MP-009 Surviving the Game

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07/27/20 • 116 min

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Not much has changed since Ernest Dickerson's Surviving the Game (1994) was released. The rich remain seemingly unscathed in their efforts to marginalize the lives they see as lesser than their own. What's great about this movie is you get that deep message, but you also get a plethora of WTF moments and pure hilarity. I'm joined by Tim from Queens to unravel this bad boy. There are so many questions. Was Ice-T at all intimated by leading a movie supported by some of the greatest character actors ever?? Was nu-metal inspired by Ice-T's wardrobe? Can Ice-T control wolves? All these questions won't be answered, but listen anyway!

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MP-008 The Meteor Man

Holy crap! Back to back CHOLO SOLO episodes. Covering The Meteor Man was incredibly nostalgic for me. This is the first movie I saw as a kid at the San Antonio Mission Drive-In. I'm honoring the moustachioed greatness that is Robert Townsend, who wrote, directed and starred in this 1993 superhero film. What a legend! This man brought the first Black superhero movie to the screen and I hope you enjoy reliving this movie with me. Drug Dealer people Meteor Man’s in town!

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MP-010 El Mariachi

I remember the first time I saw Desperado at 11 or 12 year old, I thought it was so badass, plus, ya know...Salma Hayek. Then my older brother told me, "Have you seen the first one?" And I said, "The first one?? I thought this was the only one?" "Nah, man...the original one is badass!" So then we rented it shortly after and I absolutely loved it. It was much more rough along the edges, but at the same time just as fun. Plus, the mustaches! Today, we honor every Mexicano that sports a mustache. Why? Because I said so! I had a great time looking back at this one. Now grab a cerveza, and drink it from the damn bottle why don't ya!!