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TIME STAMPS:

Housekeeping (01:05)

Opening Discussions: Movie Intro (04:26)

Opening Discussions: Our First Viewing Experience & Initial Impressions (06:21)

Part 1: Movie Review

Scene Breakdowns (18:14)

Oscar Clip (55:34)

Letterboxd Rating (58:12)

Part 2: Era Breakdown

Pop Corn & Pop Stars (60:30)

Spill the Technicolor Tea (79:02)

But We Need the Audience to Buy the Album (82:52)

Tinseltown Showdown (91:20)

Chaka Khan! - IMDB’s Best Four Known For (91:45)

Show Me the Receipts (98:05)

Impact/ Closing Thoughts (99:23)

Previewing Next Week’s Episode (102:18)

HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS (2003): KATE HUDSON

DIVA DAILIES

07/29/20 • 75 min

Divas & divos, get ready to “frost yourself”. This week Steffi is joined by Kristen Maldonado to discuss “How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days” (2003) and the comedic antics & improvisational skills of our rom-com diva of the week: Kate Hudson. Grab your love fern & get ready to brainstorm how to bring peace to Tajikistan.

LOGLINE: “How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days” is an American rom com centered on Andie Anderson (played by Kate Hudson) & Benjamin Barry (played by Matthew McConaughey). She is a “How To” columnist who has been tasked with writing an article on how to lose a guy in 10 days. While he is an advertising executive that bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Hijinks ensue with each passing day, but who will succeed once the 10 days are up?

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TIME STAMPS:

Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (04:02)

Movie Breakdown (11:13)

Pop Corn & Pop Stars (56:54)

Spill the Technicolor Tea (62:09)

Tinseltown Showdown (68:34)

Show Me the Receipts (69:13)

Closing Thoughts/Impact (71:43)

Coming Attractions (73:33)

"SAN JUNIPERO" - BLACK MIRROR (2016): GUGU MBATHA-RAW & MACKENZIE DAVIS

DIVA DAILIES

07/01/20 • 94 min

Closing our PRIDE series, Steffi is joined by Angie in a conversation about one of my absolute favorite things ever created: the “San Junipero” episode of Black Mirror. Our divas of the week are the wonderful leading ladies of the episode, Gugu Mbatha-Raw & Mackenzie Davis.

SERIES LOGLINE: Black Mirror is a British dystopian science fiction anthology television series created by Charlie Brooker. He and Annabel Jones are the program's show runners. It examines modern society, particularly with regard to the unanticipated consequences of new technologies. Episodes are standalone, usually set in an alternative present or the near future, often with a dark and satirical tone, although some are more experimental and lighter.

EPISODE LOGLINE: When Yorkie and Kelly visit San Junipero, a fun-loving beach town full of surf, sun and sex, their lives are changed.

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TIME STAMPS:

Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (01:51)

TV Episode Breakdown (09:42)

Pop Corn & Pop Stars (65:15)

Spill the Technicolor Tea (71:04)

Tinseltown Showdown (80:52)

Show Me the Receipts (81:17)

Closing Thoughts/Impact (84:39)

Coming Attractions (85:41)

"THANKSGIVING" - MASTER OF NONE (2017): LENA WAITHE

DIVA DAILIES

06/18/20 • 86 min

For our second PRIDE episode, Angie joins Steffi to discuss the semi-autobiographical, Emmy winning episode of “Master of None” entitled “Thanksgiving” (2017). This TV episode was written by and stars our diva of the week: Ms. Lena Waithe.

SERIES LOGLINE: Master of None is an American comedy-drama web television series, which was released for streaming on November 6, 2015, on Netflix. The series was created by Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, and stars Ansari in the lead role of Dev Shah, a 30-year-old actor, mostly following his romantic, professional, and personal experiences. The first season was set in New York City, and consisted of ten episodes. The second season, which takes place in Italy and New York, consists of ten episodes and was released on May 12, 2017.

