The Cosby Blow
The conviction of Bill Cosby delivered a final blow to the status the legendary comic and actor owned in pop culture, specifically black pop culture. As the media sifts through the ashes of his implosion, SOF asks: what the hell do we do with Bill Cosby? How do we come to terms with the part […]
Avengers: Infinity War Review + Reaction
Ten years, six Infinity Stones, and one weekend box office total that brought in so much cash Thanos can probably afford to get his chin fixed. Was Avengers: Infinity War everything we thought it would be, or more than we bargained for? The SOF crew gives our thoughts, reactions, and a spoiler-heavy review of the […]
SOF Takeover: The Terminator Franchise
Ever wanted to get your hands on a TV or movie franchise and do things your way? So have we. The SOF Takeover series gives Snobs On Film the chance to rewrite, reimagine, and reboot properties that may (or may not) have gone off track. Listen as the Snobs remix plot lines and character arcs […]
Black Panther
To celebrate the much anticipated arrival of Marvel’s Black Panther feature film, SOF examines a key aspect of the movie and asks an important question. From Wakanda to Zamunda and the many incarnations of a mostly whitewashed Egypt, why does Hollywood feel the need to invent a fictitious Africa, and how does that impact our […]
Love Jones
More than twenty years ago a film escaped the confinements of Hollywood and made an indelible mark on a generation who had never seen their lives so truthfully portrayed on the silver screen. In a special Snob Deep episode of SOF, the crew examines the perennial classic Love Jones and discusses its aspirations, ultimate impact, […]
The Past, Present, And Future of The Ballad (feat. Salaam Remi)
In mid-February love is always in the air, but is it in the groove? Salaam Remi—producer behind hits for Amy Winehouse, Miguel, Nas and more—joins TMS to debate the past, present, and future of the ballad. From Sinatra’s stylings and Miles’s blues, to Marvin’s longings and Drake’s feelings, the Snobs dive into the heart of […]
Home Box Office
As Netflix continues to partner with A-list talent like Will Smith and Martin Scorsese, and studio juggernauts like Disney announce plans to stream their own content, SOF asks: is the theater experience in danger of becoming a thing of the past? Are streaming services such as Hulu and Amazon destined to become our box office […]
The (Black) British Invasion: The Love Affair Between UK Artists And Black Music
The Music Snobs take a sonic trip across the pond to discuss the lasting love affair between U.K. artists and black music. From Soul II Soul to Sampha: what is it about the British that connects them so passionately to what’s commonly viewed as an American art form? Lastly, during an inspired Round Table, the […]
Has She Finally Gotten It?
With the success of Spike Lee’s Netflix series based on his 1986 film of the same name, SOF asks: does the success of “She’s Gotta Have It?”, HBO’s “Insecure” and BET’s “Being Mary Jane” signal the advent of modern and authentic black female representation on television?
The Last Jedi Preview
As moviegoers everywhere gear up for the release of the newest chapter in the Star Wars saga, SOF previews Rian Johnson’s The Last Jedi while taking a moment to discuss and debate the impact of The Force Awakens, The Clone Wars, and the future of a franchise once written off as a thing of the […]