DISCUSSIONS FROM THE OTHERHOOD
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THE SHOWS THAT LET YOU KNOW IF SOMEONE WILL BE FRIEND OR FOE
March 19, 2023 03:40 - 2 hours - 99 MBAll of us here love some form of speculative fiction. You know that genre, that show that you love that makes everything right. And then there are the shows that you would rather have your teeth pulled than watch an entire episode. Join us tonight in the OTHERhood as we take a look at the shows that someone loves or hates that gives you the best indicator of whether you'll be friend or foe.
CLEVER, TACKY, COOL - HOW PEOPLE CATEGORIZE YOU BY WHAT YOU WATCH
March 12, 2023 04:07 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBYou love Family Matters - people call you corny. You'd watch Taxi Driver one hundred times - people call you crazy. You tell your friends that you enjoy Our Kind of People - they call you Trashy! What films and shows do you enjoy? What do others think about you as a result! Join us in the OTHERhood to discuss whether people think you're Clever, Tacky or Cool?
YOU'VE BEEN DEAD TOO LONG. . . TO COME BACK, NOW.
March 05, 2023 04:03 - 1 hour - 80 MBAll right, I'm using a favorite line from an old Alfred Hitchcock Presents episode (Don't Come Back Alive), but it is certainly apropos, here. How many shows will we rework, redo or revive for the sake of nostalgia, completion, artistic integrity or the bottom line? True, some reboots have been successful, but some have not. What's out there that's way past its Use-by date? And what is being dug up to reanimate in the near future? Join us in the OTHERhood where we'll discuss our favorite and ...
BLACK HISTORY YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT
February 26, 2023 04:14 - 2 hours - 86.4 MBClosing out Black History Month with Black History you may not know about. We'll start with the Scientist involved in the Manhattan project, those involved in the Space Program and more. Join us as we bid goodbye to Black History Month 2023 and introduce you Black History you may not know about.
WHEN THE FANTASTIC BRANDING EXCEEDS THE DISAPPOINTING REALITY
February 19, 2023 03:57 - 1 hour - 78 MBHave you ever bought a product or viewed a show or film and thought "Wow! That's why Don Draper makes the big bucks!" How can the advertisements for some things be so great and the products be so disappointing? Join us in the OTHERhood 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p ST to discuss your experience where the quality of the Branding and Marketing far exceeded the reality of what you got.
THE BAIT AND SWITCH - THE BEST AND WORST CHARACTER REPLACEMENTS
February 12, 2023 03:29 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBHave you ever shown up for an episode of one of your usual shows then something feels... off. Who is that person? I have no idea who that is! Have you ever watched a show and discovered that they've changed actors on you? Sometimes it's for better, and sometimes for worse. Join us tonight when we discuss the best and worst "switcheroos."
HOW DOES THE ACADEMY DEFINE "FOREIGN FILM" AND OTHER CURIOUS AWARD CATEGORIZATIONS
February 05, 2023 04:52 - 2 hours - 104 MBRiddle me this? Why is The Quiet Girl a foreign film (Irish language) and Parasite (Korean) for some reason was not? How does the Academy determine these things? What about other categories? How can RRR be nominated for Best Original song, but nothing else? Join us as we try to unravel the riddles of how these nominations work.
WHICH SERIES OF FILMS CAN WE LIVE WITHOUT AND WHICH DO WE HOPE WILL LIVE ON?
January 29, 2023 03:57 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIf we look we'll find dozens, maybe hundreds of films presented as a series. From James BOND TO Oceans Eleven (Twelve, Eight, Thirteen...) and almost any and everything Marvel or DC, do we really need more? Join us tonight 6p PST/ 8p CST and 9p EST to determine how much of a good thing is too much, and what series of films do you believe has the potential to regale us ad infinitum.
