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Blahzayblah Film Chat is a podcast that discusses cinematic works by Black filmmakers ranging from well-known releases to obscure silent films, providing colorful analysis on film and screenwriting techniques as well as a bit of social commentary.
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Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
On this episode of Blahzayblah Film Chat “Candy Man” the 2021 film release directed by Nia DaCosta is discussed. A sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, a Chicago based artist explores the legacy of Candy Man and finds himself engulfed by the horror and trauma of the past. The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris and Colman Domingo.
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
On this episode of Blahzayblah Film Chat "Jezebel" the 2019 film release written and directed by Numa Perrier is discussed. A young woman's entry into the world of 'cam girls' in 1990s Las Vegas after the death of her mother is explored.
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
On this episode of Blahzayblah Film Chat "Lying Lips" the 1939 film release written and directed by Oscar Micheaux is discussed. After nightclub singer Elsie Bellwood refuses to date the nightclub patrons, she's framed for the murder of her aunt and must prove her innocence or face life in prison.
Friday Mar 19, 2021
Friday Mar 19, 2021
On this episode of Blahzayblah Film Chat "The Weekend" the 2018 film release directed and written by Stella Meghie is discussed. A standup comedian (Sasheer Zamata) goes on a weekend trip with her ex-boyfriend (Tone Bell) and his new girlfriend (DeWanda Wise) and winds up in a romantic entanglement with her ex and a handsome guest (Y'lan Noel).
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
On this episode of Blahzayblah Film Chat "A Boy. A Girl. A Dream: Love on Election Night" the 2018 film release directed by Qasim Basir is discussed. Two strangers find love and solace in each other on the night of the 2016 US election.
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
On this episode of Blahzayblah Film Chat "I Like It Like That" the 1994 debut film from writer/director Darnell Martin is discussed.
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
On this episode of Blahzayblah Film Chat "Medicine for Melancholy" the 2008 debut film from writer/director Barry Jenkins is discussed.
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
On this episode of Blahzayblah Film Chat the film noir classic 'Devil In A Blue Dress' is discussed.
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
On this episode of Blahzayblah Film Chat the black and white classic film "Dirty Gertie from Harlem USA" is discussed.