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2 episodes with Cheryl Dunye
2 episodes with Cheryl Dunye
2 episodes with Cheryl Dunye
2 episodes with Cheryl Dunye
2 episodes with Cheryl Dunye
2 episodes with Cheryl Dunye
2 episodes with Cheryl Dunye
The Watermelon Woman (1996) was Cheryl Dunye's debut and the first American feature directed by a Black lesbian. A film that slips between video-store romance and a forged archive, asking who gets recorded by cinema and who gets written out of it. Thirty years on, it has been restored, added to the Criterion Collection, and, for the very first time, released in Dutch cinemas.Filmmaker Kiriko Mechanicus is joined by Justine Knijn, distributor at Eye Filmmuseum and the person bringing the film to the Netherlands. They get into the film's faked documentary structure and its late reveal; the 1996 sex scene that drew conservative backlash over its tiny public budget; and the satire of academia.A conversation about lesbian film history, restoration, and the long afterlife of films the industry tried to forget and a case for a mainstream gay summer.Get tickets to The Watermelon Woman @ LAB111Get tickets to Cine Of The Times: No Country For Old Men @ LAB111Get tickets to Fight The Power: Palestine 36 @ LAB111 Get tickets to Girly Pop! But I'm A Cheerleader @ LAB111Get tickets to Schmutz Cinema: Close-Up On Latex @ LAB111
In this compilation episode we celebrate three independent cinema gems that highlight magnificent and original queer stories. - We start with Cheryl Dunye's 90s indie-classic, The Watermelon Woman. - Second, we travel to Sweden and do a deep dive into the angsty teenage coming-of-age romance, Show Me Love. - Finally, we revisit our interview from last year's Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival. Filmmaker Faranak Sahafian joined the show to discuss her gripping and pertinent short film, Kisses and Bullets❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.
Our look at the New Queer Cinema continues with the first feature directed by an out Black lesbian, Cheryl Dunye's The Watermelon Woman! Join in as we discuss our favorite mockumentaries, the film's semiprofessional cast, its discussion of interracial relationships, and that incredible Camille Paglia scene. Plus: Why didn't Dunye use actual period photos? What exactly is Diana (Guinevere Turner) doing with her life? And how did this movie cause yet more conflict for the National Endowment for the Arts? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Smallfoot (2018) and Abominable (2019) ---------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"The Watermelon Woman at 25" (BFI)"Slice of Life: The Watermelon Woman Refreshes" (Boston Phoenix)"The NEA Gets Gay-Bashed" (The Advocate)"Cheryl Dunye's Alternative Histories" (Interview Magazine)"The Radical Classic that's Finally Coming to the Criterion Collection" (Slate)"The Real History of Rent" (OUT Magazine)
In the final episode for this season, we're looking at white New Jersey men working in a convenience store and black lesbians working in a Philadelphia video store. Both films are great examples of the independent cinema explosion of the 1990's. Join us as we discuss doing Kevin Smith's Clerks and Cheryl Dunye's The Watermelon Woman.
Rebecca and Tori chat their next Recommended By flick from the Criterion Collection, 'The Watermelon Woman.' We discuss issues related to the social construct of 'race,' queerness, identity, and white privilege and gatekeeping.MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoSound EffectsShining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from PixabaySpotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from PixabayClipsMinnie Riperton clip: Minnie Riperton - Topic | 7 Aug 2018 | ‘Lovin' You' | YouTube'The Watermelon Woman' | Criterion ChannelExplicitWe talk about sex, bay-bee.SourcesSapphic Underground | Lesbian Film Review: 'The Watermelon Woman' | 4 Jun 2020 | YouTubeWussy Mag | Queerhouse: 3 Facts 'The Watermelon Woman' Teaches Us about Queer History | 10 Jun 2020 | YouTubeFandor | 'An Interview with Cheryl Dunye' | 5 Jun 2018 | YouTubeCriterion | Cheryl Dunye Interview Clip | 21 Sep 2020 | YouTubeFish Jelly Film Reviews | The Watermelon Woman Movie Review | 23 Feb 2023 | YouTubeYou Have Been Watching Films | 'The Watermelon Woman - The Significance of Queer Black Representation' | 12 Jun 2022 | YouTubeThe Watermelon Woman - WikipediaZeinabu irene Davis - WikipediaCompensation (film) - WikipediaZeinabu irene Davis
Hello, Lovelies! With Winter Olympic prep and coverage taking over my work week, this week is a great time to drop a free look at Required Reading, our Patreon-exclusive series all about conversations in media, particularly pro wrestling and cinema. Every episode, I pick a wrestling match and my close friend and collaborator Hollis picks a film for discussion with one another, with both fitting our personal definition of the show's title.This one is an all Brian selection special as they present a media relationship that has been bouncing around their head for years: historic pro wrestler Sandy Parker and Cheryl Dunye's groundbreaking feature film debut, The Watermelon Woman. We discuss Sandy Parker & Paulla Kaye vs. Chiyo Obata & Terumi Sakura from 1974 and Parker's trailblazing career as a Black lesbian in pro wrestling alongside Dunye's 1996 film focused on discovering Black lesbian history in film, preservation of culture and how the power structures that have been historically in charge of said preservation forget about marginalized people and their stories.As always, spoliers aplenty in our discussion.Follow Brian Bell on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @WonderboyOTMFollow LGBT In The Ring on Twitter, Instagram & Bluesky: @LGBTRingPod Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/lgbtringpodGrab LGBT In The Ring merch on Brainbuster TeesBig thank you to Edith Surreal (@edithsurreal) for the LGBT In The Ring logoHuge thanks to Sarah & The Safe Word for the show's theme, Formula 666 from the album Red, Hot and Holy. Find them on Twitter, @STSWBand, and check out their music on Spotify and Bandcamp.Check out IndependentWrestling.tv for the best in current and classic independent pro wrestling, including live events from top independent promotions worldwide. Use promo code “LGBTRingPod” or visit tinyurl.com/IWTVLGBTThank you to Irving West for our "Required Reading" logo and Reverend Rabies for the show's theme song.
