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Pop-up episode 133 of Real Black News, hosted by Raqiyah Mays, brings uplifting news stories about people of African descent from Ghana, Sweden, Brazil, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Queens, New York. Psychotherapist Camille Banks Lee joins the episode to share three tips for staying empowered and manifesting the positive in 2024 and beyond.
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Join Benjamin Black as he talks to his creative colleagues from TV, Film & Theatre, about how they got to where they are today.
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Welcome to BLACK SUFFRAGIST IN THE SPOTLIGHT! We bring center-stage trailblazers often hidden in history. Our honorees are epic, but we retell their journeys in compact servings. So, in the time it takes you to prep and chill with your favorite drink, you can take in some of the highs and lows of their remarkable lives. The podcast is hosted by Jennifer Rolle, producer and director of the documentary THE BLACK SUFFRAGIST. Please join us as we celebrate these 19th-century pioneers.
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Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast is a global biweekly platform where creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby interviews Black LGBTQIA citizens who share about their countries and professions. Guests include Executive Director at PEOPLE Magazine Jeremy Helligar, Palmira Koukkari Mbenga, Swedish journalist, actor, and script editor for Netflix’s Young Royals, and Gamal ‘G’ Turawa, the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-winning British docudrama The Black Cop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr ...
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Deep dive interviews on the life stories, mindsets, habits, and experiences of successful film industry professionals in order to inspire, educate and motivate the aspiring and/or working filmmaker. Hosted by veteran filmmaker Steven Lloyd Bennett and business development guru Alberto Lopez.
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Join Founder and Executive Director of Abolitionist Sanctuary, Rev. Nikia S. Robert, Ph.D., in a podcast about Black women/mothers, religion, and mass punishment. Connect with us to be apart of a faith-based abolitionist movement!
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Democracy Speaks is a community radio program/podcast based out of Seattle, WA. The program focuses on local, state and national issues related to democracy and the voice of the people. It's hosted by Cindy Black, executive director of Fix Democracy First (fixdemocracyfirst.org).
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Certified Forgotten is a 60-minute biweekly podcast with a focus on underseen horror films. Hosts Matthew Monagle (@mattmonagle) and Matt Donato (@DoNatoBomb) speak with creators, filmmakers, and critics about their lifelong relationships to the horror genre. Each episode also highlights another unique genre title with ten-or-fewer reviews on aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. Previous guests include April Wolfe (screenwriter, Black Christmas); Tyler MacIntyre (writer-director, Tragedy Girls); ...
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When Elizabeth Short, also known as The Black Dahlia, was brutally killed in 1947, it gripped the entire country. More than 70 years later, it remains America's most infamous unsolved murder. Many believe Dr. George Hodel was the killer, thanks to an investigation by Hodel's own son. But murder is just part of the Hodel family story, one filled with horrifying secrets that ripple across generations. Now, through never-before-heard archival audio and first-time interviews, the Hodel family op ...
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Welcome to Black Filmmakers Matter, a dynamic space amplifying the voices and narratives of black filmmakers. Rooted in the belief that every story deserves to be told, our channel is a vibrant hub where the rich tapestry of black filmmaking comes to life.
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TECH, INNOVATION & SOCIETY - The Creative Process & One Planet Podcast
Technology, AI, Software, Future, Economy, Science, Engineering & Robotics Interviews - Creative Process Original Series
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LIVE film-focused podcast featuring in-depth interviews with filmmakers, actors, and other members of the horror community. Takeover Tuesday aims to break down and discuss the various aspects of the filmmaking process while also diving into some of our favorite flicks. Hosted by Benner from Black Fawn Distribution.
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Join actor Jack Black and director Richard Linklater as they discuss their new tragicomedy, "Bernie." Black stars as a mortician who strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow, though when he kills her, he goes to great lengths to create the illusion that she’s alive.
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Into the Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast is a podcast discussing all things Black Sabbath and related. Interviews, guests, deep dives into albums and thought provoking discussions on the greatest band of all time Black Sabbath.
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A bi-weekly podcast where Codie Elaine Oliver, co-creator and director of Black Love Doc, has candid conversations with celebrities, influencers, and people oughta know, to get to the root of who they are beyond the public persona. By the end of each episode you too will have found your new BFF!
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Introducing a show about classic to contemporary "Black" movies and what makes them Black...or not. Your host, Jonathan McMillan and guests watch/rewatch movies and discuss the who, what, where, and why they are out aren't considered to be "Black" movies. Are they good movies or hood movies, or something in between? Who belongs on the Black actor/director Mt. Rushmore? Which actor(s) automatically make a movie "Black" if they're in it? Same for directors? Are there "Black" movies that aren't ...
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Hear the incredible real stories behind the making of the biggest documentary series & films on Netflix. Host Rebecca Lavoie leads in-depth interviews with creators and subjects, exploring how these stories are produced & their impact, while uncovering new information. New episodes every Wednesday.
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The CineNation Podcast analyzes the histories and tropes of film genres and why we love them.
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The Official Podcast of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Hosted by Amber Lewis and Rob Pasker
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Black America is an in-depth conversation that explores what it means to be Black in America. The show profiles Black activists, academics, business leaders, sports figures, elected officials, artists and writers to gauge this experience in a time of both turbulence and breakthroughs.
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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up!
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“FilmDirectorsWorkshop” Podcast Brought to you by the DGNEY (Directors Guild of North East Yishun) CC, “FilmDirectorsWorkshop” is a podcast where directors and crew talks cock about filming in Singapore. Each episode features a different director and crew shining a light on their projects and their journey into filmmaking.
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Black History Mini Docs expands its social media and web content with the BHMD Podcast series. Legendary award winning producer/director Neema Barnette along with her husband, filmmaker/actor Reed R. McCants have been offering their mini history lessons for 11 years and are available on most social media platforms. Black History Mini Docs Podcast are hosted by a variety of guest host including Barnette and McCants. #BHMD Podcast has joined the BuzzSprout family of Podcasters and you can list ...
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Morethanisms digs deep and unpacks social and cultural issues that impact black and non-black millennials of color. Created and hosted by Calvin Eaton, Founding Director of 540WMain, Inc.
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Work a cold case alongside investigator Sheryl “Mac” McCollum, Director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute. Every week, Sheryl dives into her cold case files alongside accomplished guests to look for clues into unsolved murders, missing people, and more. This ain’t just a podcast but a war room. Sheryl opens her cold case files, her heart and her little black book! You will quickly realize Zone 7 is not a place but a lifestyle!
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Eric Stephen Booth, a BRIO, (Bronx Recognizes Its Own), Award winner, 2x BETA, (Bronx Excellence In Television Access), Award winner, a Playwright, Poet, Director, Filmmaker, Editor, Producer, CEO of Fruta Extrana Productions LLC and the Author of the Nemesis Horizon Project Novel Series, has ventured out into producing his own podcast.A 70-year-old black gay American male talks about his earthbound experiences living in the United States of America. This podcast is not for children or peopl ...
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The BlackBusters Podcast is a podcast focused on reviewing, celebrating, re-living and critiquing Black film. From the movies we all know and love to those hidden gems, there is no movie too big or small to be praised or roasted. Join our hosts Director/Screenwriter/Actor/Comedian Bigg Jah and movie/podcast connoisseur Tony Price as they explore the legacy, impact and influence of Black cinema.
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Jon and Chris get a film education, one filmmaker at a time. Each month, we pick a famous filmmaker and watch every film that he or she wrote and directed. Then, we research the filmmaker’s history and critical assessments of the work. Finally, we talk about the films, consistent themes throughout, and answer definitively: Are they an auteur and do we like them?
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This podcast explores the history, culture and experiences of the Black community in Boston, Massachusetts and beyond. It is hosted by Dr. Hettie V. Williams, Director of the Trotter Institute for the Study of Black Culture at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. The Trotter Institute was founded in 1984 to promote research/public policy initiatives on the Black community in Boston and it is named for Black activist, journalist, editor and business man William Monroe Trotter (1872-1934 ...
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Loading... Looking for a new podcast to enjoy during your commute, by the pool or on vacation? Lauren Passell, editor of Podcast The Newsletter, joins to recommend her favorites to check out and we take your calls. Bobby Finger, author and co-host of the Who? Weekly podcast returns with his second novel, Four Squares. The story is set in the West Village of the 1990s, where Artie, a gay man working a tedious advertising job meets the love of his life, Abraham. The story interweaves through s ...
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ABC News' award-winning news magazine program, taking you beyond the headlines of today's stories and trends.
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We are Taking Control of the Narrative in our Community. Interviewing some of the country's biggest movers and shakers, ITRN brings a unique and compelling line up of artists, politicians, elected officials and industry giants to you, the audience.
