DISCUSSIONS FROM THE OTHERHOOD
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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 ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF BLACK GUILT MARKETING
May 01, 2022 02:32 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWith Jordan Peele's Get Out and Ryan Coogler's Black Panther we were sure we were on the road to finally seeing the bevvy of Black films and TV shows displaying all facets of Black drama, sci-fi, fantasy and horror. And the industry seemed happy to comply. And with fare like Black Lightening, Jordan Peele's Twilight Zone, Batwoman, and Naomi to name a few, we believed a new age was dawning. In support of that new age we watched these shows, some of which were good and some of which were not ...
HOW DO WE GET THE BLACK COMMUNITY READY TO EMBRACE THE FANTASY OF MER-MAY and BLACK FAE DAY??!
April 24, 2022 02:50 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBWe are only a little over a week away from Mer-May tand Black Fae Day, he cosplaying fantasy and fun periods where people dress up in their favorite mermid and other fantasy character outfits? However there still appeats to be a disconnect between the Black Community and embracing the world of fantasy. How do we encourage members of the Community to engage in the fun that is fantaasy during Mer-May?!
CORRECTING MOVIEWEB'S RANKING OF THE 11 BEST SCI-FI TV SHOWS OF ALL TIME
April 17, 2022 02:35 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBAbout four days ago Moveiweb produced its ranking of the 11 BEST Science Fiction TV Shows of all time (https://movieweb.com/best-science-fiction-tv-shows/?fbclid=IwAR0dOvpAFCBGkw1m8xP6I4kCZQsk0vftMkk92Y15wFCUxuw4xm2T4oT7zoU). I was really excited to see what they had com eup with and was stunned at what wasn't listed (Yes Jetsons but no Eureka?) as much as I was the order in which the eleven chosen ones were ranked (Timeless ranked lower than Babylon 5?)! Come join us in the OTHERhood as we a...
CORRECTING MOVIEWEB'S RANKING OF THE 11 BEST SCI-FI TV SHOWS OF ALL TIME
April 17, 2022 02:35 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBAbout four days ago Moveiweb produced its ranking of the 11 BEST Science Fiction TV Shows of all time (https://movieweb.com/best-science-fiction-tv-shows/?fbclid=IwAR0dOvpAFCBGkw1m8xP6I4kCZQsk0vftMkk92Y15wFCUxuw4xm2T4oT7zoU). I was really excited to see what they had com eup with and was stunned at what wasn't listed (Yes Jetsons but no Eureka?) as much as I was the order in which the eleven chosen ones were ranked (Timeless ranked lower than Babylon 5?)! Come join us in the OTHERhood as we a...
CREATIVITY AND PROFIT IN A WORLD DRIVEN BY THE CULT OF PERSONALITY
April 10, 2022 02:47 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThe Dropout, WeCrash, SuperPumped all new shows depicting cult of personality systems where big marketing produces big profits. In the creative world we have the Stan Lees, Bob Kanes and others who have benefitted from the works of other artists. Without promotion there would be no money but without the art there is no product to promote. Is it fair when the promoter and not the creator grabs the lion's share? Join us tonight in the OTHERhood when we discuss how the creative world should dea...
RATING THE BEST TV SHOW OPENINGS!
April 03, 2022 02:25 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBOur time is precious so when we sit down to watch TV we don't want to waste our time on janky plots and half-baked characters. So give us show openings that tell us know what's what, up front. Join us in the OTHERhood where we'll rate the best shows for letting you know what you getting before the first lines are spoken.
...AND THE WINNER IS... BUT DOES ANYONE REALLY CARE ABOUT THE OSCARS, ANYMORE?
March 27, 2022 03:23 - 2 hours - 92.5 MBIn an age of Oscar-So-White, streaming content, rising indie film influence and massively entertaining foreign fare in film and episodic television, is anyone really looking to the Oscars to define our tastes and interests, or to reflect popular culture? Join us with our guest, L. Marie Wood to discuss her new book, Tryst and to tackle whether we've outgrown a system of industry-insider navel-gazing. Join us to discuss the current and future relevance of the Academy Awards..Have we outgrown t...
10 IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS LEARNED WHILE WATCHING THE TWILIGHT ZONE
March 20, 2022 02:35 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBFrom "To Serve Man" to "It's a Good Life" and "The Monsters are Due on Maple Street," the Twilight Zone has dealt us some fascinating morality plays sometimes disguised as science fiction, horror, magical realism and fantasy. Told with a bit of tongue and cheek cynicism we've beem introduced to many important life lessons. Looking back on your Twilight Zone viewing over the years, what have been your top ten Life Lessons and from which segments were they gleaned? (The Twilight Zone is current...