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As we gear up for the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival, Bella and Nick explore the work of some of the most important figures in Black Independent Cinema and Independent Cinema in general. These powerful voices are a huge reason why this podcast and the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival exist today - so tune in for our discussion on these bold movies. We start with A Symbol of the Unconquered by the legendary Oscar Micheaux. Nick and Bella discuss this impressive silent-film work by Micheaux, as well as the inspiring journey of getting the film made and distributed. Second, independent-film icon Melvin Van Peebles dips his toe in the studio pool with his audacious and unforgettable film, Watermelon Man. Finally, Cheryl Dunye takes the torch and creates a film that blends genres, presents ideas, and remains uniquely her own in her debut feature film, The Watermelon Woman. ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.
When it came out in 1996, Cheryl Dunye's film The Watermelon Woman was a first in many ways, and stirred up controversy and conversation. We talk intersecting identities, complex relationships, preserving history, and coming into yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Watermelon Woman (1996; Dir.: Cheryl Dunye) Canon Fodder Episode 33 Daniel and Corky share their thoughts on Cheryl Dunye's groundbreaking The Watermelon Woman, widely cited as the first feature film directed by an out black lesbian. But did your hosts love this lo-fi rom-com or was it the […] The post “The Watermelon Woman” – Canon Fodder Episode 33 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.
EPISODE #443-- We continue our celebration of black cinema with the 1996 indie darling, THE WATERMELON WOMAN written, directed, and staring Cheryl Dunye. It's on the Criterion Channel and Collection, so what's your excuse for avoiding this one? Do you hate cinema? We also talk about Oscar nominated pictures WICKED: PART I (2024) and FLOW (2024) (which actually won), as well as the classic medical drama from Cinemax, THE KNICK (2015). ALSO: Sorry if we're a bit out of our element with this one, but why come to us if you want a graduate-level discussion on contemporary black and African American issues. This is a dumb movie podcast! Join the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram @kislingwhatsit, and on Tiktok @kislingkino. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on Apple Podcasts, at dracularadio.podbean.com, and at the Long Beach Playhouse at https://lbplayhouse.org/show/dracula And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
Send us a textWe gather a bunch of women enjoyers for a heartwarming and horny episode covering Cheryl Dunye's THE WATERMELON WOMAN. Join us for philosophical discussions of representation, cinema, and lesbians!The Watermelon Woman contains explicit depictions of sex, and focuses heavily on the history of systemic racism in Hollywood. Please proceed according to your needs and comfort level. Pluggables:Ellie: @elessar42 on Bluesky, Letterboxd, and Medium; @football-in-tuxedos on Tumblr, Podcasting's Biggest Night available wherever Pods are Cast.Jas: @FaeRiviera on all socials, host of In Each Retelling.Mer: No plugs, do not try to find Mer.Mutual Aid Spotlight: SisTers Philly Transgender Resource Center: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sisters-philly/Support the showSam: @DemiSemme on YouTube, Tumblr, BlueSky, and most other social media platforms (NOT eX-Twitter). Visit our Tumblrs at sixdegreesofstarwars.tumblr.com and ier-6d.tumblr.comTheme Music provided by Refractory Period: @RefractoryPeriodTheBand on Instagram, linktr.ee/RefractoryPeriodForever Mutual Aid LinksE-Sims for Gaza: https://gazaesims.com/Click to Help: https://arab.org/click-to-help/Anti-Imperialism support for people across the world, organized by Kandakat_alhaqq: https://linktr.ee/kandakat_alhaqqCampus Bail Funds: https://campusbailfunds.com/6DOSW is a Pro-Union podcast. Please support artists by contributing to the Entertainment Community Fund if you can: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/how-get-help-and-give-help-during-work-stoppageThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph discuss Mulholland Drive - a 2001 film written and directed by David Lynch, starring Justin Theroux, Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Ann Miller, and Robert Forster. Additional topics include: -Wendy Williams -Jury duty -Black filmmakers who are not Tyler Perry: RaMell Ross, Cheryl Dunye, Rungano Nyoni, Thomas Carter, and Theodore Witcher -The deaths of Art Evans, Joan Plowright, and David Lynch Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FishJellyFilmReviews Want to send them stuff? Fish Jelly PO Box 461752 Los Angeles, CA 90046 Find merch here: https://fishjellyfilmreviews.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo @fishjelly Visit their website at www.fishjellyfilms.com Find their podcast at the following: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fish-jelly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/388hcJA50qkMsrTfu04peH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-jelly/id1564138767 Find them on Instagram: Nick (@ragingbells) Joseph (@joroyolo) Fish Jelly (@fishjellyfilms) Find them on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ragingbells/ https://letterboxd.com/joroyolo/ Nick and Joseph are both Tomatometer-approved critics at Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/nicholas-bell https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/joseph-robinson
Actor (and director, writer, producer) Devery Jacobs might be most familiar to folks from her role on RESERVATION DOGS, but she's carving out her own space in Hollywood with projects like the new movie BACKSPOT (executive produced by Elliot Page and directed by D.W. Waterson). And even as she's playing her part in making sure Native actors feel seen on screens, she's still battling to be herself on screen in projects that aren't centered around the Rez. Hear about all that, plus (of course) the many varied (and variably queer-coded) faces she's seen herself in on screen.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about LONGLEGS.Harriet the SpyKiki's Delivery ServiceThe Watermelon WomanLady BirdRhymes for Young GhoulsJordan's interview with Jeff Barnaby***With Jordan Crucchiola and Devery Jacobs
