In Hindsight

“Real witches dress in ordinary clothes and look very much like ordinary women.” In this week’s episode, we dissect The Witches, a film released on August 24, 1990, starring Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, and Jasen Fisher. Join us as we discuss a mild case of “diabetus”, cursed paintings, blood libel, itchy wigs, green goo, snakes in purses, mouse children, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Gobsmacked! Memories of editing “The Witches” 

Highlights from Broadway's "The Addams Family"

Is a Halloween Witch Costume Anti-semitic?

The Witches - Little Boys Love Snakes Scene

The Witches - Remove Your Wigs! Scene

The Witches (2020) - Official Trailer

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Halloweentown Pt. 1 (Episode 009)

The Preacher's Wife (Episode 062)

Deliver Us From Eva (Episode 171)

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“Help. Police. Murder.” Welcome to Season 11! In this week’s episode, we dissect Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, a film released on June 30, 1971, starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, and Peter Ostrum. Join us as we discuss product placement, moral tests, espionage, “bedridden” grandparents, poverty, boat rides, snozzberries, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Why Quaker Oats Made The Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Movie

Roald Dahl's Original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Squirrel Attack - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

Willy Wonka’s Grand Entrance 

Grandpa Joe Can Suddenly Walk and Dance

Pure Imagination - Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971)

Tunnel of Terror - Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971)

You Lose! Good Day Sir! Scene - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Wish Upon a Star (Episode 001)

Strictly Ballroom (Episode 105)

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The time has come to review our lessons learned from this season’s romcom shenanigans. Join us as we discuss favorite moments, key themes, and more. See you soon for something new in Season 11!

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“There is no truer statement: men are simple.” In this week’s episode, we dissect Think Like a Man, a film released on April 20, 2012, starring Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, and Morris Chestnut. Join us as we discuss relationship advice, cookie jars, momma’s boys, sportsfish, the 90 day rule, Eggs Florentine, basketball games, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

Penny’s Credit Card - The Proud Family

Steve Harvey Crowns Wrong Miss Universe Competition 

Animated Intro - Think Like a Man

Tonight - John Legend (ft. Ludacris)

Never Too Much - Luther Vandross

John Marshall Jones (Floyd Henderson)

Let ‘Em Say - Lizzo & Caroline Smith 

Stepsister from Planet Weird (Episode 028) 

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“If that was a blessing, you goin’ to hell”. In this week’s episode, we dissect Jumping the Broom, a film released on May 6, 2011, starring Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Angela Bassett, and Loretta Devine. Join us as we discuss family secrets, dignity, classism, Bible verses, sweet potato pie, celibacy, investments, ashy knees, rude prayers, bellinis, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Love Is _

Have you ever been swallowed up?

Megan Goode’s Tough Call: Man Over Cat

El DeBarge Proposal Scene (Jumping the Broom)

Sexual Healing Scene (Jumping the Broom)

Brian Stokes Mitchell Singing  "Make Them Hear You" (Ragtime)

Cupid Shuffle - Cupid

Boots on the Ground - 803 Fresh

Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (Episode 147)

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“Water?! That’s for rich people!” In this week’s episode, we dissect Just Wright, a film released on May 14, 2010, starring Queen Latifah and Common. Join us as we discuss undemanding homegirls, strawberry smoothies, trifling god sisters, tiramisu, emotionally questionable moms, alimony, aggressive physical therapy, acting coaches, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Common: The Wiz Live! Interview

True Blood

The Plot Thickens: Here Comes Pam

The Equalizer

Freaky Friday Crypt Keeper Scene

Bridgerton

Paolo Montalban

Love and Sports Ball - Meka James

Love & Basketball (Episode 167)

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"By the way, what's this I hear about you skiing the slopes? Are you sneaking off to the OC? Are you sleeping with the enemy?" In this week’s episode, we dissect Something New, a film released on February 3, 2006, starring Sanaa Lathan and Simon Baker. Join us as we discuss the Ideal Black Man, blind dates, beige decor, ashy babies, white (romantic) saviors, the Black tax, weave, landscaping, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Sanaa Hamri | Director Spotlight

Crash 

CNN Presents: Black in America

Married at First Sight (Is Tom Ready to Give Up Life on the Bus? (Season 4, Episode 13)

Family Reunion - Jill Scott

Ted Lasso

Black Love

Brink! Pt. 1 (Episode 007)

Why Did I Get Married? (Episode 090)

Last Holiday (Episode 132)

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“Martin Luther King was uncompromising, Nelson Mandela was uncompromising, and I'm sure your mother was uncompromising, although the evidence of that is not apparent today.” In this week’s episode, we dissect Deliver Us From Eva, a film released on February 7, 2003, starring Gabrielle Union and . Join us as we discuss family systems, boundaries, inheritances, meat delivery, food inspection, spicy baked beans, white horses, fake deaths, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

The Taming of the Shrew

10 Things I Hate About You

McDonald’s R&B Commercial (Don't Be Stingy)

Panic Attack Scene (Airplane!)

Let’s Get Married - Jagged Edge

Post-Credits Scene (Deliver Us from Eva)

K-Ci & JoJo - This Very Moment 

The Black Romance

What the World Needs Now: Love, Humor and the Shakespeare

Connection

You Wish! (Episode 052)

Diary of a Mad Black Woman (Episode 087)

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“Popularity is a job, Al, not a privilege. It's nothing but work and worries. Work to get in. Work to stay in. Get a clue.” In this week’s episode, we dissect Love Don't Cost a Thing, a film released on December 12, 2003, starring Christina Milian and Nick Cannon. Join us as we discuss buying love, Sean John, Steve Harvey’s teeth, creepy nerds, desperation, makeovers, frappuccinos with hips, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Can’t Buy Me Love

Call Me, Beep Me - Christina Milian

Wat Da Hook Gon Be - Murphy Lee 

Air Force Ones - Nelly ft. Kyjuan, Ali, Murphy Lee

Nick Cannon & Kenan Thompson - All That

He Loves U Not - Dream

Yo Momma

Hollywood Exes

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“You are the perfect verse over a tight beat.” In this week’s episode, we dissect Brown Sugar, a film released on October 11, 2002, starring Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs. Join us as we discuss breakdancing, Terry McMillan characters, women in hip-hop, dry proposals, Club Mozambique, hip-hop dalmatians, tact, and more!

Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:

Relationship Goals 

Seven Days - Mary J. Blige

The Heaux is Mine - Hip Hop Dalmatians (Scene)

Strictly Ballroom - Time After Time (Scene)

My Best Friend’s Wedding

Revisiting Brown Sugar: The Rom Com That Made Hip-Hop More Than a Tagline

On-Air Love Confession (Scene)

Strictly Ballroom (Episode 105)

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