SHARING YOUR PANDEMIC TV/FILM PLAYLIST
March 13, 2022 03:22 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBSo, some states are removing restrictions. Mask mandates are being relaxed and some places are slowly returning to some pre-Pandemic conditions. It has been a rocky two years but many of us have endured... thanks to our Pandemic TV and Film playlists. What films or TV shows helped you make it through the rough days and nights? Which ones would you recommend to others?
SHARING YOUR PANDEMIC TV/FILM PLAYLIST
March 13, 2022 03:22 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBSo, some states are removing restrictions. Mask mandates are being relaxed and some places are slowly returning to some pre-Pandemic conditions. It has been a rocky two years but many of us have endured... thanks to our Pandemic TV and Film playlists. What films or TV shows helped you make it through the rough days and nights? Which ones would you recommend to others?
ARE YOU A PSYCHO? BUZZFEED MIGHT THINK YOU ARE... AND US TOO!
March 06, 2022 03:58 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBOn February 25th Buzzfeed produced a list of 20 Red Flag Films (and TV shows) that could identify your husband/boyfriend/intended (or you!) as a burgeoning psycho. The problem is that we LOVE nearly half the films on this list and we know that WE'RE not psycho! So join us in taking a look at this list containing some fabulous freak-outs and let's discuss why our love of them is utterly and completely sane. https://www.buzzfeed.com/angelaandaloro/red-flag-tv-movie-characters
THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA REPORT CARD
February 27, 2022 03:49 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBWe're at the end of Black History Month and we'd like to think about how we're doing. What are the new faces in TV/Film from the diaspora? Who or what do we want to see more of and who or what do we want to see less of in the coming year?
NOW YOU SEE US--BUT DO YOU REALLY? IMAGE VS. AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE of BIPOC in SCI-FI, FANTASY & HORROR with AUTHOR/SCREENWRITER L MARIE WOOD
February 20, 2022 03:00 - 65 MBIn what ways do we find the BIPOC experience translated onto the big and small screens in Sci-Fi/Horror/Fantasy genres. We are seeing more people of color on the big and small screens, but are those images telling the tales of our unique and authentic experiences or are they reshaped tropes an dstereotypes? How can our experiences best be reflected on screen as well as our images? Join us with author, screenwriter and provost, L Marie Wood to discuss this and more in the OTHERhood.
THE VALENTINE'S DAY SHOW - COUPLES THAT MAKE US CHEER AND THE ONES THAT MAKE US CRINGE
February 13, 2022 03:40 - 1 hour - 61 MBIt's Valentine's Day and we're celebrating love in all its forms from all of our spec fic couples. From sci-fi, fantasy and horror who are your your favorite couples and which couples give you the heebie-jeebies? Join us in the OTHERhood to discuss the best and the worst couples and why you love or hate them.
STOP THE MADNESS!
February 06, 2022 04:14 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBWhat genre convention that’s accepted by everybody should we try to stamp out immediately, because it’s either sexist, racist, speciesist, or just plain wrong (or dumb)? Why is everything black “bad” but “the lighter, the right?” Why do aliens always want something from Earth? Would robots really want to kill us? Which genre convention do you think deserves a stake through the heart?
THE ADDAMS FAMILY VS THE MUNSTERS - THE DUALITY OF AMERICAN OTHERNESS
January 30, 2022 04:30 - 2 hours - 88.4 MBIn 1964 the American TV audience was introduced to two families whose unique qualities made them standout from their neighbors. Generally treated with trepidation and sometimes outright fear, these two families steeped in their own cultures were the essence of OTHER. Join us as we discuss the parallels between these shows and how their OTHERness affected American TV culture.
