Podcast appearances and mentions of Angela Bassett

“If that was a blessing, you goin' to hell”. In this week's episode, we dissect Jumping the Broom, a film released on May 6, 2011, starring Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Angela Bassett, and Loretta Devine. Join us as we discuss family secrets, dignity, classism, Bible verses, sweet potato pie, celibacy, investments, ashy knees, rude prayers, bellinis, and more!Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:Love Is _Have you ever been swallowed up?Megan Goode's Tough Call: Man Over CatEl DeBarge Proposal Scene (Jumping the Broom)Sexual Healing Scene (Jumping the Broom)Brian Stokes Mitchell Singing  "Make Them Hear You" (Ragtime)Cupid Shuffle - CupidBoots on the Ground - 803 FreshConfessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (Episode 147)Connect with us:Instagram: @in_hindsight_podTwitter: @in_hindsightpod Thanks for listening!

Phil and Emily bring in writer Lindsey Romain for the fourth installment of the Angelina Jolie action films miniseries, and it is the one LaToya Ferguson was promised. Lindsey's work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Vulture, and Bright Wall/Dark Room, and she saw this movie four times in theaters as a teenager. She still has the promotional pin from when she worked at a movie theater in high school. She is the right person for this.Mr. and Mrs. Smith follows two upper-class assassins who are also, it turns out, married to each other and working for rival agencies. It opened June 10th, 2005 against Madagascar, Star Wars Episode III, The Longest Yard, and The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3D, and made $487 million on a $110 million budget. The script originated as Simon Kinberg's graduate thesis. Carrie Fisher, Akiva Goldsman, Jez and John Henry Butterworth, Ted Griffin, and Terrence Winter all took passes at it. Angela Bassett and Keith David filmed scenes that were cut entirely. What remained was Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, which Roger Ebert correctly identified as the only thing that needed to remain.The conversation covers the Doug Liman of it all, specifically his "we'll make it up as we go along" approach and what that costs the film in its final act. Emily identifies the half hour from when they can't kill each other through the home improvement store sequence as the movie locking in completely, and the final action sequence as where it loses her. Phil compares the last scene to Eyes Wide Shut. The group also gets into how the affair backdrop has shifted what it feels like to watch now, the surprisingly durable premise and its various attempted adaptations, who was responsible for the ex-wife jealousy beat, and where exactly 2005 Brad Pitt ranks in the full Brad Pitt hotness timeline. The answer is not first.This is the fourth installment of the Angelina Jolie action films miniseries. Wanted is next.Follow the show and guests:Podcast Like It's... — https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsLindsey Romain — https://www.instagram.com/lindseyromain

We're going back to the relatively pleasant times of the mid-90s for Kathryn Bigelow's dystopian sci-fi thriller STRANGE DAYSSTRANGE DAYSDIRECTED BY: Kathryn BigelowRELEASED: October 13, 1995STARRING: Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis, Michael Wincott, Tom SizemoreBUDGET: $42MBOX OFFICE: $17MESTIMATED LOSS: TotalNEXT EPISODE: In anticipation of this fall's STREET FIGHTER, we're covering the hilariously misguided punchline of 2009, STREET FIGHTER: THE LEGEND OF CHUN-LI 0:00 Intro 4:30 Show & tell10:03 This week's movie

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Analysis The group discussed the movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, focusing on its handling of grief and the character development of Shuri. They analyzed how the film addressed the loss of Chadwick Boseman and explored Shuri's emotional journey, including her encounter with the ancestral plane where she saw Killmonger. The discussion also covered the film's cinematography, underwater scenes, and the character of Namor, including his comic book history and representation in the film. Namor and Atlantean Characters Discussion Andy discussed the character Namor from Marvel comics, explaining his solo nature and conflicts with other heroes like the Hulk and Doctor Strange. He detailed Namor's history with the Phoenix Force, which led to him flooding Wakanda and creating animosity with T'Challa. Andy also covered other Atlantean characters including Namora and Atuma, noting that Marvel made Namor's home city Tl'Chok rather than Atlantis to avoid competing with DC's Aquaman. The discussion concluded with a brief mention of Riri Williams as a new character in the film. Ironheart Character Development Discussion The group discussed the character Riri Williams/Ironheart from Marvel comics and the related TV series. They compared the character development between the comic origins in 2016 and the TV adaptation, noting how the contemporary setting and diverse writing room made the character more relatable and less problematic than older comic book characters. The discussion also touched on how the Chicago setting in the series helped connect viewers to the story, and they reflected on the character's growth from the TV series to the movie adaptation. Marvel Character Names and Costumes The group discussed character names and costumes in Marvel comics, particularly focusing on Namor and his attire. They noted that while Namor's costume evolved over time to include pants and a vest, it made more sense for him to be semi-naked given his aquatic setting. Tiffany expressed frustration with illogical character names and costumes in comics, suggesting she would like a job at Marvel to review character designs and names. The discussion concluded with Andy providing background on Namor's character development and complex nature as both a ruler and hero. Angela Bassett's X-Men Casting Discussion The group discussed Angela Bassett's performance in the Black Panther film and her potential casting as Storm in the X-Men franchise. They compared Bassett's portrayal to Halle Berry's earlier performance and discussed how Bassett would have been a better fit for the role due to her character's African heritage and background. The conversation also touched on Bassett's other notable roles, including Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It and her performance in Waiting to Exhale.Thriller Drama Casting DiscussionThe group discussed potential casting ideas for a thriller drama featuring Viola Davis and Angela Bassett. Tiffany expressed strong enthusiasm for seeing these actors together in a suspenseful role, recommending that whoever writes the script needs to handle it well to justify casting such powerful performers. The conversation also touched on Viola Davis's acclaimed autobiography and Angela Bassett's recent role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, with the group agreeing that Bassett's performance helped reintroduce audiences to her talent.

