
Disney's highly anticipated (and heavily promoted) streaming service is finally here! Is the Disney+ content (we'll discuss bugs and omissions in a later episode) what we've truly wished for upon a star, or are we poor, unfortunate souls for signing up? And what of The Mandalorian, the first live-action Star Wars series ,and its breakout character (*redacted* - so cute!). All this plus Dwayne Johnson trying to Dwayne Johnsonify one of DC Comics' most murderous supervillains, whether Vin Diesel's Bloodshot movie will lead to someone playing Magnus: Robot Fighter with their thighs out, and the largest collection of classic Disney movie reviews that has ever been given (and probalby ever WILL be given) on this (or likely any) podcast ever!
SHOW NOTES:
0:00:00: Disney+ Content Reviews (alot of them)
◦ Dumbo (Film, 1941)
◦ Mickey Mouse cartoons (Short films, 1928-1953)
◦ Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (Film, 1993)
◦ Freaky Friday (Film, 1976)
◦ The Parent Trap (Films, 1961 & 1997)
◦ The Reluctant Dragon (Film, 1941)
◦ Lady and the Tramp (Film, Disney+, 2019)
◦ The Mandalorian (TV, Disney+, Chapters 1 & 2 - SPOILERS)
◦ Saludos Amigos (Film, 1942)
◦ Avengers: Endgame (Film, 2019)
◦ The World According to Jeff Goldblum (TV, Disney+)
◦ Escape to Witch Mountain (Film, 1975)
◦ Darkwing Duck (TV, Disney+, 1991)
◦ Chip n' Dale: Rescue Rangers (TV, 1990)
◦ The Imagineering Story (Documentary film, Disney+, 2019)
◦ Frank & Ollie (Documentary film, 1995)
◦ Waking Sleeping Beauty (Documentary film, 2009)
◦ Pixar in Real Life (TV, Disney+)
◦ Forky Asks a Question (TV, Disney+)
◦ The Muppet Movie (Film, 1979)
◦ DuckTales (TV, 1987)
◦ Goof Troop (TV, 1992)
◦ Donald Duck cartoons (Short films, 1937-1956)
◦ Return to Oz (Film, 1985)
◦ The Simpsons (TV, 1989-present)
0:53:12: Say Something Nice Challenge:
◦ New Line Cinema greenlights "Black Adam," a superhero (?) movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
◦ Vin Diesel's Bloodshot and Magnus: Robot Fighter
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Nov 22, 2019
1 hr 31 min

25 years ago, Atlanta pop/R&B royals Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes, and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas rose through the (literal) ashes of controversy and scandal to release one of the best-selling and best-loved R&B albums of the decade. In this special episode, the SSN Crew, and special guest Tim from the Kuroverse Corporation, do a track-by-track retrospective on TLC's sophomore album, "Crazysexycool." We cover behind-the-scenes stories, the group's origins (and its forgotten original "C", Crystal Jones), and how indeed you can sell ten million records and go broke the same year.
Plus: reviews of the latest installment of "Watchmen" and Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman," a breakdown of Byron Allen's lawsuits against Comcast and Charter, Mo'Nique suing Comcast, and Elizabeth Banks' "Charlie's Angels" failing to take flight.
SHOW NOTES:
0:00:00: TLC "Crazysexycool" 25th Anniversary History Discussion
1:27:40: Say Something New: News
◦ Byron Allen lawsuit against Comcast & Charter winds up at Supreme Court
◦ Mo'Nique sues Netflix for racial & gender discrimination
◦ "Sonic the Hedgehog" New Trailer
◦ Sony's "Charlie's Angels" directed by Elizabeth Banks flops at box office
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Nov 20, 2019
2 hr 1 min

