Best Bangash Podcasts (2024)

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Enter the Dragon (1973) 1:20:56

12M ago1:20:56

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Get ready dear listeners to enter the dragon as Heyd and Erin discuss the action-packed Bruce Lee’s film with Dallas-based Adnan Razvi, who is drawn to the explosive energy and the philosophical mantras sprinkled throughout the film. This blockbuster sensation was influential to many creatives and set the stage for Kung-Fu as a cultural juggernaut …

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The Hours (2002) 1:17:58

1y ago1:17:58

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Heyd, I think I'll get the flowers myself! Three artists from different backgrounds, each watching a movie that features three women from different time periods. This beautiful, yet gut-wrenching movie has visual elements of contrast and contradiction that directly relates to guest artist Sookoon Ang's artistic expression. Join us and find out how …

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Qala (2022) with Nida Bangash 1:16:51

1y ago1:16:51

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Get ready dear listeners to discover this stunning psychological drama film Qala, directed by Anvita Dutt through the insightful lens of guest artist Nida Bangash. With the protagonist Qala, a talented singer who often struggles with a demanding mother with internalized misogyny, we discuss frustrations as a creative whilst surrounded by a world of…

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Gattaca (1997) with Juan Escobedo 1:22:46

1y ago1:22:46

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Hey there listeners!!! We are back with artist Juan Escobedo as we wade through this sci-fi movie Gattaca, written and directed by Andrew Niccol, questioning the morality of DNA manipulation starring VERY pretty people. This dystopian futurist vision with Valid and In-Vaid members of society predetermined by their genetic make-up provides a springb…

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Solaris (1972) with Denise Prince 1:27:48

1+ y ago1:27:48

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Have you ever wondered what makes someone "real"? Well, we ponder that very existential question with artist Denise Prince with her influential movie choice Solaris from 1972. This Soviet science fiction drama presents alien life in the form of an ocean that seeps into our subconsciousness to artificially reveal people from our past, as the protago…

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Fellini Satyricon (1969) with Richard Saja 1:20:34

1+ y ago1:20:34

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Heyd and Erin couldn't resist PROBING this pre-Christian, ancient Roman text adapted by Federico Fellini with Richard Saja, an artist who's whimsical alterations of French toile patterns reveal subversions of an alternative reality that feeds into the Felliniesque style. Originally written during the time of Nero, its no surprise that Satyricon emb…

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Here and Elsewhere (1972) with Noah Simblist 1:21:45

1+ y ago1:21:45

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Are you ready dear listeners to earn an honorary PhD with Erin and Heyd??? Well, get ready as we discuss this French "documentary" film that explores the very nature of images and reality with curator and writer Noah Simblist. We talk about capitalism. We talk about politics. We talk about bread? Its a lively conversation about how media can manipu…

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The Fly (1986) with Matthew Ronay 1:18:31

1+ y ago1:18:31

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There was a young man who became a fly I don’t know why he became a fly – Perhaps he’ll die! Who doesn't love a gruesome body horror movie staring an Adonis such as Jeff Goldbloom??? Heyd and Erin invited New York-based artist Matthew Ronay who was influenced by The Fly from 1986 at an early age. Matthew's biomorphic sculptures shift between abstra…

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Special Episode! Gray Gardens (1976) 1:30:04

1+ y ago1:30:04

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Pack your bags darling listeners as Heyd and Erin journey to East Hampton to explore a guilty pleasure film called Gray Gardens, a documentary featuring Big and Little Edie, a mother-daughter duo who represent a riches-to-rags story. As outsiders in their community, the Beales have cemented themselves as camp icons with a penchant for performing th…

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Ben-Hur (1959) with Celia Eberle 1:19:21

1+ y ago1:19:21

1:19:21

God grant me vengeance. I pray that you listen to this amazingly EPIC episode with artist Celia Eberle, who watched this Biblical fan fiction film Ben-Hur at the tender age of 9, which made a great impression on her. We vow with every stroke of our oar you will enjoy this discussion which includes homoerotic undertones, world building and propagand…

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991) with Chris Castillo 1:29:14

1+ y ago1:29:14

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Hello dear listeners...we have invited artist/photographer/librarian Chris Castillo to discuss the award-winning horror movie The Silence of the Lambs and all of its complexities that tap into our collective fears. Inspired by real life serial killers, this film addresses transgressive subjects such as cannibalism, queerness, and Nazi sympathizers,…

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The Happening (2008) with Ricardo iamuuri Robinson 1:16:29

