Black Women Watch...
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWelcome to Black Women Watch. A series devoted to exploring the array of all things film from a black woman’s perspective. Hosted by Tishon Pugh, each season explores a different genre of film, with every episode critiquing one film in-depth with the occasional guest.
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Episodes
The 5EPN Special 2021
December 31, 2021 17:41 - 1 hour - 160 MBTo end the year, hosts of the various 5EPN podcasts come together to reflect on the year that has been 2021, the podcasts themselves and finish with a fun team exercise. To everyone that has listened to a 5EPN Podcast this year, on behalf of everyone in the 5EPN, we thank you for your listenership, your time and we hope we can join you as you begin your journey through 2022. The music was "Nothing But Luv" by aso. Thanks to Chillhop Music for the ability to use. Be sure to peep t...
"House of Horror" (The Son Of Ingagi, 1940)
August 02, 2021 16:50 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBIn the season finale of "Black Women Watch", Tish explores the first Sci-Fi/Horror with an ALL BLACK CAST. "The Son Of Ingagi", a little-known film that came out in 1940 was more symbolic than it was intended to be, but the fact that it exists gives Tish an opportunity to think more existentially and why representation in something as fantastical as Sci-Fi matters. And since it's the final episode, thanks for everyone that has listened to this first season. Season 2 is already in...
"Affirmative, Dave" (2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968)
July 19, 2021 16:51 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB"2001: A Space Odyssey", directed by Stanley Kubrick is a Sci-Fi masterpiece in several ways. But with all the plaudits and testimonials it has gotten since its release, it's not the easiest watch ever. Tish and guest for the episode Heaven dive into the film from several angles. TIMESTAMPS: Intro - (00:34) history/relationship - (5:20) “Whitey’s on the Moon” - (9:00) “The Dawn of Man” - (14:30) “The Future” (23:00) “The Jupiter Mission” (28:02) “Jupiter and beyond the infini...
Ep.6 - "Does This Look Jedi To You?" (Star Wars)
July 05, 2021 16:50 - 1 hour - 53 MBOn Ep.6 of BWW, Tish goes into the entire series of Star Wars. What it is, why it's so popular and with guest Chyna, wonder why it lacks diversity as a whole. TIMESTAMPS: Intro - (01:16) History and relationship - (03:52) “How Star Wars Works” - (07:13) “The Trio of Trilogies” - (12:52) “The Skywalker Family Tree” - (15:26) “Cultural Impact” - (23:18) “Black Women in Star Wars” (31:51) “The Future of Star Wars” (52:34) “Outro” (1:03:56) BWW is produced, hosted & edited by ...
"Does This Look Jedi To You?" (Star Wars)
July 05, 2021 16:50 - 1 hour - 53 MBOn Ep.6 of BWW, Tish goes into the entire series of Star Wars. What it is, why it's so popular and with guest Chyna, wonder why it lacks diversity as a whole. TIMESTAMPS: Intro - (01:16) History and relationship - (03:52) “How Star Wars Works” - (07:13) “The Trio of Trilogies” - (12:52) “The Skywalker Family Tree” - (15:26) “Cultural Impact” - (23:18) “Black Women in Star Wars” (31:51) “The Future of Star Wars” (52:34) “Outro” (1:03:56) BWW is produced, hosted & edited by ...
"Checkmate" (The Thing, 1982)
June 21, 2021 16:50 - 57 minutes - 51 MBIn this episode of BWW, Tish goes back to the early 80s for a film that was initially panned by critics, one of which asking "Is this the most hated movie of all time?". But in the decades after, "The Thing", directed by John Carpenter; written by Bill Lancaster; starring Kurt Russell, R.J. MacReady, Keith David & Wilford Brimley (Based on the novella "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell Jr.) has shaken off the negative reviews it initially gained and has become somewhat an essent...
"Dodge This" (The Matrix, 1999)
June 07, 2021 16:50 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBFor this episode of BWW, Tish dips into one of the most iconic films of all time. "The Matrix", (1999) written & directed by The Wachowski's, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Ann Moss & Hugo Weaving. The film was a melting pot of different inspirations, from Chinese fight choreography to classic Japanese Anime, to Babylonian history. And as the film ages, the amount of inspirations it has given to the culture at large is just as substantial, if not more. It's an exi...
"Captain On The Bridge" (Star Trek: Into Darkness, 2013)
May 24, 2021 16:50 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBFor this episode of "Black Women Watch...", Tish dives into a Sci-Fi staple. Directed by J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch & Zachary Quinto, "Star Trek: Into Darkness" (2013) is the sequel to the '09 reboot. But Tish doesn't take on this film and the entire world of Star Trek alone. Writer, Editorial Designer & "Trekkie" Tola Coker comes through as the first guest for the show. TIMESTAMPS: Intro - (00:27) Personal history with the film - (3:50) “Brief History o...
"A For Alien" (Attack The Block, 2011)
May 10, 2021 16:50 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBFor Episode 2 of "Black Women Watch...", Tish heads over across the pond to look at a contemporary classic that laid the foundation for the career of John Boyega, subverted the traditional "urban" film that UK film was exploring at the time, and has aged as a cult favourite that has endless replay value. This is "Attack The Block", (2011) Written & Directed By Joe Cornish, starring John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker & Nick Frost. TIMESTAMPS: Intro - (00:21) Personal history with the fi...
"Hello To The Green" (Prospect, 2018)
May 03, 2021 16:50 - 59 minutes - 52.3 MBFor the first season of "Black Women Watch...", Tish begins with her favourite: Sci-Fi. And for her first episode, on the first season, she picks "Prospect", Written & Directed by Zeek Earl & Chris Caldwell. Starring Sophie Thatcher, Jay Duplass, Pedro Pascal, Luke Pitzrick. Tish dives into how she found the film, what makes the film a hidden gem, the crisp attention to detail, production design, the character and more. TIMESTAMPS: Personal history with the film - (3:00) What m...
BWW Show Trailer
March 25, 2021 19:36 - 38 seconds - 880 KBTrailer for new 5EPN Original "Black Women Watch..." Hosted by Tishon Pugh. Season One coming soon. Below are the socials & necessary links to everyone involved, give us a follow to stay updated. BWW - (Twitter) @BWWthepod BWW - (IG) @bwwthepod_ 5EPN - (Twitter & IG) @5thElement_UK Music - "Tony's Belated Breakfast" By Birocratic Thanks to ChillHop Music for the ability to use