Black Ink Cinema Podcast

BOXING DAY: ‘Bruv, dem tings don’t work no more!’ Boxing Day follows Melvin (Ameen), a British author living in America, who returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée, Lisa (King), to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test as she discovers the world her fiancée has left behind. I had a great discussion with the man of the hour, Mr Aml Ameen, from his favourite Christmas movies, the creative process and what inspired him to make the first Black British Christmas Movie. Instagram: @AmlAmeenBaby @blackinkcinema @rachael_rnr Producer: @a.j.horton www.blackinkcinema.com [http://www.blackinkcinema.com/]

Loved my chat with the inspiring Bobby Kasanga, after turning his life around father, community leader, author and founder of Hackney Wick FC has inspired others to follow suit. He chose the fresh Candyman which highlights themes of gentrification, police brutality and social inequality. https://theathletic.com/2677341/2021/06/28/how-hackney-wick-fcs-bobby-kasanga-went-from-a-life-of-crime-to-community-leader/ [https://theathletic.com/2677341/2021/06/28/how-hackney-wick-fcs-bobby-kasanga-went-from-a-life-of-crime-to-community-leader/] Jordan Peele teams up with Nia Dacosta to deliver us A "spiritual sequel" to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighbourhood where the legend began. 🚨Available on ON ALL PLATFORMS 🚨 Instagram: @bobbykasanga20 @blackinkcinema @rachael_rnr Producer: @a.j.horton Sponsor: @jimandtonicdistillery www.blackinkcinema.com [http://www.blackinkcinema.com/]

Had a great time speaking with the funny Joe Jacobs, rapper and stand up comedian. He celebrated black cinema by picking Oscar winning Best Picture ‘Moonlight’. He spoke about why this film is important for everyone to see, the way it was brilliantly made and the outstanding performances. While touching upon Joe's favourite rappers and comedians. A young boy with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood. 🚨Available on ON ALL PLATFORMS 🚨 Instagram: @jesterjacobs @blackinkcinema @rachael_rnr Producer: @a.j.horton Sponsor: @jimandtonicdistillery www.blackinkcinema.com [http://www.blackinkcinema.com/]

It was a pleasure speaking with news reporter Antoine Allen, who joined us to celebrate black cinema. He chose 1991 cult classic ‘New Jack City’. We explored the different themes in the movie from drugs, exploitation and power. While touching upon Antoine's very impressive career.    New Jack city, A crime lord ascends to power and becomes megalomaniacal while a maverick police detective vows to stop him. 🚨Available on ON ALL PLATFORMS 🚨 Instagram: @antoinespeaker @blackinkcinema @rachael_rnr Producer: @a.j.horton Sponsor: @jimandtonicdistillery www.blackinkcinema.com

Gorgeous 'Secret Crush ITV' presenter Verona Rose, joined us to celebrate black cinema she chose 2006 ‘Phat Girlz’. We explored themes of the film, allowing black women to show their vulnerability and getting comfortable in our own skin. PHAT GIRLZ, an edgy comedy about two frustrated plus-sized women struggling to find love and acceptance in a world full of "hot-bodied" babes. 🚨Available on ON ALL PLATFORMS 🚨 Instagram: @theveronarose @blackinkcinema @rachael_rnr Producer: @a.j.horton Sponsor: @jimandtonicdistillery www.blackinkcinema.com [http://www.blackinkcinema.com/]