Tinsel Town Tea

A year ago our network, Period, held an online fundraiser. Each show did a segment and this is ours.

We're taking a short break. We'll see you in the new year! Cory and Judith discuss a ScreenCraft article about Google Chrome extensions for screenwriters https://screencraft.org/blog/the-best-chrome-extensions-for-screenwriters/ News: https://shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Knows: Laura Harrier (who is NOT Zendaya): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Harrier Ryan Coogler: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3363032/

Cory and Judith review Season 2 Episode 1 of Abbott Elementary Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_Elementary New: https://shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Knows: Tyler James Williams: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_James_Williams Zach Fox - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zack_Fox

Cory and Judith break down some key things you should do before starting your screenplay! Resources: Article: https://screencraft.org/blog/5-front-end-tasks-to-complete-before-you-start-your-screenplay/ New: https://shadowandact.com

Cory and Judith review the new HBO show Rap Sh!t Resources: New: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rap_Sh!t Niggas You Should Know: Cory: KaMillon - https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/kamillion-mia-rap-shit-hbo-max Judith: Aida Osman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aida_Osman

Cory and Judith review the new Freeform show Everything's Trash starring Phoebe Robinson. Resources: New: https://shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Know: Phoebe Robinson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_Robinson Jordan Carlos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Carlos Jak Knight: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jak-knight-dead-stand-up-comedian-actor-1235181487/

Cory and Judith do a script read of the hit Starz drama P-Valley. Resources: New: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: Script read: P-Valley Pilot http://tvwriting.co.uk/tv_scripts/2019/Drama/Pussy_Valley_1x01_-_Perpetratin.pdf Niggas You Should Know: J Alphonse Nicholson - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4544635/ Katori Hall - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katori_Hall

Cory and Judith review the Martin reunion on BET +. Resources: New: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: Martin: The Reunion https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18277394/ https://ew.com/tv/best-moments-martin-reunion-special/ Niggas You Should Know: Marla Gibbs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marla_Gibbs

Cory and Judith review season 2 episode 1 of Starz hit show P-valley. Resources: New: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-Valley Niggas You Should Know: Nico Annan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicco_Annan Brandee Evans: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandee_Evans

Cory and Judith rank their top 5 leading actors and actresses in the industry today. Niggas You Should Know: Cicely Tyson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicely_Tyson Courtney B. Vance : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtney_B._Vance

Cory and Judith read the pilot for the Fan Favorite series, Abbott Elementary! News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Abbott Elementary Pilot Script: http://tvwriting.co.uk/tv_scripts/2021/Comedy/Abbott_Elementary_1x01.pdf Niggas You Should Know: Ryan Destiny: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Destiny Bryan Tree Henry :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Tyree_Henry

Cory and Judith discuss tips about the best way to pitch your shows. News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://screencraft.org/blog/the-best-pitching-advice-from-screenwriting-twitter/ Niggas You Should Know: Nicholas Pinnock https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Pinnock

This week, Cory and Judith review the BET+ Original Show, The Ms. Pat Show News: www.shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Know: Ms. Pat : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ms._Pat Jordan E. Cooper: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4757041/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

This week Cory and Judith explore different ways to create new and original ideas! News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: How to Generate Awesome (and Original) Feature Film Ideas :https://screencraft.org/blog/how-to-generate-awesome-and-original-feature-film-ideas/ Three Fun Games to Help You Find Better Screenplay Ideas: https://screencraft.org/blog/three-fun-games-to-help-find-better-screenplay-ideas/ Niggas You Should Know: Cree Summer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cree_Summer

This week, Cory and Judith discuss the long-awaited return of FX's Atlanta. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_(season_3) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8544114/?ref_=ttep_ep1 Niggas You Should Know: Christopher Farrar - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8811694/?ref_=tt_cl_t_7 Stephen Glover - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Glover_(screenwriter)

This week, Cory and Judith discuss the ScreenCraft article “How to Create a Screenwriting Process That's Right for You” Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: How to Create a Screenwriting Process That's Right for You by Ken Miyamoto Article: https://screencraft.org/blog/how-to-create-a-screenwriting-process-thats-right-for-you/ Niggas You Should Know: Anthony Mackie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Mackie

This week, Cory and Judith review Peacock's new comedy Bust Down. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Bust Down IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14129388/ Niggas You Should Know: Ms. Opal Lee - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal_Lee

This week, Cory and Judith sit down with the Executive Producer for Podcast at Westbrook Inc. Fallon Jethroe. As a producer of podcasts and unscripted television, we discuss her career journey and explore what opportunities are in unscripted television. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Fallon Jethroe Insta: @fallonjethroe Niggas You Should Know: Fallon Jethroe IMDB : https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3556435/

This week, Cory and Judith sit down with writer Geraldine Elizabeth Inoa! Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Geraldine Elizabeth Inoa's Website: http://www.geraldineinoa.com Imbd- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10175610/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Niggas You Should Know: “Pose is Over But Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is Just Getting Started” By Chris Murphy https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/02/michaela-jae-rodriguez-2022-hollywood-portfolio

Cory and Judith review Peacock's Bel-Air. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Bel- Air - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12878838/ Niggas You Should Know: Jimmy Akingbola - Plays Jeffery - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Akingbola Coco Jones- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco_Jones

Cory and Judith are on a break this week. We'll be back next week.

