Civil Brand: A Hood Film with a Message.

Marvin Lattimore and Oniyide Francis have spent their whole lives in the Bronx, and a shared part of that experience was watching movies about neighborhoods like theirs. Welcome to My Hood Film was born from a simple observation: while they grew up on these films, plenty of people have never seen one or lived the realities they sometimes depict. Each episode, the hosts sit down with a different guest-friends, strangers, film buffs, or total newcomers to the genre-to watch a classic or contemporary hood film. What unfolds is a conversation that’s as much about the movies as it is about perspective, memory, and the often surprising gap between Hollywood’s version of street life and lived experience. You’ll hear genuine, unfiltered reactions, debates about authenticity, and a lot of laughter as Marvin and Oniyide guide the discussion. This podcast digs into why these films resonate, how they’ve shaped culture, and what they get right or wrong, all through the lens of personal stories and sharp, comedic insight from two guys who know the territory. It’s less a formal review and more like hanging out in the living room after the credits roll, breaking down what you just saw with people who have a lot to say about it.