Tune in as Rolo Tony (@PoorOldRoloTony and These Guys Got Juice) hops back onto the podcast to navigate Strange Days, the 1995 tech-noir thriller that follows the last two days of 1999 as an LAPD vice cop-turned-black marketeer and a bodyguard/limo driver rush to uncover a criminal conspiracy involving illegal technology that records your memories and physical sensations for other people to viscerally experience. Comparing this to movies like Reminiscence and Alfred Hitchcock's work, the lib-coded commentary on the police system and its racist violence, the unnerving rape sequence that somehow manages to be respectfully handled, and showering praise onto Angela Bassett's Mace pop up as some of the topics for this episode.Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, Strange Days stars Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Tom Sizemore, Juliette Lewis, Michael Wincott, Richard Edson, Glenn Plummer, Vincent D'Onofrio, William Fichtner, Brigitte Bako, Josef Sommer, Michael Jace, Nicky Katt, Louise LeCavalier, David Carrera, Jim Ishida, Todd Graff, Joe Urla, and Anais Munoz.Spoilers start at 36:25James Cameron's scriptment for Strange DaysLos Angeles Times | Rave Party Extras Are ‘Dee-Lited': Drug overdoses mar otherwise orderly concert for 10,000 who also are filmed for movie sceneCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrHere's how you can learn more about Palestine and IsraelHere's how you can keep up-to-date on this genocideHere's how you can send eSIM cards to Palestinians in order to help them stay connected onlineGood Word:• Rolo Tony: Cyberpunk 2077• Arthur: Too Old to Die YoungReach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello!Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms!Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18Follow Arthur on Bluesky: @arthur-ant18Follow the podcast on Twitter: @two_centscriticFollow the podcast on Instagram: @twocentscriticpodFollow Arthur on GoodreadsCheck out 2 Cents Critic Linktree

May 19th is Malcolm X's birthday so we're watching Spike Lee's film, the epic biopic that is Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington and Angela Bassett.For this episode we break the seal on two different rye offerings. pursuit UNited Double Oaked Rye and a new Sagamore Spirit Single Barrel Select that is 10 years old.

On paper, the pairing of superstar comedian Eddie Murphy and horror auteur Wes Craven for a comedic, black-centric vampire movie seems like a great idea; add the gorgeous and talented Angela Bassett to the mix as the Caribbean bloodsucker's love interest and you have the makings of a hit. Unfortunately, Vampire in Brooklyn missed the rich vein of critical and audience approval, though it has become something of a cult hit in recent years, thanks in no small part to Sinners star Michael B Jordan's love of the film. Join hosts Sebastian and Richard as they bust out the coffin, put on the bad wigs and bat wings and thrust a stake through the heart of this uneven but enjoyable mid-90s flick.

There's a reason Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet skipped the Met Gala red carpet together this year, and apparently it has nothing to do with their relationship and everything to do with a curse that's been quietly wreaking havoc on Hollywood's biggest couples for years.A week after Blake Lively's settlement with Justin Baldoni dropped just in time for her Met Gala victory lap, the case is back in the headlines with an allegedly angry judge, a brand new legal twist, and a wave of fans now claiming they feel completely betrayed by her.Plus, American Horror Story Season 13 has just dropped its make-or-break casting bombshell, and we're unpacking why one pretty face from Love Story might not be ready to share the screen with Sarah Paulson and Ariana Grande.Love binge-watching TV? The Spill has launched a new podcast called Watch Party where we deep dive into the shows everyone’s talking about. Follow the feed on Apple or Spotify now. Plus remember The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news… OR you can WATCH our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and enjoy the watch! Link here. THE END BITS Find and follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/ Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia: https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Support Independent Women’s Media: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ Your subscription helps us continue to tell the stories that matter to women. Want to join the conversation? Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy-nominated screen and stage actress Tracie Thoms joins Tavis in studio to talk about her career, the season finale of the Angela Bassett executive-produced show 9-1-1, and her recurring role in the hit Disney film The Devil Wears Prada 2.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Looking for the realest takes on pop culture, NBA news, and internet drama? In The Straight Dope Show Episode 425, the crew holds nothing back. We're breaking down Klay Thompson's infamous boat life and the Megan Thee Stallion rumors, Draymond Green's offseason beef with Steve Kerr, and exactly why public Hollywood relationships are built to fail. Plus, get unfiltered sports talk on the NBA Playoffs and Anthony Edwards, wild political debates, and a hilarious deep-dive into how an Anthony Mackie movie bombed without a single ad. From anime reviews to modern dating dynamics, this episode has it all.Don't miss out on the action! Download the Rock Da Crowd TV app today to watch new episodes and stream even more exclusive content.00:00:00 – Klay Thompson, Meg Thee Stallion, and the light-skinned hooper boat life.00:04:49 – Why public Hollywood marriages fail vs. private couples like Angela Bassett.00:13:47 – Rap beef pettiness, Drake, and J. Cole.00:21:15 – Golden State Warriors drama and Steve Kerr.00:24:20 – Draymond Green's true value: championships vs. offensive stats.00:35:34 – NBA Playoffs: Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, and LaMelo Ball.00:44:00 – Political cults, Project 2025, and AI replacing jobs.00:55:19 – Hilarious RPG anime review & the 2001 alien movie Evolution.01:05:00 – 4batz, Tems, Bhad Bhabie's nose job, and cultural cosplay.01:19:00 – Mortal Kombat 2 hype & the Anthony Mackie movie flop no one saw.01:27:00 – Bryson Tiller, using AI to text your girl, and dating lingo.