WHAT THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE (AFI) GOT WRONG IN THEIR TEN BEST SCI-FI FILMS LIST
January 23, 2022 03:36 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThe AFI, (American Film Institute) posted their listing of the best 100 films of the past 100 years. Alongside those they posted the best 10 films of select genres. Last week we perused the lists of the Best Fantasy films and were struck with the films that made the list and those that didn't. So, join us tonight to examine their TOP TEN SCI-FI FILMS list and we'll show you where they went wrong and discuss our suggestions on how to correct it. https://www.afi.com/afis-10-top-10/
WHAT THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE GOT WRONG WITH THEIR TEN BEST SCI-FI and FANTASY FILMS
January 16, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThe AFI, (American Film Institute) posted their listing of the best 100 films of the past 100 years. Alongside those they posted the best 10 films of select genres. Perusing the lists of the Best Fantasy and the Best Sci-Fi films we are struck with the films that made the list and those that didn't. So, join us tonight to examine the list. We'll show you where they went wrong and listen to suggestions on how to correct it. https://www.afi.com/afi-lists/
WHAT THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE GOT WRONG WITH THEIR TEN BEST FANTASY FILMS LIST
January 16, 2022 03:59 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThe AFI, (American Film Institute) posted their listing of the best 100 films of the past 100 years. Alongside those they posted the best 10 films of select genres. Perusing the lists of the Best Fantasy and the Best Sci-Fi films we are struck with the films that made the list and those that didn't. So, join us tonight to examine the list. We'll show you where they went wrong and listen to suggestions on how to correct it. https://www.afi.com/afi-lists/
WHAT'S NEW IN 2022?: OUR SPEC FIC "TO WATCH" LIST
January 09, 2022 03:23 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIt's a New Year with new or new seasons of programming! What looks like a hit? What looks like a miss and who's going to be watching? Join us tonight to discover our picks and to tell us yours!
THE 2022 NEW YEAR'S DAY HANG-OVER AND RESOLUTIONS SHOW!
January 02, 2022 03:58 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWith the blink of an eye 2021 ws here then gone. We sang the song and drank champagne, but now what? It's 2022! What are the new goals and ambitions? How did we do with last year's list? Join us in the OTHERhood to get over that hangover and prepare for 2022!
STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE! - THE BATTLE OF THE REBOOTS!
December 19, 2021 02:24 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIf imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, what is continuation? There are four movies featuring Jaws, eight featuring Chucky, twelve with Jason. And if we count all the reboots, reimaginings, sequels, prequels… Where will it all end? Join us as we ponder the hits, the misses and the "why-didn’t-somebody-stop-them"s in entertainment media.
THE BEST XMAS PROGRAMS FOR GROWN-UPS!!
December 12, 2021 04:05 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBWe've mailed out all the Xmas cards, sent goodies and/or well-wishes to friends and family, got ALL the gifts wrapped in anticipation of getting EVERYTHING under the tree! Now it's time for hot cocoa, or a hot toddy and a break. But, we've worked hard so Rudolph and Frosty aren't going to cut it. That's right; it's time for GROWN-UP XMAS!! So what are your favorite adult-target Xmas programs - TV or Film; that get you in the holiday spirit... or not? We've got our list and we're checking it ...
THE WORST CHRISTMAS MOVIES... EVER!
December 05, 2021 03:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBYes we all have our favorite Xmas films from A Christmas Story to Miss Scrooge to A Christmas Carol (Alistair Cooke version) The Long Kiss Goodnight! But then there are the films that we know someone had to be LIT for them to get greenlit. Let's share those films that should only be on the Naughty List and burned in the fireplace with their lump of coal! https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/worst-christmas-movies/
THE BACK IN THE DAY GIFTS I'D STILL TAKE TODAY!
November 28, 2021 03:50 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBChristmas is coming, and of course we've been good. But we've always been good, right? So why did Santa rook us back when we were in second grade and didn't come across with that bicycle? And Why when we were twelve did those all access passes to the skating rink never show up? Now, maybe the skating days are gone, but a nice bike wouldn't get a rejection, from me. What were the gift items that made your list back in the day that you'd still be excited to see under the tree, today? Join us as...
EXPLAINING THE AWKWIFINA EFFECT: USIING THE BLACCENT FOR FUN AND PROFIT
November 21, 2021 04:05 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBShang Chi and the Ten Rings hit Disney + last week and with it renewed conversations about Awkwifina and how she profited mightily on a persona that capitalized on Black coolness coding, language and swagger propelling her career to recognized one-name status. But Awkwifina isn't the first and probably won't be the last to discover and exploit the use of African American colloquial vernacular, i.e., the blaccent to promote a sense of savvy or coolness; or dare we say... an attenuated coonery?...
WHO CONTROLS THE TIME MACHINE?: SHAPING THE NARRATIVE OF NOSTALGIA IN BLACK AND WHITE
November 14, 2021 04:27 - 2 hours - 83.5 MBWe are no strangers to nostalgia. Countless films and books recount the "good ole days." Why is it then that when Black people recount "the good ole days" from the perspective of Black people, some nonblacks get peeved? From Timeless to the most recent iteration of the Wonder Years, let's discuss why some people have problems with Black people owning their own nostalgia? https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/23/arts/television/the-wonder-years.html,
INDUCTEES INTO THE MAD SCIENTIST HALL OF FAME
November 07, 2021 03:34 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWe all know Victor Frankenstein, Dr. Evil and Doc Brown, but who (or who else) makes our top ten list of mad scientists? Join us and add your choice to the list!
