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Happy Black History Month! Your favorite nerds are back with some new movie and tv reviews. We got the chance to check out two movies that aren't on everyone's radar's starting with 'SWAN SONG' (1:50), Mahershala Ali's first film in the leading role, and a documentary including lost footage of the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969 featured in the film 'SUMMER OF SOUL' (17:30). Jordan also got a chance to check out 'OZARK SEASON 4 PT 1' (29:28), one of Netflix's best, as well as a new show on the block with a cast predominately featuring women in 'YELLOWJACKETS' (38:15). We also catch up on the lastest episodes of 'PEACEMAKER' (48:16), and discuss this years 'ROYAL RUMBLE' (1:12:51).

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(Song: Price Tag x Jazmine Sullivan Ft. Anderson Paak)

Happy Black History Month! We have a decent amount to talk about in this week's episode. Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, and the gang are back with a farewell film in 'JACKASS FOREVER' (1:48). Roland Emmerich is also back with his latest big budget disaster film, dealing with space this time, in 'MOONFALL' (15:25). We also got the chance to check on some films on streaming. One movie that has been getting a ton of buzz in awardS land with 'CODA' (35:59) on Apple TV+, and another film dealing with some heavy subject matters starring Jenna Ortega on HBO MAX with 'THE FALLOUT' (52:08). On the TV side of things, Jordan got the chance to check out some documentaries dealing with some big name stars. The Lifetime documentary, 'JANET JACKSON.' (1:04:29), detailing her upbringing and career. And on showtime, the documentary 'WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY' (1:14:43), discussing not only why Bill Cosby was so successful but diving into his life as a sexual predator. In Desmund's latest journey revisiting a black TV show, he wrapped up watching the classic sitcom 'THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW' (1:21:29). We also had to take the time to discuss the last 2 episodes of "THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT' (1:26:00). The direction has changed and we need to figure out if it's working or alarming.

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(Song: Doesn't Really Matter x Janet Jackson)

Happy Black History Month! We took some time this week to survey Black TV shows and movies that are worth checking out and made our own lists of suggestions (4:15).

The Academy Award nominations have arrived, and though there's not too much surprising, we discuss predictions and some notable snubs (1:02:22).

It's finally here! The heavily anticipated 30th feature film from Marvel Studios has arrived with "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". It's been an emotional wait for this film but now that it has hit theaters it's time to get down to the nitty gritty and discuss any and all things surrounding this movie. We start off discussing the success and impact of the original "Black Panther" and how it came to be (2:04). We then talk about he hardship that this movie had to go through from the death of Chadwick Boseman, to the rewriting of the story, to the big question of if T'Challa should be recast, as well as the opening weekends box office numbers. As per usual we go into our nom-spoiler big picture thoughts on the film (25:57), and then make our way into the spoiler filled parts of the movie following our character by character breakdowns (43:10). This is a long one but it's been a special one for us, so we appreciate everyone for rocking with us the way you do, thank you for your ears. Wakanda Forever!

RIP Chadwick Boseman

2BlackNerds.com (Check out our '2 Black Nerds Forever' collection inspired by the film, a portion of the proceeds will go towards the Colon Cancer Foundation in remembrance of the late and great Chadwick Boseman)

(Songs: Welcome Home x Ludwig Goransson and Baaba Maal, Anya Mmiri x Ckay and PinkPantheress, Alone x Burna Boy, T'Challa x Ludwig Goransson)

"Shazam! Fury of the Gods" the 12th official installment of the DCEU has released in theaters this past weekend. And as usual we do our complete review and deep dive into the film. First we spend a second talking about some other DC news (1:29) including Tom Cruise's response to his screening of the upcoming "The Flash" movie and James Gunn's announcement to direct "Superman: Legacy". We then go into our recap (10:45) of the previous Shazam film and the journey leading up to it's sequel, as well as the box office and critical response to the movie. After that, we get into our spoiler-free thoughts (35:55), followed by our character breakdowns, discussions of the stingers, and rank the movie among the rest in the DCEU (48:10).