Movie Man Dem | Greatest Love Stories Vol 2 - (La La Land & So I Married an Axe Murderer) Happy love day Movie Fans.There have been several movies all about love, but some rise above all the rest. Those movies get the honour of being discussed by the movie man dem in our annual series, the Greatest Love Stories.Bam picked So I Married an Axe Murderer, and Damian chose La La Land.
'Bob Marley: One Love' (2023) Review: A Film Fit For A Legend In writing a review for ‘Bob Marley: One Love’, I must acknowledge a smidge of bias. At one point the film makes mention of young Nesta’s birthplace of “rural St. Ann”. It’s a fact that carries a lot more weight when you know what rural St. Ann looks like. Thinking of such humble beginnings makes Marley’s presence as an international music phenomenon all the more staggering. An impact that’s at the forefront in Bob Marley: One Love.That impact exists whether its subject likes it or not, as the film shows a version of Bob Marley that can’t decide. As he prepares to host a peace concert to unite a country on the brink of conflict, he’s met with violent opposition from the very population he hopes to bring together. Suffering a crisis of confidence, he searches for a sense of purpose and questions his quest. The film shows Bob Marley in what appears to be the most important time of his life. The tension gets thick and it puts Kingsley Ben-Adir to the test. As he takes on the mantle of Marley, Ben-Adir has to be a voice powerful enough to unite a nation, yet preternaturally humble. At one point, Marley’s antics disrupt the status quo so much, he’s labeled a threat to civil society, something an unpresuming man of the people is unable to take seriously. At another point, he’s…
Movie Man Dem | It's Groundhog Day! (Again) W/ Quizz and Lexy It's the day that never ends and the movie that keeps on giving. Groundhog Day is chock full of details that make it a rewarding watch on repeat. This week we're joined by Lexy and Quizz to help us break down the plight of Phil Connors and his day that never ends, and always begins.
Movie Man Dem | It's a Fargo Episode You Betcha (w/ Maylynne Lowe) Hey there listeners, we hope you have some time there on yer listenin schedule. We got a sweet one fer ya taday. It's Damian, Bam, and Maylynne Lowe talking about them there Cohen brothers and their little movie Fargo. A legacy of over 30 years, with 5 seasons of a tv show wrapped up nice and cozy, Fargo is a classic that deserves your attention. If you haven't seen it already, you better correct that fella.
Movie Man Dem | How to Watch Killers Of The Flower Moon (w/ Tobi) Martin Scorsese, the legendary filmmaker, released his latest collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, and a new collaboration with Lily Gladstone. As of this week, the film has several nominations at the Academy Awards, but its complicated composition deserves a deep dive by your favourite Movie Man Dem. Naturally, we brought out the big guns. Joining us is the Movie Man Dem professor herself, Tobi
'The Color Purple' (2023) Review: A Momentous Musical The filmmakers behind The Color Purple do not like an easy task. The original source material is a heavy piece of work that's already been adapted with acclaim by one of the greatest directors living or dead. As if that wasn’t enough stacked against them, the new film seeks to take the daunting experiences of the groundbreaking story, and give them several song and dance numbers in a musical reimagining.It’s a scheme so crazy, that of course it works. The risk certainly comes with reward in the form of incredible performances by its star studded cast, who play out the film's inspiring story for a new audience. Young Celie is black woman faced with the perils of life in the 1900s American south. She’s a person without personhood, caught up in the whims of the men in her life, and her only solace is the solidarity she finds in sisterhood. In a tale that twists and turns through time Celie finds her identity in a slew of some of the most harrowing experiences imaginable. As in the original source material The Color Purple, shows Celie finding moments of joy amidst the terror. The new film encapsulates this by probing into Celie’s vivid imagination, as the world around her erupts into choreography and passion through song. It’s a visual delight to be sure, but it's not without its drawbacks. The movie jumps through important elements with haste,…
Movie Man Dem | Oppenheimer, Or How I Learned To Start Worrying And Hate The Bomb He was the most important man who ever lived, but not for the reasons he might have liked. Cursed with knowledge in a time when knowledge was the key to the most devastation the world has ever seen, at least Oppenheimer got his story told in spectacular fashion in an award winning biopic by Christopher Nolan. Joining us is Stephen, and new guests Randy, and Vanessa
Movie Man Dem | Toxic Masculinity And The Color Purple The immortal classic with the heaviest story. This week Movie Man Dem gets downright serious discussing the Academy Award Nominated film The Color Purple. It's Bam and Damian's first time watching, but luckily, Lexy has arrived to be their guide. Joining as well are Lauren and Brittany in an episode full of deep thoughts, and even a joke or two.
Movie Man Dem| The 2nd Annual Movie Man Dem Awards - Best of 2023 It's that time once again for the most prestigious yet laid back recap of films. Bam and Damian sit in solitude and ponder the best of the best in 2023. We had some agreements, some disagreements, but above all else, another great show. Join us for the new year for another crop of films!
Movie Man Dem | 'Violent Night's Killer Christmas Merry Christmas movie fans! It's a special episode of Movie Man Dem, as we take a look at the 2022 Christmas action flick, 'Violent Night'. David Harbour gets festive, donning the red and white, and downing every bottle he comes across. The movie is brutal, hilarious, and irreverent. Santa Clause is coming to town, and this time, he's bringing an arsenal. Featuring: Martynne, Alex, Stephen, and Bam & Damian