1+ y ago1:16:29

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IN A WORLD, WHERE NO ONE KNOWS WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON...Ricardo iamuuri Robinson, a multi-faceted artist from Pittsburg, has selected M. Night Shymalan's tale of chaos and confusion called The Happening. Though this movie has not been seen favorably by most critics, Ricardo discusses the reasons why he is drawn to this epically terrible film as …

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The NeverEnding Story (1985) with Miranda Brandon 1:29:42

1+ y ago1:29:42

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We invite you on this quest dear listeners to save Fantasia from the Nothing...or we will make you an egg and orange juice smoothie! Either way, we know you will enjoy this episode with artist Miranda Brandon as we explore the philosophical, psychological, historical aspects of this movie, along with the inherit creepiness of Falkor. This nostalgic…

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My Cousin Vinny (1992) with Tabatha Trolli 1:20:32

1+ y ago1:20:32

1:20:32

What's a yute, you ask dear listener? FInd out as Heyd and Erin converse with artist Tabatha Trolli, an artist originally from Pennsylvania, who has a fondness for the 1992 hit movie My Cousin Vinny. This courtroom comedy digs into some pretty intense habeas corpus with some surprising feminist undertones that might surprise you. We might only have…

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The Hunger (1983) with Kendall Morgan 1:32:46

1+ y ago1:32:46

1:32:46

Any cravings out there??? Heyd and Erin can help with this Halloween episode featuring culture writer Kendall Morgan who has selected The Hunger, an artsy film that is a quintessential 80's erotic horror movie with the legendary David Bowie. This movie features vampires with deep feelings who fear aging and loneliness, playing classical music to so…

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Jojo Rabbit (2019) with Jeffry Mitchell 1:23:45

1+ y ago1:23:45

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Ever wonder what would happen if Wes Anderson and Mel Brooks had a baby??? Look no further as we invite you to our conversation with artist Jeffry Mitchell, a gay folk artist from Portland, who was captivated with this episode's movie Jojo Rabbit whilst working in his studio. Even though this film is a tad controversial, we hope you enjoy this deep…

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The Little Mermaid (1976 and 1989) with Jessica Harvey 1:26:01

2y ago1:26:01

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Are you ready dear listeners to explore the underwater tale (no pun intended) of Hans Christian Andersen's legend about a girl who doesn't fit in? This double-feature episode with Jessica Harvey takes on a Czech iteration titled Malá mořská víla from 1976 with its mesmerizing music and dreamy visuals as well as the 1989 adaptation produced by Disne…

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Forrest Gump (1994) with Gary Sweeney 1:30:49

2y ago1:30:49

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Get ready to throw away those rose-colored glasses as we look at this gluttonous "apolitical" film Forrest Gump with artist Gary Sweeney, our guest artist who is known for his re-examination of the past with a sharply pointed feather that will tickle your funny bone. Erin and Heyd get critical with this Academy award-winning film that did not age w…

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Rear Window (1954) with Patty Carroll 1:19:37

2y ago1:19:37

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Who doesn't love a good whodunit??? Settle in as Heyd and Erin nestle into this classic Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window with Patty Carroll, a photographer based in Chicago who captures the constraints of society in wonderfully composed domestic spaces. As a lover of bygone eras, Patty is enamored by this films portrayal of various types of women …

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The Big Lebowski (1998) with Nic Nicosia 1:20:18

2y ago1:20:18

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In the parlance of our time, Heyd and Erin chat with artist Nic Nicosia who shares with us his affection for this stoner noir classic, The Big Lebowski, which was lovingly directed by the Cohen brothers. We explore the paradoxical nature of his dudeness, duder, or el dudorino as well as other memorable characters that has been a catalyst for Nic in…

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Paisan (1946) with Celia Álvarez Muñoz 1:11:34

2y ago1:11:34

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No sugar coating here dear listeners. We dive into this Italian neorealism film Paisan with artist/activist Celia Álvarez Muñoz, an octogenarian who is inspired by the commonality of the characters, who despite not being able to speak the same language, make meaningful connections. This six episodic film carefully crafts stories about the humanity …

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The Motel (2005) with Taro Waggoner 1:22:49

2y ago1:22:49

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Artist and graphic designer Taro Waggoner has selected the award-winning Indie film The Motel, which features an impressionable 13-year-old boy who's Chinese-American family owns a seedy hourly-rate motel. Taro is drawn to the awkward adolescence of Ernest who is struggling with bullies, a neighborhood crush, and a family who doesn't understand him…

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Special Episode! Rosemary's Baby (1968) 1:28:12

2y ago1:28:12

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To celebrate our 30th episode, Heyd has selected a movie to discuss that has greatly influenced him, which is chock-full full of salacious themes such as motherhood, the Occult, traditional gender roles and feminism. Rosemary's Baby explores the gestation period of the titular character's womb, which has been "pimped out" (Heyd's words) by her husb…