Join hosts Alonso Duralde and Daniel Thompson as they sit down with filmmaker Cheryl Dunye, best known for her trailblazing film "The Watermelon Woman." As a graduate from Temple University, Cheryl sought to define her identity as a black lesbian in cinema, only to realize the glaring lack of representation. This realization fueled her to create a film that blends her passion for cinema, her personal identity, and her vibrant community. Cheryl explores how "The Watermelon Woman" aimed to empower queer individuals and add a pivotal chapter to film history. They also discuss her views on the importance of preserving and making accessible diverse film narratives, her favorite genre films, and influential titles currently available on Kanopy. Plus, Cheryl shares her thoughts on the resilience needed to succeed as an indie filmmaker in a landscape with significant racial and gender disparities. Get started with Kanopy at www.kanopy.com by entering your library card information or university login when prompted. Follow Kanopy at https://www.youtube.com/@KanopyOfficial https://letterboxd.com/kanopy/ https://www.instagram.com/kanopy https://www.tiktok.com/@kanopyofficial https://twitter.com/kanopy Follow Cheryl Dunye at https://www.instagram.com/cheryldunye Follow Alonso Duralde https://bsky.app/profile/aduralde.bsky.social Follow Daniel Thompson https://x.com/deckthedan Producer: Brandon Gray Executive Producer: Christian Pierce Graphic Design: Aleksandra Jelic © Kanopy, Inc. All rights reserved. Produced by Bramble Jam Podcast Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction 03:21 Intro to Cheryl Dunye 07:35 Cheryl searches for black lesbian representation 13:27 Importance of archiving black queer life stories 20:00 Finding solace in storytelling 25:48 Watermelon Woman finds a curated home 27:41 Rare content found online 31:51 Low budget lesbian film with diverse characters 34:43 Diverse LGBTQ+ content from Kanopy
We keep on trucking' for this month's theme of MOVIES ARE GAY and you can call this “LOW BUDGET WEEK”. We got one movie made on about 22 grand and this one was made from a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. That's right. We paid for this one. So you're welcome for the sex scene. It also happens to be the first film by a black lesbian. Cheryl Dunye's 1996 film “THE WATERMELON WOMAN” has a lot of issues stemming from low budget. You get what you get when you need some pals, who have no acting ability or experience, to help you hold down a few scenes. But the layered story of a woman seeking a long lost black lesbian thespian manages to push beyond its surface and show interesting personal relationships with a nice amount of black film history to boot. Did we mention the sex scene? It's the best scene in the movie in terms of pure execution. This sex scene could win a contest. It could be it's own short film. See for yourself. Minute 41: https://archive.org/details/the.watermelon.woman.1996.webdl.720p.h264.aac-deep Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact us here: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Check our past & current film ratings here: https://moviehumpers.wordpress.com Hear us on podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o6PSNJFGXJeENgqtPY4h7 Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/culturewrought
Hosts Eric and Lily explore the lack of representation of queer characters in mainstream media, and how the LGBTQ+ community has had to rely on creating our own media to accurately tell our diverse array of stories.Contents & Content Warnings…Please expect to hear “queer” used as an identity term throughout this episode & series. 00:00 - Frankie & Ari: What Was Your Favorite Queer-Coded TV Character? 2:20 - Introduction with Eric & Lily: What do we mean when we say “Queer-Coded?”4:13 - Zines! With Alex & Claire17:18 - 1-Minute Trivia: Queer Love Edition, with Trudy, Sonyamia & Sam30:15 - Hesperus30:30-30:55 - Discussions of homophobia 35:16 - Outro 35:35 - Coming up next35:49 - Show notes & resources36:27 - CreditsFPP Information…To learn more about The Future Perfect Project and all of our free arts programming for LGBTQIA+ youth, visit thefutureperfectproject.org or find us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and bandcamp @thefutureperfectprojectCrisis Resources… If you or a young person you know between the ages of 13-24 is currently in crisis, check out thetrevorproject.org for LGBTQIA+-specific support through text and chat, or call 1-866-488-7386.Mentions… The Watermelon Woman, a Cheryl Dunye film, is available to stream through multiple platforms, and may be free to watch through universities or your local library. Looking for more queer zine content? Visit the Queer Zine Archive Project at gittings.qzap.org, the Digital Transgender Archive at digitaltransgenderarchive.net or Instagram @digitaltransarc, and the Queer Zine Library at queerzinelibrary.com or on Instagram @queerzinelibrary - also consider checking out your local library, local queer bookstores, community & LGBTQ+ centers, and even museums & physical archives.Interested in the movie & musical that inspired Hesperus? You can stream the movie adaptation of The Prom on Netflix, and find the musical & movie soundtracks on your favorite movie streaming platforms. Also available is a book of the same name, written by Saundra Mitchell with Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin, and Matthew Skylar. More information on poet Andrea Gibson & their poem, First Love, is available on their website, andreagibson.org or on Instagram @andreagibson - you can also find them performing many of their poems on YouTube, or keep up with their day to day writings at andreagibson.substack.comCredits…I'm Feeling Queer Today is produced by The Future Perfect Project with support from Radio Kingston, WKNY AM1490, FM1079, Kingston, NY.Episode four of I'm Feeling Queer Today was produced by Eric Eubank, Lily Mueller, Trudy Poux, and Alex Masse, and features Claire Florence, Sonyamia Blanco, Samuel Smalls Jr., and Hesperus. Special thanks to executive producers and mentors, Julie Novak and Celeste Lecesne, as well as Future Perfect Project team members Ryan Amador, Jon Wan, and Aliya Jamil. The I'm Feeling Queer Today theme was composed and performed by Alex Masse & produced by Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Additional music was composed by Alex Masse, Frankie Gunn, and Epidemic Sound. Mixing & mastering for I'm Feeling Queer Today by Julie Novak, with assistance from Emma Jayne Seslowsky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're honored to kick off 2024 with the esteemed Cheryl Dunye, a world-renowned filmmaker and director of episodic television. Cheryl's work includes the groundbreaking 1996 film The Watermelon Woman, which is part of the permanent cinema collection at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC and was added to the Criterion Collection in 2023. She's also directed episodes of The Umbrella Academy, Bridgerton, and Queen Sugar, among many other shows. Born in Liberia and raised in Philly, Cheryl is now rooted in the Town's vibrant filmmaking community, having founded Jingletown Films, an Oakland-based production company. Hear her talk about five of her favorite tunes of the moment, the emotional places they take her, and the big wide cinematic possibilities that music can open up.