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In this podcast, James Newton discusses topics (mostly) related to cinema, television, and culture. His guests include filmmakers, artists, historians, and writers, and the podcast takes the form of unscripted discussions. The Cult Film Microcast series consists of very short discussions on a number of famous and sometimes obscure cult movies. James Newton is an academic and filmmaker. He is author of The Mad Max Effect (Bloomsbury, 2021) and The Anarchist Cinema (Intellect, 2019). As James ...
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Each week, hosts Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler welcome a notable guest to the show to discuss a work of film from the career of director Steven Spielberg. The Spiel is an open-ended love letter to one of the greatest film directors of all time and his enormous impact on cinema.
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The longest running comedy podcast in Seattle. Probably. Comedians Samantha Rund & Silas Lindenstein interview musicians, artists, writers, comedians and other art creators to find out their origin stories, hear about their upcoming projects, and ask their famous 7 questions. They also give film reviews and discuss current hot topics.
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Rewriting the Rules® interviews community and business leaders, youth champions, and other radicals whose work builds on the power and genius fundamental to Black communities, Indigenous Communities, and Communities of color. We shine a light on the legacies of creativity, strength and innovation sustaining these communities and offer practical tools for building smart, fair, and loving communities. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Tracine Asberry, Executive Director of St. Paul Youth Services, ...
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Cereal Killers covers the pests, diseases, and weeds that try to kill arable crops. Each week we do a deep dive on one challenge facing arable farmers. Hopefully revealing some new insights to help you fight these pernicious beasts, bugs and pathogens! If you are a farmer or agronomist, we would love to interview you on the podcast. Please email Russell@eutrema.co.uk Cereal Killers is hosted by: Dr Russell Sharp, Managing Director of Eutrema Ltd Josie Cuccia, Lecturer at Moulton College
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The World of Cannabis Museum Project presents: Cannthropology—the potcast that explores the history of cannabis culture one artifact and interview at a time. Hosted by World of Cannabis executive director and marijuana media icon Bobby Black. In each episode, Bobby speaks with a different expert or significant figure in cannabis culture to provide an entertaining and educational history lesson. Want to carry our content on your website or sponsor this podcast? Please email us at cannthropolo ...
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Straight Shot, No Chaser with Tezlyn Figaro (@tezlynfigaro) examines controversial and thought-provoking topics with diverse guests to discuss politics, social consciousness, and culture. Through weekly conversations, Tezlyn invites guests to share their views and experiences, raw and unfiltered, to educate, uplift, and provide honest insight into the issues facing the Black community in America. A mix of hip-hop and political expertise, Tezlyn keeps her ears to the street and brings her kno ...
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Jake Seal, founder of Black Hangar Studios is experienced in producing, writing, and directing; a love of film first and foremost drives him. With an overarching passion for analog photography, cinema cameras, and analog processing, printing, and delivery... His diverse interests, investments, and specialties also encompass cutting-edge stereoscopic 3D, AR, VR, 360, long-term archiving, and everything celluloid. Jake Seal of Black Hangar Studios has made a significant impact on the entertain ...
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The Indie Film Hustle Podcast is your #1 source for how to hack the film business and indie film world! The show is here to help as many indie filmmakers as I could. We wanted to bring the best guests, industry leaders, creative legends, and film business friends to you, the IFH Tribe. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning Writer/Director Oliver Stone, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black), Alex Proyas (The Crow, I, Robot), James V. Hart (writer Dracula, Hook), John August (Big Fish, A ...
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Let’s be honest, therapy is expensive, lacks diversity and not always easy to access. But thankfully, this isn’t therapy. Hosted by Dr. Nic Hardy, Psychotherapist in Houston, Texas - Untherapeutic explores common relationship problems seen behind closed doors in counseling. The topics explored on this podcast are centered around unaddressed issues in relationships. A healthy blend of professional and personal perspective, Untherapeutic tackles common relationship challenges that are overshad ...
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Episode 89 - Paul Jerome, Haitian-American Actor, Writer, Director, and Producer
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Paul Jerome is a Haitian-American actor, writer, director, and producer, whose career spans theatre, television, and film. As an actor, his credits include roles in ABC's Sister, Sister, The Drew Carey Show, and Spin City. He's also been on FOX's 9-1-1 and Boston Public, BET's Twenties, and The DL Chronicles. The gay-themed LOGO series created by f…
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Meet Destinee Stewart: A Visionary Director Championing Authentic Stories
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Discover the visionary world of Destinee Stewart, a multi-hyphenate director celebrated for her authentic storytelling. Destinee is dedicated to highlighting the complexities of women and BIPOC individuals through her unique blend of spirituality, humor, and acting background. Her short films, THE TRUTH OF US and BAGELS & COFFEE, have captivated au…
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Nikki M. James On Her roles as an Actress, Director and Mom
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Tony Award-winning actress Nikki M. James delivers a powerful performance as Ida B. Wells in Shaina Taub's "Suffs," a musical that explores the 1913 Women's Movement.
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Searching for Habitable Worlds with David Kipping
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How do we uncover distant planets’ secrets? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the recent discoveries in exoplanet study, exo-moons, and finding the stars from our sun’s stellar nursery with astronomer and head of Cool Worlds Lab, David Kipping. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https:/…
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A new documentary investigates the disappearance and reexamines the legacy of the woman who helped people worldwide learn to type. "Seeking Mavis Beacon” director Jazmin Renée Jones and producer Olivia McKayla Ross join us to discuss their exploration of the application software program released in 1987 and the woman whose face was on the package.…
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All About The Benjamins with Bigg Jah, Tone Price & Slink Johnson
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Shoutout to our special guest @slink All About the Benjamins is a 2002 American buddy action comedy film directed by Kevin Bray, starring Ice Cube and Mike Epps as a bounty hunter and a con artist who join forces to find a group of diamond thieves: the former for glory, and the latter to retrieve a lost winning lottery ticket. The film was released…
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BONUS EPISODE: LOSS MY MIND WRITING the INSANE DEADPOOL, LOGAN & The X-MEN with Oscar® Nominee Simon Kinberg
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Today on the show we have Oscar® and two-time Emmy® Nominee Simon Kinberg. He has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most prolific filmmakers, having written and produced projects for some of the most successful franchises in the modern era. His films have earned more than seven billion dollars worldwide. Kinberg graduated from Brown Univer…
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The time has come. The All-Spark is up for grabs and that can only mean one thing: We gotta talk about Transformers, executively produced by one Mr. Steven Spielberg. Wampler and Vespe couldn't do it alone, though, so they called in the calvary in the form of the very funny comedian, author, and actor, DC Pierson (Mystery Team, The Boy Who Couldn't…
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White Chicks with Bigg Jah, Tone Price & Tacarra Williams
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houtout to our special guest @TacarraWilliamsComedy White Chicks is a 2004 American comedy film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans from a screenplay co-written by Wayans, Xavier Cook, Andy McElfresh, Michael Anthony Snowden, with additional contributions by and starring Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans. It also stars Jaime King, Frankie Faison, Lochlyn …
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Tuff Luv Messenger - 8.25.24By Kenneth Strauther
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DNC, George Santos Pleads Guilty, and a TikTok Success Story
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DNC energy; George Santos pleads guilty to federal charges; Former Russian prisoner shares his story; Football Star Michael Oher speaks out about his lawsuit against his family; Ozempic effect across the country; Broadway star Aaron Lazar on his ALS journey; "Kindness Card" movement; and the "demure" trend on TikTok. Learn more about your ad choice…
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Matthew Monagle loves the Alien franchise. Matt Donato loves Fede Álvarez. But did either of them love Alien: Romulus? Listen and find out! In this week's episode of Uncertified, Matthew and Matt tackle the new Alien prequel from Álvarez, which is gorgeous, bloody, and full of creative decisions that, ah, might've looked better on paper.…
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8.23.24 CRU with Nancy Grace: Scott Peterson Back To Jail! Alex Murdaugh’s New Trial?