In this episode, the SSN Crew indulges in two big discussions about two very different films celebrating anniversaries with new productions. First up, we discuss Stephen King's classic horror novel "The Shining," the subject of a classic film celebrating its 40th anniversary with a sequel, "Doctor Sleep." Can this new entry following an adult Danny Torrence mentoring a Black teenage girl live up to the legacy of the Stanley Kubrick classic?
Then, we dive back in time again - and under the sea - to explore the dawn of the Disney Renaissance with the making of "The Little Mermaid." That film celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special ABC-TV screening of the animated musical featuring live-on-stage performances of its songs. How'd that work out for them?
All this, plus a follow-up review of "Bigger" on BET+, reviews of "The Good Liar", HBO's "Watchmen", a discussion of what Paramount can/will do now that "Terminator: Dark Fate" and "Gemini Man" have flopped, and more - including a preview of a potential spin-off show, "Say Something Sexy!"
SHOW NOTES:
0:00:00: Say Something Real: Reviews
◦ Doctor Sleep (Film, 2019) - no spoilers!
◦ Love Jones (Film, 1997)
◦ Sparkle (Film, 1976)
◦ Bigger (TV, Season 1, BET+)
◦ Popeye the Sailor, The 1940s: Vol. 3 (Short films, 1948-1949)
◦ Riverdale (TV, The CW)
◦ The Good Liar (Film, 2019)
◦ Deon Cole: Cole Hearted (TV comedy special, Netflix)
◦ The Blacklist (TV, NBC)
◦ Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (TV, Season 2, Netlfix)
◦ Dear White People (TV, Season 3, Netlfix)
◦ My Big Gay Italian Wedding (Film, 2018, Amazon Prime)
◦ His Dark Materials (TV, HBO)
◦ Succession (TV, HBO)
◦ Watchmen (TV, HBO)
1:27:40: Say Something New: News
◦ Trailers/previews: "Scoob!," "Soul," "Bad Boys 4 Life"
◦ Tyler Perry's "Bruh" and "Ruthless" coming to BET
◦ "Fresh Off the Air" canceled after six seasons
◦ Apple Renews "See," "For All Mankind," "Dickinson,"" and "The Morning Show" for Season 2
◦ Netflix Wins Horror Package "The Unsound" From "Shazam!"" Helmer David F. Sandberg, BOOM! Studios & Skylar James
1:50:41: Say Something Rel: Main Discussion
◦ The History and Making of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" (1989)
◦ "The Little Mermaid Live" Review
2:33:47: Say Something Nice Challenge
◦ The Paramount Problem: Can studio rebound after "Terminator: Dark Fate" and "Gemini Man"?
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Nov 14, 2019
3 hr 10 min

A long time ago (last week), in a galaxy far, far away (Burbank), a media conglomerate announced a sprawling new steaming platform full of some of their most popular movies and TV shows, as well as new productions. No, it isn't Disney - it's Warner Bros., and, unlike with the Mouse House, there's far more hurdles to overcome. Can HBO Max overcome branding issues and a high monthly price to make new "Green Lantern." "Boondocks," and "Little Ellen" (!) productions successes?
In this episode, the SSN Crew discusses HBO Max's content presentation, as well as Lori Loughlin staring down the barrel of a 50 year prison sentence, the Internet's best friends - "Game of Thrones" show runners David Benioff & D.B. Weiss - departing Star Wars for Netflix, and more bonus discussion on Eddie Murphy's "Dolemite is My Name!"
SHOW NOTES:
0:00:00: Say Something New: News
◦ HBO Max Presentation: "Green Lantern," "Strange Adventures," "Little Ellen," "Jellystone," and more...
0:31:02: Say Something Nice Challenge
◦ Lori Laughlin hit with more charges, looking at 50 years in jail
◦ David Benioff & D.B. Weiss no longer writing Star Wars trilogy - quit or fired?
0:31:02: "The Little Mermaid Live" Anticipation (this show was recorded before the broadcast)
1:05:39: Post-Show: Behind-the-Scenes and history behind "Dolemite is My Name"
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Nov 10, 2019
1 hr 22 min

