Micheaux Mission

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Funny Valentines (1999) Mar 12, 2026

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On the way to reviewing 1999's Funny Valentines, which features a rare lead performance by Alfre Woodard and scene-stealing brilliance by Loretta Devine, Len 'sings' the remakes of My Funny Valentine and Vincent promises ONE DOLLAR to everyone in the world. And legendary actor E.G. Marshall proves to be a bizarro mystery to Vincent, but the Men of Micheaux make it Six Degrees to D'urville nonetheless.

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Credits:

Len Webb produces and edits the show. Vincent Williams is the co-producer, and Moe Poplar is our associate producer.
Our theme music is by Alexa Gold.
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The Annihilation Of Fish (1999) Mar 05, 2026

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The Men of Micheaux debate the possibilities of Do The Right Thing becoming episode 500 of the Mission and the dire implications of Paramount - Warner Bros deal. Vincent meets his match in the Redgrave Sisters but both of the Men are charmed by Lynn (anyway) in director Charles Burnett’s unusual 1999 gem.

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Alien (1979) Feb 26, 2026

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Vincent and Len revisit their Patreon-exclusive chat on 70s international sensation Pink Lady, take in the unearthly images of actors Clint Howard and Lady Gaga, and examine the "blackness" of 1979's ALIEN (just so they can talk about ALIEN).

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Credits:

Len Webb produces and edits the show. Vincent Williams is the co-producer, and Moe Poplar is our associate producer.
Our theme music is by Alexa Gold.

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Boss Nigger (1975) Feb 19, 2026

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Vincent and Len remember acting legend Robert Duvall and civil rights titan Jesse Jackson before tallying up the Wild Wild West Cowgirls versus The Star Treklettes of 60s TV. Were Queen Latifah and Mos Def distracting in Brown Sugar? What would Imitation Of Life look like today? Which Man of Micheaux will go Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon first? Is the blaxploitation western Boss Nigger really that good?

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Credits:

Len Webb produces and edits the show. Vincent Williams is the co-producer, and Moe Poplar is our associate producer.
Our theme music is by Alexa Gold.

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District 9 (2009) Feb 12, 2026

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The Men of Micheaux share their feelings about a very special episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy dedicated to Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Plus, Len reveals a unique history with cat food and Vincent shows how he spent his money in college. Len gets in on the Six Degrees to a couple of famous Vincents and Lens. And -- is Neil Blomkamp's District 9 a Black film? Or is it just colored with Black themes? Court is in session.

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Come out for The Be Reel Micheaux Screening Series @ Bryn Mawr Film Institute for JUST ANOTHER GIRL ON THE I.R.T. with special guest Leslie Harris

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Credits:

Len Webb produces and edits the show. Vincent Williams is the co-producer, and Moe Poplar is our associate producer.
Our theme music is by Alexa Gold.

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The Legend of Nigger Charley (1972) Feb 05, 2026

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NOTE: The audio for this episode was compiled from a single source and enhanced for your entertainment.

The Men of Micheaux say goodbye to Demond Wilson of Sanford & Son fame (and, perhaps, a budding project of theirs), revealing that one of them might be a hater. A listener hits their comic book loving sweet spot by asking about an old Dr. J advertisement, and Len reveals the secret origin of his pretzel addiction. Then Six Degrees takes a strange turn around Miguel Nunez, and the Men unexpectedly agree on the virtues of the legendary Fred Williamson, aka that man Charley!

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Credits:

Len Webb produces and edits the show. Vincent Williams is the co-producer, and Moe Poplar is our associate producer.
Our theme music is by Alexa Gold.

••If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com

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The Players Club (1998) Jan 29, 2026

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Is Ayo Edibiri (The Bear) the second coming of Whoopi Goldberg? Is Avery "Stayin' Alive" Brooks the cheat code for great Star Trek? Are there too many playas inside The Playuers Club? Does Lisa Raye have anything besides 'presence'? The Men of Micheaux have questions and answers.

JUST ANOTHER GIRL ON THE I.R.T. with special guest Leslie Harris at Bryn Mawr Film Institute - tickets on sale now www.brynmawrfilm.org/

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You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com

Credits:

Len Webb produces and edits the show. Vincent Williams is the co-producer, and Moe Poplar is our associate producer.
Our theme music is by Alexa Gold.

••If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com

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Imitation Of Life (1959) Jan 22, 2026

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The Men of Micheaux reminisce about their shared love of foundational anime staples of the 1970s, such as Star Blazers and Battle of the Planets. Then, after doing Six Degrees of D'Urvile to the legendary Lana Turner and the underused Juanita Moore, Vincent becomes perplexed by Len's out-of-the-blue DVD-versus-SDJ comparison. Finally, the Men review the 1959 remake of a classic tale that exceeds its reach aesthetically if not culturally.

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Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com

You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com

Credits:

Len Webb produces and edits the show. Vincent Williams is the co-producer, and Moe Poplar is our associate producer.
Our theme music is by Alexa Gold.
If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com

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Pinky (1949) Jan 15, 2026

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Vincent and Len discuss the late T.K. Carter, finding previously unseen racism in their favorite movies, asshole comedians (or comedians’ assholes?), Bill Murray, Chris Rock, The Breakfast Club, and the un-passing hiding inside of 1949’s Pinky besides the film’s three Academy Award-nominated performances.

JUST ANOTHER GIRL ON THE I.R.T. screening with special guest, writer-director Leslie Harris

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You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com

Credits:

Len Webb produces and edits the show. Vincent Williams is the co-producer, and Moe Poplar is our associate producer.
Our theme music is by Alexa Gold.
If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com

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Zola (2020) Jan 08, 2026

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The Men of Micheaux debut their new home at Anga Studios, planting their flag (and feet) on new territory. Listeners, aka Missionaries, have the Men analyzing the careers of Gabrielle Union and Robin Williams (one is more meh than you think, and it ain't hers). Going Six Degrees of D'urville Martin to Z-actors Zach Galifianakis and Zazie Beetz lands the show in the lap of Chevy Chase (OUCH!), but the Men end things delighted by the tantalizingly funny ZOLA, featuring another tour-de-force performance by Micheaux Mission favorite Taylour Paige.

We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:

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Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com

You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com

Credits:

Len Webb produces and edits the show. Vincent Williams is the co-producer, and Moe Poplar is our associate producer.
Our theme music is by Alexa Gold.
If you’d like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com

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