THE BEST HORROR FILM AND HORROR FILMS ENDINGS OF ALL TIME!
October 31, 2021 03:16 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBSeason's Greetings! We're wrapping up the Horror days with our discussion of horror films. How many have you seen in your lifetime; The Exorcist, Aliens, Jaws, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre? Which ones make your top five list? Which have your favorite endings? Join us Saturday Night to list your favorite horror films and favorite horror film endings!
THE BLACK FINAL GIRL - HOW CULTURE AND ETHNICITY AFFECT OUTCOME
October 24, 2021 02:47 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThe Final Girl trope has been described in the Slasher film context as where the audience first views the terror through the eyes of the killer, then experiences a shift to the point of view of the Final Girl. (See e.g., Halloween). More recent films have viewed the terror from an omniscient perspective but still shifts focus to the Final Girl who the audience early on views as "not ready for prime time," but who somehow, ultimately beats the odds. Because American horror films have so often ...
LIVE FROM THE MULTIVERSE!
October 17, 2021 03:46 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBDiscussion surrounding the panels and events at Multiversr Con 2021!
WHEN ANIMALS ATTACK - OUR FAVORITE NATURE-INSPIRED HORROR
October 10, 2021 02:34 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBKing Kong; Godzilla; rats and spiders, join us as we explore the films that show what happens when the Wild Kingdom goes really wild!
GUILTY PLEASURE HORROR: THE CHEESIEST, CREEPIEST, CRAZIEST HORROR FILMS YOU NEVER WANT ANYONE TO KNOW YOU LOVE
October 03, 2021 02:28 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIt's tasteless, cheesy, plotless and pointless, but you wouldn't get through the Halloween season without them. What are your favorite Horror films you'd be ashamed to admit to?
ON THE EDGE OF HORROR: COMEDIES AND DRAMAS THAT MAKE PERFECT HORROR RETREADS!
September 26, 2021 02:35 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWe have so many comedies and dramas new and vintage that have filled our summer streaming days, but in this Season of the Witch... we submit for your consideration, a query: How many of our favorite episodic comedies and dramas are actually just one step from being sadistic, mind numbing creep shows? Join us tonight! Dish us your favorite show and we'll serve it back to you as a mangled up horror.
BUT WHAT DID IT MEAN?: Our answers to those pesky enigmatic endings
September 19, 2021 02:41 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBSo what did the spinning top at the end of Inception portend? Was everything inside Arthur's head in Joker? Was Deckard a replicant? The OTHERhood crew and you will discuss and address our views on clarifying these endings.
WHEN YOU SWORE YOU'D NEVER WATCH THAT CRAPPY FILM/TV SHOW... AND THEN YOU DID
September 12, 2021 02:27 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWhether it was the director, a specific actor, the subject matter but has there ever been a show of film that was so distasteful, highbrow, lowbrow, scary or dry that you swore you'd never view it... and then you did? Were you pleasantly surprised or unpleasantly not surprised?
WHERE IS OUR JET PACK?: WHERE IN CURRENT TV AND FILM CAN WE FIND THE BRIGHT FUTURE?
September 05, 2021 02:15 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBGrowing up in the 70's and 80's we thought we were on our way. The future looked bright and adventurous and it was reflected in films and TV. But now much of our Sci-Fi shows the future as bleak and embattled. Where can we look on TV and in film to bring back that optimism?
THE FILMS YOU SAW WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER THAT YOU KNOW COULD BE DONE BETTER, NOW
August 29, 2021 02:42 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBYes, we all have that list... the list of films we really liked when we were younger but that haven't withstood the test of time. Was the plot great but the acting subpar? Do you have a modern dream cast? Were the special FX not quite up to snuff? Could it just do with a timely update? The OTHERhood crew will share their top five picks for the films they know would be better if made today. What are yours?
I HATE THAT I SAW THAT: THE TV SERIES YOU WISH YOU WERE SEEING NOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME
August 22, 2021 02:43 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBMany of us horror, fantasy and sci-fi fans watch a LOT of television and now with streaming services we hunt night and day for the best of shows. But sometimes we find shows that are sooo good that nothing else seems to measure up. While you are out there scouring the universe for the next best horror, sci-fi and fantasy program, what shows do you wish you had never seen so that this could be your first time. Let's compare your list with ours!
OUR LIST OF THE BEST SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON EXPERIENCE, EVER!
August 15, 2021 02:55 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBSaturday morning cartoons are back! Okay maybe not in THIS timeline of the multiverse, but what if they were? From 7am to noon Saturday were the golden hours when we were kids. Let's say you have those five hours to fill with your favorite cartoons of all time; from Bugs Bunny to Batman, from Speed Buggy to Spongebob. Which of your favorites would make the cut? Join us Saturday night and compare your list to ours!