The SSN Crew returns to discuss two very different new movies featuring Black actors. First up is "Harriet," the hotly-debated biopic about Black American hero Harriet Tubman embroiled in multiple controversies, some reasonable, some blatant lies. Does the movie do justice to our legend, or is it a white savior movie featuring an implausible interracial love story? Or...is it neither?
Then, we review Eddie Murphy's return to form in "Dolemite is My Name," with its look at the making of a blaxploitation classic and star turns for Wesley Snipes, Keegan-Michael Key, Tituss Burgess, Mike Epps, a heavily wigged T.I., and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Plus, reviews of the first two episodes of HBO's new "Watchmen" series, the BET+ streaming show "Bigger," Taika Watiti's Oscar-bait Nazi dramedy "Jojo Rabbit," and Tyler Perry's new BET shows "The Oval" and "Sistas".
SHOW NOTES:
0:00:00: Pre-Show
0:04:52: Say Something Real: Reviews
◦ Harriet (Film, 2019) Non-Spoiler Discussion & Twitter controversy (SPOILERS from 17:13 to 30:47)
◦ Hairspray (Film, 2007)
◦ Noah's Arc (TV, Logo)
◦ The Boys (TV, Amazon Prime)
◦ Jojo Rabbit (Film, 2019)
◦ Dolemite is My Name (Film, 2019)
◦ Watchmen (TV, HBO)
◦ Batwoman (TV, CW)
◦ Isn't It Romantic (Film, 2019)
◦ Bigger (TV, BET+)
◦ The Oval (TV, BET)
◦ Sistas (TV, BET)
◦ Carnival Row (TV, Amazon Prime)
◦ Titans (TV, DC Universe)
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Nov 7, 2019
2 hr 17 min

The SSN Crew takes a break from discussing filmed entertainment to discussed printed entertainment - comics! We discuss our favorite comic books and comic strips growing up, and what we're currently reading as well. Plus, LaTria discusses her love for Cedric the Entertainer as we express our bewilderment at a "Johnson Family Vacation" sequel, and Ali is shocked to learn how expansive and prolific the "Mammy" stereotype was in classic American film.
SHOW NOTES:
0:00:00: Our Favorite Comic Books and Comic Strips, Past & Present
1:15:46: Cedric the Entertainer and "Johnson Family Vacation"
1:24:27: The "Mammy" Stereotype
1:31:14: Say Something Nice Challenge: Jared Leto is Pissed about "Joker"!
Old comics discussed:
The Amazing Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, The Power of Shazam!, Action Comics/Superman/The Adventures of Superman, Superman: The Wedding Album, Archie, Sabrina the Teen-Age Witch, Josie and the Pussycats, Nat Turner (Kyle Baker), Marvelman/Miracleman
Current comics discussed:
Invasion form Planet Wrestletopia, March (John Lewis), Naomi, Shazam!, The Wicked & The Divine, Archie, Batman, Justice League, Justice League Dark
Comics strips: Calvin & Hobbes, Baby Blues, Curtis, Peanuts, The Boondocks, Watch Your Head, For Better or For Worse, Sally Forth, Rex Morgan MD, Bloom County/Outland, Shoe, Hagar the Horrible, Snuffy Smith
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Oct 27, 2019
1 hr 57 min

We've seen quite a few 50 best rapper lists online as of late (thanks, T.I.?), but what about the opposite? In this episode, the SSN Crew discusses and reacts to the Top 50 WORST Rappers of All-Time list - and a few of the entries will shock you! In addition, we discuss Disney+ and HBO Max making power plays for your attention and your money and yet ANOTHER upcoming live-action Disney remake (argh!). There's also reviews of Netflix's "Raising Dion", the salacious LGBTQ+ documentary "Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood," selections from the Georgia Asian Film Festival, and a deep-dive into just exactly why Disney's "Song of the South" won't be on Disney+...ever.
SHOW NOTES:
0:00:00: Top 50 Worst Rappers of All-Time
0:53:16: Say Something Real: Reviews
◦ The Birdcage (Film, 1996)
◦ Dolemite (Film, 1975)
◦ Lord Shango (Film, 1975)
◦ Blackenstein (Film, 1973)
◦ Raising Dion (TV, Netflix)
◦ Laurel & Hardy: Tit for Tat (Short film, 1935)
◦ The Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (TV documentary, Netflix, 2019)
◦ Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (Documentary, 2018)
◦ The Carter (Documentary, 2008)
◦ Bigger, Faster, Stronger* (Documentary, 2008)
1:39:32: Say Something New: Entertainment News
◦ Disney courts Robert Zemeckis to helm its latest remake
◦ Disney+ tweets out its upcoming catalog; what's missing?
◦ HBO Max picks up rights to Studio Ghibli catalog in an unprecedented deal
◦ Melissa McCarthy's "Superintelligence" moves from theatrical release to HBO Max
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Oct 23, 2019
2 hr 14 min