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Send us Fan MailThe crew is back and the energy is HIGH after what many are calling a massive win for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL Draft. Did Andrew Berry just put together his best class yet? The guys break down what stood out, what's flying under the radar, and why the national media is suddenly paying attention. 

Ok, ok . . . easy . . . slow and steady does it. Now the electronics of this lock are TEMPEST-resistant, so we're going to have to handle this old school. The molybdenum magnets should help with that; the glass packs and the relockers rule out any brute force methods so this is going to have to be surgical. No, don't be an idiot; using soup is out of the question, and so is bumping the rig. Set up the diamond-tip drill but keep the tungsten carbide bit handy. Once we get past the outers, the thermic lance should get us through the inner reinforced barrier. Good, good. Hey, relax! You wanted the best Peter man available and you got him! Let's be calm. Let's be professional. Panic is the enemy. Just remember the payoff; there's thirty million inside this . . . yes! We got it! Get the satchels ready, we're . . . wait a sec . . . what's that smell? Those don't look like stacks of money . . . they look like . . . oh no . . . it's not thirty million dollars! It's thirty million kabookies! What do you mean, “how much is that in U.S. dollars?” Nothing! Kabookies are pancakes! DAMMIT! Well, let's hope the cast of this week's “This Looks Like a Good Place for a Stickup” have better luck with their score. They've certainly got a heck of a team assembled: Robert Deniro, Edward Norton, and Marlon Freakin' Brando! Plus, they've got Angela Bassett. How can they go wrong? Give a listen and find out! Poll question: what real-world crime has never gotten a movie but deserves one? Leave a comment or call our Crime Reporting Hotline at 617-398-7266 and leave a message!

This week Gary and Iain review and discuss, Strange Days (1995) by Director, Kathryn Bigelow. Starring, Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett and Juliette Lewis. For more Off The Shelf Reviews: Merch: https://off-the-shelf-reviews.creator-spring.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChWxkAz-n2-5Nae-IDpxBZQ/join Podcasts: https://offtheshelfreviews.podbean.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@OTSReviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheShelfReviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OffTheShelfReviews Support us: http://www.patreon.com/offtheshelfreviews Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/offtheshelfreviews Discord: https://discord.gg/Dyw8ctf

“You can't decide whether you want me to be a boy or man.” In this week's episode, we dissect How Stella Got Her Groove Back, a film released on August 14, 1998, starring Angela Bassett and Taye Diggs. Join us as we discuss age gaps, “Jamaican” accents, “desperate American women”, half wigs, author intent, losing your best friend, EMT duties, vacation flings, and more!Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:90 Day Fiancé Annie (1984)The Song of the Uncaged Birds (The Guardian)Author Terry McMillan interview on "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" (1996) Terry McMillan on Getting to HappyTerry McMillan & Ex Fight on 'Oprah'Everything is InterruptedUp, Up, and Away (Episode 023)Madea's Family Reunion (Episode 088)Flashdance (Episode 102)The Parent Trap (Episode 144)Connect with us:Instagram: @in_hindsight_podTwitter: @in_hindsightpod Thanks for listening!

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A deep dive conversation based on the moviescramble.co.uk review written by Mary Munoz. Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity - which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe - with the world's governments and a mysterious ghost from Ethan's past on their trail. Joined by new allies and armed with the means to shut the Entity down for good, Hunt is in a race against time to prevent the world as we know it from changing forever. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is a 2025 American action spy film directed by Christopher McQuarrie from a screenplay he co-wrote with Erik Jendresen. It is the direct sequel to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) and the eighth installment in the Mission: Impossible film series. The film stars Tom Cruise in his final portrayal of Ethan Hunt,  alongside an ensemble cast including Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett. In the film, Hunt and his IMF team continue their mission to prevent the Entity, a rogue artificial intelligence, from destroying all of humanity. Find us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/moviescramble/id1466571460 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42wPn0tXvH3GQJ2E3NYDYp?si=TPUrCkecQb-zdEOAaD3cDA Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/ed9b87c9-fb70-4307-96a7-d6223a202741/moviescramble Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsR--3Bae_QGM5xiM3fWohA and all podcast providers. Contact us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Moviescramble We love you all! (yes, even you at the back)

