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A podcast that discusses television and film through the lens of two African women. Follow us as we explore how television and movies intertwine with current events, issues, and society. Make sure to follow us on Instagram for updates! @lunchbreaks

Lunch Breaks


    • Apr 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Lunch Breaks

    Challengers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 37:10


    In this episode, Amarachi and Daisy dive into the sexy world of tennis. They rewind to the release of Challengers and unpack what made it a hit, from the tension to the clever ways tennis was used as a metaphor for relationships.

    Wicked!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 56:51


    In this episode, we're talking all things Wicked.From the history of the beloved Broadway musical to its journey to the big screen, we dive into the story's deeper meaning, the casting choices, and what fans can expect from the adaptation. Enjoy!

    Blink Twice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 42:38


    In this episode, we dive into Blink Twice, the directorial debut of Zoë Kravitz. We unpack the film's themes and explore its significance in today's world.

    Our 2025 Oscars Review - Best Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 76:33


    Join Daisy and Amarachi as they dive into this year's Best Picture Oscar nominations! They break down what they loved, what fell short, and why each film earned a spot on the list. Plus, they're joined by a special guest and longtime friend, Seth Jubb, for a lively discussion you won't want to miss!For those who didn't catch who Seth is, here is where to find him!@thestargayzerwww.stargayzer.com

    Baby Reindeer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 38:25


    The Oscars - Best Picture Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 66:09


    Amarachi and Daisy discuss the Oscar best picture films. They uncover the hidden themes and discuss why these movies got nominated in the first place. Enjoy! Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of violence.

    Snack Break: Velma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 26:37


    In this short episode, we discuss Velma (HBOMax) , an animated horror comedy series based on Velma from Scooby Doo. Do we love it? Was it needed? Listen to find out

    50 best Rom-Coms?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 44:28


    In this episode, we review the Ringer's list of the 50 best Rom-Coms of all time. Do we agree with their ranking? Which Rom-Coms did they leave out ? Listen to find out!

    Blonde & The Crown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 49:45


    In this episode we discuss Blonde and The Crown and their depictions of Marilyn Monroe & Princess Diana.

    Pam and Tommy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 40:54


    In this episode, Amarachi and Daisy explore one of the biggest sex tape scandals. Join conversation about Hulu's Pam and Tommy.

    Arrival: More than an Alien movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 53:21


    In this episode, Amarachi and Daisy talk about Arrival, a sci-fi movie about an alien invasion and the steps a logistic professor took to communicate with them. They discuss how Arrival shows the importance of empathy and communication when dealing with something new.

    What's on our watch list?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 69:04


    Amarachi and Daisy return after a long hiatus to discuss the shows and films that have piqued their interest in 2021, as well as what they have on their watch list for 2022.  Come and join the discussion and follow us @lunchbreaks on Instagram! 

    Gossip Girl: Then & Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 44:48


    In this episode, Amarachi and Daisy discuss the Gossip Girl reboot and how it's an example of how teen shows have changed (or not). Follow us @LunchBreaks

    Why was Gossip Girl popular?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 22:19


    In part 1 of a two-part series, Amarachi and Daisy discuss why they started watching Gossip Girl and why it was a pop culture phenomenon in the mid-2000s. Follow us @LunchBreaks!

    The Handmaid's Tale and Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 64:10


    This week Amarachi and Daisy discuss Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale". They dive into how religion and sex are used as tools to get and maintain power and control. TRIGGER WARNING: This episodes contains topics relating to sexual assault, self harm and violence. Follow @Lunchbreaks on instagram for more updates.

    Unpopular opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 25:06


    In this quick episode, Amarachi and Daisy review Buzzfeed's list of unpopular movie/tv opinions.

    Women In Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 50:41


    In this episode, we discuss female-led action films. We dive into why we love them, why they’re rare in Hollywood, how they’ve changed through time, and our favorite female action stars. Follow us on the gram for updates - @lunchbreaks.

    Is love meant to be this messy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 50:36


    In this episode, we discuss the Netflix drama Malcolm & Marie and ask whether love is meant to be this messy?! Follow us on Instagram @lunchbreaks for weekly updates.

    Bridgerton and Social Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 61:53


    In this episode, we dive into the world of Bridgerton! Amarachi and Daisy invite Holly Boni and Seth Jubb to discuss social freedoms and how they are highlighted on the Netflix show. Bring your tea and crumpets, and enjoy the conversation. Follow us on Instagram - @lunchbreaks! Follow Holly Boni - @hollyboni Follow Seth Jubb - @sethjubb, and @thestargayzer for all things Astrology.

    The Bachelor: Diversity and Inclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 60:42


    In this episode we dive into the diversity issues of the Bachelor franchise. Follow us on Instagram - @lunchbreaks !

    It's Time for Lunch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 18:56


    In this first episode of Lunch Breaks, Amarachi and Daisy share how they connected and why television and movies are monumental to them. Follow us on Instagram - @lunchbreaks.

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