Sinopsis
Frames Per Second Podcast covers all the hot topics and issues related to cinema with in-depth discussions and reviews on the films and television shows we watch today from the lens of the black perspective.
Episodios
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Scarface Classic Movie Review (Me Against the World)
15/07/2020 Duración: 02h07minIn this episode, we continue our "Me Against the World" series with us rewatching the 1983 classic gangster film "Scarface". We discuss the problematic issues that the Cuban community has against the portrayal of Al Pacino's Tony Montana, why the Hip-Hop community loves this specific gangster story more than any other, and we debate on whether this film is overrated based on the hype it has received for all of these years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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FPS Friday Night Lights S1 Recap
11/07/2020 Duración: 01h07minIn this episode, we review the underrated hit tv show "Friday Night Lights" in collaboration with Spike Lou from the OnDeckTV Podcast. We discuss why we wanted to rewatch this show and how overlooked it was during its initial run, we talk about how cinematically unique this show was from others during its era, and whether or not this show could hold up against the all-time greats like HBO's "The Wire" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Baby Boy Review (Me Against the World)
09/07/2020 Duración: 01h23minIn this episode, we are continuing on with our "Me Against The World" series with the crew rewatching John Singleton's "Baby Boy". We discuss why this film still resonates with the black community even though it has its flaws, what was John Singleton trying to accomplish by telling this story in this way, and we debate on if this film was meant to be taken seriously or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hamilton The Musical or Minstrel Show?
08/07/2020 Duración: 01h22minIn this episode, we review the blockbuster broadway play/musical "Hamilton". We discuss the problematic issues some people have with the way the plot of this story is told, how impactful this broadway play is for people of color in the genre of theater, and what we hope to see next from Lin-Manuel Miranda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is The Shape of Water Overrated? (Me Against the World Series)
02/07/2020 Duración: 01h28minIn this episode, we continue our "Me Against The World" rewatchable series with us reviewing 2017's best picture "The Shape of Water". We discuss whether the magic of the film holds up after 3 years since its release, if the film may have tried to deal with too many social issues, and we debate about if one of the main characters in the film might be secretly portraying a black perspective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Best Black Sitcoms of All-time
29/06/2020 Duración: 01h33minIn this episode, we have a conversation/debate on what we consider to be the best black sitcoms of the last 50 years and we rank them by tiers. We also discuss why we don't see that many black sitcoms like we used to back in the late 80s/90s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Da 5 Bloods Movie Review
19/06/2020 Duración: 01h50minIn this episode, we review the latest Netflix/Spike Lee joint "Da 5 Bloods". We discuss how stellar the main cast is especially Delroy Lindo, we compare how other Vietnam war films aren't as realistic as this one, and we debate whether or not Spike Lee needs to dabble in different genres to showcase his full directing skill set. 4557 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Insecure Recap: Season 4, Episode 10 -- Lowkey Lost (ft. Tyelerr of Dead End Gaming)
17/06/2020 Duración: 02h03minIn this episode, we review the season finale of the 4th season of the hit HBO series "Insecure". We express our thoughts on the conclusion of Molly & Andrew's relationship, how Tiffany's depression storyline didn't hit as hard as we wanted it to, and whether or not Issa & Lawrence should stay together after Lawrence's big reveal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Blair Witch Project 20 Years Later
15/06/2020 Duración: 01h15minIn this episode, we re-watch the legendary independent horror film "The Blair Witch Project". We discuss how impactful the marketing scheme for this film was during the late 90s, how it influenced/created the found footage genre, and whether or not does it hold up as re-watachable film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Uncut Gems Movie Review
11/06/2020 Duración: 01h13minIn this episode, we review one of the most talked about movies of 2019 A24's "Uncut Gems". We discuss whether or not Adam Sandler carried this movie well as the lead, what other characters stood out to us, and we debate on if this film really has a plot/story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Insecure Recap: Season 4, Episode 9 -- Lowkey Trying (ft. Tyelerr of Dead End Gaming)
10/06/2020 Duración: 02h13minIn this episode, we review the ninth episode of the fourth season of the hit HBO series "Insecure". We discuss our thoughts on Issa and Lawrence getting more comfortable with their new relationship, how we felt about Nathan's reaction to Issa friend zoning him, and Molly seems to be growing on us even though she is still fucking up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Insecure Recap: Season 4, Episode 8 -- Lowkey Happy (ft. Tyelerr of Dead End Gaming)
02/06/2020 Duración: 01h57minIn this episode, we debate about how Lawrence has found himself in a love triangle and what that means for his character, we touch on how great it was to see Issa & Lawrence communicate about past feelings, and we recognize how the writing and directing really elevated this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Lovebirds Review
01/06/2020 Duración: 01h07min1In this episode, we review the latest romantic-comedy from Netflix "The Lovebirds". We discuss whether or not Issa Rae can act, If the chemistry between Issa & Kumail was enough to carry this movie, and question why action romantic-comedies don't always do well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Last Dance Episode 9 & 10 Recaps | Dead End Sports
27/05/2020 Duración: 01h03minIn this episode, the Dead End Sports crew discuss the final two episodes of The Last Dance. For more coverage, you can listen to The Last Dance Roundtable from Any Given Sunday featuring Nick, Shelton J, and 12Kyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Insecure Recap: Season 4, Episode 7 -- Lowkey Trippin' (ft. Tyelerr of Dead End Gaming)
26/05/2020 Duración: 01h40minIn this episode, we discuss whether or not having a full episode of Molly's perspective has changed our viewpoint of her character this season, how this episode might be the downfall for Andrew and Molly as a couple, and we debate on if Molly overreacted or not when it came to her verbal altercation with Andrew's brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Insecure Recap: Season 4, Episode 6 -- Lowkey Done (ft. Tyelerr of Dead End Gaming)
20/05/2020 Duración: 01h42minIn this episode, we are joined by Tyelerr from the Dead End Gaming Podcast and we breakdown why this episode focused a lot on Issa and her efforts to help out random people. We also talk about how that big fight with Molly still has some lingering effects with her and discuss how we would react to some of the situations Issa dealt with in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Insecure Recap: Season 4, Episode 5 Recap — Lowkey Movin' On
17/05/2020 Duración: 01h26minIn this episode, we discuss the full return of Nathan and whether he will be the main love interest for Issa for the remainder of the season, why Derek isn't picking up on Tiffany's disinterest in their newborn daughter, and we debate why Molly is in her feelings about Andrew helping Issa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Last Dance Episode 7 & 8 Recaps | Dead End Sports
17/05/2020 Duración: 01h01minHere is Dead End Sports recap of ESPN's The Last Dance documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mailbag: The Wire vs Breaking Bad, Samuel Jackson, and Favorite Cartoons
10/05/2020 Duración: 02h05minIn this episode, we answer questions from the listeners on all things film and tv related and also do another edition of "One Gotta Go" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Last Dance EP 5 & 6 Recap | Dead End Sports
09/05/2020 Duración: 01h07minIn this episode, this is an excerpt from Dead End Sports discussion about The Last Dance Documentary. This one is focused on episodes five and six. 35.37 5/6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices