Episode 48: Marie Antoinette (2006)

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06/10/20 • 138 min

On this week’s episode of Black Girl Film Club, Ashley and Britney discuss Marie Antoinette (2006) directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Rip Torn, and Rose Byrne. This week’s discussion includes more admiration for costuming and set design, the humanizing of historical figures and the difficulties in doing such. Consider supporting organizations fighting for racial justice such as Unicorn Riot (https://unicornriot.ninja/), National Bail Out (https://nationalbailout.org/), and Know Your Rights Camp (https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/). For more ways to be involved, check out https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/. Follow us on Twitter @ blkgirlfilmclub. Check us out on Instagram @ blackgirlfilmclub. Visit us at http://www.blackgirlfilmclub.com.

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Episode 47: Romeo + Juliet (1996)

On this week’s episode of Black Girl Film Club, Ashley and Britney discuss William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet (1996), directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Ashley and Britney head to fair Verona Beach to talk costuming and Shakespeare for the MTV generation. This week’s recommendations include The Fall (2006) and Beetlejuice (1988). Follow us on Twitter @ blkgirlfilmclub. Check us out on Instagram @ blackgirlfilmclub. Visit us at http://www.blackgirlfilmclub.com.

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Episode 49: Hollywood Shuffle (1987)

On this week’s episode of Black Girl Film Club, Ashley and Britney are sneaking into the movies to discuss Hollywood Shuffle (1987)directed by Aquarian legend Robert Townsend and starring Robert Townsend, Keenan Ivory Wayans, Ann-Marie Johnson and John Witherspoon. Your favorite podcasters discuss Black stereotypes in film, classic Black films, and give respect to a talented family of actors—the Wayans. This week’s recommendations include Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) and Bamboozled (2000). In this episode, we also recommend listening to our friend Lindsay over at the The Chocolate Hippie (@ choco_hippie). Catch her wherever you get podcasts! Follow us on Twitter @ blkgirlfilmclub. Check us out on Instagram @ blackgirlfilmclub. Visit us at http://www.blackgirlfilmclub.com.