Interrogating Hollywood's Depiction of Genius
January 22, 2023 03:55 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBWhat does a genius look like? How many films and TV shows have we seen that show us a person who is described as a genius? What does this genius look like? Why are some people labeled as talented or clever but not characterized as genius while others are draped with the mantler? Join us tonight in the OTHERhood at 6p PST/ 8p CST/ 9p EST when we discuss how Hollywood shapes what we consider "genius."
YOUR NEW YEAR'S LIST OF WHAT YOU CONTINUE TO LIKE AND WHAT WHAT FELL OUT OF FAVOR
January 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBIt's a New Year and time to assess your entertainment inventory. We've got precious few hours in a week and we don't want to waste them on shows that no longer do it for us. Join us tonight to discuss for the new year what shows or other entertainment you're leaving in the rearview mirror.
IT'S A BRAND NEW YEAR AND WE ARE WATCHING THESE PROGRAMS - WHY?
January 08, 2023 04:35 - 2 hours - 99.1 MBIt's the New Year and there is a lot of content out there on TV or streaming but sometimes don't you wonder... "Why are they running this program and why, in the name of all things holy, are we watching it? Why does anyone watch political news programming? Why do we watch retrospectives on the lives of psychics? Why do we watch real crime fictionalizations? Why do we watch contest shows? Why do we watch the news? Why do we watch Reality TV? We are now into a new year making decisions about w...
COMPILING YOUR 2023 NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY VIEWING LIST!
January 01, 2023 03:24 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBIt's time for the final countdown as we approach 2023! If you're like us you had dozens of works from 2022 on your To Watch list. Did you get through them all? Did you get to any of them? New Year's Day falls on a Sunday so we get Monday as the national holiday.. two days to binge watch! Join us tonight as we help you construct your 2-day list of the best of what to watch to start your New Year!
BAH HUMBUG! DECONSTRUCTING DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL
December 25, 2022 03:27 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIn 1843 Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol, a work shedding light on poverty, cruelty and income disparities all during the Yuletide season. One hundred seventy-nine years later, and many of these themes are still in existence. Through the years the Dickens tale has been satirized, parodied, and rebooted to extend its reach and relevance. Join us this Christmas Eve as we deconstruct the many retellings of A Christmas Carol and establish its continued importance as an expression of ou...
THE WORST CHRISTMAS FILMS OF ALL TIME
December 18, 2022 04:13 - 2 hours - 83.7 MBWe've discussed or favorites. So tonight join us as we reveal the Christmas films we can do without.
BLAZING SADDLES AT 48, STILL FUNNY AND STILL NOT RACIST
December 11, 2022 04:37 - 2 hours - 91.6 MBThis week on the television talk show, The View, Whoopi Goldberg spoke about the iconic 48 year old comedy, Blazing Saddles the. Apparently some critics believe that the Cleavon Little/Gene Wilder tour de force is racist. What has happened to this world? The film by comedic genius Mel Brooks serves EVERYONE up from racism to sexism, stereotyping of women, Blacks, gays and whites. It unabashedly displays the ridiculousness of stereotypes and racism, so how in the world can it be considered rac...
OUR FAVORITE TV HOLIDAY SPECIALS AND EPISODIC TV SHOWS
December 04, 2022 04:16 - 2 hours - 86.2 MBThe holiday season is coming and we're all getting ready! As kids we didn't have too much control over whether we went to the movies but if we were lucky we had access to the television. From the Grinch to The Waltons: The Homecoming to the Star Wars Christmas Special, what TV shows and specials did you look to back then to get into the holiday spirit? What do you watch now? Join us tonight to share those childhood and adulthood holiday favorites!
OUR FAVORITE UNCONVENTIONAL CHRISTMAS FILMS
November 27, 2022 03:58 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIt's that time of year! Deck the halls and mull the wine while we list our favorite unconventional Christmas films! No Miracle on 34th street for us. We're watching Gremlins and American Psycho! Join us Saturday night as we list our favorite unconventional films and look forward to seeing yours.
THE BEST OF TURKEY DAY ENTERTAINMENT - MAYBE. . .
November 20, 2022 04:04 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThanksgiving is upon us and beyond football and a bounty of turkey, stuffing, mac & cheese, green beans, pies and cobbler how else will you entertain yourselves and your families during the Thanksgiving holiday? Harper's Bazaar has created a list of 55 films related (and sometimes REALLY LOOSELY related) to Thanksgiving. I'd serve up a few of these, but for the most part... Why? Join us as we attack the list from 55 to 1 to determine what of this entertainment fare goes best with the "Itis". ...
WHAT DID YOU WATCH TO DISTRACT YOU FROM THE HORROR OF THE ELECTION RETURNS?
November 13, 2022 03:28 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBLet's face it, almost no one ever gets the result they want from the polls. If you're anything like us here in the OTHERhood, you exercise your rights at the ballot box then run home, close your eyes and ears and hope for the best. But why do that when we can entertain ourselves by watching something optimistic (Our fabulous future), or something horrific (Oh well, I guess things could be worse)? Join us to discuss what you watched to keep you on even keel as the election returns came in?
Developing a World of Black Fantasy
November 06, 2022 03:03 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBIn honor of World Fantasy Con 2022 we'll be discussing the world of fantasy and how Black people are and aren't portrayed in these worlds. What can we do to create a more expansive world of black fantasy beyond The Wiz and Wakanda? Join us in the OTHERhood to discuss how we create these new exciting worlds.
I’M NOT SCARED, BUT…
October 23, 2022 02:37 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWe know, it’s just a movie, or that when you close the book (or close the app), the monster is trapped inside, but… What is it that still makes us look over our shoulder after all these years? Join us as our crew splits up in the haunted house and we discuss our personal demons, and monsters and the things that give us a fright when they go bump in the night.
MAYBE IT'S JUST ME, BUT DID YOU NOTICE . . ?
October 16, 2022 03:12 - 2 hours - 86.5 MBHave you ever watched a Television show or film and been dumfounded by inconsistencies, anachronisms and other gaffes that SOMEONE should have caught? Join us tonight in the OTHERhood where we'll recount our favorite and not so favorite blunders and we hope you'll share yours!
HAPPY HORROR DAYS - DISCOVERING THE BEST OLD AND NEW HORROR MEDIA FOR THE SEASON
October 09, 2022 03:35 - 2 hours - 94.3 MBHappy Horror Days! It's the Season of the Witch! It's that time of year where we cuddle up in front of the big and small screens for two hours or over 8-16 episodes to delight in blood-curdling screams. Join us to share your favorites! What new films and shows have made their way onto your BEST of SEASON list, and which ones don't make the grade?
DECODING THE USE OF THE MASKED BLACK MAN IN THE STAR TREK UNIVERSE
October 02, 2022 03:05 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBWithout a doubt Star Trek has been one of our pop culture's most groundbreaking science fiction offerings with casts of dozens and multiple stable acting ensembles. However, it seems that Black males though present in the franchise since The Next Generation are often cast as aliens (Worf, Tuvok) or behind a mask/visor (Geordi). Compared with other nonblack characters do these individuals get short shrift in development or are these limitations endemic to these types of supporting characters? ...
MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE AND OTHER NORMALIZATIONS OF EXPLOITATION
September 25, 2022 03:01 - 1 hour - 78 MBIn Mr. Blandings Builds his Dream House we focus on the horrors of being hoodwinked into purchasing a money pit. In Imitation of Life we follow the tragic tale of a young Black woman who passes as white woman and the shame she feels associating with her mother. What we don't generally focus on is the fact that these stories ultimately deal with how the Anglo characters profit as a result of the labor or ideas of their household workers whose stations in life never change as a result of the ac...
THE 2022 EMMYS IN REVIEW
September 18, 2022 02:24 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThe 2022 Emmy Awards have come and gone but the effects will be far reaching. So many new faces, but still so many old tropes. Are we seeing a shift in what we are enjoying as consumers of visual media or is this just an oasis in the entertainment desert?
