So, we all know that Love Jones is the best Black Love story our generation has ever seen right? The same can be said for Coming to America vs. Boomerang. Boomerang was great but better than Coming to America? In the words of Lisa in that epic closing scene – “Nahhhhhh.” Well, some would beg to differ. That’s why, to wrap up the biggest and Blackest Black History Month in history, the incredible team at Black&Sexy.TV will be hosting the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Times) Debate on February 28, 6pm Pacific Time. That’s 9pm for us on the East Coast and about 2am/02:00 for all of you Brits. For more info go to battleofthegoats.com.
We’ll be tuning in with popcorn and mini-creme brulée cheesecakes in hand. But to get the fight jump-started a little early, Bae and I weighed in with our own little pre-debate debate.
Best 2000s Love Story
Love Jones vs. Love and Basketball
Shantrelle: Love Jones, duh!
Tony: Love & Basketball.
Best Comedy Of All Time or At Least Starring Eddie Murphy?
Coming to America vs. Boomerang
Shantrelle: Coming to America.
Tony: Coming to America.
Best 70s Musical
Car Wash vs. The Wiz
Shantrelle: While I can quote Car Wash line for line…I’d have to say The Wiz. I don’t know if this is a fair question though, cause I doubt you’ve even seen Car Wash. Have you?
Tony: I haven’t seen either one.
Shantrelle: How did I guess? Your Black American movie experience clearly starts with the 90’s…
Tony: 80’s actually. I watched Shaft in Africa. I think we actually owned that one.
Shantrelle: LMFAO. Of course y’all did.
Best Vampire Film
Blade vs. Blackula
Shantrelle: Blackula!
Tony: Blade.
Best Superhero Flick
I’m Gonna Get You Sucka vs. Pootie Tang vs. Meteor Man
Shantrelle: I’m Gonna Get You Sucka.
Tony: Ahhhhh. I’m Gonna Get You Sucka.
Kung Fu Flicks
Last Dragon vs. Black Belt Jones
Shantrelle: Last Dragon…but Black Belt Jones…Jim Kelly’s fro, come through!
Tony: Last Dragon
Best Blaxploitation
Superfly vs. Shaft
Shantrelle: Superfly!
Tony: Shaft
Best Miniseries
Roots vs. Shaka Zulu
Shantrelle: Shaaaaka! Shaaaka! Why do you think I’m marrying you? Shaka was my first television crush. LOL. Just kidding. Have you even seen Roots?
Tony: Smh. Yes, i’ve seen Roots. Shaka Zulu.
