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Mea Culpa
Mea Culpa
Means “my own mistake” in Latin. Ironically, it IS his fault. (Spoilers Ahead)
Johnny Silvercloud
Mar 20
Hating Non-American Black Actors Playing Afro-American Roles
Hating Non-American Black Actors Playing Afro-American Roles
I’ll never understand it
Johnny Silvercloud
Jan 21, 2023
Even “The Best Man” Cries
Even “The Best Man” Cries
I recently watched The Best Man: The Final Chapters and thoroughly enjoyed the series. I laughed, cried, and worried right along with the…
ASUS BUTTERFLY
Oct 31, 2023
Mike Tyson vs. Logan Paul
Mike Tyson vs. Logan Paul
Wait, whut?
Johnny Silvercloud
Mar 20
We Need More Magnificent Black Villains
We Need More Magnificent Black Villains
Because diabolical villainy is fun, and white people can’t be the only ones defining that.
Johnny Silvercloud
Feb 5, 2021
Mea Culpa & Tyler Perry’s Distinct Style
Mea Culpa & Tyler Perry’s Distinct Style
Spoilers ahead…
Rosalyn Morris
Feb 29
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Zoe Saldana Playing Nina Simone Was Stupid.
Zoe Saldana Playing Nina Simone Was Stupid.
Every argument supporting colorism is a problem.
Johnny Silvercloud
Aug 26
The Truths and Symbolisms in “They Cloned Tyrone”
The Truths and Symbolisms in “They Cloned Tyrone”
SPOILERS Ahead
ASUS BUTTERFLY
Jul 25, 2023
Comfort TV Amid the Chaos
Comfort TV Amid the Chaos
Times are changing everyday…
ASUS BUTTERFLY
Sep 22
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In Candyman, White Supremacy is The Real Bad Guy Lurking in Shadows
In Candyman, White Supremacy is The Real Bad Guy Lurking in Shadows
Revisiting the themes in a prolific film, Candyman
Allison Wiltz M.S.
Apr 3
Mrs. Chisholm If You’re Classy
Mrs. Chisholm If You’re Classy
A Review Of “Shirley” on Netflix
Joel A. Johnson
Apr 1
KevOnStage Is Just Who We Need
KevOnStage Is Just Who We Need
Kev is the favorite cousin who hosts the big summer cookout that is sure to result in life-long, gut-wrenching laughable memories that will…
ASUS BUTTERFLY
Feb 11
Me, Myself, and “The Marvels"
Me, Myself, and “The Marvels"
Hate, misogyny, & a severed epic thread
Joel A. Johnson
Feb 5
Take a Dose of “Reality” and Call Me Human
Take a Dose of “Reality” and Call Me Human
TV Scenes Portraying Lack Of Respectability May Dissipate The “Magical Negro" Myth Built Over Decades
Joel A. Johnson
Jan 21
Who Let Black Christmas Movies Out?
Who Let Black Christmas Movies Out?
Spoiler: Streaming platforms, that’s who.
Joel A. Johnson
Dec 20, 2023
Could Unfulfilled Contract Terms Be the Catalyst for Christian Keyes’ #MeToo Outcry?
Could Unfulfilled Contract Terms Be the Catalyst for Christian Keye...
This is not my normal article. However, Christian Keyes’ December 15th video, where he leaves very large breadcrumbs that allegedly point…
ASUS BUTTERFLY
Dec 19, 2023
Maturity Flipped The Script
Maturity Flipped The Script
Rewatching Black movies from an older perspective
Joel A. Johnson
Aug 18, 2023
I Gotta Admit — I’m Jealous of Barbie.
I Gotta Admit — I’m Jealous of Barbie.
I wish my childhood toys pissed off conservatives like she does
Johnny Silvercloud
Aug 9, 2023
The #1 Problem with Season 5 of The Wire was the Song
The #1 Problem with Season 5 of The Wire was the Song
It changed the whole tone of the show
Johnny Silvercloud
Aug 3, 2023
Hollywood is oblivious of Black men…again.
Hollywood is oblivious of Black men…again.
The 2023 Emmy nominations underlines a complicated relationship between America, Hollywood, and Black men.
Chimére L. Sweeney
Aug 2, 2023
A Soldier Story (1984)
A Soldier Story (1984)
The Quintessential African American film
'bumpyjonas…
Jun 25, 2023
Power Book II: Ghost “A Last Gift” Was the Funnest Episode
Power Book II: Ghost “A Last Gift” Was the Funnest Episode
Usually is Episode 8 for Power, but not this time. This was fire.
Johnny Silvercloud
May 30, 2023
Chris Partlow was a Military Character
Chris Partlow was a Military Character
And no one can tell me otherwise
Johnny Silvercloud
May 12, 2023
The #1 Reason Why I Knew Salim Ashe Freeman Was a Fake
The #1 Reason Why I Knew Salim Ashe Freeman Was a Fake
SPOILERS AHEAD
Johnny Silvercloud
May 8, 2023
Welcome to Afro-Cinemaphile!
Welcome to Afro-Cinemaphile!
A Publication for the Love of Black Cinema
Johnny Silvercloud
May 7, 2023
The Magneto Complex: Hard Not to Have These Days
The Magneto Complex: Hard Not to Have These Days
Because the oppression and persecution don’t stop.
Johnny Silvercloud
May 6, 2023
Brothas, Why Didn’t Byron Care that Whitley Slept with Dwayne?
Brothas, Why Didn’t Byron Care that Whitley Slept with Dwayne?
Now That’s ‘A Different World’
ASUS BUTTERFLY
May 4, 2023
Black Panther’s Shuri is The Best Disney Princess
Black Panther’s Shuri is The Best Disney Princess
Don’t let Disney forget it.
Johnny Silvercloud
Oct 2, 2022
Things You May Not Like About The Little Mermaid 2023
Things You May Not Like About The Little Mermaid 2023
Now that we’ve learned that a Black mermaid makes sense and should exist in fiction, it’s time to talk about the things we probably aren’t…
Johnny Silvercloud
Oct 1, 2022
What If Black Conservatives Felt Like Kings?
What If Black Conservatives Felt Like Kings?
A Stephen Candie character analysis through a political lens
Johnny Silvercloud
Sep 28, 2022
Let’s Talk About White People’s Fictional World
Let’s Talk About White People’s Fictional World
White Imagined Worlds are “White’s Only” Places
Johnny Silvercloud
Sep 16, 2022
“Not Economically Viable” Man
“Not Economically Viable” Man
Thoughts on Vondie Curtis-Hall’s character in the 1993 action drama, Falling Down
Johnny Silvercloud
Jul 9, 2021
Whoopi Goldberg was fine.
Whoopi Goldberg was fine.
Black men in the 1980’s were wrong like hell for calling her ugly, and we need to examine colorism.
Johnny Silvercloud
Apr 9, 2021
Get Out
Get Out
Jordan Peele’s stab at a new concept called “racial horror.”
Johnny Silvercloud
Mar 2, 2021
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