In this episode I speak with writer Director Bomani J. Story about his new film "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster". A new horror film out in theaters June 9 and headed to streaming service Shudder. The indie horror film is a remix of on Mary … [Read more...] about Podcast: “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster” Creator Bomani J. Story
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Podcast: AI vs IP: Entertainment Lawyer Wynton Yates weighs in on Creator’s Rights
A.I. is everywhere, and although it can be used as a creative tool, what’s making the headlines is how generative AI tools like midjourney and ElevenLabs ca mimc everything from fake everything from a picture of the Pope to an entire Frank Ocean … [Read more...] about Podcast: AI vs IP: Entertainment Lawyer Wynton Yates weighs in on Creator’s Rights
Podcast: Black film history lessons with Len Webb and Vincent Williams
Did you know that the same year that Driving Miss Daisy won multiple Academy Awards, that Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing wasn't even nominated? If you are a fan of Black cinema, then you are going to love this episode. Recently, I had the pleasure of … [Read more...] about Podcast: Black film history lessons with Len Webb and Vincent Williams
The Healing Journey of author Jacque Aye
Welcome back to THEBLERDGURL podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by Jacque Aye, author, entrepreneur, and podcaster. We'll be discussing her debut novel, "How to Be a Better Adult," and her journey towards writing it. Aye shares her inspiration for … [Read more...] about The Healing Journey of author Jacque Aye
How JAWS, and Tiktok influenced Akela Cooper’s writing on M3GAN
Happy New Year everyone! theblerdgurl podcast is back! For my first episode of the year I had the pleasure of welcoming back to the podcast screen writer and producer Akela Cooper. Akela Cooper is the writer for James Wan’s return to horror, … [Read more...] about How JAWS, and Tiktok influenced Akela Cooper’s writing on M3GAN
I spoke with Oscar Winning actors Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons about their new Prime Video series “Night Sky”
Amazon Prime’s latest slow-burn sci-fi series, “Night Sky,” is what would happen if “Black Mirror” and “Babel” met and made a show together. Created and Executive Produced by Holden Miller and Daniel C. Connolly, the story focuses on the lives of … [Read more...] about I spoke with Oscar Winning actors Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons about their new Prime Video series “Night Sky”
“The Artist’s Experience: From Brotherman to Batman” exhibit premieres in June
I am incredibly excited to announce that I am co-curating an exhibit at the historic Society of Illustrators starting next month called "The Artist’s Experience: From Brotherman to Batman", featuring the work of no less than sixteen Black sequential … [Read more...] about “The Artist’s Experience: From Brotherman to Batman” exhibit premieres in June
Hollywood writer Akela Cooper breaks down her writing journey from Luke Cage to Malignant to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
I always have a blast when I talk with Akela Cooper. (as you will hear in the giggling throughout this episode. A Hollywood Writer and producer, Akela has written for "Marvel's Luke Cage", "American Horror Story", "Malignant" and more! Currently, she … [Read more...] about Hollywood writer Akela Cooper breaks down her writing journey from Luke Cage to Malignant to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds