Mixed Reviews with Allison & Aubrey
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsJoin these two Black mixed race sisters as they go on a journey through Black cinema. In this weekly podcast, Allison and Aubrey review a Black film that they definitely should have already seen. Enjoy as these women watch these throwbacks and cultural staples for the first time. Whether you want to enjoy the nostalgia or you also need to brush up on the culture: this podcast is for you.
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EP6 | The Episode on Dating Allison Didn’t Want to Record
December 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss our adventures in dating. Here we see the optimist perspective from Aubrey who is just starting her dating journey, and we see Allison, the pessimist who has been around the block. In episode 6 we discuss our expectations, why we have them, and are they fair? Join us as we breakdown some of the pitfalls of modern dating as we laugh our way through some difficult topics. Thank you for listening and stay brave in the gray!
EP5 | Swish and Rate that Flick!
November 29, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBJoin us as we discuss all eight Harry Potter films in our fifth episode. Join us as we debate which films were best adapted from the books, which films had the most understandable plot, and which we simply loved more. Join us for this more light-hearted discussion, have a fun time geeking out with us, and stay brave in the gray. Reading of the Week: Watch all eight Harry Potter films. We had to cut our artist of the week due to time but we will return with this segment next week.
EP4 | Girl, He's Not Toxic He's Abusive
November 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn our fourth episode, we tackle the personal topic of Domestic Violence. We begin by questioning how people seem to discuss DV and how loose language contributes to the confusion around this topic. We hope you join us as we reveal what we have learned about DV as students, friends of survivors, and as a victim of abuse. Stay with us as we tackle this difficult topic and stay brave in the gray. Warning: This episode will be discussing issues of abuse, violence, manipulation, etc. If these a...
EP 3 | I'm Still an Artist
November 15, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn our third episode, we discuss some of the trials and tribulations of making your art your profession and income. Join them as they unpack the artist identity, art education, the oppressive nature of "the business", the feeling of guilt when you prioritize other things over artistic production, and how to start defining success on your own terms. This episode may get a little personal. Thank you for tuning in and remember to stay brave in the gray. Reading for the Week: "Criteria of Neg...
EP3 | I'm Still an Artist
November 15, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn our third episode, we discuss some of the trials and tribulations of making your art your profession and income. Join them as they unpack the artist identity, art education, the oppressive nature of "the business", the feeling of guilt when you prioritize other things over artistic production, and how to start defining success on your own terms. This episode may get a little personal. Thank you for tuning in and remember to stay brave in the gray. Reading for the Week: "Criteria of Neg...
EP2 | Mixed Feelings on Mixed-ish
November 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIn our second episode we have mixed feelings about ABC's sitcom, "Mixed-ish". In this episode we break down this show while simultaneously unpacking our own positionality as black-mixed race women, and attempt to understand how important "rEprEseNtATion" really is. We also attempt to historicize this show by examining how Hollywood and popular culture has previously portrayed mixed race people. We hope you join us and try to stay brave in the gray. Viewing for this week: ABC's "Mixed-ish" ...
EP1 | What Makes a Pixar Film?
October 31, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBIn our pilot episode we rate all 21 Pixar films. Join us as we debate and analyze each movie in hopes of answering the question "What makes a Pixar film?" By examining these films we hope to give our listeners an insight as to how we break down and interpret movies. So we hope you just keep swimming with us into this episode and have a laugh with us. Another big thanks to those who helped craft the look of this podcast. Music: IG - @ernesto_hodison Photography: IG - @blair_jennifer To c...
TRAILER | Welcome to Gray Spaces!
October 22, 2019 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBWelcome to Gray Spaces! The podcast that discusses the parts of life that are neither black or white. Get ready to dive in as we cover topics that take us out of our comfort zones and into the gray. We are Allison and Aubrey, two sisters living miles away from each other (CA to KS) who spend our lives in the arts and are just out here trying to make it as two black-mixed race women. In upcoming episodes we will be asking questions such as: "Is Walle actually the G-Rated Matrix?", "Do I have ...