunch of movies. The pair talk mostly about movies this episode. Mark reviews In the Tall Grass, which he hated; Joker, which he loved; and tries to sound all sophisticated with a review of the musical Hamilton. Merv gives his opinion about Tyler Perry and what the opening of his studio means. Marvin, who is a huge Guy Ritchie fan, talks about Ritchie's upcoming gangster movie, The Gentlemen. The pair end with seven movies they hope are...
2019-11-091h 072 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics Fourth Full Episode but who's counting?This episode finds the two intrepid critics talking about the results of Twitter's PitchWars, the mystery of B Love Publications Winter Wonderland, self-publishing changing book length, Netflix, The Irishman and Mark and Marvin's cinema treasures. Little under 45 minutes of two guys talking about books and movies and having a great time. Listen and laugh.
2019-10-1543 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics Episode 3: Merv prepares for Memphis and talks books and Mark rehashes the end of GlassA high school teacher and former video salesman discuss the Gatekeepers of publishing, generally, ahead of Marvin, the former salesman, going to Memphis in November. There is a lively discussion about lack of black male voices being published. In the second half of the episode Mark, the high school teacher, wonders if Glass, the movie, could have ended differently with one change. Marvin says he has the answer to the question. Marvin talks about Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King. Mark mentions Clockwork Orange. The podcast ends with two different reactions to the upcoming release of Joker. Check it out...
2019-09-291h 292 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics Second Full EpisodeMark, the high school teacher, and Marvin, the former video salesman, discuss Just Mercy, Ang Lee's Gemini Man, virtual reality at theme parks, Marvin continues his discussion of. the need for mid-range movies and the possibility of revitalizing the industry. All above Mark's head. Mark explains the value of YouTube, while Merv continues to hate on everything Apple. We discuss the need for more blacks in movies. Mark attempts to discuss his latest favorite movie trailers, despite Marvin's protests. It is raucous. It is funny. Hang on. Hang in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to m...
2019-09-251h 112 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics Podcast2 Black Critics Intro and First Full EpisodeIn the first full episode of 2 Black Critics Mark and Marvin talk about Netflix, Apple+ streaming, HBO Max, James Cameron and Roger Deakin, Todd Phillips Joker film winning a Venice Film award, business of movie trailers and the correct fix for DCEU as they try to be relevant in the comic book superhero movie realm. Marvin starts hot. He has a lot to say. So hold on. Listen and laugh. Listen and learn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2019-09-1445 min2 Black Critics Podcast
2 Black Critics PodcastThe Introduction of 2 Black CriticsA former video salesman and a high school English teacher discuss movies, and the money behind the projects that everyone is talking about, along with music, comics and the changing landscape of entertainment from Chicago and Oakland. From their lofty perches they bicker over current topics from two very divergent minds. Marvin and Mark have known each other for decades. Friends since grade school, the two have completely different views on just about everything. The podcast is a friendly rivalry of two minds. Listen and laugh. Listen and learn.  The introductory episode revolves around the simple idea of...
2019-09-1216 min