The Stream Queen: Recent Episodes
Tope Eletu
Just friends chatting about movies directed by women. So, whether you are looking for movie recommendations or are a film nerd, this podcast is for you!
In this episode, we talk about one of Stephanie Rothman's exploitation movie, Terminal Island, and how she was able imbue a narrative about societal issues.
For Pride Month, we watched Isabel Sandoval's fictional, yet powerful tale of the trials of being a trans woman in today's society and the perils of being an undocumented immigrant during the Trump administration.
In this episode, we talk about Mia Hansen-Løve's Bergman Island, which follows a creative couple on a retreat to Faro Island where the famous director, Ingmar Bergman, shot his most loved movies.
In this episode, we follow a New York teen, with dreams of becoming a doctor, who is navigating the challenges of generational poverty, racism, and...boys.
In this episode, we travel back in time to the era of leg warmers, pastel pink, and teased hair to watch Martha Coolidge’s big hit, Valley Girl. We cover Nick Cage’s debut, teen love, and more.
In a first, we explore a movie trilogy available on Netflix called Fear Street. I’m joined my multi-hyphenated artists, Veronica Beatrice, who brings her film and myth study experience to explore this film series that takes us on a horror mystery rollercoaster from 1994 to 1666.
The Screen Queens podcast watches Angela Robinson's D.E.B.S (2004) with Carris Adams (Artist and Visiting Assistant Professor at University of Arkansas).
Happy New Year! With a new name and new energy, our hosts: Tope Eletu-Odibo & Greg Clark look back at some of their favorite movies directed by women in 2022 and explore anticipated movies for 2023 that are also directed by women.
The Stream Queen is joined by filmmaker, Essam Osman, to discuss the film The Girl and The Gun directed by Filipino director, Rae Red.
The Stream Queen is joined by directors Katrina Rennells and Wendie Weldon to discuss their psychological horror short, A KNOCK AT THE DOOR, debuting on Shudder April 25th as part of the Etheria Collection.
On this episode of The Stream Queen, we dive into wuxia kung fu movies directed by Pearl Chang. I'm joined by film journalist, Stewart Smith, to talk about our obsession with kung fu films and the wild ride we took watching Pearl Chang's movies.
On this episode of The Stream Queen, we talk about the upcoming Academy Awards and Pixar’s newest animation, Turning Red, directed by Domee Shi.
The Stream Queen is joined by film critic and video game reviewer, Justin Clark, to talk about Mati Diop’s ghost love story, Atlantics.
It’s Black History Month and Valentine’s day is just around the corner. So, Gina Prince-Bythewood’s Love & Basketball feels like the perfect movie to watch. The Stream Queen is joined by J.C. DeLeon, co-host of The Hoop Ball Los Angeles Lakers Podcast, to talk romantic movies and basketball.
In this episode of The Stream Queen, we take it back to where it all begun. One of the earliest credited female directors in Hollywood , Lois Weber; and the director that inspired our quest to find and talk about films directed by women, Ida Lupino.
In this episode of The Stream Queen, I’m joined by entrepreneur and filmmaker, Audrey Lecker to talk about Chantal Akerman’s impactful movie, Je, Tu, Il, Elle (I, You, He, She) from 1975 that explores relationships, queerness, and solitude. Trigger warning: some sensitive topics are explored in this podcast. This movie and director has influenced many filmmakers that we know today. Welcome to Season 2!
We continue with our streaming of movies where people get together either for the holidays or for a celebration. Austin filmmaker and editor, Tyler Taliaferro joined me in watching The Party directed by Sally Potter. Available on Hulu. We hope you enjoy our last episode of Season 1.
Just in time for the holiday season, The Stream Queen is joined by friends Caitlin Leach and Brianne Cryer to watch and dish out our perspective on Home for the Holidays, directed by the one and only Jodie Foster. Tune in for some laughs.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we explore a powerful movie by Navajo director Sydney Freeland. The Stream Queen is joined by Alejandra Martinez, a graduate of Film studies and a film critique, to watch and discuss Drunktown’s Finest. Let’s go!
Just in time for Halloween, we watch the newest addition to the Candyman franchise. This time directed by Nia DaCosta. My guest, Alex Chew, shares her thoughts on the movie and why you really should go watch it!
The Stream Queen is joined by Stephanie Huettner for our first Halloween themed episode. We watch and talk about Pet Sematary (1989) directed by Mary Lambert, a horror classic that we watched as kids, but is it still as scary years later. Check out this episode to find out!
The Stream Queen is joined by Jenny Sosa this Hispanic Heritage Month to watch and talk about Real Women Have Curves, a movie by director, Patricia Cardoso. Tune in and enjoy this movie recommendation.