Nesse podcast conversamos sobre o filme The Watermelon Woman (1996), considerado o primeiro longa dirigido por uma mulher negra e lésbica a estrear nos cinemas nos Estados Unidos. Nele a cineasta Cheryl Dunye cria um falso documentário para ressaltar o apagamento de mulheres negras e sáficas na Hollywood clássica. Comentamos a proposta ousada e provocativa do filme, o humor da narrativa em meio a um tema sério, bem como a linguagem e as escolhas de direção de arte. O programa é apresentado por Isabel Wittmann e Stephania Amaral, com participação de Yasmine Evaristo. Feedback: contato@feitoporelas.com.br Mais informações: https://feitoporelas.com.br/feito-por-elas-203-the-watermelon-woman Pesquisa, pauta, roteiro e apresentação: Isabel Wittmann, Stephania Amaral e Yasmine Evaristo Produção do programa e arte da capa: Isabel Wittmann Edição: Domenica Mendes Vinheta: Felipe Ayres Locução da vinheta: Deborah Garcia (deh.gbf@gmail.com) Música de encerramento: Bad Ideas - Silent Film Dark de Kevin MacLeod está licenciada sob uma licença Creative Commons Attribution (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Origem: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100489 Artista: http://incompetech.com/ Agradecimento: Carolina Ronconi, Leticia Santinon, Lorena Luz, Isadora Oliveira Prata, Helga Dornelas, Larissa Lisboa, Tiago Maia e Pedro dal Bó Assine nosso financiamento coletivo: https://orelo.cc/feitoporelas/apoios Vote no Troféu Alice aqui! https://feitoporelas.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=72c5cd4b45b3d483f9aba324a&id=ca03f20065&e=be72a9d2e3 Links patrocinados (Como associado da Amazon, recebemos por compras qualificadas): [LIVRO] Cinema Soviético de Mulheres https://amzn.to/3lnC37b [LIVRO] Mulheres Atrás das Câmeras- As cineastas brasileiras de 1930 a 2018 https://amzn.to/3AC6wnl [LIVRO] Olhares Negros https://amzn.to/417Djhz Mencionados: [FILME] Born in Flames (1983), dir. Lizzie Borden [FILME] This is Spinal Tap (1984), dir. Rob Reiner [SERIADO] Na Real (The Real World, 1992–), criado por Jonathan Murray, Mary-Ellis Bunim [FILME] The Watermelon Woman (1996), dir. Cheryl Dunye [FILME] Psicopata Americano (American Psycho, 2000), dir. Mary Harron [FILME] Beyoncé: Lemonade (2016), dir. Beyoncé, Kahlil Joseph e Dikayl Rimmasch [FILME] Retrato de uma Jovem em Chamas (Portrait de la jeune fille en feu, 2019), dir. Céline Sciamma [FILME] Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power (2022), dir. Nina Menkes [LIVRO] Olhares Negros: raça e representação, de bell hooks Relacionados: [PODCAST] Feito por Elas #73 Barbara Hammer https://feitoporelas.com.br/feito-por-elas-73-barbara-hammer/ [PODCAST] Feito por Elas #91 Retrato de uma Jovem em Chamas https://feitoporelas.com.br/feito-por-elas-91-retrato-de-uma-jovem-em-chamas/ [PODCAST] Feito por Elas #113 Dorothy Arzner https://feitoporelas.com.br/feito-por-elas-113-dorothy-arzner/ [PODCAST] Feito por Elas #198 Born in Flames https://feitoporelas.com.br/feito-por-elas-198-born-in-flames/
This week's conversation is with the phenomenally talented Cheryl Dunye, an award winning filmmaker and television director. Rosie's love and respect for Cheryl's 1st film, 'The Watermelon Woman' (its groundbreaking style is now known as Dunyementry*) is the spark that ignites this gabfest. But as all great conversations go; they wander thru just about every topic under the sun, including working together on the ill-fated 'American Gigolo', motherhood, being union strong, and vid-cons!(*Dunyementary, is a hybrid of narrative, documentary, comedy, and autobiography style of filmmaking with a narrative that may not exactly be true but gives voice to real people and events that have never been represented)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, FANTI brings you another special installment of We See Each Other: The Podcast. We'll be back next week to give you the usual good good! On this week's episode, hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Shar Jossell speak with actor, Brian Michael Smith.The star shares how he is now able to bring all sides of himself to the table as an actor. But first, our hosts discuss masc representation in media, or rather the lack thereof. With cis women actors playing transmasculine characters as the norm back in the day, like Hilary Swank in Boys Don't Cry, our hosts discuss how this practice creates further confusion and harm into the trans conversation. Then later, we Pass The Mic to our everyday trans siblings and get a lesson on transmasculine activist and civil rights pioneer, Pauli Murray.Find us on IG: @SlayzhonYou can buy We See Each Other: A Black Trans Journey Through TV & Film the book wherever books are soldMentioned in the ShowDr. Kortney ZieglerStill Black: A Portrait of Black TransmenSoldier's GirlLaith AshleyStrut Isis KingQueen SugarIG:@Rayzhon @sharsaysso @slayzhon (WSEO IG) Twitter@trevellanderson @sharssaysso @slayzhon @vivalapalma (Producer, Palmira Muniz)@swishswish (Senior Producer, Laura Swisher) Music: Neverending Nina (IG @neverendingninanotes)Producer: Palmira MunizSenior Producer: Laura SwisherLaura Swisher is senior producer Music: Never Ending NinaWe See Each Other: The Podcast is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.orgThis podcast is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color co founded by The Nathan Cummings Foundation and The Ford Foundation. It's a production of Slayzhon and Maximum Fun!