This week, Cory and Judith sit down with writer Erica Eastrich! Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Erica's Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10456964/

This week, Cory and Judith sit down with a Staff writer from FOX's medical procedural The Resident. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Dr. Mika Frank's website: https://www.mikafrank.com/v2pkhnoh7ndige4aaur5ojregtdzim Dr. Mika Frank's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7440222/ Niggas You Should Know: Dr. Mika Frank's website: https://www.mikafrank.com/v2pkhnoh7ndige4aaur5ojregtdzim Dr. Mika Frank's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7440222/

This week, Cory and Judith review the pilot of ABC's Abbott Elementary. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_Elementary Niggas You Should Know: Quinta Brunson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinta_Brunson Janelle James - https://www.janellejamescomedy.com/bio-1

This week, Cory and Judith take a look at 5 ways to Make Your Own Screenwriting opportunities. Shout out to author Ken Miyamoto from ScreenCraft.org. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://screencraft.org/2021/12/06/5-ways-to-make-your-own-screenwriting-opportunities/ Query Letter Writing - https://screencraft.org/2015/12/08/writing-the-perfect-query-letter-for-your-scripts/ Pitching and Writing for Lifetime- https://screencraft.org/2021/10/06/how-screenwriters-pitch-sell-and-write-for-lifetime/ Niggas You Should Know: Jerrie Johnson - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10046181/ Tyler Lepley - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Lepley

This week Cory and Judith review the Netflix movie Passing starring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. Sources: Know better do better: Writing prompts https://screencraft.org/2019/01/02/101-what-if-story-writing-prompts/ News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8893974/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8893974/fullcredits The film Passing, which adapts Nella Larsen's 1929 novel and is now available streaming on Netflix, opens with a profusion of confusing sights and sounds. (https://slate.com/culture/2021/11/passing-netflix-movie-vs-nella-larsen-book.html) Niggas You Should Know: Erika Alexander - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erika_Alexander Derek Luke - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Luke Andre Holland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Holland

This week Cory and Judith look at how we can make dialogue more realistic. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Know: Chosen Jacobs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chosen_Jacobs Lexi Underwood - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexi_Underwood

This week, Cory and Judith review Netflix's The Harder They Fall. Sources: Know Better Do Better: https://screencraft.org/2020/03/29/how-to-write-an-effective-one-page-pitch/ News: www.shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Know: Danielle Deadwyler - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danielle_Deadwyler Michael Beach - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Beach

This week, Cory and Judith review the new ABC show Queens Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Black Entertainment Career Summit https://www.entertainmentcareersummit.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_(American_TV_series) Niggas You Should Know: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_(American_TV_series)

This week, Cory and Judith give you the tea on Narration and Voiceover in your script. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://screencraft.org/2021/09/29/everything-you-need-to-know-about-narration-and-voiceover/

This week, Cory and Judith do a script read of the pilot of HBO's Insecure. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com HBO's: Insecure pilot https://www.scriptslug.com/assets/scripts/insecure-101-insecure-as-fuck-2016.pdf Niggas You Should Know: Colman Jason Domingo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colman_Domingo Weny Raquel Robinson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy_Raquel_Robinson

Cory and Judith are excited to interview HBO's Insecure Season 5 writer Mike Gauyo and Insecure Actor Jean Elie who plays Ahmal Dee (Issa's Brother) on the show. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Websites/Handles: Mike Gauyo @blackboywritesmedia Jean Elie @jeanelie Basset House Pics @Bassethousepic bassetthousepic.com blackboywrites.com

This week lay down some plot devices you can use to spice up ya story. News: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment 17 Plot Devices To Help Elevate Your Story by Ken Miyamoto https://screencraft.org/2019/11/28/17-plot-devices-you-can-use-to-elevate-your-story/ Niggas You Should Know: Courtney B. Vance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtney_B._Vance Maya Rudolph: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Rudolph

This week, Cory and Judith review Netflix's romantic film, Really Love. News: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/really_love https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Really_Love_(film) Niggas You Should Know: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931324/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm

