Ep. 9 What would Mookie from Do The Right Thing do about Texas Roadhouse & my fav 80's movies

Welcome to The Blackened Tomato, a podcast with seasoned takes on movies, pop culture, politics and a bit of whatever scratches my brain! In Episode 9, we’re asking one very important question: What would Mookie from Do the Right Thing do about the Texas Roadhouse controversy? 😤 I’m breaking down Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing, the real-life racial tensions and events reflected in the film, and why a movie released in 1989 still feels VERY relevant today.

We’ll get into Mookie, Sal’s Famous Pizzeria, the film’s themes of racism, protest, anger, community, and what happens when people finally reach their breaking point. Then we’re staying in the ’80s and talking about some of my favorite movies from the decade before I attempt the nearly impossible task of choosing my favorite. 👀 Also: How DC's Lanterns is going so far Cookie Queens, the Girl Scouts documentary What I'm excited to watch next!