On this special episode of The Letterboxd Show, Mia chats with Cheryl Dunye about the Criterion Collection's new release of her groundbreaking 1996 film The Watermelon Woman, which was the first feature directed by an out Black lesbian. Written, directed and starring Cheryl herself, The Watermelon Woman follows a young Black lesbian who works a day job in a video store while trying to make a film about a Black actress from the 1930s, known for playing the stereotypical “mammy” roles relegated to Black actresses during that period. Cheryl talks to Mia about her signature “Dunyementaries,” finding cinematic inspiration from the likes of Julie Dash and Charles Burnett, and how sometimes you have to create your own history. Sponsor: Searchlight Pictures presents Theatre Camp playing in select theatres on July 14. Credits: Recorded in Los Angeles, CA. Edited by Slim. Theme music: “Vampiros Danceoteque” by Moniker. Editorial producer: Brian Formo. Production manager: Sophie Shin. The Letterboxd Show and Weekend Watchlist are TAPEDECK productions.
Happy Pride! This week, we review groundbreaking piece of modern indie filmmaking, The Watermelon Woman (1996) directed by Cheryl Dunye and starring Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker, and Lisa Marie Bronson. The Watermelon Woman follows Cheryl, a video store clerk and filmmaker, on her search for the identity of a 1930s actress known only as The Watermelon Woman. This movie is considered the first feature film directed by a Black lesbian and was added to the Library of Congress by the National Film Registry in 2021 for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." In this episode, we discuss the importance of film preservation and restoration in the streaming era, what it means to create an identity as a queer person, and wonder what life must be like when you can afford to create your art. Our recommendations: Billie and Emma (2017), Go Fish (1994), and The Living End (1992) For your reference: James Dean: the Bi Hollywood Icon We Lost Too Soon by Kaz Rowe https://youtu.be/I96mhnUBVks The Wild, Wild History of Gay Cowboy Movies (and more) by Kaz Rowe https://youtu.be/6MSNujZ_7GY Support your girls with a ko-fi! ko-fi.com/blackgirlfilmclub Check out the rest of our socials and join our new Discord server at linktr.ee/blackgirlfilmclub
It's a big one, folks! Go down the cinematic rabbit holes of Cheryl Dunye's Black queer classic The Watermelon Woman, Joshua's pick for for The New Black Film Canon program. Before that he and Andrew review a bevy of new releases, including: You Hurt My Feelings, The Little Mermaid remake, About My Father, The Eight Mountains, and In the Dusk. After taking up Dunye's film, Joshua and Andrew gush about the end of HBO's Succession before recommending the Critters films (yes, those Critters) and I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson. Whew! For the final film in our New Black Film Canon program, Andrew's chosen Ousmane Sembène's 1966 classic Black Girl. Until then, please share, subscribe, and review! Read on at TheTake-Up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram/Twitter/Letterboxd/Facebook. Special thanks to editor Jessica Pierce, Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch, and our partners at Cinema St. Louis. Theme music by AMP. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetakeupstl/message
Elliott Collins of Movie Files on YouTube is here for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, his pick for the first episode in The New Black Film Canon program. First, Joshua and Andrew discuss new releases Book Club 2: The Next Chapter, De Humani Corporis Fabrica, and The Starling Girl. After talking about the "instant classic" animated Spider-Man feature, they'll all Match the Multi-Verse. Finally, there's One More Thing anticipating Dune, mourning Barry and Succession, stalking Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and playing Star Wars. Next time Joshua picks Cheryl Dunye's The Watermelon Woman for The New Black Film Canon program. Please share, subscribe, and review! Read on at TheTake-Up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram/Twitter/Letterboxd/Facebook. Special thanks to editor Jessica Pierce, Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch, and our partners at Cinema St. Louis. Theme music by AMP. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetakeupstl/message
Stone Cold Ryan's Winter Film Fest Federation continues with Cheryl Dunye's 1996 comedy, The Watermelon Woman. I'm your host, Stone Cold Ryan, and joining me as we celebrate the best of 90s independent cinema are fellow film fans Dave, Jackie, and Michael! In this episode we'll ask why The Watermelon Woman isn't held in the same regard as it's indie contemporaries like Clerks; we'll also discuss the conservative morons of 1996 and their argument that the film is “porn”; and finally, we'll try to break down exactly what the hell the BOB System is all about. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Follow Us on Twitter, Like Us on Facebook, or shoot us an email at apocalypsevideopod@gmail.com Stone Cold Ryan's Winter Film Fest Federation will continue with Be Kind, Rewind.
