Speaking on Charles S. Dutton: To me, Dutton knew how to get "strong male role model" out of ALMOST every role he's played. The only movie where he seemed a little "off" was in A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) with Keenen Ivory Wayans. He played a villain, it was a comedy so I thought, "....ah, what the hell, he's okay in this one too...".
In reference to D'Angelo: That incident at that concert is largely why it took him almost fifteen years to release another album. That "Untitled" video pretty much forced him into exile. If you notice when he released his 2014 album "Black Messiah", there were no pictures of him on the album, no singles released and no music videos made from the project. All the public got was his performances from Saturday Night Live. I don't think that was by accident either.
The Inkwell with Lorenz Tate is a great example of our culture, accepting a grown woman traumatized by the happenings of her marriage and excusing her to sleep with a teenage black boy.
1. Stephen King wrote both "the shining" and "the green mile", so we can surmise that he believes in the "magical negro". 2. In the book, "the shining", Haloran saves both Danny and his mother and does not die. 3. I read on Quora that John Coffey was supposedly based on George Stinney, the youngest person murdered by the state (country) who "happened to be Black". Just food for thought. ❤✌🏾✊🏾
Women need to understand that protection is prevention. This romantic mindset, especially the desire for excessive public displays of affection (PDA), compromises my ability to protect and observe the environment around us. They are conditioned to believe that acts of violence only happen in bad areas when they can happen anywhere. So men like myself get labeled as unaffectionate even though our affection is greater in private, being accused of having secrets, or questioned about our feelings toward them not being genuine.
Never saw the deleted scene from Creed. You bringing up the Menace 2 society scene are truly clips that should be hardening, yet provide understanding of what being a black man involves.
1:21:53 this really made me think back to a question I've been trying to answer for myself: How do you support a woman in her emotions, aspirations, etc. without emasculating yourself as a man?
@@KSmanderes Remain confident and self-assured in who you are, and NEVER self-deprecate or place yourself below others-esp in hopes they’ll pity you and give you approval. You seek to earn your own approval and self-respect. I don’t care if you’re a CEO or pushing a mop. Keep your head up, look people in the eye, and never forget the cost you’ve paid to be the man you are. But while doing this, always seek to improve. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, you should always remain studying how to become better so as to lead and protect loved ones. Other brothers here can explain it further, but this is just how I approach it.
1:07:00 So, The Star Trek character Worf comes from a proud traditional culture of male warriors and some silly chic can come and man handle him like it's nothing. These filmmakers are a joke man.
Don't forget also that Vivica Fox's character in Independence Day was also a single Mom. So they made her both a stripper AND single Mom, both of which were not central to her role within the story.
If you watch Wonka, you'll see all the black male tropes you mentioned. There are only 3 black people throughout the movie: a backup dancer, the antagonist, and a strong-caring-dutiful- helpful black woman.
At the end of season 2 of "911 Long Star", they killed off the best Black Male Husband I've seen in a show in years. Stay-at-home father of two girls. Due to covid. Every show he gave a master class on how to deal with an educated, emotional black women. He was killed off to enhance the wife's character more. Miss you bro
Man, soo many things I can bring up. But first and foremost, honour and salute to the late Sidney Poitier for "The slap" scene that shook up Hollywood. The western entertainment industry knows imagery is important otherwise they wouldn't bother to twist or tamper with black masculinity on screen. It It's perfect you guys brought up Star Trek, because LeVar Burton as commander Geordi Laforge made a positive masculine inspiration on me as a kid, in terms of high intelligence with confidence. I especially, loved his interactions with Commander Data on discussing science, life and the human condition.
Levar Burton was is a real one. Mad respect for the brother. There were some issues that went down over the reading rainbow show and Mr. Burton stood on his square about it. 👍🏾
The only downside with Geordi was that he couldn’t have a woman. They ended up reinforcing the nerd element and suggesting you couldn’t be a BM who was intelligent and have women. This is why he demanded a family in the last season of Picard (although we still never got to see his wife).
@@DrTHasanJohnson Oh yeah definitely, and Iam glad you made me realise that. But even as a kid I knew the "producers" weren't going to make Geordi a complete inspiration or character. I always felt the visor was deliberate as well as him being more reclusive and dealing with fear. Plus you add Levar's history being 'Kunta' in 'Roots', Hollywood would definitely tamper Geordi's character. And It's funny, how Worf and Geordi show opposite stereotypes of BM.
Two things; 1. Kevin Peter(Predator) Hall. Also played as a scientist with the power to shrink himself on the TV show Misfits of Science. 2. Not to defend Vivica Fox's role, but the story was Will Smith's character was aspiring to become an astronaut. He was rejected because of his wife's occupation. It was designed so that when he finally made it into space with Jeff Goldblum on the alien fighter, the audience would feel for him because he technically made it into space. I nerded out when i first saw this in theaters so forgive my indulgence 😅.
