Picking Into It: Recent Episodes
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Join us in another episode where we discuss Disney's Turning Red, looking at the topic of parenthood, culture and ageing. In this episode, our discussion is shaped by the question of 'will our efforts as children ever be good enough for our parents?'
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In a world of technological convergence, how often do we experience intimacy in our relationships?
Join us in another episode where we look at the adult animation series Inside Job. In this episode, we analyse Reagan's character looking at her relationship with intimacy, her position as a woman in the workplace and how she uses technology and control.
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Join us in another movie review where we look at Spiderman 3 and ask ourselves the questions Are we victims of circumstance or do we have choice and responsibility over our actions? In this episode, we discuss Peter's pride and arrogance and look at how venom has the ability to amplify our deepest darkest thoughts.
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Join us in another movie review where we look at The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. In this episode, we discuss parents, friendship and question what in life brings us true fulfilment? This episode contains topics such as suicide, loss and mental health conditions so listener discretion is advised.
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Join us in another movie review where we look at the classic Mean Girls and ask the question are the mean girls really that mean or are they in need of guidance? In this episode, we discuss friendships, insecurities being placed in boxes by society and our tendency as women to hold bias towards men.
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Join us in another episode where we discuss 1 year of podcasting and the impact some of our content has had on our mental health. Picking Into It is heading in a new direction, and we are always looking for suggestions and ways to improve. We would love to hear more from our listeners, feel free to contact us in our links below.
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Join part 2 of our breakdown of "The best mans holiday" as we continue to combat the flaws and disparities black films continue to push of what THEY think love is on film. With shared Discussions on personal sexual assault experiences, striving for better, and the wisdom of God.
If you have been sexually assaulted, whether as an adult or a young person, it is important to remember that it wasn't your fault. Sexual violence is a crime, no matter who commits it or where it happens. Don't be afraid to get help with your local authorities, trusted family, friends, parents or carers including teachers and or mentors.
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Highlighted is the pride and ego of black love in "the best man’s holiday" (the second movie to "the best man"). The below-average expectations of the black community Eco into black films and showcase fundamental flaws, such as a lack of emotional awareness, fear of change, and being unrelentingly stagnant Join part 1 of our breakdown of "The best man’s holiday" as we combat the flaws and disparities black films continue to push of what THEY think love is on film.
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Join us in another episode where we review the 1999 film The Best Man. In part two, we discuss marriage, the difference between believing in God and having a relationship with him, and the damage of not addressing toxicity within the black community has on relationships.
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Join us in another episode where we review the 1999 film The Best Man. In part one, we discuss Harper's self-absorbed nature, Body count, promiscuity and how men view women.
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Join us in another episode with laughs, banter and goofiness where we discuss our journey of discovering ourselves, our strengths, weaknesses and what motives us to get up in the morning.
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Join us for another episode where we analyse Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? In part two, we look at the couples Dianne, Terry, Sheila and Mike, discussing toxic abuse, controlling and manipulative behaviours that led to hurtful relationship crimpling secrets.
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Join us for another episode where we look at Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? In part one we look at the couples Patricia, Gavin, Marcus and Angela, discussing how the couples deal with the loss of a child, adultery and dishonesty in their relationships.
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Join us for another episode where we review the movie Malcolm & Marie starring Zendaya and John Washington. In part two we come to the end of Malcolm & Marie's argument and discuss how the movie teaches us that we are flawed people who should strive to be better and not settle for toxic relationships.
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Join us for another episode where we review the movie Malcolm & Marie starring Zendaya and John Washington. In part one we analyse the argument that enfolds between Malcolm & Marie and dive into the egotistic complexity of Malcolm's character and the toxic co-dependency that Marie has for Malcolm and vice versa. We affirm the true definition of love as seen in 1 Corinthians 13 4-7.
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2020 was a mad year for a lot of us. Join us in another episode where we discuss last year, our challenges, accomplishments, our friendship, the strengthening of our faith as well as the things we learnt about ourselves; We also touch on the subject of our hopes and dreams for 2021.
Join us for another episode where we break down the 1993 film Poetic Justice starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur. In part two we look at Justice as she struggles to open up/be vulnerable through the movie due to a traumatic event in her past. Lucky's character, in contrast, makes it his mission to break down her walls, but she doesn't make it easy for him...
Join us for another episode where we break down the 1993 film Poetic Justice starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur. In part one we look at Justice as she struggles to open up/be vulnerable through the movie due to a traumatic event in her past. Lucky's character, in contrast, makes it his mission to break down her walls, but she doesn't make it easy for him...
Join us for the conclusion of our review for the 1995 film Waiting to Exhale, starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon. In this episode, we break down each individual's characteristics and, their love lives. We also look at how it impacts the black community's representation of love in the media and reflects the everyday expectation of black women in life.
Join us in our first episode where we review the 1995 film Waiting to Exhale, starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon. This episode is part one of us, breaking down each individual's characteristics and their love lives. We also look at how it impacts the black community's representation of love in the media and reflects the everyday expectation of black women in life.
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