EXPLORING THE PHENOMENA OF BINGE-WATCHING OUR LIVES
September 11, 2022 03:42 - 90.2 MBIn an age where we live for sound bytes, when the 24 hour news cycle provides little opportunity to reflect on the facts and opinions hurled our way, and where influencers, and scripted reality shows dictate trends and values, is this how/who we really are? Or is this the effect of our long-term attachment to the super profit machine that compels us to consume ever larger bytes leaving little time for digestion? Join us as we discuss the growing phenomena of binge-watching our lives.
The kind of subtle and not so subtle racism in American ads.
September 04, 2022 02:35 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBHow do these messed-up racist stereotypes find their way into the zeitgeist? We didn't all watch the same shows or read the same periodicals, right? But look no further than the nearest commercial or political ad, sometimes out of the corner of the eye. you catch a glimpse, Even when we don't openly acknowledge them, do these repetitive negative characterizations leave a mark? How do we combat the effect of these racist images? https://www.ranker.com/list/racist-vintage-ads/erica-braverman?re...
HOW DO WE SEPARATE THE CRINGY CREATOR FROM ITS INSPIRING CREATION?
August 28, 2022 02:16 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBOne week in front of WorldCon 2022 (Chicon 8) and DragonCon 2022 we will be flooded with major and minor works of Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy that promise to thrill and amaze, but with improved investigatory techniques and more people willing to speak out, we are also inclined to be presented with information about our favorite authors, directors, artists and other creators that rub us the wrong way. How do we, in the information age balance our love of the genre works with our disa...
WHY THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE IS LIKE DISCO LUCY
August 21, 2022 02:42 - 57.9 MBEverything old is new again... or is it? New projects, new characters but is the Marvel Cinematic Universe really being inclusive or is it a case of Disco Lucy and Freeway of Love? Is the MCU trying to cram whatever properties they have into whatever the new trend is, for a quick buck? Let's discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the Disco Lucy effect. https://youtu.be/lYN4ZT02HmE https://youtu.be/Dtd3Wzn_YK8 https://youtu.be/rToDkI_TU6c
WHY THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE IS LIKE DISCO LUCY
August 21, 2022 02:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBEverything old is new again... or is it? New projects, new characters but is the Marvel Cinematic Universe really being inclusive or is it a case of Disco Lucy and Freeway of Love? Is the MCU trying to cram whatever properties they have into whatever the new trend is, for a quick buck? Let's discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the Disco Lucy effect. https://youtu.be/lYN4ZT02HmE https://youtu.be/Dtd3Wzn_YK8 https://youtu.be/rToDkI_TU6c
EDU-TAINMENT AND SPEC FIC'S NEW ROLE
August 14, 2022 03:08 - 68 MBIn a world where real history is being erased from school books and curricula and where many items of history have never been made available to us, do Spec Fic writers have a responsibility to fill in the gaps? The Watchmen and Lovecraft Country filled in gaps of certain historical issues in American history. Join us as we discuss whether spec fic writers should be educating as much as entertaining.
MAKING THE BEST OF THE CON EXPERIENCE
August 07, 2022 02:56 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBCon season is in full swing. Experienced con attendees and panelists, Cranston Burney, James Goodridge and Sonia James walk you through how to get the most out of your con experience!
URBAN NERD CON 2022 - HORROR SCIFI and FANTASY FROM THE URBAN NERD PERSPECTIVE
July 31, 2022 03:08 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBAppearing Remotely for the Urban Nerd Con 2022, the OTHERhood crew discusses how the Urban Nerd lens affects our view of Horror SCI Fi and Fantasy Join us on Zoom Topic: The Urban Nerd Con 2022 Horror/Academic Panel Virtual Access Panel Room Time: Jul 30, 2022 10:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Daily: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZIuduqorj0rGNOAdzz8Twuu76pMFqwJpE_i/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGurT...
OVERHYPED but UNDERACHIEVED: THE SPEC FIC ENTERTAINMENT THAT ROSE TO UNDERWHELM
July 24, 2022 04:39 - 57.5 MBWe've seen them all before...TV shows, comic books, films that promise the moon and fail to even achieve escape velocity. What high-flying hard sell shows, films and comics were you all in for before discovering you'd been taken by a great ad campaign? Join us tonight in the OTHERhood when we submit the best or shall we say worst of the Overhyped and Underwhelming.
OVERHYPED but UNDERACHIEVED: THE SPEC FIC ENTERTAINMENT THAT ROSE TO UNDERWHELM
July 24, 2022 02:35 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBWe've seen them all before...TV shows, comic books, films that promise the moon and fail to even achieve escape velocity. What high-flying hard sell shows, films and comics were you all in for before discovering you'd been taken by a great ad campaign? Join us tonight in the OTHERhood when we submit the best or shall we say worst of the Overhyped and Underwhelming.
IT'S THE EMMY AWARDS SHOW!
July 17, 2022 02:35 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThe Emmy Award nominations have been announced! Are you surprised, shocked chagrined? Peruse the listing and join us to discuss the Emmys and how well reflected those of us from the OTHERhood are in the nominations https://variety.com/2022/tv/awards/emmys-nominations-list-2022-1235313788/
THE TROUBLE WITH LISTS: HOW ARE PEOPLE DECIDING WHAT'S BEST?
July 10, 2022 02:45 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBLast week Cranston suggested that we peruse the Rotten Tomatoes 30 Best Films of All Time List. Well I thought it was a good idea until I actually saw the list. There were films that I had never seen or ever wished to see. There were films that I had seen and cursed because I can never get those two hours of my life, back. A couple of films absolutely deserved the accolades. I left that listing thinking, "How do these people come up with the films on these lists?" Join us tonight as we ponder...
MARVEL'S AUTHENTICITY PARADOX - WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO WRITE AN AUTHENTIC BLACK VOICE
July 03, 2022 02:35 - 52.5 MBThe current "What if Miles Morales was Thor" issue raises the question of "Why is it so hard to write an authentic Black voice?" We've often heard people say that you don't have to be a chicken to judge an omelet. But consider that to a chicken an omelet is a horror, something it would never consider judging or eating. Why do we continue having to consume media that makes no attempt to even learn what we like or who we are? Join us tonight in the OTHERhood to discuss why it is apparently so ...
THE TERRIBLE TWOs: HOW CAN THESE GENRE SEQUELS BE SO BAD?
June 26, 2022 02:00 - 50.8 MBAs genre film lovers, when a good one comes out we simply cannot wait to see the next installment! But what happens when a great film is followed up by a horrible sequel? Do you wait for the third installment to right the ship or do you just abandon the entire franchise? What are some of your most maligned sequels? How do you deal with the Terrible Twos? https://www.cheatsheet.com/.../worst-sci-fi-movie.../ https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/.../24-worst.../ https://www.gamespot.com/.../1...
HOW DO WE WRANGLE WITH HOLLYWOOD'S CONTINUING DYSFUNCTION WITH SEX AND SEXUALITY
June 19, 2022 03:06 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBAs children of the Sexual Revolution most of us were weaned on Ms. Magazine, La Cage Au Folle, (I Am What I AM), Gertrude Stein, and the understanding of Lord Douglas' poem ending with the words, "I am the love that dare not speak its name." And though the poem was written in 1892 Hollywood still seems to struggle with sex and sexuality. Is Hollywood more concerned with eroticizing and exoticizing sexuality? Are there films and TV shows that get it right?. Join us to discuss the ones who get ...
SCIENCE FICTION AND OUR FASCINATION WITH MANIPULATED REALITIES
June 12, 2022 02:21 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBOur cohost James Goodridge recommended a 1977 film, City of Blood (available on Amazon Prime for rent or sale). While watching it we were struck with the recurring theme of our human fascination for manipulated realities. From City of Blood to Westworld, the Matrix and a host of others, join us to discuss the fascination with the manipulation of and living in false realities.
