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
Tag: Black History
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
Representation in Horror
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bNsyzi55Va7JYDuH7n19B?si=A5pHeinxS7SFrBxlczAjrg For the third part of our eight-part horror celebration, Rebecca Jacobson joins me to discuss representation in horror. We discuss women in horror; racism in horror; LGBTQ+ representation, and ableism in horror. We discuss the troubling portrayals in the past and present and discuss what needs to happen to improve the future of representation … Continue reading Representation in Horror