Blackbusters - Blockbusters by Black Auteurs

2025 Movies in Black and White

Jacob Holmes and Raf Stitt discuss Sinners, One Battle After Another, Eddington, Highest 2 Lowest, and other films from 2025 as they relate to race and racism. Happy New Year!

Race Swapping in Black and White

Jacob Holmes and Raf Stitt discuss examples of characters swapping races - including Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Johnny Storm in The Fantastic Four, and others.

Copaganda in Black and White

Jacob Holmes and Raf Stitt discuss how tricky "copaganda" stories get when they center black police officers. Featuring movies like 'Training Day' and 'Blackkklansman'.

10 Years After #OscarsSoWhite

Raf Stitt and Jacob Holmes break down the idea that the Academy Awards too often snubs Black actors and filmmakers, and discuss possible changes to ensure better representation.

Blackbusters - Blockbusters by Black Auteurs

Jacob and Raf discuss how filmmakers like Jordan Peele and Ryan Coogler have ushered in an age of great "Blackbuster" filmmaking.