"A Low Down Dirty Shame" Movie Review | The BlackBusters Podcast Ep.76

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A Low Down Dirty Shame is a 1994 American action comedy film written, directed, and starring Keenen Ivory Wayans. The film also stars Charles S. Dutton, Jada Pinkett, and Salli Richardson.
After hitting a wall in his case against drug kingpin Ernesto Mendoza (Andrew Divoff), private eye Andre Shame (Keenen Ivory Wayans) quits the police department in disgrace. The wisecracking investigator thinks he's left his old life behind him, but now everything changes when an old chum from the force informs him of a break in the case. With the help of his motor-mouthed secretary, Peaches (Jada Pinkett), Andre leaps back into the action to solve the case and clear his name.
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[@jphuture]

Salli Richardson is Killin it as a director for HBO!!

[@Sin-G]

And still aging beautifully! Dime+ all day!!!

[@tt1089]

She’s an amazing director!!!

[@Sin-G]

@@tt1089 facts. Pissed they tossed out The Lakers HBO series.

[@DJSethieSeth22]

I wish hbo respected the shows they produce nd the actors for it

[@denimbandit2284]

Nah, I be saying the silk drawers line all the time. "Leave me alone. Stop tugging at my silk drawers. Don't love me like you do!"

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

I have not watched this movie in a minute & it’s underrated. Can we please get Blackbusters on the following movies: Mo Money The Inkwell The Sixth Man Bamboozled

[@popcornmoviesgames8117]

Mo Money!!!!!!!

[@bryanthomas4040]

“HEY! Luis said the white man can kiss his ass” My favorite part 😂

[@DeANGELIS4735]

"Coffee is good with cream, but better when it's black"

[@Mr_Gemini61]

😂😂😂

[@88wyrick]

This movie is so underrated! I appreciate you both for reviewing it. Best Wayans movie in my humble opinion.

[@karatekoala4270]

Between this and Major Payne

[@jeremyblackwater439]

I loved Jada and Salli in this. I couldn’t choose 🥰

[@St3phenking13]

Salli all day lol

[@suavobaby90]

Oh MANMANMAN!!!! This is the movie I've been waiting on Jah/Tone to speak on.... ONE OF THE BEST BLACK UNDERRATED MOVIES OF THE 90s EVER!!! I used to watch this movie all the time (still do) as a kid even had the VHS, GIVE SHAME THE FLOWERS NOW!!! #classic

[@heavybre]

This movie should've launched a film series maybe even a prequel. Fresh would've set everybody up, took all the money, and still kept his private detective business.

[@miamiles7996]

Jada did her thing in this role

[@andren8788]

Facts

[@MissB2483]

Actually Tom Cruise has played a villian...Lestat in "Interview With the Vampire", and he played it so good that Anne Rice (the author of the book) publicly apologized b/c she thought he was wrongly casted for the role

[@9pmKingGo2sleep]

Tom Cruise also played the Villain in the satire comedy " Tropical Thunder "

[@CoreyRossArt]

Will can't do Nino buuuut if the wardrobe is right he has very little lines Will can be a bad guy. Tom Cruise was a bad guy in Collateral. likable but a bad guy. you both are so vital to this movie review game. much respect to you both.

[@Dirge861]

YES !!! FINALLY !!! A classic among the great of Black Films I can't wait to hear my bother Tony Price's assessment on this film

[@dellnice7893]

52:12 😂😂😂 he was singing that den the dogs bit hym up lol

[@ShayP76]

The way I have been waiting for this movie to get some love!!!!! Finally!!!

[@visionaryrecords7644]

You gotta remember also that salli Richardson played Elisa Maza in Gargoyles.

[@jumannesummerville1388]

Wesley Snipes' ability to carry a fight scene and do comedy would have been a better Shame. This one character change would have made this movie a bigger hit across the board. Snipes is a proven black star but has some crossover appeal (Blade trilogy).

[@bdev410]

Im 35 and this has been my favorite movie of all time since I was 7!!!! Followed by Menace II Society which ironically Jada Pinkett and Charles S. Dutton are in both. And both of them are from my hometown #Baltimore

[@Neciknows]

Yes yes I’m so ready for this one!

[@MikeOutstandin]

Gotta tune asap. One of my favorite movies from the 90s

[@jalankvng]

See here’s my take on Will and Wesley. Will looks mainly menacing enough to be a hero. He has acting chops to play a villain 100%. But his looks comes off as hero-ish. Wesley can play a menacing villain and a hero based off his tone, his built, certain features to where he can do both. Now give a villain role similar Will’s acting as his character in King Richard but more despicable and scoundrel, Will can for sure can pull it off

[@derekkimble9554]

nope lol

[@natalievillines-willis7898]

Good movie for sure It's so sad that the actor who played Wayman died of pneumonia a month before the release

[@popcorn908]

I found my people! Seven pounds is a criminally underrated movie.

[@DeANGELIS4735]

Dedicated to the memory of Def Jam comic Corwin Hawkins

[@buckyjr710]

Trailblazer. Every gay guy on film is a poor imitation of Wayman.