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Today Nancy and Sheryl dive into the notorious Scott Peterson case, revisiting key evidence and discussing the ongoing debates around his guilt. They explore the emotional toll on the families involved, the role of media in high-profile cases, and the significant impact of Amber Frye's involvement. Nancy and Sheryl end by touching base on the impli…
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February 1976. A flight out of California turned catastrophic when it crashed into a farm in rural Nebraska. What happened that night at the local hospital, and crucially, what went wrong, would inspire a global sea-change in how emergency rooms operate and fundamentally alter the way doctors think in a crisis. Special thanks to Jody and Jay Uprigh…
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[REBROADCAST FROM Jun 27, 2024] In the play "N/A," Holland Taylor stars as N, a longtime Democratic Representative and former Speaker of the House, who spars with A, played by Ana Villafañe. A is an ambitious and progressive newly elected Representative from New York, who thinks it's time for a new generation to take control. The play follows their…
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Inspired by the book by historian Donald Bogle, a new four-part docuseries reveals the stories of Black actors, writers, directors, and producers in Hollywood from the silent era through "Black Panther." Director Justin Simien joins us to discuss "Hollywood Black" now available on MGM+. *This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar.…
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One day over a decade ago, photographer Andrew Garn looked at a pigeon -- really LOOKED at one -- and was stunned. The iridescent feathers. The fan-like sweep of their wings. Their luminous eyes. He realized he would never look at them the same way again and began photographing them. Then he started volunteering for a bird rescue organization and r…
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Meg Wolitzer presents three stories in which plans go awry, or alter completely. In Ben Loory’s “Dandelions,” read by Wyatt Cenac, a suburb is invaded, and experiences a change of heart. Edwidge Danticat imagines an ultimate act and its consequences in “Cane and Roses,” read by Anika Noni Rose. And a romance with comic underpinnings changes course …
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We go back almost 100 years, to the beginning of women's inclusion in elite sports. It turns out that men had an odd variety of concerns about women athletes. Some doubted these athletes were even women at all. And their skepticism resulted in the first policies requiring sex testing. Tested is a six-part series, you can binge all the episodes now …
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New from NPR's Embedded podcast and CBC in Canada: Would you alter your body for the chance to compete for a gold medal? That's the question facing a small group of elite athletes right now. Last year, track and field authorities announced new regulations that mean some women can't compete in the female category unless they lower their body's natur…
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"It's hard out here for a geek." For Episode 327, Brandon and David discuss Rick Famuyiwa's DOPE as a part of their high school series. Listen as they talk about Famuyiwa's directing career, how every studio passed on the original script, and why it is one of the best coming-of-age movies of the 2010s. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for mor…
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In this episode, I'm joined by the Welsh actor currently starring in HBO’s House Of The Dragon, Rhys Ifans. We talk about Glastonbury, falling for the magic of theatre in Wales, Notting Hill, Harry Potter and the upcoming killer squirrel film, The Scurry. Subscribe and review if you enjoy the episode! DM your questions on our socials. Instagram: @w…
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Black Women Speak - 8.21.24By Kenneth Strauther
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In the new thriller "Blink Twice," a mysterious billionaire invites a group of friends to a tropical weekend getaway where things are not what they seem. The movie marks the directorial debut of actor Zoë Kravitz, who discusses the movie and her process.
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For our latest installment of our Full Bio series, we speak with Brad Gooch, author of the new book, Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring, a biography about the tragically short life of New York City artist Keith Haring. On today's installment, we learn about his final works and his tragic death from AIDS at the age of 31.…
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Remi Wolf is a singer and songwriter originally from Palo Alto, California. She’s been releasing music since 2019. She performed at Coachella in 2023, and has toured with Olivia Rodrigo, Lorde, and Paramore. Her second album, Big Ideas, came out in July 2024. I talked to Remi about how she and her collaborators wrote and produced the song “Soup.” H…
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Melissa Wolfenbarger: The 25-Year Persistent Pursuit for Justice | Part 11
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April 29th, 1999. A skull is found in a trash bag outside Action Glass in Atlanta, Georgia. Soon after, in different trash bags, various other body parts are found. The remains are identified as the remains of Melissa Wolfenbarger, a 21-year-old married mother of two who is reported missing several months prior. In a remarkable twist, Melissa’s rem…
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She was the bright and bubbly young woman who disappeared on Christmas Eve of 2002 while eight months pregnant. The disturbing mystery of what happened captured the nation’s attention and dominated the news as the investigation slowly pointed to her husband. The murder of Laci Peterson remains one of the most famous and compelling true crime cases …
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In this episode we chat about chocolate spot—a serious fungal disease affecting field and broad beans. While the name might sound delicious, chocolate spot is anything but tasty. The discussion covers the causes, symptoms, and impacts of this disease, as well as effective methods for control. Learn about the differences between Botrytis fabiae and …
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In a new dramatic comedy, a cantor, played by Jason Schwartzman, experiences a crisis of faith but finds a new sense of purpose when his grade school music teacher, played by Carol Kane, becomes his adult bat mitzvah student. Schwartzman and Kane join us alongside filmmaker Nathan Silver to discuss the film, "Between the Temples" which is in theate…
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We only have a few weeks left in our Summer Reading Challenge, so we thought we would give you some inspiration for books to read in the category "a book about or set in New York." Producer Jordan Lauf joins us to recommend some of the best New York books, and we take your calls.