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Jurassic Park (1993) with Sarah Welch 1:19:24

2y ago1:19:24

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Hold on to your butts listeners as Heyd and Erin dive deep into this 90's blockbuster hit Jurassic Park with artist Sarah Welch. We spared no expensive as well tunnel though themes such as feminism, attempts at controlling nature, Marxism and villains vs. heroes. With limited access to movies, Jurassic Park was one that resonated with Sarah with he…

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Waiting for Guffman (1996) with Cody Ledvina 1:21:03

2y ago1:21:03

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Have you ever wanted to visit the "stool capital of the world"??? If so, join Heyd and Erin as they discuss this epic saga of Waiting for Guffman with artist Cody Ledvina, who is drawn to this mockumentary format with a satirical edge that created classics such as the Missouri compromise...of whatever Corky's haircut is! This "big fish in a small p…

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Bringing out the Dead (1999) with Xxavier Edward Carter 1:22:09

2y ago1:22:09

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Happy Easter/Jesus Zombie Day everyone!!! Heyd and Erin have invited transdisiplinary artist XXxavier Edward Carter to talk about this anxiety inducing movie Bringing Out the Dead, directed by Martin Scorsese about a manic NYC paramedic who struggles with insomnia as he attempts to save lives throughout the night shift. Much like this film, Xxavier…

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Lolita (1962) with Sophia Longoria 1:25:43

2+ y ago1:25:43

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How did they ever make a movie of Lolita??? We attempt to answer that question with our guest Sophia Longoria, who is a Galveston-based artist that explores her personal experiences with inherited trauma and mental illness through figurative painting. As we discuss this movie directed by Stanley Kubrick, Sophia examines the repetitive use of the te…

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Rollerball (1975) with Chris Schanck 1:34:59

2+ y ago1:34:59

1:34:59

Well listeners, it's time lace up your roller skates for this dystopian movie ripe with biting social commentary called Rollerball, which was introduced to us by Detroit-based artist Chris Schanck. As someone who blends futuristic sculpture and furniture, Chris is often drawn to parallels between the ornate and the dilapidated, which can be seen th…

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Aimee and Jaguar (1999) with Edgar Fabián Frías 1:15:04

2+ y ago1:15:04

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Heyd and Erin dig into this Romeo and Juliet style love story with artist/healer Edgar Fabián Frías, who engages with historical legacies while operating outside of the traditional structures of the art work. Since their youth, Edgar has felt connected to the two protagonists, Lily and Felice, who embody characteristics such as resilience, underg…

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Predator (1987) with Emily Peacock 1:30:27

2+ y ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Knock-knock. Who's there? Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnold Schwarzenegger who? Arnold Schwarzenegger making a knock-knock joke in this episode's feature movie Predator! Artist/photographer/comedian Emily Peacock has hand-selected this classic action-packed movie because of the unique bond that she shares with it and her dad growing up in rural Texas. …

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Harold and Maude (1971) with Margret Meehan 1:32:27

2+ y ago1:32:27

1:32:27

Are you in the mood for an existentially dark, yet lighthearted rom-com about about wonderfully mature women who's vivacious energy seduces a youth with mommy issues? Us too! We popped the cork of some "organic" wine while talking to Virginia-based artist Margret Meehan about one of her favorite movies Harold and Maude, which is a direct inspiratio…

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Joker (2019) with Joe Harjo 1:32:11

2+ y ago1:32:11

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Have you ever been told to smile and put on a happy face? Well, get out your face-paint and join us as we speak with Joe Harjo, an artist who is drawn to this origin story of a killer comedian who takes vengeance on a community of villains. With inspiration regarding Joker's transformation, Joe makes multi-faceted work about his lived experiences a…

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The Witches of Eastwick (1987) with Angela Fraleigh 1:20:38

2+ y ago1:20:38

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Are you ready to conjure another spell with us dear listeners? For this episode, we are joined with figurative painter Angela Fraleigh to talk about another occult classic movie called The Witches of Eastwick, a film that explores female empowerment with a dash of misogyny. Our three heroines conjure their "perfect" man during a coven-style girls n…

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Pan's Labyrinth (2006) with Sarah Fox 1:23:52

2+ y ago1:23:52

1:23:52

Are you in the mood for a epically rebellious fairytale? Then join Heyd and Erin as they converse with multi-media Sarah Fox who has been inspired by Mexican film director Guillermo del Toro to discuss his masterpiece Pan's Labyrinth. In the spirit of this movie, Sarah creates dark personal narratives with hybrid creatures while also revealing them…

