shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN'

By Ckseesit and Lola Shanel

We discuss entertainment that focuses on content created by people of color. The goal is to encourage and champion movies and television shows that tell our stories in unique and compelling ways.... more

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August 13, 2023 They Cloned Tyrone-Spoilers
An action adventure, sci-fi comedy with elements of Blackploitation.
Netflix's "They Cloned Tyrone" stars Jamie Foxx, Teyonah Parris and John Boyega. This trio teams up to uncover a conspiracy and ultimately foil a plan by the government to control "certain" communities.
My guest Cherelle and I breakdown the film.
Director: Juel Taylor
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35min
August 06, 2023 They Cloned Tyrone-review
Jaimie Foxx, Teyonah Parris and John Boyega star in a film that where
there is something strange happening in the neighborhood. This trio teams up to uncover a conspiracy and ultimately foil a plan by the government to control "certain" communities.
My guest Cherelle and I give a brief review of "They Cloned Tyrone" and whether we would recommend it.
Director: Juel Taylor

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8min
July 31, 2023 Barbieheimer (spoilers)
Who could have predicted a joke about the movies “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” could have turned into box office gold. Making Barbie and Oppenheimer into a double feature aka "Barbieheimer" made bank for both films.
My guest is aspiring director, Evi. He argues that both films are about an existential crisis with the main characters. We are talking about a film centered around toy dolls and a historical moment that changed the world.
Our conversation dissects both films, the marketing surrounding it, and the state of this year's summer blockbusters.
Director: Greta Gerwig ( Barbie)
Director: Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer)
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1h 11min
July 16, 2023 Swarm-Episode 6- Fallin through the Cracks & Episode 7- Only God Can Judge Me
Episode 6-“Fallin through the cracks”
Detective Greene describes the challenges that come with being an investigator as a black mom.
She realizes a theme with a growing number of mysterious deaths are related to the pop artist Ni’Jah.
Episode 7-“Only God makes happy endings”. Dre herself in a healthily relationships until she gets tickets to a Ni’Jah concert. Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!
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33min
July 10, 2023 Swarm 5-Girl, Bye (spoilers)
Dre tries to get Marissa’s phone turned back on after Marissa’s dad (Leon) turned it off. When that doesn’t work she breaks into Marissa’s parents home. When the dad pulls out the shotgun and starts shooting, Dre ends up running for her life.
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22min
July 03, 2023 The Perfect Find-review (spoilers)
After a messy breakup and being fired Jenna (Gabrielle Union) returns to New York to resurrect her fashion career. In an attempt to rebuild her reputation, she goes to work for cutthroat mogul Darcy (Gina Torres). But her comeback attempt gets complicated when she falls a young coworker Eric (Keith Powers) - who just so happens to be Darcy's son.
Director: Nima Perrier
Based on the book-The Perfect Find by Tia Williams
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41min
June 25, 2023 Transformers:Rise of the Beasts (spoilers)
Robots in disguise return to the big screen in a 90s kinda world. We see a new faction of Transformers, new heroes, new director and a new direction for a franchise that centers around a toy.
Director: Stephen Caple Jr.
Cherelle and Ckseesit review, discuss and debate the latest Transformer movie.
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50min
June 19, 2023 The Blackening-review (spoilers)
Seven black friends go away to celebrate Juneteenth only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. Using some street smarts, they work together to stay alive. This film gives more comedy than horror with a sprinkle of social commentary.

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34min
June 11, 2023 Swarm-episode 4 “Running Scared”
Dre has her sights set on Bonnaroo. Na’jah is set to perform at the weekend music festival in Tennessee. But things take a turn when Eva (Billie Eilish) finally figures out she is a killer.
Please note: we said “E-V” when the woman talks about going to another level. She actually said E-U which means evolution of understanding.

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30min
June 05, 2023 Swarm-episode 3 “Taste”
A few months later Dre heads to Seattle Washington and then to California to avenge and Na’jah haters.
But plans take a detour and she ends up meeting her idol in a weird way.
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19min

FAQs about shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN':

How many episodes does shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN' have?

The podcast currently has 122 episodes available.