Rough Cut 6, Part 2: Parasite (2019)

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03/23/20 • 82 min

On this two-part Rough Cut of Black Girl Film Club, Ashley and Britney FINALLY get a chance to discuss the best film of 2019, Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Jang Hye-jin, and Lee Jung-eun. While discussing the timely social and political themes in the movie, your hosts learn more about South Korea, dive deep into their love of film and try not to cry as we realize capitalism, man. This week’s recommendations include Bong Joon-ho’s filmography and Shoplifters (2018) directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Ashley and Britney will be participating as judges in the Micro Mania Film Festival. For more information or to enter a micro film (5 minutes or less), visit filmfreeway.com/micromaniafilmfestival. Black Girl Film Club listeners can get 50% the entry fee with code MMFF2020BJFC. Follow us on Twitter @ blkgirlfilmclub. Check us out on Instagram @ blackgirlfilmclub. Visit us at http://blackgirlfilmclub.com.

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Episode 43: Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

Time to put on a little black dress and a pair of soccer cleats. On this week’s episode of Black Girl Film Club, Ashley and Britney are discussing Bend It Like Beckham (2002) directed by Gurinder Chadha and starring Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and many, many images of David Beckham. Ashley and Britney discuss sports and gender and cultural norms, early aughts fashion (yet again) and the Spice Girls. This week’s recommendations include Whip It (2009) and Stick It (2006).

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Episode 44: Skate Kitchen (2018)

Sports may be canceled for now but we’re still going to talk about them! On this week’s episode, Ashley and Britney are heading to the skate park to discuss Skate Kitchen (2018) directed by Crystal Moselle and starring Rachelle Vinberg, Jaden Smith, and Elizabeth Rodriguez. Ashley and Britney continue their discussion of sports and gender norms. Ashley shares her experiences in roller derby and your favorite podcast demons stan for the talented skaters of Skate Kitchen. This week’s recommendations include A League of Their Own (1992) and Girlfight(2000). Follow us on Twitter @ blkgirlfilmclub. Check us out on Instagram @ blackgirlfilmclub. Visit us at http://www.blackgirlfilmclub.com.

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