This is the podcast edition of the premiere episode oftheblerdgurlLIVE in podcast form. It's edited slightly for clarity, and there is a transcript available below! It was great having April back and I was able to get the scoop on her new venture … [Read more...] about PODCAST: April Reign and her new media company Ensemble
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PODCAST: Palika Makam and the new rules of social media activism
Did you know that if you go to a protest, take pictures and share them on social media, not only can your location be tracked, but the location and identities of everyone whose face you’ve shown in a video can also be traced? Did you know that … [Read more...] about PODCAST: Palika Makam and the new rules of social media activism
PODCAST: Malcolm Barrett on Acting, Activism and Allies
So today my guest today is actor, writer and playwright Malcolm Barrett. Many of you remember him as Lem from Better off Ted and Rufus from the sci-fi show Timeless but he’s also a playwright and rapper, (his alias is “Verbal”.) In … [Read more...] about PODCAST: Malcolm Barrett on Acting, Activism and Allies
PODCAST: Jeff Barnaby talks about his indigenous zombie film Blood Quantum
You’ve already heard me rave about the new indigenous zombie movie Blood Quantum on Shudder. This week’s podcast interview was with the director, Jeff Barnaby, about the film and his experiences as an indigenous director. Barnaby came up … [Read more...] about PODCAST: Jeff Barnaby talks about his indigenous zombie film Blood Quantum
Tokyo Ghoul S Hits Limited Theaters in US and Canada
The wildly successful manga Tokyo Ghoul by Sui Ishida and one of my favorite anime by the same name was adapted into a live-action film in 2017. Now, half-ghoul Ken Kaneki (played once again by Masataka Kubota), returns in Tokyo Ghoul S, the … [Read more...] about Tokyo Ghoul S Hits Limited Theaters in US and Canada
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am Coming to Theaters June 21
Magnolia Pictures is bringing a new documentary to the screen on June 21 about legendary fiction writer Toni Morrison. The film, Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am, directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this year. … [Read more...] about Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am Coming to Theaters June 21
Bola Ogun Creates Black Mermaid Film “The Water Phoenix”
The Water Phoenix, directed and starring actress and filmmaker Bola Ogun launched on Vimeo last week. It’s a short film about a mermaid named Anya, held captive in an aquarium, who falls out of love with her caretaker, Jack, when he fails to follow … [Read more...] about Bola Ogun Creates Black Mermaid Film “The Water Phoenix”
Black Panther Back in Theaters for Limited Run for FREE Feb 1
In honor of Black History Month, Disney is re-releasing Black Panther in Theaters next week for one week only....for FREE. (I mean, the movie made over 5 times its budget so they can afford it right?). The re-release is not the only thing to be … [Read more...] about Black Panther Back in Theaters for Limited Run for FREE Feb 1