THE THRILL OF VICTORY, THE AGONY OF DELETE: THE FUTURE OF SPORTS IN GENRE MEDIA
August 08, 2021 03:08 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBEvery year we have the World Series, the NBA Playoffs and the Super Bowl. Every two years we have an Olympics—but what team sport will we be waving giant foam fingers for in the next century and beyond? Will CTE concerns end contact sports (boxing, American/Canadian football?) Will sports involving animals (horses, dogs, rodeo, fishing and hunting) be considered cruel? Is Rollerball or whatever that was in Starship Troopers in our future? Would NASCAR be the same with electric vehicles? Join ...
IS THIS AMERICA? - HOLLYWOOD vs REALITY
August 01, 2021 03:18 - 2 hours - 86.7 MBIn light of the summarized testimony provided by the Capitol police with respect to the January 6, 2021 terrorist attack on the Houses of Congress one officer was asked regarding the actions of the attackers, "Is this America?" Through the decades Hollywood has proposed different views of America via the lens of drama, fantasy and science fiction. Which of these lenses shows the true America? Join us to discuss it in the OTHERhood.
WHY ARE WE ENTERTAINED BY THE "ALIEN THREAT"?
July 25, 2021 03:17 - 2 hours - 198 MB"To Serve Man", Independence Day, Mars Attacks, The Thing, Signs... These and more describe hostile alien encounters. It would seem that we'd get weary. But we don't. Every year we reflect on these and still ask for more. What is it that draws us to the concept of the alien threat? Under what circumstances would it no longer be an attraction?
RACE-SWITCHING FICTIONAL CHARACTERS: IS THIS REALLY EVEN A THING?
July 18, 2021 02:56 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBWhat is this THING about changing ethnicities or even genders of fictional characters? Why are fanboys so concerned? Does it make a difference to you? Join us to discuss!
CAN YOU SPOT THE RACIST? RECOGNIZING RACISM IN TV AND FILM?
July 11, 2021 03:21 - 2 hours - 254 MBCross-burning, N-word calling, Karenizing, we all agree that these are racist BUT can you spot the other ones, the ones hiding in plain sight. Join us Saturday and learn, "How to spot the racist."
GENRE MEDIA AND HOW IT HAS SHAPED OUR CONCEPTS OF FREEDOM
July 04, 2021 02:48 - 1 hour - 218 MBThe concepts of freedom and who is entitled to it has morphed and changed over the centuries. In the U.S. in particular civil rights, women's rights, human rights have all taken their place on the political and social stage. How much of how we perceive freedom is affected by what we have come in contact with in genre media and how much of our genre media is affected by our socio-political concepts of freedom?
COMICS ARE FOR KIDS... BUT WHEN ARE THEY GONNA GROW UP?: THE CAT/BAT CONTROVERSY... EXAMINING THE JUVENILE TREATMENT OF SEX IN GENRE MEDIA
June 27, 2021 02:51 - 1 hour - 193 MBDC's recent promulgations banning Batman from performing a certain sexual act with Catwoman raises the question of how sex is perceived in the comic book and other genre media. Harley Quinn (the show in question) is no doubt an adult-targeted show. So how hollow is DC's justification that they were concerned that "it would hurt toy sales." How would a show for adults affect toy sales? Did the NC-17 Spawn negatively affect toy sales? Even more troubling is the comment, "heroes don't do that...
JUNETEENTH AND THE 1982 film, WHITE DOG - FIND OUT WHAT THEY HAVE IN COMMON
June 20, 2021 03:33 - 2 hours - 207 MBJuneteenth can be a real head-scratcher for African Americans.. It recognizes the date that the people of African descent (in Texas) who were the victims of forced labor were informed that the practice had been illegalized... two and a half years earlier... the last people to know. So why is this a holiday? Let's Discuss it. Also We'll be discussing White Dog, a film from 1982 featuring a white dog that had been trained to attack and kill black people. Let's discuss the film and how it close...
THE SCREEDS OF THE MANY: THE RISE OF TOXIC FANDOM
June 13, 2021 03:07 - 2 hours - 225 MBRecall when some fans of The Hunger Games expressed shock when a black actor was cast as one of their favorite characters… despite the fact that the character had been a person of color in the source material. Alnd remember when almost two million people signed a petition to remake the final season of Game of Thrones, this time “with competent writers.” While creators enjoy fans being invested in their works, do the fans take their “investment” too far? Or do the creators have an obligation t...