This Session Alicia and I give our feedback from the results of the Oscars. Besides the surprise comical ending. The results were almost what we thought it was going to be. But was it what the Post Trump (pro and Con) audience wanted it to be? Lets see if you agree with our thoughts.
Elle (foreign film)
Michèle seems indestructible. Head of a leading video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. Being attacked in her home by an unknown assailant changes Michèle's life forever. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game. A game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control.
Today we review the amazing Isabelle Huppert play one of her greatest roles in the movie Elle. The twist and deception in this movie is extraordinary and we go over them with more than just a little enthusiasm. Pretty good podcast to listen to.
Moonlight
A young man deals with his dysfunctional home life and comes of age in Miami during the "War on Drugs" era. The story of his struggle to find himself is told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love while grappling with his own sexuality
This is our last of the 3 Oscar nominated African American movies we wanted to see. This story chronicles the story of a young man growing up in the drug populated area of Miami and we see how this child to a teenager then adult deals with coping with a dysfunctional family life and struggle to know who he is in this world as well as his own sexuality. We talk about this amazing movie and talk about the other Oscar hopefuls
Fences
Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but was deemed too old when the major leagues began admitting black athletes. Bitter over his missed opportunity, Troy creates further tension in his family when he squashes his son's (Jovan Adepo) chance to meet a college football recruiter
Today we review the amazing movie directed by Denzel Washington "Fences" written by August Wilson that was a Tony winning Play and Pulitzer Prize winner. Alicia and I talk about the emotional movie that took us back to our family relationships and the intensity of the acting that left us captivated. Absolutely a movie to go see.
Hidden Figures
Three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.
Today we talk about the very uplifting and empowering movie Hidden Figures (not Hidden Fences). This is so much more of a movie than just 3 women working for NASA. It really teaches you on so many levels that we had to talk about this. I hope you get to see the movie if not, take a listen to what our observations are.
Insecure (HBO)
Modern-day black women might be described as strong and confident; in other words, just the opposite of Issa and Molly. As the best friends deal with their own real-life flaws, their insecurities come to the fore as together they cope with an endless series of uncomfortable everyday experiences. Created by co-star Issa Rae and writer/comic Larry Wilmore ("The Daily Show With Jon Stewart"), the comedy series looks at the friendship of two black women in a unique, authentic way. It features the music of both indie and established artists of color, and touches on a variety of social and racial issues that relate to the contemporary black experience.
Listen to our take on this new series.
West World (HBO)
Westworld isn't your typical amusement park. Intended for rich vacationers, the futuristic park -- which is looked after by robotic "hosts" -- allows its visitors to live out their fantasies through artificial consciousness. No matter how illicit the fantasy may be, there are no consequences for the park's guests, allowing for any wish to be indulged. "Westworld" -- which is based on the 1973 Michael Crichton movie of the same name
Dine in Movie Theaters in Atlanta
Today we talk about Dine in Theaters in the surrounding Atlanta Georgia areas. If you want to enjoy a night out and see a movie. We talk about where you can go and enjoy.
Atlanta FX
Atlanta is one of the top cities for young rappers looking to make a name for themselves in the business. Among those up-and-comers is Alfred Miles, a hot new artist who is trying to understand the line between real life and street life. He is managed by his cousin, Earn, who gets caught up in the local rap scene and his cousin's career after returning home to the ATL. Earn does whatever he can to try to get Alfred's career to the next level. Darius, the rapper's right-hand man and visionary, is also in Alfred's entourage. When Earn isn't busy managing his cousin's career, he spends much of his time with best friend Vanessa, who is also the mother of his daughter
Queen Sugar
"Queen Sugar" tells the story of the estranged Bordelon siblings in Louisiana. At the center of the family are Nova, a journalist and activist; Charley, the wife and manager of an NBA player; and formerly incarcerated father Ralph Angel, who is searching for redemption. Following a tragedy in the family, the siblings must put their complicated lives aside so that they can come together to run the clan's struggling sugar cane farm. Also involved in the farm are Aunt Violet and family friend Remy Newell.
My wife and I are reviewing the first episode of Queen Sugar and we will be continuing until we become disinterested in the story line ;-) Our Black couple movie review blog is an expression of our strong views and opinions on movie and shows. This podcast is how we live. This is 35 years of our views together and separately . We hope you enjoy.