Cinema Z

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Introducing Cinema Z - A Film discussion and review podcast showcasing films you probably missed but should definitely check out. From independent and obscure to Arthouse and absurd each episode we’ll gather (perhaps cocktail in hand) to discuss it all. Hosted by Mark White & Matt Jennings!

  1. CZ: 037: The Blackening

    JAN 20

    CZ: 037: The Blackening

    Matt & Mark record this episode from a very sketchy AirBnB and test their knowledge of Black History & Culture discussing “The Blackening”.  The 2022 Black Horror Comedy written by Tracy Oliver and Dwayne Perkins directed by Tim Story. (SPOILER ALERT: Matt wins and Mark gets shot with a bunch of poison arrows) BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the network! Chad Riding Mei M MischiefCait G. Haukur Guðmundsson Joe Saporito Martin Marigomen Jax Daniel Evans Lars Di Scenza Samuel Johnson Jenediah Ryan Damon William J. Jackson Jonathan Snow Jerry Antimano Be Tellarite, Not TellaWrong Shalimar Luis Steven Susan L. DeClerck David Jason Anderson Matt Harker David Willett Carl Wonders Vera B Tim Cooper Peter Hong Tom Van Scotter Jim McMahon Justin Oser Thad Hait Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi Joe Mignone Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise. The Promo Music for this podcast has been provided by freemusicarchive.org providing royalty free music for content creators. Currently featuring Rhythm Vibes By: Sound of Freedom

    47 min
  2. CZ: 036: Cinema Z Presents: The Hitch-Hiker

    10/31/2025

    CZ: 036: Cinema Z Presents: The Hitch-Hiker

    For the first time the boys take a break from discussing films to bring you (in its intirety) "The Hitch-Hiker" radio play written by Lucille Fletcher. It was first presented on the November 17, 1941, broadcast of The Orson Welles Show on CBS Radio. In the story, a man on a cross-country drive repeatedly notices the same hitch-hiker standing along the side of the road.  Join our listener's group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram & Flashes @BQNPodcasts Find us on BlueSky:   The Network: @BQNpodcasts Mark: @MW207 Matt: @1701blerd Music: https://freemusicarchive.org/ https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/tracks/5bYo2CCQrTvlatjormsG0jHuaNUPE6OC2aIUiXI8.mp3?download=1&name=Ketsa%20-%20Dancing-Dead.mp3   BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the podcast!   Mei M Jax Daniel Evans Lars Di Scenza Samuel Johnson Jenediah Ryan Damon William J. Jackson Jonathan Snow Jerry Antimano Steven Susan L. DeClerck David Matt Harker David Willett Carl Wonders Patreon User Peter Hong Tom Van Scotter Jim McMahon Thad Hait Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi Joe Mignone Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

    1h 16m
  3. CZ:035: Inglorious Bastards

    09/22/2025

    CZ:035: Inglorious Bastards

    Join Matt and Mark on the hunt for Nazis as they discuss INGLORIOUS BASTERDS. The film was released in 2009. Written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino. It takes place in  Nazi-occupied France during World War II.   A plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same. Join our listener's group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram & Flashes @BQNPodcasts Find us on BlueSky:   The Network: @BQNpodcasts Mark: @MW207 Matt: @1701blerd Dr. Nusbacher: @Nusbacher.bsky.social Music: https://freemusicarchive.org/ https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/tracks/5bYo2CCQrTvlatjormsG0jHuaNUPE6OC2aIUiXI8.mp3?download=1&name=Ketsa%20-%20Dancing-Dead.mp3   BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the podcast!   Mei M Jax Daniel Evans Lars Di Scenza Samuel Johnson Jenediah Ryan Damon William J. Jackson Jonathan Snow Jerry Antimano Steven Susan L. DeClerck David Matt Harker David Willett Carl Wonders Patreon User Peter Hong Tom Van Scotter Jim McMahon Thad Hait Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi Joe Mignone Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

    1h 33m
  4. CZ: 034: BENT (1997)

    08/18/2025

    CZ: 034: BENT (1997)

    Mark & Matt are joined this week by world renowned Historian Dr. Lynette Nusbacher to discuss BENT (1997), the powerful and moving film adaptation of Martin Sherman’s award- winning stage play. Now adapted for the big screen by the author himself, this inspiring tale of love over oppression has even greater power and poignancy. Set amidst the decadence of pre-war fascist Germany, Bent is an emotional tale of love, as three homosexual men fight for survival in the face of persecution.  Join our listener's group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram & Flashes @BQNPodcasts Find us on BlueSky:   The Network: @BQNpodcasts Mark: @MW207 Matt: @1701blerd Dr. Nusbacher: @Nusbacher.bsky.social Music: https://freemusicarchive.org/ https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/tracks/5bYo2CCQrTvlatjormsG0jHuaNUPE6OC2aIUiXI8.mp3?download=1&name=Ketsa%20-%20Dancing-Dead.mp3   BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the podcast!   Mei M Jax Daniel Evans Lars Di Scenza Samuel Johnson Jenediah Ryan Damon William J. Jackson Jonathan Snow Jerry Antimano Steven Susan L. DeClerck David Matt Harker David Willett Carl Wonders Patreon User Peter Hong Tom Van Scotter Jim McMahon Thad Hait Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi Joe Mignone Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

