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BROWN SUGAR stars Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs as two childhood friends who are connected through their love of hip-hop and their work in the hip-hop industry. And it’s a favorite movie of today’s guest, writer and hip-hop scholar Kyesha Jennings. Ky and I talk about this movie’s impact on her career, growing up in and around hip-hop and how as a mother-to-be she might share that love of hip-hop with her daughter who’s due any day now!

Check out Ky's writing here: https://bit.ly/3vHNid4

Opening song: "Act Too (The Love of My Life)" feat. Common

Clips property of Fox Searchlight Pictures

Main theme by J-Mac of 4th Quarter Time, LLC.

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Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo is a seminal film that has inspired countless filmmakers across the globe, regardless of language barriers. One of those filmmakers is Nickolas Dimondi, a writer and director whose exposure to this film helped jump-start his career ambitions.

You can check out some of Nick's work at www.plotsandpans.com.

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Main theme by J-Mac of 4th Quarter Time, LLC.

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VERY RALPH chronicles the life and career of renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren. Entrepreneur and community organizer Rashad Little sees Ralph’s story as inspirational and applies the film’s lessons to his working relationships. Check out the film events Rashad has planned for the summer at candidyamskickback2.eventbrite.com!

Audio clips courtesy of HBO Films.

Main theme by J-Mac of 4th Quarter Time, LLC.

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The reality dating show, The Bachelor, has captured the world's obsession. Especially for today's guest, Katie Thomas, who, as an educator, teaches her students how the show has influenced society, AND how society has influenced the show! Katie is also an actress, so she's here for ALL that drama.

Clips courtesy of ABC.

Main theme by J-Mac of 4th Quarter Time, LLC.

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LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN is a slick and witty crime thriller starring Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, Lucy Liu, Morgan Freeman, Sir Ben Kingsley...did we miss anybody else? Oh, right! Stanley Tucci! Hip-hop artist and producer, theDeeepend, joins us to talk about why this is one of his favorite movies and how the quick dialog parallels with writing rap lyrics.

Check out theDeepend's music here: https://linktr.ee/theDeeepEnd

Show excerpts courtesy of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).

"Kansas City Shuffle" by J-Ralph.

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One Tree Hill was an extremely popular teen drama that ran on the WB/CW for nine seasons, and it was beloved by today's guest, Abby Labar! Abby has been a sideline reporter for ACC college football on Fox Sports and a host for the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. She currently co-hosts the Sidelined podcast, which you can check out here: http://sidelinedpod.buzzsprout.com/

Show excerpts courtesy of Warner Bros. Television, and the OTH theme is by Gavin DeGraw.

Main theme by J-Mac of 4th Quarter Time, LLC.

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The Five Heartbeats is a musical bio-pic about the rise and fall of a fictional African American vocal group beginning in the early 1960s. Its characters and events significantly resonated with this week's guest, hip-hop artist, host and activist, Kevin 'Kaze' Thomas. Be sure to check out his show "Inside Voices" on WCHL! And don't miss out on his music, streaming on your favorite platform under Kaze4letters.

Trailer for Making The Five Heartbeats.

All excerpts courtesy of 20th Century Fox.

Theme by J-Mac.

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Musician and podcast host Jenn Mundia considers THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION one of the greatest movies of all time. From its depiction of hope to incredible performances, this film has left a lasting impact on Jenn. Check out her latest single, "Wildfire," under the name Esabalu, and don't miss the Non-Traditional Podcast she co-hosts with Anastasia Folorunso! 

All film excerpts courtesy of Castle Rock Entertainment.

Theme by J-Mac of 4th Quarter Time LLC

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Spike Jonze's HER stars Joaquin Phoenix as a lonely writer who falls in love with an operating system voiced by Scarlett Johansson. The film's depiction of loneliness deeply resonated with our guest, director and editor, Scott Simerly Jr.. Scott's latest film Alien Guy Tim is now available to watch for free on Vimeo.

All film excerpts property of Annapurna Pictures.

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Martin Scorsese's classic Goodfellas is one of the greatest gangster movies of all time. Author Jeremy Bhandari joins us to talk about why this movie can be an inspiration to those wanting to succeed. Jeremy's latest book Trust The Grind has been listed as a Bestseller on Amazon! Check it out!

All film excerpts property of Warner Bros. 

"Wise Guy" courtesy of BMG Monarch and Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation.

Main theme by J-Mac.

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