The Wright Perspective

Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) Recap and Review

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and review both movies from the Black Panther Franchise.

 

After a super-sized recap (12:30), they discuss the passing and legacy of Chadwick Boseman (33:50), Plot and Direction (45:00), the fundamental Wakanda Dilemma: unification or revolution (01:14:57) Characters and Acting (01:34:00), Cinematography, Sound and Music (01:45:50), and, finally, they vote to determine whether these movies are classics from The Wright Perspective (01:56:36).

 

 #blackpanther #wakandaforever #chadwickboseman

Big Business (1988) Recap and Review

In the battle of nature versus nurture, which is strongest? If you met your long-lost twin sister that you didn’t know existed, would you hang out with her, or go on a date with her ex husband? And are Michael Gross and Jaymes Taylor cousins?

 

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Big Business (1988) starring Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin.

 

 #bigbusiness #bettemidler #lilytomlin

Hocus Pocus (1993) & Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) Recap and Review

How do the Hocus Pocus movies relate to the Marvel Universe? If a movie is intentionally kitschy, should the viewers forgive flubs like an inconsistent use of old timey english? And why were Aubrey, Genia and Brittany’s parents so afraid of ouija boards?

On this special Halloween episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Hocus Pocus (1993) and Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.

 

#halloween #hocuspocus #hocuspocus2 #bettemidler #sarahjessicaparker #kathynajim

The Music Man (1962) Recap and Review

What matters most for the lead in a musical, singing or acting ability?  Is “magic” a viable excuse for plot holes? And who came up with the word Shipoopi?

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review The Music Man (1962), starring Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold, Ron Howard, and Paul Ford.

#themusicman #robertpreston #shirleyjones #buddyhackett #ronhoward

Barbershop (2002) Recap and Review

Did the pandemic forever ruin Barbershop culture? Is Babershop the “Hallmark Movie '' of hood films? And, if no line from the movie has become a Black catchphrase, can the movie be considered a classic?

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Barbershop (2002) directed byTim Story, written by  Mark Brown, Don D. Scott and Marshall Todd, and starring Ice Cube, Anthony Anderson, Sean Patrick Thomas, Eve, Troy Garity, Michael Ealy, Leonard Earl Howze, Keith David and Cedric the Entertainer. 

 

#barbershopmovie #icecube #michaelealy #anthonyanderson #seanpatrickthomas #eve #CedrictheEntertainer

#troygarity #leonardearlhowze #keithdavid

The Woman King (2022) Recap and Review

What are the attributes of a good king? Is it problematic for movies to fictionalize true events? And why weren’t Brittany and Genia cast in this film?  

 

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review The Woman King (2022) directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and starring Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega.

 

#thewomanking #violadavis #agogie

Don’t Be a Menace (1996) Recap and Review

Has the Wayans family created their own subgenre? Can a movie be considered “funny” if you never actually laugh out loud? And who came up with the double-dutch scene?

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) starring Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans. 

#dontbeamenace #shawnwayans #marlonwayans

Top Gun (1986) and Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Recap and Review

What are the attributes of a good sequel? Do action movies need a love story? And how did we forget to come up with “call names” for ourselves in this discussion?

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Top Gun (1986) starring Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt; and Top Gun: Maverick (2022) starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris, Val Kilmer.

#topgun #topgunmaverick #tomcruise #valkilmer

Annie (1982) Recap and Review

Does Annie “hold up” when scrutinized under a current day lens? What magical material is Punjab’s turban made of? And does Carol Burnett know how much we love her?

 

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review Annie (1982) starring Carol Burnett, Albert Finney, Bernadette Peters, Ann Reinking, Tim Curry, Geoffrey Holder, and Aileen Quinn

 

#annie #aileenquinn #carolburnett #albertfinney #geoffreyholder #bernadettepeters #timcurry #annreinking

South Central (1992) Recap and Review

How can we protect the innocence of black children? Who helped Ali get those dashiki’s past security? And can someone please give Carole her own movie?

 

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright ponder these questions and more as they recap and review South Central (1992) starring Glenn Plummer, Byron Minns, and Christian Coleman.

 

#southcentral #glennplummer #byronminns #christiancoleman