THE OTHER SUPERS
June 05, 2022 02:33 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBWe know Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, but there are a host of other supers out there from Misfits, to Thunderforce, to Upgrade, to Greatest American Hero. Whether mystical or sci-fi we'll share our lesser known favorite powers, so join us in the OTHERhood to come share yours!
WHERE DO WE FIND IT?! LOOKING FOR OUR FAVORITE LOST FILMS AND TV SHOWS
May 29, 2022 02:17 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBAlfred Hitchcock, Frank's Place, The Outer Limits, Prince Planet, some of our favorite and iconic shows seemingly can't be found anywhere. Whether pulled from Netflix, Amazon Prime, no longer on Hulu they have all but disappeared. Well the gang from the OTHERhood has opened its detective agency with it in mind to track down your favorite lost entertainment fare!
WHERE DO WE FIND IT? LOOKING FOR OUR FAVORITE LOST FILMS AND TV SHOWS
May 29, 2022 00:44 - 44.5 MBAlfred Hitchcock, Frank's Place, The Outer Limits, Prince Planet, some of our favorite and iconic shows seemingly can't be found anywhere. Whether pulled from Netflix, Amazon Prime, no longer on Hulu they have all but disappeared. Well the gang from the OTHERhood has opened its detective agency with it in mind to track down your favorite lost entertainment fare!
NAVIGATING CLASHES OF CREATIVITY, CULTURE, AND CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE WORLD OF POLI SCI-FI
May 22, 2022 02:50 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThere is a pervasive belief by some so-called “real fans” that “wokeness” is destroying beloved stories of other worlds. “Race-switching” has become “race-baiting;” “diversity” is diluting the purity of our fare. “Representation matters” BUT only if our heroes are represented by “traditional characters.” How do we approach these clashes of culture and consciousness? Join us in the OTHERhood as we explore the basis of these biases and theories on how to disarm them. https://www.youtube.com/...
ARE SUPERHEROES DEFENDERS OF THE DOWNTRODDEN OR ARE THEY REALLY GOONS FOR THE STATUS QUO?
May 15, 2022 02:35 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBSuperheroes are lauded as keepers of peace, righters of wrongs and supporting truth, justice and the American way. But what does that really mean? Do our superheroes support the rights of individuals or do they support the Establishment... the systems that we live under? Join us in the OTHERhood as we ask our superheroes, "Whose side are you on?" https://www.salon.com/2013/11/30/superheroes_are_a_bunch_of_fascists/
ARE SUPERHEROES DEFENDERS OF THE DOWNTRODDEN OR ARE THEY REALLY GOONS FOR THE STATUS QUO?
May 15, 2022 02:35 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBSuperheroes are lauded as keepers of peace, righters of wrongs and supporting truth, justice and the American way. But what does that really mean? Do our superheroes support the rights of individuals or do they support the Establishment... the systems that we live under? Join us in the OTHERhood as we ask our superheroes, "Whose side are you on?" https://www.salon.com/2013/11/30/superheroes_are_a_bunch_of_fascists/
THE MARVEL MOJO
May 08, 2022 02:19 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThe three dozen movies and television series that comprise the Marvel Cinematic Universe are widely considered the most successful entertainment franchise of all time. but is its success the product of a careful plan or a series of happy accidents? Did it begin with Iron Man or Blade? And do its followers display the best or the worse of fandom? Join us as we discuss and dissect the MCU.
THE MARVEL MOJO
May 08, 2022 02:19 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThe three dozen movies and television series that comprise the Marvel Cinematic Universe are widely considered the most successful entertainment franchise of all time. but is its success the product of a careful plan or a series of happy accidents? Did it begin with Iron Man or Blade? And do its followers display the best or the worse of fandom? Join us as we discuss and dissect the MCU.