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For our latest installment of our Full Bio series, we speak with Brad Gooch, author of the new book, Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring, a biography about the tragically short life of New York City artist Keith Haring. On today's installment, we learn how Haring's career took off in New York.…
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In the early days of the COVID lockdown, newly married couple Theo and Darla to get out of the city and take a break from being cooped up in their apartment. However, tragedy strikes during a hike and their lives are forever altered. Author Regina Porter joins to discuss her latest novel, The Rich People Have Gone Away.…
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Raising the next generation in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx
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WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk regularly teams up with the nonprofit, Street Lab, to highlight stories from neighborhoods across New York City. We recently set up shop in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx. Here's some of what we heard. The transcript of the voices we collected have been lightly edited for clarity. Ramon Davis: "I'm a sing…
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IFH 764: Where Writer's Go Wrong with ACTION Screenplays with Robert McKee
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Robert McKee, A Fulbright Scholar, is the most sought after screenwriting lecturer around the globe. He has dedicated the last 30 years to educating and mentoring screenwriters, novelists, playwrights, poets, documentary makers, producers, and directors internationally. Those who have learned from McKee have called him "the Aristotle of our time" b…
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Being a sports fan means putting a part of your happiness in the hands of strangers. When they lose, you die a little. But when they win, it's incredible. This week, stories about the triumph and tragedy of being a fan.If you want to leave the StoryCorps Podcast a voicemail, call us at 702-706-TALK. Or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.Learn more …
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Robots Searching for Life on Saturn’s Moon with Matt Travers
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Could we use robots to explore the oceans of Enceladus? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Harrison Greenbaum dive deep into the EELS Project, sending a snake-like robot to Enceladus with Matthew Travers, a roboticist at the Biorobotics Lab at Carnegie Mellon University. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: h…
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The Germans have a word for second-hand embarrassment -- Fremdschämen! This hour may have you blushing on our storytellers' behalves. Wince-worthy moments from the halls of academia to a foreign train station, and a reminder to ALWAYS check who you're emailing before you hit "send." This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Meg Bowles. The Mot…
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Send us a Text Message. Eric goes on another rant on the Cyper scammers on date apps. Support the Show. https://a.co/d/45zcB3LBy Eric Stephen Booth (Booth-Driver-Robinson)
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The classic 1973 film, “The Spook Who Sat by the Door,” will return to a big screen this week. The restored version will screen at BAM starting this Friday. We speak to Natiki Hope Pressley, daughter of Sam Greenlee, author of the book the film is based on, as well as Doris Nomathandé “Noma” Dixon, daughter of director Ivan Dixon. They both contrib…
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Comedian Josh Gondelman (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) joins us to talk a little about the very first Men In Black. How does the film hold up? Is it okay to like Will Smith again? How good was Barry Sonnenfeld at making this type of goofy genre movie? Why won't Hollywood just give Rick Baker a trillion dollars to ke…
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[REBROADCAST from July 17, 2024] In 19th century Staten Island, a heavily pregnant woman named Polly Bodine was accused of murdering her own sister-in-law, and her baby niece. The crime and subsequent trials set off a media firestorm in New York, with luminaries like Edgar Allen Poe and Walt Whitman covering the case. We speak with author Alex Hort…
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*[REBROADCAST from July 8, 2024] First, we discuss the female Jewish mob boss who became a celebrated fence for stolen goods, and the mastermind behind bank robberies in Gilded Age New York. Author Margalit Fox joins us to discuss her book, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized Crime Boss.…
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[REBROADCAST from July 24, 2024] A new book tells the story of a divorce that made headlines in Gilded Age New York, after a high society woman admitted to her husband she was having an affair with his younger brother, and was possibly pregnant with his child. Author Barbara Weisberg joins us to discuss Strong Passions: A Scandalous Divorce in Old …
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Can you believe a George A. Romero title fits our "10 critic reviews or less" criteria for Certified Forgotten coverage? Neither can we! But here we are. Beloved horror author Adam Cesare of Clown in a Cornfield fame brings us another 2000s curiosity, this one by the master of zombie cinema himself, Bruiser. We'll talk about when movies felt like m…
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