As 2020 continues to be one of the most tumultuous years in recent memory, returning guest Ty Doyle (of The Bucket Up podcast) and first-time guest Brian Alexander (of Acaville Radio) join Jason, Mallory and Espo to talk about if they'll feel safe returning to the movies when AMC, Cinemark and Regal (among other chains) open up in mid-July; have a discussion on how much they can separate art from an artist when accusations come to light; and discuss their favorite movies made by (and starring by) black actors and filmmakers. We've also been holding off on recording our newest episode for the past two weeks in order to give voice to the much more important issues and causes that have been (and deserve to be) advocated for during this time. We at Critically Important believe that black lives matter and fully support those that have been speaking out and giving voice to the movement. For those that haven't donated, and would like resources and/or the names of worthwhile organizations that you can contribute to, see the list below: Black Lives Matter - https://bit.ly/2V8goBS NAACP Legal Defense Fund - https://bit.ly/2Nk1apl Color of Change - https://bit.ly/3fMrq7N ACLU - https://bit.ly/2Ym9r2i Other resources and organizations of note: https://nym.ag/3fOn28e
Going Back to the Movies? - Most of the major movie theater chains, including AMC, Regal and Cinemark, are planning to open back up for business in mid-July, just in time for Mulan and Tenet to hit big screens all across the country by the end of the month. And until AMC got absolutely incinerated on social media over their original planned mask policy, most are making wearing masks mandatory. But is that enough to get us to go to the show come next month? And do we think the public in general are ready? And if not, what will studios do with their released movies and planned releases if people don't show up?
Problematic Actors and Filmakers: When Do You Stop Watching? - With the news of allegations regarding Ansel Elgort breaking the day before the podcast, we discuss problematic actors and filmmakers, and how allegations affect how we watch past and future movies that are made by and star them.
Our Favorite Movies by Black Filmmakers and Actors - The gang discuss their favorite movies created by and starring black filmmakers, from Spike Lee's filmography and "Friday" to Denzel Washington's many classics and last year's "The Last Black Man in San Francisco."