Harlem Nights (1989) Recap and Review (S4: E12)

On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review the 1988 comedy, He Got Game. This film, written, produced and directed by Spike Lee, stars Denzel Washington and Ray Allen.   #hegotgame #spikelee #denzelwashington #rayallen

On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review the 1989 comedy Harlem Nights. This film, written, starring and directed by Eddie Murphy.  Also stars Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello, Michael Lerner, Della Reese, and Charlie Murphy.   #harlemnights #richardpryor #eddiemurphy

Did Jason have any friends other than his mom and the bus driver? Can a body double win an Oscar? And can someone please give Bokeem Woodbine his flowers?    On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review Jason’s Lyric (1994)  written by Bobby Smith Jr., directed by Doug McHenry, and starring Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett, Bokeem Woodbine, Treach, Eddie Griffin, Lahmard Tate, Lisa Nicole Carson, and Forest Whitaker.    After Genia shares the harrowing tale of her first time seeing the Jason’s Lyric (01:20), the siblings pick a voting symbol (07:36), and recap the film (12:09). Aubrey, Genia and Brittany then discuss the importance of romance and optimism in hood films (15:57), the acting performances, and the impact of recidivism on families (30:34). The podcast wraps with a discussion of the cinematography and music (49:30) and vote to determine whether the movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective 56:30).    #jasonslyric #allenpayne #jadapinkett

On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, in honor of Sidney Portier’s birthday,  siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review In the Heat of the Night (1967) written by Stirling Siliphant, directed by Alan Parker, and starring Sidney Portier, and Rod Steiger.    #intheheatofthenight #sidneyportier #rodsteiger

Are we the only people that confuse the Fame movie with the TV show? Were there stimulants in the that “Hot Lunch”? And why was Debbie Allen’s character edited to look like a creeper?  On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review Fame (1980) written by Christopher Gore and directed by Alan Parker. The cast includes Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, Laura Dean, Antonia Franceschi, Boyd Gaines, Albert Hague, Tresa Hughes, Steve Inwood, Paul McCrane, Anne Meara, Joanna Merlin, Barry Miller, Jim Moody, Gene Anthony Ray, and Maureen Teefy. After reviewing the legacy of the Fame film and TV Show, the siblings pick a voting symbol (04:44), and recap the film (12:45). Aubrey, Genia and Brittany are then joined by a guest panelist, Jaymes Jorsling who kicks off conversation about the social context for the film, the writing, and alternate storylines (20:40).  The panel goes on to discuss the casting and performances (59:23) and the evolution of “fame” as a concept (01:11:48) before voting to determine whether the movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:24:50). #fame #irenecara #debbieallen

Was Nina toxic or just immature? Were people actually deeper in the 90”s or were they just good at finger claps (aka snapping)? And if you have a picture of Aubrey in a kufi hat, please post it immediately.   On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review Love Jones (1997), a romantic dramedy written and directed by Theodore Witchert. The film stars Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Bill Bellamy, and Lisa Nicole Carson.   The siblings kick of the episode by discussing their personal relationships with the film (05:12), picking a voting symbol (16:54), and doing a recap (30:44). Aubrey, Genia and Brittany go on to debate whether Nina is toxic or just immature (35:59) as they discuss the overall story (52:51), the performances and authenticity (01:11:59), soundtrack (01:31:13), and cinematography (01:41:20). After Aubrey shares a poem he cowrote in the 90’s (01:50:54), they vote to determine whether the movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective.   #lovejones #larenztate #nialong

On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review The Color Purple (2023)  directed by Blitz Bazawule, written by Marcus Gardley and starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Louis Gossett Jr., Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Ciara, Jon Batiste, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.   After discussing their individual relationships with the 1985 movie adaptation of The Color Purple (04:51), the siblings pick a voting symbol (15:12), do a recap  (21:12), and spend some time Reviewing the screenplays against the intention behind Alice Walker's 1982 book, The Color Purple (28:11). They go on to discuss the music and dancing (35:47), the story, casting and performances (59:06) and the depiction of male/female relationships (01:14:22) before voting to determine whether the movie is classic from The Wright Perspective (01:46:37).    #thecolorpurple #fantasiabarrino #tarajiphenson

What do Firestarter and Frozen, ironically, have in common? Will Drew Barrymore do our sequel if we ask really nicely? And is George C. Scott in the running for best movie psychopath? On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review Firestarter (1984), a thriller/horror/sci-fi film that stars David Keith, Drew Barrymore, Martin Sheen and George C. Scott. After reveling in the prolific career of Stephen King (02:47), Aubrey shares his vision for a Firestarter sequel (06:37) and the siblings discuss the existing remake and sequel (09:59). They pick a voting symbol (23:25), do a recap (27:33), dissect the penultimate scene (33:12) and hypothesize why the movie didn't earn critical acclaim (36:36). Aubrey, Genia and Brittany then discuss the characters, writing and broader themes (40:24), the casting and performances (49:50) and special effects (01:15:58),  before voting to determine whether the movie is classic from The Wright Perspective (01:17:30).  #firestarter #drewbarrymore #stephenking

Would a leopard like Marcus ever really change his spots? Or did Angela set herself up for the “okie doke” again? Can Grace Jones please get a retroactive Academy Award for her performance? And where can we buy a tape or CD of this soundtrack?   On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review Boomerang, a 1992 romantic comedy that was directed and produced by the Hudlin Brothers and stars Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens, Halle Berry, David Alan Grier, Martin Lawrence, Grace Jones, Eartha Kitt and Chris Rock.   After pondering how to successfully follow a movie with a tv show sequel (02:58) and picking a voting symbol (07:36), the siblings do a recap (14:30) and discuss the characters and writing (18:22). They go on to review the casting and performances (33:26) and the soundtrack (01:05:02) before voting to determine whether the movie is classic from The Wright Perspective (01:16:13).    #boomerang #eddiemurphy #halleberry #robingivens

On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review School Daze, a 1988 musical comedy that was written, directed and produced by Spike Lee, stars Larry Fishburne, Giancarlo Esposito, Tisha Campbell, Kyme, Joe Seneca, Art Evans, Ellen Holly, and Ossie Davis.     #schooldaze #spikelee #launcefishburne