This spring, I'm going to try a small experiment: a live studio for writers actively building a novel, where I'll read your opening pages and we'll work on them together, live.____Atelier Skye: The Studio for Serious NovelistsHere's what this will look like:Twelve novelists. Six Saturdays. Live sessions. Direct developmental critique.No recordings. No passive consumption. A working studio.This studio is designed for writers who:* Are actively drafting a novel* Have 8–10 strong opening pages ready* Want developmental-level critique* Care about both craft and industry positioning* Take their work seriouslyThis is not an introductory writing class.It is a professional room.REGISTER here: https://buy.stripe.com/fZu5kCgtd5PY1nV1Fs8EM00Enrollment is first come, first served until the atelier reaches 12 writers.About the Studio Lead:I'm Evelyn Skye, a New York Times bestselling novelist and the author of eleven books, published by major houses including Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Disney, and translated into sixteen languages worldwide. I have also written for Netflix in a literary-film collaboration starring Millie Bobby Brown, Angela Bassett, and Robin Wright.My work has been featured in PEOPLE, Newsweek, The Hollywood Reporter, CBS New York, The Morning Blend on NBC, The Mirror, Woman's World Magazine, South China Morning Post, Book Riot, PopSugar, Bustle, Psychology Today, Mochi Magazine, and more.I've been a featured speaker and guest of honor around the world—at the Festival du Livre de Paris, the Danish Fantasy Festival, San Diego Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, and more. I have a Bachelor's degree in Russian literature from Stanford University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.Over the past decade, I've developed a deep understanding of what makes a manuscript not only compelling on the page, but viable in the marketplace.In this studio, I bring that experience directly to your opening pages.More details about the studio at:https://www.creativeinspiredalive.com/p/the-studio-for-serious-novelists-writing-workshop This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.creativeinspiredalive.com/subscribe

“He's a good man, Savannah. A good man. He's just in a bad situation right now.” In this week's episode, we dissect Waiting to Exhale, a film released on December 22, 1995, starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon. Join us (including our special guest Elaina) as we discuss processing anger, burning cars, V8, naiveté, growling, leather vests, oranges, white women, married men, birthdays, sisterhood, and more!Notable Mentions + References in This Episode:Kenya Moore Haircare (RHOA S8)Turk on ScrubsCell Block Tango - ChicagoIs Marriage for White People?Waiting to Exhale Original SoundtrackWaiting to Exhale: Bernadine Gets Her RevengeWaiting to Exhale: Robin Dumping TroyHot Combs, Curling Irons, and Contradictions: Portrayals of African American Women in Mid-1990's Pop FictionBladeConnect with us:Instagram: @in_hindsight_podTwitter: @in_hindsightpod Thanks for listening!

“It was only a matter of time before we drew this out of a hat…” - Andrew On this week's episode, Listener Request Month heads to deep space as we talk about the legendary sci-fi failure, Supernova! How many Academy Award-nominees does it take to fix a big-budget nightmare? Is this the horniest studio science fiction film? Is Robert Forster's character getting a doctorate in cartoon studies? Despite it all, these are some pretty good ship and space effects. What's that orb's deal, really? And how many studio executives can you cram into one on-set writing trailer? PLUS: The return of the VHS Trailer Game!Supernova stars James Spader, Angela Bassett, Robert Forster, Lou Diamond Phillips, Peter Facinelli, Robin Tunney, Wilson Cruz, and Vanessa Marshall as the voice of Sweetie; directed by “Thomas Lee.”This episode is sponsored in part by Pestie! Bugs hate to see you coming with Pestie. Go to https://pestie.com/WHM for 10% off your order.And also by GhostBed! Right now, as a WHM listener, you can take an extra 10% off your order. Just go to ghostbed.com/whm and use promo code WHM at checkout. That's ghostbed.com/whm, code WHM, for an extra 10% off site-wide.Be sure to catch us on the road in Minneapolis on 3/20 and Chicago on 3/22 where we'll be talking Conan the Barbarian and Big respectively. Tickets on sale now! Be sure to visit the WHM Merch shop over on Dashery and check out all the latest show-related designs you can slap on t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, stickers, whatever! Make your friends jealous by flaunting some WHM merch today!  Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