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Querelle (1982) with Brian Scott 1:24:00

2+ y ago1:24:00

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Listeners, are you ready to roll the dice and take a chance with us as we explore the erotically charged film Querelle from 1982 with Dallas-based artist Brian Scott? Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, this film follows the seductively deviant path of the titular character. Querelle is a sexy sailor that navigates a French brothel with various c…

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Basquiat (1996) with Lance Letscher 1:25:14

2+ y ago1:25:14

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So how long does it take to get famous??? Four years?? Six to get rich??? For this episode, Heyd and Erin discuss TWO films: Julian Schnabel’s biographical movie Basquiat and a documentary about our guest artist, The Secret Life of Lance Letscher. This double-feature episode explores representations of artists, including stereotypes, insecurities a…

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POETRY 1:27

2+ y ago1:27

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The Witch (2015) with Margaux Crump 1:35:57

2+ y ago1:35:57

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Did ye make some unholy bond with that goat? The answer is most definitely YES! With themes such as original sin, isolation, and infant sacrifice, how could we say no to our guest artist Margaux Crump with the psychological horror movie The Witch, directed by Robert Eggers in 2015. Both Heyd and Erin watched as the Puritan family battle the forces …

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Sankofa (1993) with Dr. Fahamu Pecou 1:26:20

3y ago1:26:20

1:26:20

Erin and Heyd have invited Dr. Fahamu Pecou to ponder the Netflix re-released film Sankofa, directed by Haile Gerima, which was made possible by the innovator Ava DuVernay, director, writer and producer. Fahamu shares personal stories of his childhood and insights as a Black artist and father, connecting his experiences and practice to the philosop…

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) with Patrick Turk 1:33:14

3y ago1:33:14

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Buckle up listeners as Heyd and Erin discuss the both loved AND hated psychedelically nauseating film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas with Houston-based artist Patrick Turk. The dizzying aesthetics of the film relates directly to the sculptural collages made by Patrick with trippy repetition and radial designs while using anachronistic imagery sourc…

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3y ago0:42

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A Clockwork Orange (1971) with H Schenck 1:39:15

3y ago1:39:15

1:39:15

Welly, welly, welly, welly, welly, welly, well. Heyd and Erin have invited Chicago-based artist H Schenck to discuss Stanley Kubrick’s futuristically squishy film A Clockwork Orange, which resonated with H as a teenage youth due to its subversive themes of masculinity and the “ultra-violence”. This movie explores the story of Alex, the gang leader …

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Melancholy tone POETRY 1:13

3y ago1:13

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The Wizard of Oz (1939) with Brian Jones 1:38:15

3y ago1:38:15

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Erin and Heyd have invited Brian Jones, also part of an artistic duo called Chuck and George, to discuss the movie The Wizard of Oz...ever heard of it??? This technicolor dream enchanted Brian from an early age with its magical storytelling, vivid characters, and memorable tunes. This episode explores the myths of The Wizard of Oz, including dark u…

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Marie Antoninette (2006) with Ann Wood 1:15:42

3y ago1:15:42

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Heyd and Erin converse with sculptor/installation artist Ann Wood as they enter into a world of decadence and decay with Sophie Coppola's historical drama film about the complex life of French queen Marie Antoninette. Ann's fondness for this movie stems from her Rococo aesthetic with squishy textures, floral motifs and frothy imagery that allow her…

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) with Christie Blizard 1:09:43

3y ago1:09:43

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"Put on some makeup and turn on the deck tape" as Heyd and Erin explore this groundbreaking musical comedy-drama Hedwig and the Angry Inch with San Antonio-based artist Christie Blizard. With a botched sex change surgery that was forced upon him, Hansel becomes Hedwig, the fabulous transgender singer who expresses her trauma through iconic ballads.…

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MUHAMMAD ALI BEST POETRY 2:13

3y ago2:13

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Blazing Saddles (1974) with Naima Lowe 1:12:06

3y ago1:12:06

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It's time to polish your Gucci boots for this satirical Black, Western comedy as Heyd and Erin discuss Blazing Saddles with Naima Lowe, a Tulsa-based artist who embraced this movie with her dad as one of her childhood favorites. Naima offers her insightful reflections as an artists who is able to see the film as a Black, queer, womanish person with…

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The Watermelon Woman (1996) with Julia Land Barbosa 1:30:34

3y ago1:30:34

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Join Erin and Heyd as we explore an influential film of artist Julia Land Barbosa called The Watermelon Woman, first seen as a disgruntled teenager at her local shopping mall in San Antonio and would later impact her as a performance artist. With director, writer and editor Cheryl Dunye, we follow a journey of self-discovery as the protagonist rese…