[@55thuman]

Salli Richardson is so underrated. The beauty is unmatched.

[@gljcnh]

Great great takes gentlemen.

[@youngchief31]

Next episode i recommend “Trippin” (1999) starring the Cosby Kid Deon Richmond aka Bud

[@jordanragin1615]

This is a 4 BUT for the fact that he wrote produced directed and starred in his own movie makes it a 5. This is a classic

[@sjp1969]

The thing they are missing is that for the most part Shame is played as the straight. Eddie and Martin played lead comic with most other characters being the straight. This is an action film with comedic elements whereas the others are comedic action. movies. One of the hardest things to do is be thread in a film and direct it.

[@kevink21582]

Will Smuth briefly played Lucifer in a movie called "Winter's Tale".... I like his portrayal of lucifer

[@jbanksjh]

A low down dirty shame ! Is one of the best movies ever made!!! A classic ! It's my favorite movie.. I've watched that movie so many times ... love that movie

[@kevinnash2444]

Been waiting on this Blackbuster episode from the start of Blackbusters. This movie is FIRE!!!

[@mightymick1972]

Tom Cruise would have be a perfect crossover villain. And Wesley Snipes as Shame.

[@nakumayo8974]

Had to watch this movie last night, still one my favorites. Ya'll killed the analysis on this. Mikey Rouke I'm thinking could have played the Mendosa's role.

[@eraynawoodward2616]

I think Will can play an antihero, but not a complete villain.

[@NAJAI1]

There was Suicide Squad and Hancock where he was that. Good analogy

[@kinkykmd23]

Lou Dimond Phillips as the villain, look at his work in , the big hit, courage on the fire, La Bamba and many others

[@UdaamWright]

BUST some CAPS!! GIVE this man a gold star. 😂😂😂😂

[@deatrickjones4348]

Good call!

[@megamanxhunter]

Mendoza isn't played by Lou Diamond Philips, but Andrew Divoff. Divoff is mostly being famous for playing the Djinn in Wishmaster.

[@deandreevans4331]

Thats not Lou Diamond Phillips

[@xxmarvelknightxxgaming]

The Hospital scene with Wayman & Shame was Hilarious 😂

[@hoodiebaby4436]

I need to see all 4 Wayne's brothers in one movie together instant classic

[@jeremydjp]

Bros, this is my over all 1 seed. My favorite movie, hands down. I couldn’t click this fast enough

[@FattBoyInHD]

Bruh I just watched this movie the other day, I’ma 90s baby & this one of my favorite movies man 😭 “Shame Shame ‼️ don’t touch me in my silk drawls, don’t love me like you do” 😂😂😂

[@taylorscrews2284]

I think the problem with Keenan acting is that he’s too naturally funny for the dramatic parts. At least at point in his career. But he was trying to pull back and not be too funny.

[@9pmKingGo2sleep]

Jamie Foxx could have portrayed Shame as well though Jamie Wasn't a Lead Man at that time ⏸

[@eraynawoodward2616]

Tom Cruise was a great villain in interview with a vampire

[@DeeboX-vv8ji]

Sally Richardson was great in Eureka as well.

[@karatekoala4270]

6:55 I gotta push back on ya here. As a huge Salli Richardson fan, she did cross over for all the nerds out here. She had many seasons as one of the leads on "Eureka" on SyFy. So she was getting that food long money from the nerds sector way before Marvel made it popular.

[@terrencenelson3743]

She also did the voice for the female cop on Gargoyles

[@karatekoala4270]

@@terrencenelson3743 Eliza, till this day one of the greatest cast of voice actors for one show.

[@dekarejones4227]

One of my favorite films! Shame/Will Smith Peaches/Jada, Regina King Mendoza/Leon, Lawrence Fishburne Angela/Salli Richardson, Vanessa Williams, Roselyn Sanchez Sunny Rothmiller/Michael Beach Don't know anyone that could have played Wayman any better. Great review!

[@BigBeariseverywhere]

Wow nice job one of my unsung favorites

[@theebodyplug3589]

You was cruising in your sleep last night and started…. Speeding

[@anthonyhayes9458]

Why do we have to crossover!! It was a great movie. Kennan did a great great job. 😮 This is my first time disagreeing

[@SCI5JUNKIE]

Big Jah & Tone gotta do Queen & Slim next

[@premeexcel6408]

Jada's best character was Sloane in Bamboozled for sure.

[@KountryEJ910]

He definitely should have casted his brother Damon for the lead role

[@ladytaylor4299]

Keenan Ivory Wayans is definitely underrated in Hollywood

[@40King-bo4xk]

Good Morning SHAME is my fav part of the movie 😂😂😂 want some sausages?

[@Mr_Gemini61]

🤣🤣🤣

[@darrylewilliams6816]

Been asking for this forever !!!!!!!

[@ricardorayg.9820]

Y'all should check out "Most Wanted" with Keenen ivory Wayans

[@Shreveport_P]

I know this will be a fan favorite

[@boobam8232]

Y'all coming wit heat in 2024... Keep it up Blockbusters!!!