Miss Heard celebrates Season 7, Episode 340, we're diving into What's Love Got to Do with It, the powerhouse hit that cemented Tina Turner's epic comeback. From a song she initially didn't even like to a Grammy-winning, chart-topping anthem that redefined her career at 44, we explore how this “anti-love song” became one of the biggest singles of 1984 and inspired a hit biopic starring Angela Bassett. It's the story behind the voice, the video, and the legacy of a track that proved love had everything to do with it after all. You can listen to all our episodes at our website at: https://pod.co/miss-heard-song-lyrics Or iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and many more platforms under Podcast name “Miss Heard Song Lyrics” Please consider supporting our little podcast via Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MissHeardSongLyrics or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MissHeardSongLyrics #missheardsonglyrics #missheardsongs #missheardlyrics #misheardsonglyrics #podcastinavan #vanpodcast #SongLyricsFails #MusicPodcast #PodcastLovers #MustListen #WhatsLoveGotToDoWithIt #TinaTurner #GrahamLyle #TerryBritten https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGpFcHTxjZs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What%27s_Love_Got_to_Do_with_It_(song) https://www.songfacts.com/facts/tina-turner/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What%27s_Love_Got_to_Do_with_It_(1993_film)

TVC 726.3: Ed welcomes Jennifer Jones, the first African-American member of the world renowned Radio City Rockettes, and an award-winning performer who is celebrated for her pioneering achievements and unwavering advocacy for equal rights in the arts. Jennifer's memoir, Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from The First African-American Rockette, not only tells the story of how she helped establish a transformative era for The Rockettes while inspiring other black dancers, but also recounts her triumphant battle against colorectal cancer in 2018. March is both Women's History Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Becoming Spectacular is available wherever books are sold through Amistad Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. Topics this segment include how Jennifer's faith helped her overcome some of the challenges she faced during her early days with the Rockettes; how she knew, from a young age, that she wanted to perform on stage; and how conquering self-doubt is like peeling away layers of an onion. For our listeners in the Greater L.A. Metro area, Jennifer Jones' story is also included in This Joint is Jumpin', a new exhibit at The Hollywood Museum that honors the contributions of many notable black artists, singers, actors, writers, and sports figures, including Whitney Houston, Lena Horne, Denzel Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, The Pointer Sisters, Dionne Warwick, Forrest Whitaker, Wesley Snipes, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Angela Bassett, Muhammad Ali, Will Smith, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Diana Ross, and Oprah Winfrey. For tickets and more information: TheHollywoodMuseum.com

In 1995, a film predicted POV recording technology, VR experiences you can buy on the black market, deepfake manipulation, police brutality caught on camera, and a society addicted to experiencing other people's lives through a screen. It starred Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, and was written by James Cameron. Almost nobody saw it.   Strange Days bombed at the box office, nearly destroyed Kathryn Bigelow's career, and has been virtually impossible to find ever since, as right now no streaming service carries it. But everything it warned us about has come true, and somehow the reality is worse than the fiction.   MonteCristo, Thorin, and Richard Lewis make the case for why this is one of the most important sci-fi films ever made. We get into the SQUID tech that directly inspired Cyberpunk 2077's Braindances, the darkest plot device in sci-fi, Ralph Fiennes as the perfect cyberpunk noir anti-hero, Angela Bassett's tragically wasted career as an action star, the Rodney King and OJ parallels baked into the script, and a long conversation about how AI, social media, and surveillance culture have made this film more relevant than ever.   Roger Ebert gave it 4 stars in 1995 and called it a future cult classic. He was right. Again.   Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code FOURPLAY at https://shopmando.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Angela Bassett is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress who is nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series at this year's NAACP Image Awards. In this conversation from March 2025, Bassett sits down with Willie Geist to discuss playing the president of the United States opposite Robert De Niro in Netflix's Zero Day, her decades-long career, and what it means to portray leadership on screen. Plus, she reflects on honoring the legacy of the late Chadwick Boseman and her time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are joined this week by author, screen writer, and friend of the show, Briana Cox to talk about Ryan Coogler's endeavors under the banner of the Marvel Cinematic universe: Black Panther 1 and 2. Both movies feature Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Letitia Wright, Martin Freeman, among many others. Looking back we discuss the impact the first film had on the culture, our love/hate relationship with the first film and the failures of the second, how both movies sugar coat the CIA's history of violating the sovereignty of African nations, and one of the most important thing the movies did was open mainstream audiences to the beauty of Afrofuturism.To check out some of the works mentioned during the episode, follow these links:Born in FlamesSpace is the PlaceNaked RealityBeasts of the Southern WildSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseInto the Mother Lands: An Afrofuturist TTRPGGuest LinksOfficial WebsitePreorder Indigent!Briana on InstagramBriana on ThreadsLeft of the Projector LinksOfficial WebsiteLeft of the Projector on InstagramLeft of the Projector on PatreonLeft of the Projector on ThreadlessHost LinksEvan's LetterboxdBill's InstagramBill's LetterboxdWard's...

