Two fiery female film vets unite the mic and set the film world ablaze! It's a busy planet with a dizzying sea of programming -there's no time to waste so we've figured it out for you while spotlighting people doing good works in the industry and calling out those who piss us off by not elevating th…
Belle Allen & Lisa Lucas: Entertainment and Culture podcast
Covid-19 won't stop the Front Row Divas!!! Since we've been going a little cray cray during the quarantine (who isn't?) Lisa reveals to Belle her secret addiction to the Outlander SUPER fan sites on social media. And the one particular post she made that got a little heated. True to our promise to celebrate the best of film and TV and call out the stuff that pisses us off...let's talk racist trolls, shall we? We at FRD will NOT tolerate racism in any way, shape or form. So we go for it telling a sordid tale of the white supremacist hausfrau from Ohio who takes Lisa to the mat about the new 007 while Belle shares the hard and fast rules about casting this iconic role. #outlander #idriselba #007 #danielcraig #staydecent
The Front Row Divas are doing their own brand of social distancing...in our crazed quarantined studio aka Belle's dining room. Our podcast is SAFE & CLEAN, yo! We are all in this together cause even though there ain't no TP left in the world, Harvey Frickin' Weinstein is going to the slammer. Praise Jesus. And as we are the SOURCE of what you must watch during a worldwide pandemic, let's review the incredibly thrilling HUNTERS on netflix and all the historical accuracy and sauciness of THE SPANISH PRINCESS on Starz (also avail on Amazon)...So, sit back and listen (we know you're sequestered in your damn house!) #staydecent #hunters #netflix #thespanishprincess #starz #amazon
Get comfortable and get ready to laugh with the Front Row Divas as they continue their 2020 Oscar telecast critique and share in their the excitement of the return of their beloved Outlander Season 5! Belle gushes about a new animated series to check out: Big Mouth on Netflix. We're also pissed because Eddie Murphy got ROBBED! Oh yeah and Lisa made a movie last weekend with 87% female cast and crew!
Settle down folks because the Front Row Divas are in prime critique/cackle mode reviewing some recent super faves: The Farewell and Booksmart as well as recommending the new Sabrina the Teenage Witchy Girl —whoa, Jesus take the wheel!! — PLUS...FRD TV confessions revealed...why exactly do Belle and Lisa seem to get each other, well, turns out they both are the last 2 people on Planet Earth that hated Friends. And, there you go.
And the Front Row Divas have returned for a second season!! Here the divas dish about the Oscars, the film business when you’re first starting out and of course they take their English accents out for a spin. The wackiness and the fun have just begun!!
OMG!!! Can you believe it? It's Season 2 and we're back with a vengeance! In this installment we're taking a deep, loud look at Adam Sandler's unforgettable "Uncut Gems" and having a little chat about ScarJo... Oh you'll see!
HOT HOT HOT (did we say HAAWWWTT?) off the high seas, Front Row Divas review #AQUAMAN...and it's a LOVE/HATE THING! #JASONMOMOA object of desire, bad actor or campy merman who is worth the 2 hours of your life in this movie. #DCCOMICS gets the entertainment part right and Belle and Lisa fantasize over the benefits of BEING #LISABONET (hmmm reality show idea???) and come up with the ultimate recipe for PERFECT MAN SOUP!! #frd #staydecent #filmreview #moviereview #superhero #feminist #vivadivas #idriselba #aquaman #jasonmomoa #DCDIDIT
The Guilty is the straight UP definition of maximum impact via simplicity. This brilliant no frills indie thriller from Denmark relies solely on your imagination and will keep you on the edge of your seat and blow your mind. FRDynomite storytelling! Available on Amazon for the low low price of 6.99! Say it with me... Date night!!
Saddle up for a fresh, fun and frightening take on the western! The Ballard of Buster Scruggs is yet another example of how Streaming IS the "New Cinema". Streaming networks are attracting the biggest names in film. Why? We're glad you asked! Join us as we explore why we feel the Coen Brothers are in some groundbreaking territory with this mini-series anthology!
The Romanoffs tells eight seemingly separate tales of people who believe that they're somehow related to the ill-fated line of the Romanoffs! From the mind of Matthew Weiner, the creative genius of Madmen, We'll explain why we think this is some of the most BRILLIANT storytelling that we've seen in a long time, why Amazon has an absolute hit on their hands and why you need to watch this gem of show!
Outlander Season 4 Review! The Droughtlander is over! We've missed the lads and lasses of our beloved Outlander and we're ready to dish! Starring Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser and Caitriona Balfe as Claire Fraser ( the ultimate heroine). Join us as we review the first episode of season 4, make predictions. Find out why we keep coming back: Is it the sex, the violence or the sweeping tale of true love across time? As always, thanks so much for listening to Front Row Divas!
Bohemian Rhapsody, starring Rami Malek, was music to our ears! Don't know the story of Freddie Mercury? A gay, middle eastern man as the lead singer for the most iconic rock band of the 70's & 80's! Well sit, back, relax and let the Front Row Divas convince you why this film will be a joyous resurgence of the band of our youth and why Queen still ROCKS! As always thanks so much for listening! Feel free to drop us a line at askfrontrowdivas@gmail.com
Welcome to Front Row Divas! In this episode we chat about the timeless classic "A Star Is Born". In this 2018 incarnation, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper take center stage as the loving yet troubled couple. Find out which diva loved it and which one was "meh"! But we both agree that this is Oscar GOLD!!
Welcome to Front Row Divas! Supreme court justices aren't what they used to be but we can rest easier knowing that The Notorious RBG is still fighting for your human rights. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was largely responsible for the reproductive rights that women hold today. Listen as we discuss this inspirational powerhouse of a woman and her loving husband Martin Ginsburg who supported her every step of the way! Thanks so much for tuning in!
Oh Spike Lee, we love you so. Spike Lee is at the absolute apex of his game. BlacKkKlansman left us shook up and tuned us in to how little this country has evolved in 50 years and strives to remind us all that ignorance is a disease and only together can we find the cure. As always thanks for listening! Send us your thoughts at askfrdivas@gmail.com
We're riled up! Roe V. Wade is in peril. Most of us have never lived in a world that denied a woman the right to choose, but unless we do something, women's rights may soon become a distant memory. The struggle is real. The men and women sitting on the supreme court will most certainly decide the future for American women. It's time to wake up and act! As always, thank you so much for joining us! You guys rock! Don't forget to subscribe! Hugs, Front Row Divas
In today's episode we're chatting about how Crazy Rich Asians is not only redefining the rom-com in hollywood, but it's also ushering in a new age of diversity in film and television and preparing us for the rainbow of talent coming our way! We've waited a long time for this. Thank you so much for tuning in! See you soon and thank you for subscribing! Smooches- Front Row Divas #staydecent
If we've said it once, we've said it a 1000 times - Handmaid's Tale is Prophecy! In this episode we once again examine the chilling similarities between Handmaid's tale and our world and demonstrate how , if we're not careful, women will lose voting, reproductive and human rights. It won't just be a novel, it'll be our lives. Hope you like red.
Two fiery female film vets unite the mic and set the film world ablaze! It's a busy planet with a dizzying sea of programming -there's no time to waste so we've figured it out for you while spotlighting people doing good works in the industry and calling out those who piss us off by not elevating the species! New episodes Monday's and Friday's. As always thanks for listening and please subscribe!