Too Reel: Recent Episodes
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Aly J and Patty are back with new movie news, a list of things they’re watching and discuss Quentin Tarantino, the good, the bad and the ugly.
Aly J and Patty discuss the life of John Singleton and some of their new favorite things to watch.
Patty and Aly J leap into the horror genre: discussing important horror films for the black community, absurd labels black actors are typecast in horror films, and they take a quick turn down memory lane and discuss blaxploitation films.
Patty and Aly J shine the light on two actresses, they discuss the lack of representation for Asian Americans in cinema. The girls also discuss the very real racism in Mexico as well as Mexican cinema and TV.
Love doesn’t look the same to everyone. Our sexual orientation, our culture and our backgrounds are determining factors to what love can be like for poc of LGBTQ people. So why does Hollywood keep trying to sell us the same “brand” of love on film? Aly J and Patty discuss out of the box romance movies-non traditional to Hollywood and the importance of seeing more of these movies.
Aly J and Patty review the problematic history of the Academy Awards with POC. Their predictions of who will win this years Oscars and their wishlist wins.
In honor of Black History Month, Aly J and Patty dive into the dark history of America’s first movies featuring a black cast, they discuss America’s first black movie star and they get into some of the most iconic movies for the black community.
Patty and Aly J dive into the dynamics of a classic film that is considered one of the most important movies for WOC of it’s time. With special guest Christopher Murillo.
Have the girls tell you what to watch this holiday season. Have the girls tell you if you’re naughty or nice 😉
Patty interviews Aly J about a film discussing social justice issues and police brutality.