What's your favorite blaxploitation film?

Bizarro Lois · 12-16-2011, 07:25 AM **Thread Starter**

I first got interested in this genre after seeing Pam Grier in "Jackie Brown", then going out and getting a copy of "Foxy Brown". While waiting for "Black Dynamite" to come out on DVD, I watched it again, and started looking for similar movies. That's what led me to classics like "Shaft" and "Superfly", plus some I had never heard of before, like "Black Caesar". I've seen a few more with Fred Williamson, who I really like.
Is anyone else into this genre? What's your favorite?

mbmcfarland · 12-16-2011, 08:06 AM

Superfly is my favorite. Another one I like that you didn't mention is Cleopatra Jones.

cayman shen · 12-16-2011, 08:49 AM

I have no "favorite" in the sense that I like them, but for pure campy goodness, my vote goes to "Blacula."

crabra comander · 12-16-2011, 08:56 AM

Black Dynamite!!!!

"But Black Dynamite, I sell drugs to the community!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOS3_...eature=related

DeLucks Designs · 12-16-2011, 08:58 AM

For me, it's hands down "I'm gonna get you Sucka.....". I LOVE that film, and there are some unbelievable actors in it.

I will watch anything wayans though.

Second place would have to be "Hollywood Shuffle".

SSgt Burton · 12-16-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cayman shen

but for pure campy goodness, my vote goes to "Blacula."

DAMMIT ya beat me to it!

Bit of trivia- "Blacula" was played by Star Trek alumni William Marshall (aka Dr Richard Daystrom TOS "The Ultimate Computer").

Kevin

DARTH SABER · 12-16-2011, 11:42 AM

Black Belt Jones - the meanest, baddest mutha to ever hit the silver screen!

jasonw2112 · 12-16-2011, 11:54 AM

Well they sure did make alot of them! So far I would have to say "Boss Nig.."( that is the real movie title! I swear! ) If you look it up on Amazon, its under "Boss". It's actually a pretty good movie! Than there is "The Mack" which stars Richard Prior. "Car Wash" is a pretty good one, alot of nice classic, Funk music! There are a bunch of good cheesy one's, I just can't think of the titles.

Oh! There is a Horror Hound convention coming up in March, in Columbus, Ohio. Pam Grier is one of the guests! I'm going!

Flagg · 12-16-2011, 01:27 PM

My vote goes for Blacula as well.

DocTony · 12-16-2011, 02:01 PM

Not sure if it qualifies being TV and all but how about COPS??

apollo · 12-16-2011, 02:09 PM

Check out some of Rudy Ray Browns Dolemite series.

He never got his due imo!

cayman shen · 12-16-2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocTony

Not sure if it qualifies being TV and all but how about COPS??

Uh...seriously? Awkward...

Kerr Avon · 12-16-2011, 03:07 PM

Hehehe.. it's more camp/parody, but I prefer "I'm gonna git you sucka!" I'm Gonna Git You Sucka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CessnaDriver · 12-16-2011, 03:12 PM

Dolemite.
Can you dig it?

"Man, move over and let me pass 'fore they have be to pullin' these Hush Puppies out your mother******' ass!"

The Wook · 12-16-2011, 04:04 PM

My favorite blaxploitation film is one that was never made. It was called Blackstar Warrior, and inspired Lucas to make Star Wars. All that survives of this early 70's project is this trailer.

BLACKSTAR WARRIOR TRAILER!!! - YouTube

The Wook

TD443 · 12-16-2011, 04:19 PM

Black Dynamite then Blacula

wannab · 12-16-2011, 04:50 PM

burrrrrrp!

Bizarro Lois · 12-16-2011, 04:51 PM **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARTH SABER

Black Belt Jones - the meanest, baddest mutha to ever hit the silver screen!

Thanks for the suggestion! That's one I need to see.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonw2112

Well they sure did make alot of them! So far I would have to say "Boss Nig.."( that is the real movie title! I swear! ) If you look it up on Amazon, its under "Boss". It's actually a pretty good movie! !

I saw a movie poster for that and it looks awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by apollo

Check out some of Rudy Ray Browns Dolemite series.

He never got his due imo!

I haven't seen any of the Dolemite series, but I watched "Disco Godfather" the other night and he's the main character. Black Dynamite was heavily influenced by it too. You can pick out a lot of scenes that are similar.

apollo · 12-16-2011, 04:56 PM

"Watch this good s***!"

Quote:

Originally Posted by CessnaDriver

Dolemite.
Can you dig it?

"Man, move over and let me pass 'fore they have be to pullin' these Hush Puppies out your mother******' ass!"

apollo · 12-16-2011, 05:10 PM

"Disco" is in the Series.

I like the older ones he did though, "Human Tornado", "Dolemite", and the classic "Petey Wheatstraw".

And yes Black Dynamite was a loving Valentine to Rudy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bizarro Lois

I haven't seen any of the Dolemite series, but I watched "Disco Godfather" the other night and he's the main character. Black Dynamite was heavily influenced by it too. You can pick out a lot of scenes that are similar.

Shylaah · 12-16-2011, 05:17 PM

Yeah, my friend has a bunch of these.
I like Shaft--Can ya dig it.......
and Black Moma, White Moma--Pam Greer did a lof of those movies.....
Cotton Comes to Harlem--Red Foxx, he's a classic!
and I don't know if this one is in the genre, but The Wiz--Ease on down, ease on down, ease on down the road.........
we really do need a musical notes icon.....