Welcome. You're listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009. I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. In episode 8 we explore the classic New Queer Cinema film, The Watermelon Woman (1996), the first feature film from black lesbian filmmaker Cheryl Dunye. https://thewatermelonwoman.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheryl_Dunye https://www.jingletownfilms.com/cheryl-dunye https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com/2022/08/29/reel-charlie-speaks-podcast/ Music by Daddy_s_Music from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-charlie-speaks/message
The heat got to us this week folks. Despite our melted brains we talked about a movie that's as fantastic as it is historic. Cheryl Dunye's 1996 film The Watermelon Woman is a must see for any young gay for a number of reasons. Haley makes the case for physical media and your local library (again), while Claire has a minor existential crisis about lost media, whether it goes by way of adobe pulling the plug on flash player, or a few people in musty buildings deeming certain aspects of history “unimportant.”
Cheryl Dunye's 1996 film, “The Watermelon Woman” is a documentary/fiction hybrid about a young Black lesbian filmmaker named Cheryl, played by Dunye, who is on a quest to tell the story of a (fictionalized) forgotten Black actress named Faith Richardson (or Faye Richards in Hollywood). As Cheryl works on her project, some of her own relationships — platonic and romantic — are tested. This makes the film sound kind of dramatic, but it's pretty lowkey in its storytelling approach, which is why I like it so much. Cheryl faces obstacles, but they're never the sole focus. The film is more about her quest to understand, create, reimagine, and preserve queer history … for herself, those who came before her, and those whose stories remain lost to the sands of time. I guess I would say that more than anything, it's a film about Black queer erasure and reclamation. Here are some things we mentioned during the episode: Chrystel Oloukoï's piece on the film for BFI BFI post-screening interview with Cheryl Dunye and Alexandra Juhasz Moira Donegan's piece on the film for The New Republic Also, two important things! YOU CAN WATCH THIS MOVIE ON KANOPY. I always forget about this because I don't have access through my library. I still don't think this is the restoration, but at least it's another free option for those with an account. The second important thing is actually not important, but "Stranger Things" had a $30M budget per episode, not $35M. Regardless, it's still a fuckload of money. Oh, and "Go Fish" came out in 1994. It's sadly no longer available on Criterion Channel, but you can rent it other places.
Today, we're reviewing one of the staples of New Queer Cinema, The Watermelon Woman (1995). Listen in as we get into the rarely-seen Black lesbian gaze, DIY indie aesthetics, Pauli Murray, racist bingo, the quest for identity and community, and so much more!This episode was edited by Michelle. Logo by Micky. Music by Michelle. For business inquiries and fan rants, please email takingtvtooseriously@gmail.com. In between episodes, find us on Instagram @takingtvtooseriously.
A film within a film within a film, The Watermelon Woman is a brilliant example of New Queer Cinema. Lightheartedly combining camcorder, 16mm, and self-made "found" footage, Cheryl Dunye gives voice and life to lost history 23 years before we see something similar come to life with Marianne in Portrait of a Lady on Fire. "What??" you say. "YES." we respond. Let's talk about it! And... • The 90s vibes!
Cheryl Dunye (1966-present) was the first Black lesbian to direct a feature film. The movie, called The Watermelon Woman, established her as a leading voice in the New Queer Cinema movement of the 1990's.Special thanks to our exclusive Pride Month sponsor, Mercedes-Benz! Mercedes-Benz continues to support and stand with the LGBTQIA+ community. Listen all month long as we celebrate women whose authentic expression in their lives and bodies of work have expanded the norms of gender and sexuality in the performing arts.History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn't help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we'll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Liz Smith, Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Adesuwa Agbonile, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Ale Tejeda, Sara Schleede, and Alex Jhamb Burns. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran.We are offering free ad space on Wonder Media Network shows to organizations working towards social justice. For more information, please email Jenny at pod@wondermedianetwork.com.Follow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteInstagramTwitter
It's a wrap party, as Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey return to break down Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton's enemies to lovers relationship over the course of the season. And Cheryl Dunye, director of Episodes 207 and 208 walks host Gabrielle Collins through filming some of the big Kanthony “pay off” moments, and the mindset behind the scenes that helped elevate the characters throughout. You can (re)watch Bridgerton on Netflix now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss Cheryl Dunye's nineties lesbian classic "The Watermelon Woman." A fictional film that incorporates elements of documentary, it stars Dunye as a character named Cheryl who, like the real Dunye, embarks on a project investigating Black women in Old Hollywood films. Topics include the movie's engagement with Old Hollywood, its depiction of a lesbian community, Dunye's approach to political filmmaking, and more.
