Brown Butter Popcorn

Movie and Television reviews from indie to blockbuster. Centering stories featuring Black creatives. Hosted by @BibsCorner and Toy. #BrownButterReviews

[Brown Butter Popcorn @BrownButterPod]

New podcast out now!

#LongTimeListener Review and Interview with Director/Actress Danielle Nicolet.

Long Time Listener Premiers April 2 on @WatchALLBLK.

Links Below👇🏾

[Film Updates @FilmUpdates]

An untitled ensemble comedy from Dewayne Perkins is in development at Hulu.

The project follows a group of friends in their 30s who decide to date by jury, meaning all of their relationship choices are determined by a group vote.

(https://t.co/6PGHDILUQD)

[Film Updates @FilmUpdates]

Aleshea Harris’ ‘IS GOD IS’ is now available on VOD.

Kara Young and Mallori Johnson star as two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge, confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths.

[Brown Butter Popcorn @BrownButterPod]

@Young_Deuces @carolinerenard_ A man of taste 👌🏾

[Young Deuces of WatchMojo @Young_Deuces]

I feel like Black Cinema been eating so mf good lately …the range been insane

Some of my favorites over the last decade or so

[Brown Butter Popcorn @BrownButterPod]

A classic

[Film Updates @FilmUpdates]

10 years ago, ‘THE NICE GUYS’ was released in theaters.

[Me @KirkWrites79]

Black writers are writing and pitching shows. They are not being bought. Most can’t get in a room. That is the reality now, especially with less shows being made overall. I know, I know… do it on your own thing. If you want to be on a major network, it has to be bought by one.

[SimplySimone @simoneumba]

Alright, let’s try this again

https://t.co/4hRfTBQ6Ee

[Reel Updates @worldofreel]

JACOB ELORDI is in “pole position” to be cast as next JAMES BOND, according to multiple sources (via @MarinaHyde)

https://t.co/4VG6jyAwF3

[Art Hits Hard @nightwriter22]

Jordan Peele had a script after his 2022 horror/sci-fi NOPE and the plan was to direct it under his Monkeypaw banner.

Universal Pictures even had it on their 2026 calendar. However, it was then removed because the script was not ready and it looks like it still isn't.

Reports now indicate that Peele's production banner is actually downsizing to four members to "refocus" and the contract with Universal is also coming to an end.

[Nneka Samuel @NeekNique]

Writer-Directors:

Malcolm D. Lee teamed up with Universal and Tribeca to create Love and Laughs, a short-film development and production initiative for filmmakers who tell comedic and romantic stories.

Apply by May 20th: https://t.co/iqdinXAubN

[Brown Butter Popcorn @BrownButterPod]

@EmmanuelBigombe @Jabz_CFC Missed a couple, including Hardball, but this is elite ball knowledge.

[Brown Butter Popcorn @BrownButterPod]

@Jabz_CFC Hardball.

[Black Film Alerts @BlackFilmAlerts]

It’s their month.

• ‘Is God Is’ - May 15th
• ‘I Love Boosters’ - May 22nd

🔔: Only in theaters!

[Film Updates @FilmUpdates]

The Academy has banned AI from ever winning an Oscar.

• Only roles “demonstrably performed by humans with their consent” are eligible for acting Oscars

• Only “human-authored” screenplays are eligible for a nomination

[Brown Butter Popcorn @BrownButterPod]

Chronicle was special

[People Of The Internet @PeopleOfTheInt]

These non-Marvel/DC superhero films had the potential to start their own universes - but we never got the sequels they deserved.

[Bibs @BibsCorner]

Any of my followers in or near New Haven, CT and need something to do this weekend?

Might have something for you through @BrownButterPod 👀

[Alex Malcolm aka Lexx @LexxMoves]

True Story: i talked to 3 separate casting directors and when I said black girl, they all said this girl's name. And I don't know how she identifies, but like this is what we're up against.

[The Hollywood Reporter @THR]

‘Ricky’ launched over a year ago to great reviews and a directing prize at Sundance. It’s now being self-distributed after a lack of offers, explains star Sheryl Lee Ralph:

“That happens so often when it’s an independent film that has something to say about people who so often get marginalized…. It is bold to say, ‘You know what? If you’re not going to open up the door for me here, I think enough about the work that I have created to go out and say we’re going to do it ourselves. We’re four-walling this thing ourselves because we refuse for you not to see it.’”
https://t.co/z34ATvUibD

[Brown Butter Popcorn @BrownButterPod]

Dropping two seasons of 25 shows that don’t work has to make more sense than 1 season of 50 shows.

[Brown Butter Popcorn @BrownButterPod]

Stop green lighting shows unless you’re ready to give it two seasons.