EPISODE LOGLINE: Over a series of Thanksgivings from the '90s to the present, Denise settles into her sexuality and faces the challenge of coming out to her family.

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TIME STAMPS:

Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (04:26)

TV Episode Breakdown (13:58)

Pop Corn & Pop Stars (64:03)

Spill the Technicolor Tea (68:32)

Tinseltown Showdown (77:02)

Show Me the Receipts (77:55)

Closing Thoughts/Impact (81:25)

Coming Attractions (83:23)

The Show Must Be Paused - #BLACKLIVESMATTER

DIVA DAILIES

06/03/20 • 27 min

Standing in solidarity with the Black community & the Black Lives Matter movement, the show must be paused.

DONATE:

Here are some organizations that can use your help:

Black Visions Collective
Reclaim the Block
Black Lives Matter
North Star Health Collective
Campaign Zero
The Unicorn Riot
The National Police Accountability Project
The Minnesota Freedom Fund

VISIT:

A comprehensive list of resources to where you can sign online petitions & donate to victims, protestors, Black owned businesses, organizations & other important funds.

LEARN:

“13th” (2016) - Netflix
“When They See Us” (2019) - Netflix
“If Beale Street Could Talk” (2018) - Hulu
“Fruitvale Station” (2013) - Amazon Prime & other digital platforms
“Just Mercy (2020) - Amazon Prime & other digital platforms

SOCIAL MEDIA:

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Instagram live conversation with Angelica Ross.

MUSIC:

“Talkin’ Bout a Revolution” - Tracy Chapman

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TIME STAMPS:

Why Pausing the Show Matters (00:09)

Where to Donate (3:21)

Movie Recommendations (7:07)

Social Media Recommendation: (14:18)

5 Minute Moment of Silence for Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, & All Black lives that have been lost due to police brutality (17:24)

“Talkin’ Bout a Revolution” (24:38)

THE WIZ (1978): MICHAEL JACKSON & DIANA ROSS

DIVA DAILIES

05/27/20 • 95 min

Closing out our first month of divos ever with my personal favorite of favorites: Mr. Michael Jackson. This week, Angie & Steffi are easing down the road and talking about The Wiz (1978). Our aforementioned divo of the week is Michael Jackson and our diva of the week (opening & closing divo’s month with 1 divo and 1 diva) is Ms. Diana Ross.

LOGLINE: The Wiz is a movie musical adaptation of the 1974 Broadway musical “The Wiz” & reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s children’s novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” that features an all Black cast. It follows the adventure of Dorothy, a 24 year old school teacher who magically gets transported to the Land of Oz. She befriends a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion on her quest to meet the Wiz - who may be the only being powerful enough to send her home.

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TIME STAMPS:

Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (02:00)

Movie Breakdown (10:12)

Pop Corn & Pop Stars (50:03)

Spill the Technicolor Tea (64:40)

Tinseltown Showdown (77:27)

Show Me the Receipts (79:06)

Closing Thoughts/Impact (82:07)

Coming Attractions (90:40)

THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL AIR - PILOT EPISODE (1990): WILL SMITH

DIVA DAILIES

05/13/20 • 74 min

It’s our first TV episode ever on the podcast. And this week, guest co-host Angie and Steffi are hopping in a yellow taxi cab with the dice in the mirror to talk about our divo of the week, Will Smith, in the pilot episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” (1990).

SERIES LOGLINE: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American sitcom television series created by Quincy Jones, Andy and Susan Borowitz, that originally aired on NBC from September 10, 1990 to May 20, 1996. The series stars Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself, a street-smart teenager from West Philadelphia who is sent to move in with his wealthy uncle and aunt in their Bel Air mansion after getting into a fight in his hometown. However, his lifestyle often clashes with the lifestyle of his upper-class relatives. It ran for 148 episodes over six seasons.

EPISODE LOGLINE: A streetwise teenager is sent by his mother to live with wealthy relatives in an upper-class California neighborhood, where he must adjust to a new lifestyle. After getting reacquainted with the family, it leads to a formal dinner.