Cheryl Dunye, director of Episodes 207 and 208 joins host Gabrielle Collins to discuss Cheryl's process, behind-the-scenes Easter Eggs and the significance of the last two episodes of Bridgerton's second season. Then Cheryl and Nicola Caughlan, aka Penelope Featherington, unpack the heartbreaking “break up” scene between Penelope and Eloise. You can (re)watch Bridgerton on Netflix now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Written and directed by Cheryl Dunye, The Watermelon Woman is a classic work of LGBTQ filmmaking.
Filmmaker Chase Joynt -- whose metatextual documentary Framing Agnes makes its Canadian premiere at Hot Docs this week -- unpacks the layers of Cheryl Dunye's 1996 indie breakout The Watermelon Woman, a film that was easily 25 years ahead of its time in its exploration of race, representation, privilege and sexuality. Your genial host Norm Wilner can't believe what he missed the first time around, although he's glad we've left VHS behind. And don't forget, the entire first year of this podcast is still available for purchase for only $20 (!) at payhip.com/semcast. That's 52 episodes! Days of listening pleasure!
This week we examine films set in 90s video rental shops with two oddly similar but very different films. First we look at a film from "The R-Rated Howard Hawks" Kevin Smith's debut in Clerks and Cheryl Dunye's landmark The Watermelon Woman. The timings for this week are: Clerks: (3:58) The Watermelon Woman: (31:00) Next week's theme will be films set primarily in one room. Follow us on social media: Instagram: frametoframepod Twitter: frametoframepod Letterboxd: frametoframe Facebook: Frame to Frame Email: frame.to.frame250@gmail.com Follow our network: Twitter: @wmadethis Instagram: @wemadethisnetwork Facebook: @wemadethis Website: www.wemadethisnetwork.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethis Music: Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5741-gothamlicious License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Leave us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts!
This week we examine films set in 90s video rental shops with two oddly similar but very different films. First we look at a film from "The R-Rated Howard Hawks" Kevin Smith's debut in Clerks and Cheryl Dunye's landmark The Watermelon Woman.The timings for this week are:Clerks: (3:58)The Watermelon Woman: (31:00)Next week's theme will be films set primarily in one room.Follow us on social media:Instagram: frametoframepodTwitter: frametoframepodLetterboxd: frametoframeFacebook: Frame to FrameEmail: frame.to.frame250@gmail.comFollow our network:Twitter: @wmadethisInstagram: @wemadethisnetworkFacebook: @wemadethisWebsite: www.wemadethisnetwork.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/wemadethisMusic:Gothamlicious by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5741-gothamlicious License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Leave us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts!
Over the next few episodes, we're taking a look at some independent African American auteurs that made landmark films. On this episode, Cheryl Dunye's The Watermelon Woman (1996). Follow us at: Patreon / Twitter / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook
episode 11 of season 3: an 80 minute episode from us???? crazy! in responding to a listener submitted hot take from Adin, we discuss our experiences with and how we engage with race/gender/perception and community as gaylor swifties of color, when a lot of the gaylor community seems to be white. Sunny mentions @sillygoofygirlseekinggf on Tik Tok, and Renaissance addresses their apprehension towards Taylor's shifting fan base. We discuss the queerness of hyper femininity and Taylor Swift's queerness, especially in regards to who and why some people recognize it. Simply put, the other pop girlies are not doing it like blondie! Renaissance also references Whitney Houston as an example of a woman existing in the public perception as an icon for the gay community, when she, like many other queer pop icons, was gay herself. Sunny references the Patreon exclusive bonus episode we recorded discussing the 1996 film The Watermelon Woman (dir. Cheryl Dunye.) ( btw join our Patreon for access to 2 bonus episodes a month as well as early access to episodes and the video recordings of episodes! https://www.patreon.com/TheLavenderMenace) For the media analysis portion of this episode, we talk hyperpop and rank + review the new Charli XCX album, CRASH. In our media recommendations, Renaissance pitches the 1927 silent film, Children of Divorce, which is surprisingly non-problematic and leads Sunny to mention Henry James' The Portrait of a Lady and Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie. Sunny's book recommendation this week is the recently released essay collection Girls Can Kiss Now by Jill Gutowitz, whom we discussed in our previous episode's hot take about the New York Post's shitty article about lesbian fashion. Jill, if you're listening, you should come on the podcast after Renaissance reads your book!!! We had the author of The Divines, Ellie Eaton, on the podcast season 1, so hit us up at (and other listeners, send your hot takes here as well) thelavendermenacepodcast@gmail.com. You can find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd for more unhinged swiftie ramblings. XOXO
Join Erin and Heyd as we explore an influential film of artist Julia Land Barbosa called The Watermelon Woman, first seen as a disgruntled teenager at her local shopping mall in San Antonio and would later impact her as a performance artist. With director, writer and editor Cheryl Dunye, we follow a journey of self-discovery as the protagonist researches the long-lost history of a black queer female actor from the 1940s in an attempt to reclaim the narrative. With one foot in the present and one foot in the past, this rom-com drama will have have you longing for the days of romance in the video rental stores while wondering if you should rent Aliens OR Carrie! And as always... be kind, rewind! Tangents include: embarrassing Goggle searches, Camille Paglia, NEA censorship, feminist film group break ups, Georgia O'Keeffe's "vagina" paintings, witchyness of art making For more information about Julia's studio practice, check out his website https://julialandois.com/ and Instagram @jblandois Follow us on Instagram @artists.talk.movies --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erin-stafford/support
