Cory and Judith are two black women creatives talking about the do's, don'ts and the hell nah's of the entertainment industry from Tinsel Town aka Hollywood.
Makenzie Mizell, Judith Kargbo, Coradata McCloud
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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