She could’ve just as easily been a secretary with a prison record for a white collar crime. The legacy of Black women as maids and whores is replete with examples in media (check the documentary Classified X). Such should’ve been considered, esp when everyone else had such reputable occupations. (And they knew it btw. That’s why in the sequel she was a head nurse.)
@DrTHasanJohnson this is true. I did catch that. I just wanted to put it in context that, though the role was a flat out trope, there was a plot oriented reason, all be it a reason that could have easily been better executed.
Vivica Fox’s character was a “live in girlfriend” not a wife. Her occupation was a direct contrast to the “First Lady” which was a secured status position. Both women have private lives with public personas. The filmmakers took shots at black people but will say they were being inclusive.
First let me say Doc you don't owe us shiiiidddd! Never apologize for indulging in the precious and sacred time with the young Prince! 🫡 Next, I'd like to thank you for this rubric. I will definitely be using it in the future to analyze media. It's because of you and your analysis on past shows, that I now view all content through a black masculinist lens. Whether it be books, ads, tv, news, or full production movies, I now see things that I wouldn't have previously paid attention to. Yet, I now know I was nonetheless influenced by the subliminal or direct programming. Now I'm in the process of rewatching old favorites with my new perspective. I have to admit it ruins a lot of old favorites. I laughed myself to tears at how they "Mary-Sue'd" Ripley in Aliens. Before it was at the top of my all-time great sci-fi films, now idk. My current struggle is to enjoy media for its entertainment value while also recognizing the BS. (e.g. Avatar)
Speaking on Charles S. Dutton: To me, Dutton knew how to get "strong male role model" out of ALMOST every role he's played. The only movie where he seemed a little "off" was in A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) with Keenen Ivory Wayans. He played a villain, it was a comedy so I thought, "....ah, what the hell, he's okay in this one too...".
In reference to D'Angelo: That incident at that concert is largely why it took him almost fifteen years to release another album. That "Untitled" video pretty much forced him into exile. If you notice when he released his 2014 album "Black Messiah", there were no pictures of him on the album, no singles released and no music videos made from the project. All the public got was his performances from Saturday Night Live. I don't think that was by accident either.
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The Inkwell with Lorenz Tate is a great example of our culture, accepting a grown woman traumatized by the happenings of her marriage and excusing her to sleep with a teenage black boy.
Exactly.
Yup..
1. Stephen King wrote both "the shining" and "the green mile", so we can surmise that he believes in the "magical negro". 2. In the book, "the shining", Haloran saves both Danny and his mother and does not die. 3. I read on Quora that John Coffey was supposedly based on George Stinney, the youngest person murdered by the state (country) who "happened to be Black". Just food for thought. ❤✌🏾✊🏾
Wood Harris is one of the best black actors of all time.
The scene from creed three was cut because it shows as black men as humans
Fantastic Thumbnail Image....GOD bless those authentic strong Black Men and their contributions 💯
The Shirley Chisholm segment reminds me of the Remy Ma and Papoose situation 🥶
Women need to understand that protection is prevention. This romantic mindset, especially the desire for excessive public displays of affection (PDA), compromises my ability to protect and observe the environment around us. They are conditioned to believe that acts of violence only happen in bad areas when they can happen anywhere. So men like myself get labeled as unaffectionate even though our affection is greater in private, being accused of having secrets, or questioned about our feelings toward them not being genuine.
Never saw the deleted scene from Creed. You bringing up the Menace 2 society scene are truly clips that should be hardening, yet provide understanding of what being a black man involves.
1:21:53 this really made me think back to a question I've been trying to answer for myself: How do you support a woman in her emotions, aspirations, etc. without emasculating yourself as a man?
Hold frame and never forget who you are.
@@DrTHasanJohnson Thank you for the response Dr. Johnson. At 32, I've never had anyone explain what a masculine frame is
@@KSmanderes Remain confident and self-assured in who you are, and NEVER self-deprecate or place yourself below others-esp in hopes they’ll pity you and give you approval. You seek to earn your own approval and self-respect. I don’t care if you’re a CEO or pushing a mop. Keep your head up, look people in the eye, and never forget the cost you’ve paid to be the man you are.
But while doing this, always seek to improve. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, you should always remain studying how to become better so as to lead and protect loved ones. Other brothers here can explain it further, but this is just how I approach it.
🤜🏾🤛🏾💯@@DrTHasanJohnson
1:07:00 So, The Star Trek character Worf comes from a proud traditional culture of male warriors and some silly chic can come and man handle him like it's nothing. These filmmakers are a joke man.