Are two Wills better than one? The SSN Crew and special guest Tammy aka Cowkitty review Ang Lee's latest experiment with high-frame rate filmmaking. Unlike with his previous "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk," this time Mr. Lee has a secret weapon: Will Smith! Was seeing Fresh Prince vs. Fresh Prince worth watching in (*deep breath*) Dolby Cinema 3D at 120 frames per second, or is it not much more than an action-heavy telenovela? Also, did Jason Weaver make a mistake by taking royalties instead of a $2 million lump sum for singing the songs in the original "Lion King?" All this and more within!
SHOW NOTES:
0:00:00: "Gemini Man": Non-Spoiler Review
0:12:59: "Gemini Man": Spoiler Review & Tech Discussion
0:51:03: Say Something Nice Challenge
◦ Jason Weaver turned down $2 million for "The Lion King" in exchange for $100K + royalties
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Oct 18, 2019
1 hr 15 min

The CW's new & returning shows are back, including a rather somber "Riverdale," a rather meh "The Flash," and...a rather grown Nancy Drew having sex? With a Black ex-con? The SSN Crew and special guest Tammy aka Cowkitty discuss these shows (and her fave, "The Masked Singer"), plus the films "The Addams Family", "El Camino", "Little Monsters", "Dolemite is My Name", and more!
SHOW NOTES:
0:00:00: Follow-Up
◦ "Joker" & Gary Glitter
◦ Tyler Perry, unions, LGBTQ+/abused shelter
◦ Diahann Carroll & Marc Copage
0:20:37: Say Something Real: Reviews
◦ Booksmart (Film, 2019)
◦ Dolemite is My Name (Film, 2019, Netflix)
◦ Dolemite (Film, 1975)
◦ The Addams Family (Film, 2019)
◦ El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (Film, 2019, Netflix)
◦ Little Monsters (Film, 2019, Hulu)
◦ The Brady Bunch Movie (Film, 1995)
◦ A Very Brady Sequel (Film, 1996)
◦ Riverdale (TV, The CW)
◦ Nancy Drew (TV, The CW)
◦ The Flash (TV, The CW)
◦ Black Lightning (TV, The CW)
◦ Batwoman (TV, The CW)
◦ Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (Season 2, TV, Netflix)
◦ Isn't It Romantic (Film, 2019)
◦ Boo! A Madea Halloween (Film, 2016)
◦ Twitches (TV Film, Disney Channel)
◦ The Read on Fuse (TV, FUSE)
◦ The Dead Don't Die (Film, 2019)
◦ The Masked Singer (TV, FOX)
◦ Mystery Men (Film, 1999)
1:25:16: Say Something New: Entertainment News
◦ Trailers: "Onward", "Jungle Cruise", "Birds of Prey", "Dolittle"
◦ Billy Porter joins Sony's "Cinderella"
◦ Warner Bros pushing forward "Little Shop of Horrors" remake
◦ Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will join Keanu Reeves & Carrie Ann Moss in "Matrix 4"
◦ Cause of Kevin Hart's car crash revealed
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Oct 16, 2019
1 hr 54 min

Pioneering actress and singer Diahann Carroll passed away at the age of 84 last week. As one of the earliest Black Broadway stars and the first Black woman to star on TV as a professional woman, she broke down multiple barriers for Black women in entertainment. In this special episode of the SSN Crew, and special guests Alasha and C-Dubb from The C-Dubb Show, discuss Ms. Carroll's career and four of her most famous acting achievements: as the star of the sitcom "Julia," as the lead of the cult classic film "Claudine," as Dominique Deveraux on "Dynasty" and "The Colbys," and as Whitley Gilbert's mother Marion on "A Different World".
SHOW NOTES:
0:00:00: Main Discussion - Remembering Diahann Carroll
0:52:31: Say Something Nice Challenge: Martin Scorsese on Superhero Movies
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Be sure to check Brandon out on the Single Simulcast episode #350!:
https://singlesimulcast.com/episode-350-taking-shots-with-nerds/
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Oct 13, 2019
1 hr 25 min
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