DVD Verdict: Blaxploitation

Black Hollywood

2009-06-17

Reviewed by Jennifer Malkowski
Quote: "A 25-year-old talking head documentary that's a little rough around the edges."

Afro Ninja: Destiny

2009-03-11

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "A barely competent misfire, but a misfire shot with limited means and its heart in the right place."

Boss

2008-10-23

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "He's part devil, part legend, but all man, fighting for justice so he can make a buck and saving the girl so he can take her home later."

Mahogany

2007-05-01

Reviewed by Brett Cullum
Quote: "Mahogany inspired millions of drag queens, influenced thousands of budding fashion designers, and ruined a handful of acting careers. This delectable tripe was misguided from the start."

Jackie Brown: Collector's Edition

2006-11-14

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Despite Pulp's huge box office totals, and the impact it had on film in America, I've found myself watching Jackie Brown a lot more over the last few years."

Kung Fu Double Feature: Shaolin Dolemite / Black Samurai

2006-01-14

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "When a show like Hong Kong Phooey offers a livelier take on the entire martial arts genre, you know it's time to jump the judo ship. There is nothing here worth wasting your time on."

Big Alligator River

2005-10-15

Reviewed by Rob Lineberger
Quote: "If you have a rowdy gang of schlock appreciators and a case of beer handy, Big Alligator River offers copious opportunity for even the least witty to get in a good zinger. "

Black Shampoo

2005-05-31

Reviewed by Rob Lineberger
Quote: "In the back of my mind, I realize that Black Shampoo is a bad movie. That didn't stop me from enjoying the hell out of it."

Trick Baby

2005-03-01

Reviewed by Paul Corupe
Quote: "A crackerjack crime drama that hinges less on the implied heroics of Blues and Folks than it does the tense moral dilemma that lies at the heart of the film, Trick Baby is certainly no scam on the audience's pocketbook; this is a diamond in the rough worth considerably more than the fake, back alley ice peddled on unsuspecting marks."

That Man Bolt

2005-02-22

Reviewed by Paul Corupe
Quote: "With his cigar and exceptional poise, Williamson projects a menacing cool, and he's well suited to this character. Unlike many of the lower rent blaxploitation stars, Williamson is an extremely reliable action actor, and handles himself consistently well in all types of scenes."