Loved my chat with the inspiring Bobby Kasanga, after turning his life around father, community leader, author and founder of Hackney Wick FC has inspired others to follow suit. He chose the fresh Candyman which highlights themes of gentrification, police brutality and social inequality.

https://theathletic.com/2677341/2021/06/28/how-hackney-wick-fcs-bobby-kasanga-went-from-a-life-of-crime-to-community-leader/

Jordan Peele teams up with Nia Dacosta to deliver us A "spiritual sequel" to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighbourhood where the legend began.

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Had a great time speaking with the funny Joe Jacobs, rapper and stand up comedian. He celebrated black cinema by picking Oscar winning Best Picture ‘Moonlight’. He spoke about why this film is important for everyone to see, the way it was brilliantly made and the outstanding performances. While touching upon Joe's favourite rappers and comedians.

A young boy with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.

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@jesterjacobs

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Producer: @a.j.horton

Sponsor: @jimandtonicdistillery

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It was a pleasure speaking with news reporter Antoine Allen, who joined us to celebrate black cinema. He chose 1991 cult classic ‘New Jack City’. We explored the different themes in the movie from drugs, exploitation and power. While touching upon Antoine's very impressive career.    New 

Jack city, A crime lord ascends to power and becomes megalomaniacal while a maverick police detective vows to stop him.   

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@antoinespeaker 

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Gorgeous 'Secret Crush ITV' presenter Verona Rose, joined us to celebrate black cinema she chose 2006 ‘Phat Girlz’. We explored themes of the film, allowing black women to show their vulnerability and getting comfortable in our own skin.

PHAT GIRLZ, an edgy comedy about two frustrated plus-sized women struggling to find love and acceptance in a world full of "hot-bodied" babes.

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Instagram:

@theveronarose

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@rachael_rnr

Producer: @a.j.horton

Sponsor: @jimandtonicdistillery

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BROWN SUGAR, friends since childhood, a magazine editor and a hip-hop record executive, do they dare stumble into romantic territory.

Actor, comedian Babatunde’s film choice to celebrate black cinema is 2002 ‘Brown Sugar’. Unwillingly confessing his love for RomCom, unreasonable jealousy and his controversial top 5 favourite rappers. 

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@babatundecomdian

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@rachael_rnr 

Producer: @a.j.horton 

Sponsor: @jimandtonicdistillery

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EQUALIZER, A retired operative is forced out of retirement to take up the fight against injustice once again.

This week I had the pleasure of chatting to the lovely Kyrah about her film choice ‘Equalizer’. Everything she loves about Denzel, people who blame their zodiac sign for being a crappy person and her newfound love for ‘Grey's Anatomy’.

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Instagram:

@itskyrahgray

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@rachael_rnr

Producer: @a.j.horton

Sponsor: @jimandtonicdistillery

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TRADING PLACES, A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist swap lives as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.

I really enjoyed my chat with the lovely Dean, charming, insightful and easy to speak about a film we both love while visiting Eddie Murphy’s filmology. The infamous gorilla scene and tackling stereotypes.

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@deanomac93

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@rachael_rnr

Producer: @a.j.horton

Sponsor: @jimandtonicdistillery

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FAISAL, newly arrived from Sudan, tries to find his way in America.

Had an insightful chat with the brilliant Ola Labib about her unique film choice ‘Faisal Goes West’, Her shocking revelation of Denzel Washington and stalking her now husband.

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Instagram:

@theolalabib

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@rachael_rnr

Producer: @a.j.horton

Sponsor: @jimandtonicdistillery

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LIFE:  ‘Half the men in this prison swear they're innocent, Claude. Don't you think that's kind of funny?’

In 1932, two strangers are wrongfully convicted and develop a strong friendship in prison that lasts them through the 20th century

Had a great conversation with the straight talking Kae Kurd, dissecting ‘Life’ one of our favourites, gushing over Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence's performance. Veering of into prison reform, diversity on tv during the 90’s vs now and other cherished buddy comedies.

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@kaekurd

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@rachael_rnr

Producer: @a.j.horton

Sponsor: @jimandtonicdistillery

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GIRLS TRIP:  ‘I am strong. I am powerful. I am beautiful’

When four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there's enough dancing, drinking, brawling and romancing to make the Big Easy blush.

Had a laugh with the lovely Lola discussing one of our faves ‘Girls Trip’. Exploring the lack of support for women in comedy, her time at Essence fest and Tiffany Haddish grapefruit technique. 😝

Instagram:

@lolajagun

@blackinkcinema

@rachael_rnr

Producer: @a.j.horton

Sponsored by: Jim and Tonic

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