Please enjoy this special preview of our upcoming conversation with Jennifer Jones, the first African-American member of the world renowned Radio City Rockettes, and an award-winning performer who is celebrated for her pioneering achievements and unwavering advocacy for equal rights in the arts. Jennifer's memoir, Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from The First African-American Rockette, not only tells the story of how she helped establish a transformative era for The Rockettes while inspiring other Black dancers, but also recounts her triumphant battle against colorectal cancer in 2018. February is Black History Month. March is both Women's History Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Becoming Spectacular is available wherever books are sold through Amistad Books, an imprint of HarperCollins. Our complete conversation with Jennifer Jones will air during the weekend of Feb. 27 on TV Confidential.  For our listeners in the Greater L.A. Metro area, Jennifer Jones' story is also included in This Joint is Jumping, a new exhibit at The Hollywood Museum that honors the contributions of many notable Black artists, singers, actors, writers and sports figures, including Whitney Houston, Lena Horne, Denzel Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, The Pointer Sisters, Dionne Warwick, Forrest Whitaker, Wesley Snipes, Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Angela Bassett, Muhammad Ali, Will Smith, Halle Berry, Viola Davis, Diana Ross, and Oprah Winfrey. This Joint is Jumping becomes open to the public on Friday, Feb. 19. For tickets and more information: TheHollywoodMuseum.com

It's time to kick off another theme month and we're doing it with a mini bubble. For the lovey dovey month of February, I'll be covering Rom Coms I Fell For! And I'm starting it off with one that has romance and comedy mixed with a sexy misuse of CIA resources in the 2012 film, This Means War.  Thanks for listening and Keep Streaming! Content warning for stalking, misuse of CIA resources, inflated male egos, toxic masculinity, and not enough Angela Bassett.  Find, follow, support the pod → https://linktr.ee/mystreamingbubble      Don't forget about Twin It to Win It → https://linktr.ee/twinittowinitpod   

CW: Police brutality, racism, and sexual assault discussed in relation to the plot and themes of the film. After an extended (and accidental) hiatus, Masie & Stuart are finally back with a new monthly schedule to dissect the unfortunately topical 1995 Kathryn Bigelow cyberpunk action film Strange Days. Starring Ralph Fiennes as the most pathetic ex-cop ever dealing street illegal VR-esque tech on New Year's Eve in the near future 1999, Strange Days is a shockingly prescient film in its portrayal of the evils of police brutality and racism. Does it nail its conclusions on these topics though? And does Angela Bassett slay so hard that its easy to overlook those faults? Tune in to find out!   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cinema_bones Follow Us on Social Media @ Cinema_Bones on Instagram and Letterboxd for podcast updates.   Additional Reading/Sources: Kathryn Bigelow's Commentary on Filming the POV Sequences FilmScouts Interview with Bigelow and Co-Screenwriter Jay Cocks Juliette Lewis, PJ Harvey Article from LA Times LA Time's Article about New Year's Eve Party Created during the Film's Production Christian Science Monitor Article on Strange Days Featuring Comments from Bigelow  

This week, Brandon and Jane watch the 1995 classic, Waiting to Exhale. This movie has it all! An all star cast featuring Angela Bassett and Whitney Houston, a bestselling Terry McMillan novel as source material, and a soundtrack written by Babyface that really showed us all how the songs that underscore a film could tell their own story in thoughtful and succinct ways. We laugh, we think, and we ponder the true meaning of friendship! Listen wherever you get your pods! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The teaming of Kathryn Bigelow and James Cameron is always a potent proposition, as the former married couple are both heavyweight directors in their own right. This should have made their 1995 collaboration Strange Days--a dystopian cyberthriller set on the eve of Y2K starring Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett and Juliette Lewis--a surefire smash. Unfortunately, the movie's hot button political themes and pitch black tone didn't translate to boffo box office, and to this day it remains frustratingly unavailable stateside in a high definition format. Join Sebastian and Jennifer as they jack in, fire up some playback and ring in the new year with this underappreciated and chillingly topical sci fi classic.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we take a deep look at Our Friend, Martin (1999), the powerful animated film that introduces young audiences to the life, leadership, and moral courage of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The film follows two middle school friends who are magically transported through time, meeting Dr. King at pivotal moments in his life. By blending animation with real historical events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, Our Friend, Martin makes civil rights history accessible, personal, and deeply human. We discuss why this film still matters today, how it communicates the principles of nonviolence, equality, and compassion, and why its message extends far beyond the classroom. Featuring an extraordinary voice cast including Ed Asner, Angela Bassett, LeVar Burton, Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Samuel L. Jackson, James Earl Jones, Oprah Winfrey, and Dexter King as the voice of his father, the film stands as a rare and thoughtful piece of historical storytelling. This episode explores the lasting lessons of Dr. King's legacy and reminds us that progress is not just something we study from the past, but something we carry forward through our own actions every day. Enjoy and Support our Indie Podcast at www.mostlysuperheroes.com 

Britney Spears has declared she'll never perform in the United States again and Kelly & Sharon unpack what that could really mean. They also discuss Britney's support of her son's musical talent and why she's open to potentially performing with him in the UK and Australia. The conversation continues with Salt-N-Pepa's legal battle over control of their music masters, which didn't go the way they hoped. Kelly & Sharon explain the ruling and discuss why younger artists must fully understand contracts and seek proper legal advice before signing deals that can affect their careers long term. Kelly & Sharon also celebrate Angela Bassett, who will receive a prestigious award from the American Black Film Festival Honors and reflect on why she was such a powerful presence in the 90s - from her iconic arms to her unforgettable portrayal of Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It? Kelly also shares her dream of seeing Angela Bassett, Alfre Woodard, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer together in one film. Plus, Sarah Jessica Parker is honored with the Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes, prompting a conversation about her self-awareness, gratitude, and work ethic throughout her career. Also in this episode: • Kelly's life-changing hot water bottle from Ireland (Sharon remains skeptical) • Question of the Week: When do you take down or turn off your outdoor Christmas lights? • Kelly's Trivia • Sharon's 90's Rewind takes you back to 1994 If you love 90s nostalgia, music industry insight, and pop-culture conversation, make sure to follow, rate, and share 90's NOW. Thanks for listening!