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TIME STAMPS:

Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (01:48)

TV Episode Breakdown (14:09)

Pop Corn & Pop Stars (42:24)

Spill the Technicolor Tea (48:23)

Tinseltown Showdown (56:23)

Show Me the Receipts (60:35)

Closing Thoughts/Impact (62:41)

Coming Attractions (67:02)

WE GOT OUR 1ST CALLER! - More Whitney & Janet and One's Gotta Go: Whitney, Janet, MJ, or Prince

DIVA DAILIES

04/29/20 • 57 min

We got our 1st caller!!!

In this episode, Angie & Steffi listen to the first ever voicemail that was left for the podcast! If you're interested in leaving a voicemail & are in the North American region, the number to call is 714-729-3121. If you're not within the North American region, you can email us a voice recording of yourself to [email protected].

Additionally, Angie & I talk about Whitney and Janet - parallels in their careers, queer identity, religion, problematic family members, & their movie careers.

We finish the episode off by playing a game of "One's Gotta Go" - Whitney, Janet, Prince, or Michael Jackson.

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TIME STAMPS

Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (02:48)

Listening & Responding to the 1st Voicemail! (11:51)

Whitney & Janet's Relationship to Queerness (20:56)

In Living Color's "Rhythmless Nation" Skit (27:16)

Whitney & Janet's Relationship to Religion & Family Dynamics (30:41)

Phyllis Hyman (34:59)

Other Queer Black Artists (39:07)

Madonna, Whitney, & Janet (41:26)

Whitney & Janet's Film Careers (44:28)

One's Gotta Go: Whitney, Janet, Michael or Prince (47:23)

What's Next for the Podcast (54:54)

CROSSROADS (2002): BRITNEY SPEARS

DIVA DAILIES

04/08/20 • 72 min

It’s Britney, bitch. This week, Steffi is joined by my friend & OG Britney fan, Stefan, to talk Britney Spears in her silver screen debut: Crossroads (2002). We reminisce about Britney in her prime, road trip sing-alongs to the radio, & all the pop girls from the late 90s/early 2000s.

LOGLINE: Crossroads is a coming-of-age, buddy comedy, road trip movie that follows 3 teenage girls who decide to take a last minute road trip from Georgia to L.A., along the way finding themselves & their friendship.

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TIME STAMPS:

Oscar & Razzie Moment of the Week (04:12)

Movie Breakdown (09:39)

Pop Corn & Pop Stars (49:31)

Spill the Technicolor Tea (56:23)

Tinseltown Showdown (61:11)

Show Me the Receipts (63:07)

Closing Thoughts/Impact (64:44)

Coming Attractions (68:29)

Carol (2015): CATE BLANCHETT & ROONEY MARA {Part 1}

DIVA DAILIES

12/21/23 • 118 min

For our final Holiday Diva Movie of the season, everything comes full circle. This week, Angie and Steffi discuss “Carol” (2015, directed by Todd Haynes), starring our divas of the week: Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara.

Because there is so much to talk about when it comes to the masterpiece that is “Carol”, we have decided to divide our discussion into two parts. In part one, we review the movie via various scene discussions. We then end the episode sharing what we think Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara’s Oscar Clips should be and giving our Letterboxd rating.

During our review, we ask the classic Carol question: Did Carol leave the gloves on purpose? We also discuss if Carol clocked Therese immediately, repression vs. not knowing one’s sexuality, the film’s mise en scène, the emotionally stirring score, and the genius of Todd Haynes’ cinema. And Cate Blanchett’s back.

LOGLINE: Carol is a 2015 romantic period drama film directed by Todd Haynes. The screenplay by Phyllis Nagy is based on the 1952 romance novel The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith (republished as Carol in 1990). The film stars Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Jake Lacy, and Kyle Chandler. Set in New York City during the early 1950s, Carol tells the story of a forbidden affair between an aspiring female photographer and an older woman going through a difficult divorce.

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