We are sisters. We watch television. We talk about it. TV Talk With the Sistas is a podcast that celebrates African American culture. In our second episode, we examine one of our favorite shows, In the Heat of the Night with its groundbreaking stories and lead African American actors. We compare it with another one of our shows from across the pond, The Crown.
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In this episode we examine the the series, The Wire. This groundbreaking show about Baltimore introduced us to many actors who are stars today. It had an impact on television and us. Check it out. Episode 10
When I am scrolling through movies, sometimes I take a chance. The other night I took a chance and had no clue what I watching and went wow. I love history but remember that it is written by the ones who win. They tend to leave out the things that embarasses them.
The storyline is around the potato famine in Ireland. It spoke to me of an oppression I could not fathom. The images stuck with me. It gave me a new perspective.
It tells the story of an Irishman who comes home from fighting for the British to find his world decimated. He sets out to get revenge. The cinematography was beautiful. The characters did not disappoint. It told a story.
This movie re enforced the idea of people telling their own story. Our histories have to be told by people who care about them.
I dove into a history that I did not know, yet a small portion of my history is Irish, perhaps the ones who landed in Texas in 1850s. Now I have an idea of what they left behind.
If I watch a movie outside of my favorite genres it is because of the story or the actors involved in the project. I don’t watch horror, but the storyline got me.
And let me tell you this is what I thought a horror movie by African Americans would look like. Bad Hair. The story of a haunted hair weave.
The entire premise is funny as hell, but it also speaks on many levels about the pain we African American women have endured for the sake of our hair.
This movie was interesting and creepy at the same time, but the storyline was fascinating. Elle Lorraine (Insecure) lead us through the story where her hair weave becomes a monster and kills people. This hair, which at one time was the desire of women because it gave them a fake beauty, opened doors to African American women for its straight and silky feature. Well in this film, it kills.
This movie has funny moments, scary moments and ones that cause you to think. I flinched many times and it had nothing to do with monsters, it was a comb being pulled through tangled hair. Not to mention that opening scene where the young woman has perm in her hair and its burning. Ahhh!
These folks understand what terrifies an African American woman about her hair. I won’t be adding this genre to my list of favorites, but this storyline has given me some moments. I wouldn’t watch it the night before my hair appointment. LOL.
When you try a show you might not normally try, sometimes you find a Gem. We did in this scifi movie. Listen to our podcast to find out which one.
Episode 9To Boldly Go
The Sistas examine the image of the gangster in the African American community with the series Godfather of Harlem and American Gangster in episode 8. Listen Best OG
Who is the best? Perry Mason or Matlock? The Sistas go toe to toe in this episode to determine which defense attorney did it right. Make sure you go @Tvsistas on Twitter and let them know what you think.
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ReCovery from Privateers Series
On her first independent mission, Claire Moss finds herself babysitting a nineteen year old stowaway while looking for La Joya, the object that will change the game she has been playing with pirates.
Claire Moss, a fledgling private consultant, roams through Latin America looking for La Hoya, which her partner guarantees will be a game changer. After a year of peace, Minnie finds herself on the run from the organization she use to work for and partnering with the scariest man she ever met. Even though there is a bounty on her life, she believes God can save her from some very bad people. The organization that Joe works for has hit the hardest time ever, he struggles to keep his key position in the company while some around him want him dead. Joe has a plan that will change the fabric of the company and make him the head. They are all working toward the same end, but who will reach it first, the good ones or the evil ones?
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In this week’s episode, the Sistahs talk about The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency and Queen Sono which are two shows that have strong African characters in the lead. These shows have women in nontraditional roles and showcase the beautiful land of Botswana and South Africa.
Episode 6 Meet The Queens
Who did it better? Living Single or Designing Women? Both episodic comedies portrayed independent women in business. One side was southern belles, and the others were savvy chic New Yorkers. Both did a lot of uplifting women. In this episode of TV Talk with the Sistas we discuss the impact these independent made on us.
Are You Designing Women or Living Single?
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