Tune in as we talk about some of the celebs that will give some of the 20 somethings a run for their money. From Morris Chestnut to Jlo! 

This week, we're talking about the Y2K classic (?) Strange Days! We talk about wigs (and plots) that bum Kat out, question whether James Cameron was the right person to tell this story, and praise Angela Bassett.   Produced by Andrew Ivimey as part of The From Superheroes Network   Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, articles, video series, web comics, and more.

Our listeners have a talent for inquiry; they follow Professor Amar's arguments every week, and come up with their own.  This week, we end the year by fielding a wide range of questions, including some related to presidential oath-taking; juries, asked by a Judge; pardons and their abuse; and many related topics.  Akhil invokes Angela Bassett and Tina Turner, as we answer the questions first softly, and then not so softly.  And we end the year with fond wishes sincerely offered.  CLE credit is available for lawyers and judges from podcast.njsba.com.

Dec. 19-25: Leslie Nielsen is undead, Jean-Claude Van Damme goes into overtime, Lemmon and Matthau are even grumpier, Angela Bassett's lighting cars on fire, Beavis and Butthead ruin Christmas, Johnny Knoxville is an Olympian, Jim Carrey's on a crime spree, Bodhi and Utah return, Leonardo DiCaprio is very cold, Will Smith fights football, Jennifer Lawrence mops up, Will Ferrell is a good stepdad, Downton Abbey closes its doors, and Mr. Rogers meets his ultimate destiny. All that and more from 30, 20, and 10 years ago.

Angela Bassett is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress known for her role as Queen Ramonda in Marvel's Black Panther films. In this conversation from March 2025, Bassett joins Willie Geist to discuss playing the president of the United States opposite Robert De Niro in Netflix's Zero Day, her decades-long career, and the impact of portraying powerful women on screen. Plus, she reflects on her time starring alongside the late Chadwick Boseman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The popular app Instacart charged customers different prices on the same items bought from the same stores, an investigation from Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found. Instacart responded, saying, "These tests are not dynamic pricing. Prices never change in real time," adding, "retailers have long tested prices in their physical stores," and saying that 10 retail partners do so in the app. Jo Ling Kent has more. Following the death of her daughter, a mother turned her grief into action to help make button batteries harder for kids to access - but the law that passed didn't apply to toys. She tried to get the Consumer Product Safety Commission to apply the standard to toys, but the effort stalled over the summer. The agency has lost key leadership and staff, and now two former CPSC commissioners are issuing warnings to consumers. The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Critters 4 (1992) disscussed on Screams After Midnight, a horror movie podcast. Critters 4 is directed by Rupert Harvey and stars Don Keith Opper, Paul Whitthorne, Jonas Brindley, Angela Bassett, Anders Hove, Eric Da Re, Brad Dourif patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy email: mftvquestions@gmail.com Audio version: https://screams-after-midnight.pinecast.co/

Wire into the dystopian world of Kathryn Bigelow's "Strange Days" with our latest review. We explore the film's ambitious narrative, technical wizardry, and its reflection of 90s societal angst. From groundbreaking POV shots to its complex themes, this episode unpacks why "Strange Days" remains a compelling watch. 

