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 Street Fighter, directed by Kitaeo Sakurai, screenplay by T.J. Firman and Kitao Sakurai, story by Dalan Musson and Doberman, starring Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Eric André, Andrew Schulz, Vidyut Jammwal, Oriville Peck, Don Lee, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Jason Momoa. Together, they discuss being bumped by some of the film’s comedy, the tricky business of satisfying fan demands when adapting a video game, the film&#39;s oddball approach to which fights it shows and which fights it doesn&#39;t, 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>

Street Fighter

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This week, James and Jon are covering Street Fighter, directed by Kitaeo Sakurai, screenplay by T.J. Firman and Kitao Sakurai, story by Dalan Musson and Doberman, starring Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Eric André, Andrew Schulz, Vidyut Jammwal, Oriville Peck, Don Lee, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Jason Momoa. Together, they discuss the fact that this film is not Mortal Kombat, whether or not it’s okay to say “hadouken,” how the film&#39;s faring on Rotten Tomatoes, 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>

Street Fighter (Teaser)

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This week, Jerah and Jon are joined by director and editor Tessa Greenberg (Regulars) and actor and producer Guyviaud Joseph (Zatima) to discuss Nanny (2022), written and directed by Nikyatu Jusu, starring Anna Diop, Michelle Monaghan, Sinqua Walls, Morgan Spector, Rose Decker, and Leslie Uggams. Together, they discuss the differences between nannies and babysitters, whether or not watching your siblings counts as babysitting, the film’s odd Rotten Tomatoes score, the existence of mermaids, Tessa and Guyviaud&#39;s horror comedy feature Regulars, and much, much more!  Check out Regulars here: <a href="https://www.regularsthemovie.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.regularsthemovie.com/</a> 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>

Nanny w/ Tessa Greenberg and Guyviaud Joseph

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Livestream from Hell, directed by David Janoff, written by Biniam Bizuneh and Kevin Hart, starring Kevin Hart, Kai Cenat, and Druski. Together, they discuss their respective experiences with livestreaming, which of them had watched any of the stars’ streams prior to watching the film, where the episode would be cutting off for free listeners, 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>

Livestream from Hell (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Livestream from Hell, directed by David Janoff, written by Biniam Bizuneh and Kevin Hart, starring Kevin Hart, Kai Cenat, and Druski. Together, they discuss Kevin Hart’s incredible work ethic, the results of that work ethic, the film’s oddly small impact given the talent involved, whether or not the film is too mean to Kel, where the jokes were, if it&#39;s a positive or a negative that the film only took seven days to shoot, trying to keep up with the chat, 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>

Livestream from Hell

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Stomp the Yard (2007), directed by Sylvain White, written by Robert Adetuyi and Gregory Anderson, starring Columbus Short, Meagan Good, Ne-Yo, Darrin Henson, Brian White, Las Alonso, Valarie Lettiford, Harry Lennix, and Chris Brown. Together, they discuss going back to school, what a movie &#34;has to have,&#34; the kinds of things you see at the club, how the film compares to Drumline, 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>

Stomp the Yard

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Mother Mary, written and directed by David Lowery, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. Together, they discuss a handful of approaches to stretching out the cold open this week, the most recent concert Bray went to, James&#39; experience seeing Beyoncé live, being confused about all of it, 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>

Mother Mary (Teaser)

This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Mother Mary, written and directed by David Lowery, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. Together, they discuss just how much so they are the right guys to review this particular film, Hathaway’s inspirations for Mother Mary&#39;s stage persona, Michaela Coel&#39;s career to date, what the hell is up with the ghost, actors getting carried away with the part they&#39;re playing, 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>

Mother Mary

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This week, James, Jerah, and Jon are covering Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau, written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Noah Kloor, starring Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White, Brendan Wayne, Lateef Crowder, Jonny Coyne, Martin Scorsese, and Sigourney Weaver. Together, they discuss Grogu’s age, getting Grogu the help he needs, being three “Babu Freaks,” the Rancor, the big movies they have and haven&#39;t been into lately, yoked slugs, 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>

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

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 get right into it, why anyone might be 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 (2001), 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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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.