Judas and the Black Messiah

https://open.spotify.com/episode/40goMBCeU6HEDOGdfZwq8e?si=A8iOsU34SaeJg2914mjICQ We wrap up our celebration of Black History Month with a discussion about the film, Judas and the Black Messiah! Carla Temis joins Erin again to discuss the outstanding performances, the relevance today, the love story, and we end on some fun tangents! Please listen to the trigger warning. This is a heavy one, but … Continue reading Judas and the Black Messiah

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

https://open.spotify.com/episode/17I6hKlniFeegXqZviqUnm?si=ye9t50vNQQSpoBBL-EdI8Q We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a discussion about the film, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom! Carla Temis joins Erin to discuss the outstanding performances, the music, that tragic ending, appropriation of Black music, and some fun tangents!You can find Carla's photography at: https://www.carlatemis.com/You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla Temis and … Continue reading Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

History of Representation

https://open.spotify.com/episode/78EyCfd0ofgzRQkArgsFJT?si=vG9bA1WzRfiRmxw57Bkkhg We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a discussion about the history of representation in film. Carla Temis and Tiffany Smith join Erin to talk about Old Hollywood racist stereotypes; the racism in Gone With the Wind; the amazing Sydney Potier, Blacksplotation; some filmmakers we admire, and more!You can find Carla's photography … Continue reading History of Representation

A Different World

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SRZyQA4W8pw0bqKqzIOEy?si=-jGvw5x0TAGYW0xF-9FCVQ We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a discussion about the show, A Different World. Carla Temis and Tiffany Smith join Erin to talk about the challenges that a spin-off presents; our favorite characters; our love for Whitley and Dwayne, and more!You can find Carla's photography at: https://www.carlatemis.com/Be sure to check out Tiffany's writing … Continue reading A Different World

Living Single

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wJIwpzn7wea8suB2bcqBz?si=bqHOchHeSkmGxZBDRI5N5g We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a discussion about the sitcom, Living Single. Judy Alsip and Tiffany Smith join Erin to talk about their favorite characters, ships, the appropriation by Friends, and much more!Be sure to check out Tiffany's writing for The Game of Nerds at: https://thegameofnerds.com/author/twsmith0308/You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art … Continue reading Living Single

Black Panther

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VL6oR9ATiKAUBN2oQE4RV?si=cFaX2xR8QpOnUIb2B-Bd8g We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a discussion about the film, Black Panther. Carla Temis, Tanya Cook, and Tiffany Smith join Erin to talk about the importance of seeing yourself on screen; examine Killmonger and discuss whether or not he is a villain; pay tribute to the amazing Chadwick Boseman, and … Continue reading Black Panther

Viola Davis

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5elvxvRCIseoLvHGsWbDns?si=2_DX-c3bR7mt42hA05ZPWw We continue our celebration of Black History Month with a discussion about the incredible Viola Davis. Tiffany Smith joins Erin to discuss their favorite performances; discuss what roles we would love to see her do; go on a bit of a One Night in Miami tangent; discuss the importance of being seen and much … Continue reading Viola Davis

Denzel Washington

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5o5G4guap8kD4ZLN4AWEXf?si=Q8WAkgSvSi6AoLju-WRHtw We kick off our celebration of Black History Month with a discussion about the always fantastic, Denzel Washington. Carla Temis and Tiffany Smith join Erin to discuss their favorite performances, Denzel's work as a director, his lasting impact on the industry, and much more!You can find Carla's photography at: https://www.carlatemis.com/You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover … Continue reading Denzel Washington

Promising Young Woman

https://open.spotify.com/episode/132lpZBIlFUV8xVwMQTEtW?si=ZHnRcZI5TmelDO-kK-UVLw In this special episode, Carla Temis and Sara Barnaik join Erin to discuss the new film, Promising Young Woman. They discuss whether or not this is a revenge flick; what the film is saying about the "nice guy" and romantic comedies; the use of color and music; society's complicity in sexual violence; and that much … Continue reading Promising Young Woman

Nighttime Soaps

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JksFnieEIErBmEcTlQAZL?si=DNGSiGZeQMCG_IAkJzCjgg In this episode, Carla Temis joins Erin to discuss some of their favorite Nighttime Soaps! They discuss some teen dramas and adult dramas and Erin gets the chance to gush over George Clooney in Sisters!Grab some merch at: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fandomthingpod/shopYou can find Carla's photography at: https://www.carlatemis.com/You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpodTwitter: @fandomthingpodInstagram: @itsafandomthingpodCover art by Carla Temis and Logo … Continue reading Nighttime Soaps