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What significance does Eddie Murphy's role in "Beverly Hills Cop" hold for the black community in the 1980s? Join our engaging conversation as we unpack the powerful historical context of Los Angeles, highlighting the racial barriers Murphy shattered. We explore his rise from the comedy stages of "Saturday Night Live" to the unforgettable moments in "Delirious," and how his groundbreaking work resonated with audiences nationwide during a volatile era for black communities.

John Fudge Rickenbacker joins the episode to celebrate Eddie Murphy's transformative influence on the film industry. We share insights from a recent Murphy interview that mirrors our discussion on his genre-defining roles in action-comedy and romantic-comedy films. Together, we reminisce about the iconic fish-out-of-water trope in "Beverly Hills Cop," discuss the excitement for the upcoming sequel, and reflect on Murphy's enduring legacy in Hollywood. 

From Murphy's unexpected rise to fame to his bold and unrestricted humor, we traverse the highs and lows of his illustrious career. We analyze the evolution of the "Beverly Hills Cop" series, touching on the shifts in tone and style across its sequels. Our conversation dives deep into Murphy's transition from comedy to drama, his lasting impact on modern cinema, and the challenges of maintaining success in Hollywood. Tune in for a mix of nostalgia, celebration, and keen insights into one of the most influential figures in entertainment.

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Can a single film redefine an entire genre? Join us as we dissect the cultural phenomenon that is "Boomerang" and its legendary star, Eddie Murphy. From the humor of Eddie's meticulous coordination and the memorable mushroom shirt scene to the groundbreaking portrayal of Black professionals, we revisit moments that made this film iconic. We'll also break down the unforgettable soundtrack featuring PM Dawn, Johnny Gill, and TLC, exploring how it added a rich layer to the film's lasting appeal.

We'll take a closer look at how "Boomerang" challenged stereotypes by placing an all-Black cast in a professional setting, tackling criticisms about the film's racial composition, and emphasizing the importance of these portrayals in media. Hear personal stories of how "Boomerang" influenced our lives and shaped our perspectives, making it a cult classic despite initial negative reviews. We'll explore its role in paving the way for future Black romantic comedies, shedding light on the importance of representation in Hollywood.

Finally, we'll reflect on the lasting impact of Eddie Murphy's character, Marcus, on our perceptions of gender roles and relationships. From Marcus's charm and ambition to the deeper lessons about love and vulnerability, this film left an indelible mark. We'll share our favorite scenes, memorable quotes, and how younger generations might view these classic moments differently today. Plus, celebrate Eddie Murphy's extensive filmography and his impactful portrayal in "Dolomite Is My Name." Don't miss this heartfelt tribute to a film that continues to resonate across generations.

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This episode contains SPOILERS. However, If you are like me, You don't care. You just want to know if the movie is good or not. Sit back, Relax & Listen as I review the movie "YOU PEOPLE" (2023)

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This is a bonus episode. Last week, we spoke about a show called BET's "Coming To The Stage". It was the start of my career and my guests (Steve Turner & John Rickenbacker Jr). John & Myself were part of a group called "DV Entertainment". It didn't feel right for us to have a "Coming To The Stage" episode and not invite the 3rd Member of "DV Entertainment".  So I asked my friend, Adrian Mercerdi, to be on The Aftershow. He gave us his perspective on the forementioned show; We share stories that we did not tell on the previous episode & he gives me his top 5 Eddie Murphy Movies

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This week, We have Comedian Steve Turner who is a very good friend of @Fudgedacomedian and Myself. He stopped by to promote his new comedy special "OFFEND EVERYBODY". We were about to talk about one of Eddie's big movies but we got sidetracked. We started reminiscing about a TV show that we all did together called "Coming To The Stage". A show that we all bombed on. This episode is hilarious. You get to hear the ins and outs about how it all went down. Steve's joke delivery and storytelling had us in stitches. Even though isn't episode isn't all about Eddie, we still managed to keep Will Smith's Wife's name out of our Muth@F#ckin mouth

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This episode was pretty informative. There aren't many actors that have been critiqued as harshly as Eddie Murphy. This episode is a compilation of what crittics thought of Eddie Murphy's most popular movies such as Boomerang, Harlem Nights, The Nutty Professor, Eddie Murphy RAW and Coming To America. This episode will provide what crittics thought in real time & provide context on the reception of movies that you and I both love. 

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Hey MMP Fans... This episode is very different from the others. I wanted to do an episode that highlights another actor's creative body of work. As I go through the archives of Eddie Murphy interviews, I came across a quote that read... "They were trying to make me the Female Eddie Murphy" (Whoopi Goldberg). I thought that was interesting because of what the beginning of her movie career looked like. I wanted to do my research on her, however, I realized that I didn't know that much about her & her movies. Because of this I went to a very reliable source of information... MY FINANCEE (Steph)! She is the biggest Whoopi Goldberg fan. In this episode we talk about what Whoopi's definitive movies are & Why her "Female Eddie Murphy" label didn't work. We pose the question "Do Whoopi Goldberg movies relate to black audiences?" and Why I think "The Color Purple" is the funniest movie of the 80s. All this plus a shoutout to Moms Mabley and more. Stay Tuned

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Returning to the podcast is our guest.. Darien Sills Evans (Abc's The Connors, CBS's East New York). We asked him to comeback to the podcast to give his unbiased opinion on some Eddie Murphy movies that he had never seen before. We talk about the awkward marketing of the movie "Holy Man"; Why I never did an official episode of "Holy Man"; Eddie's movies in the 90s; The insane plot of "Another 48hrs"; possibly getting Doug E Doug, Jeffrey Joseph (Google Him) or Kadeem Hardison on the podcast & Terrible but fun movies of the early 1990s. We drop names of different movies toward the  end. You might wanna google them as well ("Def By Temptation", "Heart Condition". "Hanging with The Homeboys"....etc)

Also Darien Sills Evans directed a movie that I highly recommend called "One Bedroom" (Amazon) 

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Hey People.. I partnered up with the LOUD and Nerdy Podcast (@Paulspratt & JohnWayne Colwell) to present to you the long awaited BEVERLY HILLS COP 2 episode. We talk about the reception of this movie, How BHC2 compares to BHC 1 & 3, Writers who won't critique Eddie Murphy movies as fairly as his contemporaries, What we hope a  BHC 4 Sequel would look like & much more. Word to (@droppingjewels) "F' Those Crittics”

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Special announcements, Top Fives, Why I was away for so long & I tell you what Next Week's episode is all about

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