Cory and Judith interview talented writer/script consultant Tim Orange II. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Tim Orange II - https://timorange.com Tim's class link: https://timorange.com/screenwriting-class Instagram: @timorange2 Watch HIStory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6VWIVG5R7M&t=191s Mars Transitional Non-profit: https://www.marstransitional.org/ Damn Write Originals: https://www.damnwriteoriginals.com/

Cory and Judith interview writer/filmmaker/actor Kyra Jones. Kyra Jones: https://www.kyrajones.me Trailer of GO TO THE BODY: https://www.gotothebody.com THE RIGHT SWIPE https://www.weareo.tv/originals/therightswipe OTV - https://www.weareo.tv CoverFly Pitch Week: https://writers.coverfly.com/programs/view/pitch-week Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com

Cory and Judith are excited to interview writer/producer Brittani Nichols. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Interview with Brittani Nichols @bishilarious @groundgamela https://www.groundgamela.org http://suicidekale.com/ WATCH IT!! Victim of 27th Street LAPD Fireworks detonation https://www.gofundme.com/f/victim-of-27th-street-explosion?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

Cory and Judith are taking a break this week but no worries, they will be back next week. Stay black and keep writing!

Cory and Judith are excited to interview writer/director Dennis Williams and actor Branden Wellington. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Interview with Dennis Williams & Branden Wellington Campsight Studios: https://campsightstudios.com/ Instagrams: Dennis: @menacetodennis/@campsightstudios Branden: @b_wellington

Cory and Judith are excited to interview writer and director Alysha Menakaya. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Interview with Alysha Menakaya: https://www.amenakaya.com/ Instagram: @amenakaya Niggas You Should Know: Alysha Menakaya: https://www.amenakaya.com/

The 2021 Emmy Nominations are in and Cory and Judith make their predictions. Sources: New: Shadowandact.com

Cory and Judith discuss the different roles that make up a writer's room and how to get entry-level jobs. Sources: Know better do better: Turning your feature spec into a TV Pilot News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Write To TV: Out of Your Head And Onto The Screen, 2nd edition by Martie Cook. Writing The TV Drama Series : How To Succeed As A Professional Writer In TV , 4th Edition by Pamela Douglas Niggas You Should Know: Duane Martin Suzzanne Douglas

Cory and Judith review the Netflix Original Film Fatherhood starring Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery and more. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/kenya-barris-studio-netflix-1234971965/ Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatherhood_(film) Niggas You Should Know: Melody Hurd https://www.celebsweek.com/melody-hurd/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10699789/ Dewanda Dewise https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeWanda_Wise

Cory and Judith review the Netflix Original Film Fatherhood starring Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery and more. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/kenya-barris-studio-netflix-1234971965/ Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatherhood_(film) Niggas You Should Know: Melody Hurd https://www.celebsweek.com/melody-hurd/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10699789/ Dewanda Dewise https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeWanda_Wise

This week, Cory and Judith review Netflix's third season of Master of None: Moments in Love. Resources: News: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_None Niggas You Should Know: Naomi Ackie Anthony Mackie

Description: Cory and Judith are giving you nothing but news this week. Get into it! Resources: News: https://shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Know: Clarence Williams III https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/clarence-williams-iii-dead/2021/06/07/dbeb9194-c799-11eb-afd0-9726f7ec0ba6_story.html

Description: This week, Cory and Judith discuss what judges are looking for in Script competitions. Resources: Know Better Do Better: Upright Citizens Brigade:https://losangeles.ucbtrainingcenter.com/course/sketch Second City: https://www.secondcity.com/courses/chicago/online-classes/ News: https://shadowandact.com Main: Segment: Screencraft https://screencraft.org/2021/03/26/what-are-contest-judges-looking-for-in-your-script-lets-ask-one/ Script Consultant Shannon E Johnson: https://www.awriterforyourwriter.com/bio.html Niggas You Should Know: John Boyega: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Boyega Skye Townsend: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skye_Townsend

This week, Cory and Judith review the pilot episode of Netflix’s new sitcom The UpShaws. Resources: News: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10945036/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Upshaws Cast: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10945036/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm Niggas You Should Know: Gabrielle Dennis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabrielle_Dennis Jermelle Simon https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6063851/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t9

This week, Cory and Judith are on a break. That’s right! There will be a new episode next week.

This week, Cory and Judith do a script read of Radha Blanks' award winning movie The 40 Year Old Version. Check it out on Netflix. Sources : Know Better Do Better: https://www.awriterforyourwriter.com/bio.html News: https://shadowandact.com Script:https://www.awriterforyourwriter.com/uploads/1/0/7/9/10796816/the_forty-year-old_version_by_radha_blank_1117.pdf Niggas You Should Know: Aida Osman https://crooked.com/network/ Natasha Rothwell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natasha_Rothwell

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