[@sdr8103]

Tom Cruise played the villain in 'Interview With A Vampire '

[@shaquilleanderson1887]

So sad Wayman passed away before he could see himself in the movie

[@emorysal3808]

Tom cruise was a great villain in interview with a vampire

[@Zay92_]

Pac took Salli from Snoop 😂😂😂

[@j.d.wilson2523]

Jah slept on Tone's Nic Cage suggestion for Mendoza. That would be the EXACT casting to get great crossover appeal

[@premeexcel6408]

Will is/was supposed to be playing Nicky Barnes. Not exactly a bad guy, but a drug dealer. I think he can pull it off.

[@burnieburnz8321]

Apparently according to Will Smiths ex PR assistant Jada's role was meant to go to J Lo but Jada did what she needed to do to get that role, I'll let you read between the lines on that one

[@kevinnash2444]

Uhh the elephant in the room. No one and I mean No one would have believed Keyna could have beaten Westly Snipes in a Movie fight.

[@hasanishakur9985]

I got low down on DVD, I love this movie. It's nothing wrong with it. It would been funnier with somebody else as the male lead but I didn't mind kenan cus Jada was hilarious.

[@JLEWIS18]

This movie was great…classic! Totally disagree Keenan was perfect for the shame role…man yall were hard on this movie😂…big ups to the podcast

[@trepapi6539]

Between that line and her outfit in Posse 👌🏿

[@StoneyJames]

Tom Cruise’s villain role is probably Collateral

[@anthonyclark9441]

As much as this Movie is beloved, it should've been more of a Box Office success.

[@UnpleasantThoughts]

Yall Mentioned Jada Played In Collateral And Then Forgot Tom Cruise Played The Villain In That Movie 😂

[@OfficialDay72300]

13:47 she destroyed their mystery as a couple

[@jalankvng]

This my mom favorite movie

[@AshleyLovechild]

Lou Diamond Phillips would have been a good Mendoza💯

[@tyeshacross6421]

Also much love for the late Corwin Hawkins (Wayman) ❤❤

[@iBASHd]

I need ya'll to do Major Payne.

[@twinjerman]

This movie opened the door for Sam. jackson to play New 'Shaft".

[@mafiola300]

Cuz y'all need to do one for Surviving the Game starring Ice T

[@cp7788]

Mann. I wish they put up the images of the actors when they show love so i dont gotta pause every 10 minutes to pull up who they talkin bout

[@leav4g]

Finally. I hate i missed initial upload. I love this movie. I hate he called it "female" but really he right. ❤❤❤

[@Daytona386]

Uncut gems for Adam Sandler

[@TC_Whiting]

I hope y’all do “blindspotting” one day!!! That movie is dope it’s a Cali movie “Oakland” even though it’s got some white characters I hope y’all do that one day because it’s definitely some good messages in there 👌🏾

[@mr.mister7166]

Make Charles S the Mendoza role and use Andy Garcia as his role or leave Charles but have Andy as Mendoza

[@sho-nuff51oak87]

Tom Cruz played a Villain in the movie Collateral

[@danigirl562]

Tom Cruise played the villain in Collateral

[@rcgrizzly94]

Tom cruise in collateral villain...HELLO

[@coreylilbro42]

Always been my knock against Will. He could never play the villain.

[@pyromaximus8890]

23:26 🤔 after tone mentioned the things peaches was saying... It just dawned on me that Tupac and Lisa left eye Lopez would have really made a great tag duo in an action film similar to this but more serious considering those was two rappers you could believe they'd do that shit and get it done! Now would the acting be better idk pac had skills in theater 🎭 and I think left eye was a serious woman who could project herself in a multitude of manner

[@tyeshacross6421]

I love this movie and I agree with you guy’s intake. With Will Smith being a villain , go watch Suicide Squad. I think that was the closest role as him being a villain but I would love to see him in that type of role the entire movie. ❤😊

[@waynewarren6791]

Tom Cruise was the villain in Collateral

[@bigtxrastlingfan9265]

Jada's turned was Hawthorne and her Rock Band

[@theebodyplug3589]

I know this movie word for word. Me and my sisters favorite

[@SHOTTAeastcoast]

Speaking of Collateral, do a review on it

[@teamcross1154]

If u put BBQ fluid in to a tennis ball tube they won't shoot out they just burn and melt the tube

[@niageorge3389]

might have been hard to do because he usually only starin in his own movies but tarantino coulda been a perfect cross over villain and maybe if anybody coulda got him to star in a female like this if keenan wanted i think he mighta managed it

[@ceezydion3900]

been waiting on this one

[@BigChi61]

@Biggjah Tom Cruise played a villain in Collateral with Jamie Foxx

[@tommywatts1871]

Hope yall review "American Fiction "

[@blakemac2211]

Tom Cruise was the villain in Collateral with Jamie Foxx

[@mikeal-lateef_5138]

I'm glad I just saw this comment 😂I was just about to post that