The Klingon women are more aggressive than the males 😉
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Great stream tonight. Malika was really on point with that analysis of creed.
Homie called in with “ Dr T Hasan. Curry”, friends.😂😂😂😂
I know. I tried not to laugh. 😂
@@DrTHasanJohnson 😂
Don't forget also that Vivica Fox's character in Independence Day was also a single Mom. So they made her both a stripper AND single Mom, both of which were not central to her role within the story.
If you watch Wonka, you'll see all the black male tropes you mentioned. There are only 3 black people throughout the movie: a backup dancer, the antagonist, and a strong-caring-dutiful- helpful black woman.
What?? Wow.
@@DrTHasanJohnson My bad, there are 4 black people. Forgot about the inspirational little black girl.
At the end of season 2 of "911 Long Star", they killed off the best Black Male Husband I've seen in a show in years. Stay-at-home father of two girls. Due to covid. Every show he gave a master class on how to deal with an educated, emotional black women. He was killed off to enhance the wife's character more. Miss you bro
Man, soo many things I can bring up. But first and foremost, honour and salute to the late Sidney Poitier for "The slap" scene that shook up Hollywood. The western entertainment industry knows imagery is important otherwise they wouldn't bother to twist or tamper with black masculinity on screen.
It It's perfect you guys brought up Star Trek, because LeVar Burton as commander Geordi Laforge made a positive masculine inspiration on me as a kid, in terms of high intelligence with confidence. I especially, loved his interactions with Commander Data on discussing science, life and the human condition.
Levar Burton was is a real one. Mad respect for the brother. There were some issues that went down over the reading rainbow show and Mr. Burton stood on his square about it. 👍🏾
@@seven-qpitt2176 Word. And he wrecked Bill O'Reilly on the Fox interview years back.
The only downside with Geordi was that he couldn’t have a woman. They ended up reinforcing the nerd element and suggesting you couldn’t be a BM who was intelligent and have women. This is why he demanded a family in the last season of Picard (although we still never got to see his wife).
@@DrTHasanJohnson ok. The asexual black male.
@@DrTHasanJohnson Oh yeah definitely, and Iam glad you made me realise that. But even as a kid I knew the "producers" weren't going to make Geordi a complete inspiration or character. I always felt the visor was deliberate as well as him being more reclusive and dealing with fear. Plus you add Levar's history being 'Kunta' in 'Roots', Hollywood would definitely tamper Geordi's character. And It's funny, how Worf and Geordi show opposite stereotypes of BM.
Two things;
1. Kevin Peter(Predator) Hall. Also played as a scientist with the power to shrink himself on the TV show Misfits of Science.
2. Not to defend Vivica Fox's role, but the story was Will Smith's character was aspiring to become an astronaut. He was rejected because of his wife's occupation. It was designed so that when he finally made it into space with Jeff Goldblum on the alien fighter, the audience would feel for him because he technically made it into space. I nerded out when i first saw this in theaters so forgive my indulgence 😅.
She could’ve just as easily been a secretary with a prison record for a white collar crime. The legacy of Black women as maids and whores is replete with examples in media (check the documentary Classified X). Such should’ve been considered, esp when everyone else had such reputable occupations. (And they knew it btw. That’s why in the sequel she was a head nurse.)
@DrTHasanJohnson this is true. I did catch that. I just wanted to put it in context that, though the role was a flat out trope, there was a plot oriented reason, all be it a reason that could have easily been better executed.
Vivica Fox’s character was a “live in girlfriend” not a wife. Her occupation was a direct contrast to the “First Lady” which was a secured status position. Both women have private lives with public personas. The filmmakers took shots at black people but will say they were being inclusive.
The majority of Mangas (comicbooks) have the male characters fall over the females just by looking at them
Nosebleeds and all sorts of
First let me say Doc you don't owe us shiiiidddd! Never apologize for indulging in the precious and sacred time with the young Prince! 🫡
Next, I'd like to thank you for this rubric. I will definitely be using it in the future to analyze media. It's because of you and your analysis on past shows, that I now view all content through a black masculinist lens. Whether it be books, ads, tv, news, or full production movies, I now see things that I wouldn't have previously paid attention to. Yet, I now know I was nonetheless influenced by the subliminal or direct programming.
Now I'm in the process of rewatching old favorites with my new perspective. I have to admit it ruins a lot of old favorites. I laughed myself to tears at how they "Mary-Sue'd" Ripley in Aliens. Before it was at the top of my all-time great sci-fi films, now idk. My current struggle is to enjoy media for its entertainment value while also recognizing the BS. (e.g. Avatar)
LOL. Welcome to my schizophrenic world.