Podcasts about Madina Nalwanga

Rooks and pawns and bishops, oh my! This week Amanda and Wade welcome Kate Mulder to discuss The Queen of Katwe. The three marvel (Disney-wink!) at the incredible acting chops of first-timer Madina Nalwanga, the brilliance of Lupita Nyong'o, and the benefits of on-location casting and filming. Enjoy! Credits: Don't Worry B Movies https://www.instagram.com/dontworrybmovies/ Logo – John Capezzuto https://www.creativecap.net/ Intro and Outro Music – Andrew Wolfe of Darling Overdrive https://www.instagram.com/darlingoverdrive/?hl=en Additional Music: *Note: Some songs may have been adapted from their original form to fit the length of our segments* "Eli Green's Cakewalk" performed by Heftone Banjo Orchestra (www.Heftone.com/orchestra) (CC BY-SA) "Hopeless Waltz by Alena Smirnova (www.freemusicarchive.org/music/alena-smirnova/single/hopeless-waltz/) (CC BY) "September" by Kai Engel (www.Kai-Engel.com) (CC BY)  

Mira Nair seemed the perfect director to bring the true story of Phiona Mutesi to the big screen. She started her career with Salaam Bombay!, looking at the lives of children growing up in Mumbai in the late 80s. She lived in Uganda where the story took place. So when she was asked to be a part of it, it was an easy ‘yes' from her. And luckily, with her clout and background, she was able to convince the producers and Disney, the distributor, that she should film it in the slum of Katwe where the story took place. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our Sports series with nair's 2016 fim Queen of Katwe. Queen of Katwe is a biopic with heart and authenticity. We both enjoy chess though neither of us are great at it. And we both enjoy films about chess. So why did we both miss this in theatres? Did it seem like a fairly standard biopic? Or like a TV movie? Unfortunately, we weren't alone as the film didn't make money at the box office. But that doesn't speak to the quality of the film. Yes, it feels like a fairly straightforward biopic, but it feels authentic. That speaks to Nair's drive to make it as real as possible. Film in the real locations where it took place. Cast non-actors to play the parts. And it works. With only Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo as the stars in the film, it feels like it's born of this world. And that's even with Disney working as the guiding force. Of course it does mean that talk of prostitution is kept vague and to a minimum. Poverty rings true but never feels as raw as it did in Salaam Bombay!. Even an introductory set-up scene from the end of the film sets the world of chess up for us unnecessarily. But do these things affect the story? Only a little. This is a more positive, uplifiting story by nature so to a certain extent, the focus doesn't hurt it much. Nair expertly works with her non-actor child stars, notably Madina Nalwanga as the lead playing Phiona, the chess champ. She's a revelation and brings incredible life to the story. We buy into everything. She deserves to be here and carries the film on her back. The other kids equally carry their roles. It's a touching family film that opens the world of Uganda and chess to anyone watching it. We feel these characters' journeys. In the end, it does feel like a biopic, but it's a strong one that warms the heart. We have a great time talking about it on the show so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership. Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatch Script Transcript Theatrical trailer Poster artwork Original Material Flickchart Letterboxd

Mira Nair seemed the perfect director to bring the true story of Phiona Mutesi to the big screen. She started her career with Salaam Bombay!, looking at the lives of children growing up in Mumbai in the late 80s. She lived in Uganda where the story took place. So when she was asked to be a part of it, it was an easy ‘yes' from her. And luckily, with her clout and background, she was able to convince the producers and Disney, the distributor, that she should film it in the slum of Katwe where the story took place. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we wrap up our Sports series with nair's 2016 fim Queen of Katwe. Queen of Katwe is a biopic with heart and authenticity. We both enjoy chess though neither of us are great at it. And we both enjoy films about chess. So why did we both miss this in theatres? Did it seem like a fairly standard biopic? Or like a TV movie? Unfortunately, we weren't alone as the film didn't make money at the box office. But that doesn't speak to the quality of the film. Yes, it feels like a fairly straightforward biopic, but it feels authentic. That speaks to Nair's drive to make it as real as possible. Film in the real locations where it took place. Cast non-actors to play the parts. And it works. With only Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo as the stars in the film, it feels like it's born of this world. And that's even with Disney working as the guiding force. Of course it does mean that talk of prostitution is kept vague and to a minimum. Poverty rings true but never feels as raw as it did in Salaam Bombay!. Even an introductory set-up scene from the end of the film sets the world of chess up for us unnecessarily. But do these things affect the story? Only a little. This is a more positive, uplifiting story by nature so to a certain extent, the focus doesn't hurt it much. Nair expertly works with her non-actor child stars, notably Madina Nalwanga as the lead playing Phiona, the chess champ. She's a revelation and brings incredible life to the story. We buy into everything. She deserves to be here and carries the film on her back. The other kids equally carry their roles. It's a touching family film that opens the world of Uganda and chess to anyone watching it. We feel these characters' journeys. In the end, it does feel like a biopic, but it's a strong one that warms the heart. We have a great time talking about it on the show so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins! Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel! Film Sundries Learn more about supporting The Next Reel Film Podcast through your own membership. Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatch Script Transcript Theatrical trailer Poster artwork Original Material Flickchart Letterboxd