This week on The OutCast Presented by Outfest, we celebrate the incredible work of New Queer Cinema filmmaking giant Cheryl Dunye as she joins host David Kittredge to explore her entire career, from her early short films all the way to her recent episodic work on series like Lovecraft Country. With her groundbreaking hit The Watermelon Woman, Dunye became the first out Black lesbian to direct a feature film, and created a classic of independent American cinema - but fans of the movie might be surprised to discover her own personal history around working in a Philadelphia video store. From her approach to melding narrative and documentary form to her focus upon centering the stories of Black lesbians in a medium that has rarely made room for them, this is a conversation no film lover should miss! Now, for the 20th Anniversary of her brilliant film Stranger Inside, Outfest is proud to salute the milestone with a free screening and Q&A on Outfest Now from June 21-27. Support this podcast
Happy Thursday!! This episode is extra special because Ashley and Tina got to meet and talk with Eric and Kevin from Beyond Video in Baltimore!Come hangout with us as we relive the magic of video stores and movies. In celebration of video stores, Ashley, Tina, and guests, Eric and Kevin, watched Cheryl Dunye’s The Watermelon Woman (streamed on Kanopy). Tina can’t get over how cool Cheryl is and Ashley can’t get over how bad the karaoke is.If you’re in the DMV area, check out Beyond Video at 2545 N. Howard St in Baltimore!You can also find them on Twitter @BeyondVideo_ and Instagram @beyondvideobmoreThat’s it for this episode! Full length episodes come out weekly on Tuesdays. Shorty episodes come out weekly on Thursdays. See ya later, alli-gayzers!!Instagram / Twitter / Tumblr / Tik Tok: @femalegayzepodLeave us a voicemail! (917) 408-3535thefemalegayzepod@gmail.com
Welcome to a brand new podcast series! The creator of the THE SCREEN'S MARGINS podcast network B Peterson has teamed with their mentor/peer Witney Seibold to bring into existence a journey through the essence of arthouse cinema itself, and they've done it in the form of a podcast called OLL OBOUT OVID! (pronounced "All About Ah-vid")! In each episode, Witney and B will chat about what they've seen on the streaming service OVID.tv, which houses a massive library of independent narrative, documentary and experimental films from around the world. In the inaugural episode, the films discussed include Lizzie Borden's BORN IN FLAMES (1983), Cheryl Dunye's THE EARLY WORKS OF CHERYL DUNYE (1990-1996), Tsai Ming-Liang's REBELS OF THE NEON GOD (1992), and more! We hope you enjoy, and thank you for your time. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreensMargins Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ScreensMargins
Movie Club host John E. Kilberg had a great chat with Queer filmmaker, Cheryl Dunye, who is currently filming the upcoming season of “The Umbrella Academy” for Netflix. WUSSY Movie Club is a weekly roundtable movie podcast with a Queer lens, featuring themed seasons and special interviews with Queer filmmakers. Every Wednesday, a rotating cast of LGBTQIA+ voices will dish on their favorite films of past and present. Join the club and be a part of the discussion! WUSSY Movie Club is part of the WUSSY Podcast Network, hosted by WUSSY Mag (@wussymag) Produced by Jon Dean @jondeanphoto Podcast Art created by Nick Sheridan @glass.knuckles Podcast Music by DJ Helix @1djhelix Join the WUSSY Movie Club on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wussymovieclub/ Follow WUSSY Movie Club on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WussyMovieClub/
This episode is dedicated to female film & TV directors worldwide bringing storytelling greatness and unprecedented representation onscreen and off. Love to Chantal Ackerman, Dee Rees, Kathryn Bigelow, Kasi Lemmons, Ida Lupino, Joanna Hogg, Nicole Holofcener, Sofia Coppola, Isabel Coixet, Kelly Reichardt, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Dorothy Arzner, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Lulu Wang, Kimberly Reed, Patti Jenkins, Marielle Heller, Regina King, Alice Guy-Blache, Debra Granik, Agnieszka Holland, the Wachowskis, Barbara Kopple, Julie Dash, Yoko Ono, Greta Gerwig, Cheryl Dunye, Jane Campion, Melina Matsoukas, Catherine Hardwicke, Donna Deitch, Ana Lily Amirpour, Lina Wertmuller, Barbara Loden, Lucrecia Martel, Claire Denis, Sarah Polley, Maren Ade, Lisa Cholodenko, Miranda July, Dorota Kędzierzawska, Mary Harron, Barbara Streisand, Julie Taymor, Karyn Kusama, Kimberly Pierce, Alla Nazimova, Leslie Linka Glatter, Sara Driver, Kitty Green, Catherine Breillat, Josephine Decker, Lynne Ramsay, Ava DuVernay, Chloe Zhao, Mira Nair, Andrea Arnold and many more that will grow to many many many more. Brava!
Yohana Desta shares what she learned from Cheryl Dunye, director of 1996's The Watermelon Woman, which is now free on Criterion Channel. Plus, a conversation with Succession star Jeremy Strong.
We're baaaaaaack. And for those of you who can't wait for new episodes of Queen Sugar to return to your television sets, we picked the brain of Cheryl Dunye, one of the masterminds responsible for bringing this brilliant show to life. We discussed what's on the horizon for the Bordelons, her thoughts on queer representation in Hollywood, and why it's a beautiful time to be Black and well moisturized. Additionally, Jay is in a giving mood, Alex would take a knee too, and Cardi B. usurping Taylor Swift at the top of the charts is worthy of a confetti toss.
Filmmaker Cheryl Dunye on her re-release of "The Watermelon Woman.'
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