Really fun and ahead of its time. Its very similar to Tampopo or even True Stories in its structure and I feel the movie is better for it. The main plot of the movie, though very timely and clever, only has about enough content to fill in episode of a tv show. However, the film is very clever about both increasing the runtime and adding to the commentary through asides, fantasy sequences and skits.

The skits throughout the whole film are all pretty entertaining. Considering this was cowritten by Keenan Ivory Wayans this serves as a sort of precursor to In Living Color (and perhaps the whole Wayans Brothers empire). 

Director and star Robert Townshend is also a clear powerhouse as this is a very impressive directorial debut. The backstory behind him self financing the movie just adds an extra layer to this films good qualities. In that regard its also ahead of its time in its production as it came out before Clerks and Slacker.

Really fun and ahead of its time. Its very similar to Tampopo or even True Stories in its structure and I feel the movie is better for it. The main plot of the movie, though very timely and clever, only has about enough content to fill in episode of a tv show. However, the film is very clever about both increasing the runtime and adding to the commentary through asides, fantasy sequences and skits.

The skits throughout the whole film are all pretty entertaining. Considering this was cowritten by Keenan Ivory Wayans this serves as a sort of precursor to In Living Color (and perhaps the whole Wayans Brothers empire). 

Director and star Robert Townshend is also a clear powerhouse as this is a very impressive directorial debut. The backstory behind him self financing the movie just adds an extra layer to this films good qualities. In that regard its also ahead of its time in its production as it came out before Clerks and Slacker.

1-800-555-COON is the funniest thing i’ve ever seen on film. this movie don’t even feel like 87’

1-800-555-COON is the funniest thing i’ve ever seen on film. this movie don’t even feel like 87’

Uncle Ray: There ain't nothin to it but to do it.

Uses a very unique structure and an air-tight script to craft one of the funniest and most biting satires I’ve seen in quite come time.

Uncle Ray: There ain't nothin to it but to do it.

Uses a very unique structure and an air-tight script to craft one of the funniest and most biting satires I’ve seen in quite come time.

‘Hollywood’s first black acting school… courses include Jive Talk 101’

Genuinely just phenomenal satire, and still so incredibly relevant.

‘Hollywood’s first black acting school… courses include Jive Talk 101’

Genuinely just phenomenal satire, and still so incredibly relevant.

very comedic, unique take on black cinema & the stereotypes in Hollywood. Super impressed with how impactful this movie is despite its low budget.

very comedic, unique take on black cinema & the stereotypes in Hollywood. Super impressed with how impactful this movie is despite its low budget.