    1h 32m
  5. CZ: 033: Harlem Nights

    04/16/2025

    CZ: 033: Harlem Nights

    Come to Sugar Rays Club and have a seat at the craps table while Matt and Mark discuss "Harlem Nights.  The film is set in 1930s Harlem, New York where a black owned  gambling house must deal with strong competition, gangsters, and corrupt cops in order to stay in business. The film was written and directed by Eddie Murphy starring Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Fox, Delle Reese, Jasmine Guy and many other black hollywood legends. Join our listener's group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram & Flashes @BQNPodcasts Find us on BlueSky:   The Network: @BQNpodcasts Mark: @MW207 Matt: @1701blerd EJ: @Eocon Music: https://freemusicarchive.org/ https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/tracks/5bYo2CCQrTvlatjormsG0jHuaNUPE6OC2aIUiXI8.mp3?download=1&name=Ketsa%20-%20Dancing-Dead.mp3   BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the podcast!   Anonymous Jerry Antimano Vera Bible Susan L. De Clerck Ryan Damon David Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Lars Di Scenza Thad Hait Matt Harker Peter Hong William Jackson Samuel Johnson Jim McMahon Joe Mignone Mahendran Radhakrishnan Tom Van Scotter JJ Seastrum Jonathan Snow Carl Wonders Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

    1h 36m
  6. CZ: 032: Moonlight

    03/18/2025

    CZ: 032: Moonlight

    Mark and Matt are joined by special guest EJ to discuss "Moonlight" the 2016 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Barry Jenkins, based on Tarell Alvin McCraney's unpublished semi-autobiographical play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue. A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. At once a vital portrait of contemporary African-American life and an intensely personal and poetic meditation on identity, family, friendship, and love, Moonlight is a groundbreaking piece of cinema that reverberates with deep compassion and universal truths. Join our listener's group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram & Flashes @BQNPodcasts Find us on BlueSky:   The Network: @BQNpodcasts Mark: @MW207 Matt: @1701blerd EJ: @Eocon Music: https://freemusicarchive.org/ https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/tracks/5bYo2CCQrTvlatjormsG0jHuaNUPE6OC2aIUiXI8.mp3?download=1&name=Ketsa%20-%20Dancing-Dead.mp3   BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the podcast!   Anonymous Jerry Antimano Vera Bible Susan L. De Clerck Ryan Damon David Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Lars Di Scenza Thad Hait Matt Harker Peter Hong William Jackson Samuel Johnson Jim McMahon Joe Mignone Mahendran Radhakrishnan Tom Van Scotter JJ Seastrum Jonathan Snow Carl Wonders Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

    1h 39m
  7. CZ: 031: The Woman King

    02/27/2025

    CZ: 031: The Woman King

    Join Mark and Matt as they discuss "The Woman King".  The film was released in 2022 directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and written by Dana Stevens and Maria Bello.  It tells the story of the Agojie, a group of female warriors defending the Dahomey Kingdom. Join our listener's group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find us on BlueSky:   The Network: @BQNpodcasts Mark: @MW207 Matt: @1701blerd Mel: @mel-med-larson Music: https://freemusicarchive.org/ https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/tracks/5bYo2CCQrTvlatjormsG0jHuaNUPE6OC2aIUiXI8.mp3?download=1&name=Ketsa%20-%20Dancing-Dead.mp3   BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the podcast!   Anonymous Jerry Antimano Vera Bible Susan L. De Clerck Ryan Damon David Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Lars Di Scenza Thad Hait Matt Harker Peter Hong William Jackson Samuel Johnson Jim McMahon Joe Mignone Mahendran Radhakrishnan Tom Van Scotter JJ Seastrum Jonathan Snow Carl Wonders Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

    1h 23m
  8. CZ: 030: I'm Not There

    02/03/2025

    CZ: 030: I'm Not There

    Mark & Matt are joined by special guest Mel Larson to discuss I'm Not There the 2007 musical drama film directed by Todd Haynes. An experimental biographical film, it is inspired by the life and music of American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, with six actors depicting different facets of Dylan's public personas: Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, Heath Ledger and Ben Whishaw. Join our listener's group The BQN Collective on Facebook. Follow the network on Instagram @BQNPodcasts Find us on BlueSky:   The Network: @BQNpodcasts Mark: @MW207 Matt: @1701blerd Mel: @mel-med-larson Music: https://freemusicarchive.org/ https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/tracks/5bYo2CCQrTvlatjormsG0jHuaNUPE6OC2aIUiXI8.mp3?download=1&name=Ketsa%20-%20Dancing-Dead.mp3   BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the podcast!   Anonymous Jerry Antimano Vera Bible Susan L. De Clerck Ryan Damon David Chrissie De Clerck-Szilagyi Lars Di Scenza Thad Hait Matt Harker Peter Hong William Jackson Samuel Johnson Jim McMahon Joe Mignone Mahendran Radhakrishnan Tom Van Scotter JJ Seastrum Jonathan Snow Carl Wonders Join the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love! Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

    1h 38m
5
out of 5
3 Ratings

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Introducing Cinema Z - A Film discussion and review podcast showcasing films you probably missed but should definitely check out. From independent and obscure to Arthouse and absurd each episode we’ll gather (perhaps cocktail in hand) to discuss it all. Hosted by Mark White & Matt Jennings!