Shylaah

Robert412 · 12-16-2011, 05:31 PM

My college room mate went on a blacksploitatuon spree. The one I remember most is "the spook who sat by the door."

KhalDrogo · 12-16-2011, 07:34 PM

corranhornjje · 12-16-2011, 08:23 PM

Beverly Hills Cop

KhalDrogo · 12-16-2011, 10:01 PM

Sometimes sarcasm doesnt quite read as such over the internet, so I'm going to assume youre joking. Obviously Beverly Hills Cop was a big budget studio picture. I would assume that most people know just because a movie stars a black guy doesnt make it "blaxploitation".

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12-16-2011, 07:25 AM Thread Starter	#1
Bizarro Lois • Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: TheRPF.com Posts: 1,007	What's your favorite blaxploitation film? I first got interested in this genre after seeing Pam Grier in "Jackie Brown", then going out and getting a copy of "Foxy Brown". While waiting for "Black Dynamite" to come out on DVD, I watched it again, and started looking for similar movies. That's what led me to classics like "Shaft" and "Superfly", plus some I had never heard of before, like "Black Caesar". I've seen a few more with Fred Williamson, who I really like. Is anyone else into this genre? What's your favorite? Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

12-16-2011, 08:06 AM	#2
mbmcfarland Advacnded Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 773	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? Superfly is my favorite. Another one I like that you didn't mention is Cleopatra Jones. Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

12-16-2011, 08:49 AM	#3
cayman shen Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 3,569	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? I have no "favorite" in the sense that I like them, but for pure campy goodness, my vote goes to "Blacula." Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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12-16-2011, 08:58 AM	#5
DeLucks Designs • Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 87	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? For me, it's hands down "I'm gonna get you Sucka.....". I LOVE that film, and there are some unbelievable actors in it. I will watch anything wayans though. Second place would have to be "Hollywood Shuffle". Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

12-16-2011, 11:42 AM	#7
DARTH SABER Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 8,007	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? Black Belt Jones - the meanest, baddest mutha to ever hit the silver screen! Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

12-16-2011, 11:54 AM	#8
jasonw2112 • Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 244	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? Well they sure did make alot of them! So far I would have to say "Boss Nig.."( that is the real movie title! I swear! ) If you look it up on Amazon, its under "Boss". It's actually a pretty good movie! Than there is "The Mack" which stars Richard Prior. "Car Wash" is a pretty good one, alot of nice classic, Funk music! There are a bunch of good cheesy one's, I just can't think of the titles. Oh! There is a Horror Hound convention coming up in March, in Columbus, Ohio. Pam Grier is one of the guests! I'm going! Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post Last edited by jasonw2112; 12-16-2011 at 12:00 PM.

12-16-2011, 01:27 PM	#9
Flagg • Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,159	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? My vote goes for Blacula as well. Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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DocTony Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 178	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? Not sure if it qualifies being TV and all but how about COPS?? Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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apollo Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 13,947	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? Check out some of Rudy Ray Browns Dolemite series. He never got his due imo! Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

12-16-2011, 03:07 PM	#13
Kerr Avon Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 7,140	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? Hehehe.. it's more camp/parody, but I prefer "I'm gonna git you sucka!" I'm Gonna Git You Sucka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

12-16-2011, 03:12 PM	#14
CessnaDriver • Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,490	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? Dolemite. Can you dig it? "Man, move over and let me pass 'fore they have be to pullin' these Hush Puppies out your mother******' ass!" Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

12-16-2011, 04:04 PM	#15
The Wook Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Whale's Vagina, CA Posts: 3,610	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? My favorite blaxploitation film is one that was never made. It was called Blackstar Warrior, and inspired Lucas to make Star Wars. All that survives of this early 70's project is this trailer. BLACKSTAR WARRIOR TRAILER!!! - YouTube The Wook Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

12-16-2011, 04:19 PM	#16
TD443 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 5	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? Black Dynamite then Blacula Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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wannab Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: fuinass Posts: 795	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? burrrrrrp! Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post Last edited by wannab; 01-09-2012 at 05:35 AM.

12-16-2011, 05:17 PM	#21
Shylaah • Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 684	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? Yeah, my friend has a bunch of these. I like Shaft--Can ya dig it....... and Black Moma, White Moma--Pam Greer did a lof of those movies..... Cotton Comes to Harlem--Red Foxx, he's a classic! and I don't know if this one is in the genre, but The Wiz--Ease on down, ease on down, ease on down the road......... we really do need a musical notes icon..... Shylaah Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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Robert412 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 240	My college room mate went on a blacksploitatuon spree. The one I remember most is "the spook who sat by the door." Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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12-16-2011, 08:23 PM	#24
corranhornjje Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Dayton OH Posts: 3,236	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? Beverly Hills Cop Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

12-16-2011, 10:01 PM	#25
KhalDrogo Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: the replica prop forum dot com Posts: 55	Re: What's your favorite blaxploitation film? Sometimes sarcasm doesnt quite read as such over the internet, so I'm going to assume youre joking. Obviously Beverly Hills Cop was a big budget studio picture. I would assume that most people know just because a movie stars a black guy doesnt make it "blaxploitation". Share Share this post on Share on Facebook Tweet this Post Submit to StumbleUpon Submit to Reddit! Digg this Post

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