MUSICAnother worrying signal from Britney Spears -- she's apparently deleted her Instagram account yet again. (People) An Oasis fan in Melbourne, Austalia really ticked off Liam Gallagher during their show at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.During "Champagne Supernova" a fan let off a flare in the audience, causing Liam to say during the song "naughty, naughty, naughty."A British farm celebrated the life of legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne by breaking a Guinness World Record with a massive squash mosaic in the musician's image. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/31/Guinness-World-Records-pumpkin-mosaic-Ozzy-Ozbourne/2961761923832/ Ariana Grande is doing the next season of "American Horror Story", along with veteran cast members Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, and Jessica Lange. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/american-horror-story-season-13-ariana-grande-1236415048/ TVOn the latest episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian said she “doesn't think we did” land on the moon and claimed “It could've been scary, but it wasn't because it didn't happen.” https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2025/11/02/nasa-responds-kim-kardashian-moon-landing-conspiracy-theory/ MTV has canceled its long-running show Ridiculousness, bringing an end to any further original episodes. https://www.eonline.com/news/1424499/ridiculousness-canceled-by-mtv Catherine Bach, who played Daisy Duke, 71, was recently hospitalized after suffering complications following surgery. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/fans-pray-dukes-hazzard-star-045618332.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9wcmVwcGx1cy5mdXR1cmltZWRpYS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANazakzLidHfptxmdBkBVLjW4fsP2XdiQ6DZuJ96FPBbVxo4PPDvE7HOlP3uTjXfWmW2gceKAhcifR0SaoGMUaHCF2VoWx9iauTbPPRy6ozLash-tYCKEayCTztdXxm--49lBzkGesCdml2s-ZQcyuunx17UlT_zz1ORI3_TcHBr Heidi Klum never fails to go all out for her annual Halloween party, and this year was no exception. She spent 10 HOURS preparing for her final reveal. https://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseastewart/celebrity-halloween-costumes-2025 MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:This news might put a damper on your excitement going into the final season of "Stranger Things". Millie Bobby Brown allegedly accused her on-screen father figure David Harbour of bullying and harassment. https://pagesix.com/2025/11/02/celebrity-news/david-harbour-allegedly-faced-bullying-accusations-from-stranger-things-co-star-millie-bobby-brown/ Drew Barrymore showed up to a Sabrina Carpenter concert dressed as Ghostface from "Scream", and got "arrested". https://nypost.com/2025/11/01/entertainment/sabrina-carpenter-playfully-arrests-this-former-scream-star-at-msg-halloween-concert/ AND FINALLY Forbes has released its list of the top paid dead celebrities for 2025. https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattcraig/2025/10/31/the-highest-paid-dead-celebrities-of-2025/ AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And.... action! Vogue World: Hollywood took place yesterday at the historical Paramount Lot and what a show it was! Combining fashion and cinema, we saw clothes from costume designers like Colleen Atwood, Arianne Phillips, and Ruth E. Carter displaying different aesthtics (Gothic, Western, Afrofuturism, etc.) and special performances from Gracie Abrams and Doja Cat. Reporting live from the scene, Chloe and other Vogue colleagues shared moments from LA from Vogue Air to the war room.Also, Chioma sat down with Angela Bassett and Ruth E. Carter to discuss their long collaborative relationship dreaming up characters like Betty Shabazz, Tina Turner, and Black Panther's Queen Ramonda. They share stories from behind the scenes in the fitting room and talk about the impact of their careers. Plus, a fun story about Tina Turner doing Angela's makeup for the film What's Love Got To Do With It. The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The Enemy of The Entity Is My Friend Brock, Arnie, and Stuart are at last ready to have The Final Reckoning with the eighth Mission: Impossible film, as well as its daredevil star, Tom Cruise. Does the world still need Ethan Hunt to dangle from dogfighting airplanes, dive solo into deep-sea submarine wrecks, or impersonate others in lookalike masks?  Or would it be better to let artificial intelligence take over the planet and remove nuclear control from unstable leaders like President Angela Bassett and General Nick Offerman?  Step out of the shadows and enjoy Now Playing's latest podkova today!

Virtual reality, Y2K paranoia, and noir-drenched chaos—it's all wired into Kathryn Bigelow's Strange Days (1995). Ralph Fiennes plays a black-market memory dealer caught in a web of murder, conspiracy, and past trauma, while Angela Bassett brings the fire as a bodyguard with a conscience (and some serious action chops). Set in the final hours of 1999, the film is a pulsing, POV-shot thrill ride through a dystopian Los Angeles, where technology lets you feel someone else's memories—and the truth is more dangerous than anything on tape. It's messy, bold, and weirdly ahead of its time.

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Willie sits down with Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress, Angela Bassett. They discuss her role as President of the United States in the new Netflix series, "Zero Day", starring alongside Robert Dinero. They also reflect on her decades-long career playing iconic roles such as Tina Turner in "What's Love Got to Do with It", and the Queen of Wakanda in the “Marvel” cinematic universe. (Original broadcast date March 2, 2025)

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Taye Diggs has been killing it on stage, screen, and now all over social media…let's just say, he never really needed to get his groove back! Today, he's choppin' it up with Keke for a deep, hilarious, and unfiltered convo about his career wins, the missteps (c'mon HONESTY), working with THE Angela Bassett and going viral while raising a teen who is not feelin' his dad's TikToks. From Broadway to The Wood and Brown Sugar (Keke's all-time faves!), this one's a must-watch for fans of the golden era of Black rom-coms!Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/baby-this-is-keke-palmer/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Check out this super-sized preview of our W❤️M episode on Mission: Impossible - Fallout! To hear the whole show, click through to our Patreon and sign up now. Instantly unlock this show, along with hours, upon hours of exclusive shows! “It was like a MacGruber wedding!” - Eric on Ethan's nightmares On this month's death-defying We ❤️ Movies episode, we're chatting about one of the best Hunt & Co. adventure to date, Mission: Impossible - Fallout! How outrageous is that helicopter chase scene toward the end? Is there a better bathroom fight in cinema? How many times is Ving seen standing in this film? And don't forget, this movie is the cause of Mustachegate! PLUS: Andrew recalls why this movie was an awful choice to see in 4DX! Mission: Impossible - Fallout stars Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Angela Bassett, Michelle Monaghan, Wes Bentley, Frederick Schmidt, Alec Baldwin, Liang Yang, and Vanessa Kirby as The White Widow; directed by Christopher McQuarrie.