A Disney produced film with an all black cast, two female leads and a woman of color director? We review 2016's Queen of Katwe starring Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo and new comer Madina Nalwanga. We talk about the importance of true black stories told by directors of color, why this film did not receive much commercial success, and if it truly helped the cause.This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron!FOLLOW BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD]:https://twitter.com/blackmenpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/blackmenpodcastBUY BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] MERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/black-men-can-t-jump-in-hollywoodSUPPORT BLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] ON PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/BMCJBLACK MEN CAN'T JUMP [IN HOLLYWOOD] IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/black-men-cant-jump-in-hollywood

Queen of Katwe Sinopse “O filme descreve a vida de Phiona Mutesi, uma xadrezista ugandesa nascida na cidade de Katwe, que tornou-se uma candidata mestre após seus desempenhos nas olimpíadas de Xadrez” wikipedia. O Filme traz como protagonista Madina Nalwanga, e coadjuvantes Lupita Nyongo, David Oyelowo, Martin Kabanza, Edgar Kanyike. Genero: Desporto, Drama e Biográfico Realizadora: Mira Nair Produção John Carls e Lydia Dean Pilcher Edição: Barry Alexander Brown Orçamento: 15 milhões de dólares americano Analise Sequencia: o trailer nos oferece uma sequencia clara que nos dá a entender o espaço geográfico do filme através do plano geral logo na primeira cena apresentada no trailer, com ajuda de legenda que apresenta o pais e religião onde foi filmado. Possui uma narrativa motivacional mesmo para aquelas pessoas que não entendem o que esta a dizer nos diálogos (visto que o trailer oficial é inglês), através das imagem percebesse que Phiona apesar de viver num bairro suburbano de Uganda, tem um sonho de vencer na vida, e procura dar seu melhor até aprender a jogar xadrez. Depois varias batalhas de xadres e descriminação (Bulling) se torna em uma verdadeira campeã mundial de xadrez. Pode-se constatar isso nos seguintes segundo do trailer 1 do filme: seg/20, seg/28 seg/33 seg/ 55, 56, 57 | min/ 1:40 seg | min 1:46 Fotografia: o diretor de fotografia junto o diretor de figurino e maquiagem souberam propor as melhores imagens, levando o telespectador a viajar a realidade das zonas suburbanas de África. Colorização: as cores do filme nós levam a entender de uma forma inconsciente a construção dramática no trailer, por exemplo em todos as partes em que o Phiona tem esperança, momentos de reflexão, e força de ir enfrente com seus sonhos e predominante nas cenas tons azuis. Mas quando Ela sente-se fraca, fora da zona de conforto vimos de uma forma mais acentuada os tons amarelos ajudando no drama do filme. Quando ela se torna campeã no 1: 47 seg do trailer vimos ainda isso mais presente Tons azuis e o amarelo para traz representando fim de uma jornada que valeu apenas lutar E cor laranja ganha presença substituindo o amarelo no vestuário de Phiona. Um dos aspecto que também passa despercebido no trailer, é bem logo no plano geral do segundo 46 onde phiona esta dentro do carro antes dela sair para fora da janela. Vimos que phiona também é uma jovem que acredita em Deus porque o Carro que a leva tem uma símbolo religioso, jesus pregado na cruz mostrando que o bairro suburbano também tem uma presença elavada de cristão apesar de suas lutas. Som: O Trailer também nos traz uma boa sonoplastia e trilha sonora. Agora a pergunta que não se cala é: será que o filme é tão bom quanto ao trailer? Mesmo assim recomento ver.

"Movies as Teaching Tools" is the focus on November’s Word By Word: Conversations With Writers on North Bay Public Media, KRCB-FM. Today’s guest is SRJC media studies instructor and interdisciplinary scholar Tony Kashani, author of Movies Change Lives: A Pedagogy of Humanistic Transformation, and since host Gil Mansergh is a syndicated film columnist who uses film clips in his seminars, the discussion quickly becomes a knowledgeable interchange of how really good movies can be transformational. As an aid to listeners, here is a list of the movies exploring "who and what we are” that Tony and Gil discuss during the show: 1. Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity (1944) starring Barbara Stanwick Fred McMurray, Edward G. Robinson 2. Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner (1982) starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Darryl Hannah, Edward James Olmos 3. Andrew Niccol’s Gattaca (1997) starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law 4. Peter Wier’s The Truman Show (1998) Written by Andrew Niccol and starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Ed Harris 5. The Waschowski Brothers’ The Matrix (1999) starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Ann Moss, Hugo Weaving 6. Spike Jonze’s Her (2015) starring Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson 7. Mira Nair’s Mississippi Masala (1991) starring Sarita Choudhury, Denzel Washington, Roshan Seth, Sharmila Tagore 8. Mira Nair’s Queen of Katwe (2016) starring Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o

All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro talks with Lupita Nyong'o and Madina Nalwanga, the stars of Queen of Katwe. Then, television critics Matt Zoller Seitz and Alan Sepinwall chat with Linda Holmes about TV (The Book): Two Experts Pick the Greatest American Shows of All Time. Then, Ari Shapiro interviews comedians Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher about their show Take My Wife, which is now streaming on Seeso.

 The new Disney film is a true story of triumph of talent over poor circumstances.  Phiona (newcomer Madina Nalwanga) lives in the slums of Uganda with her mother, Nakku (Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o).  Their day-to-day life is a peasant's existence. One day, Phiona encounters a new group of peers who are all playing the game of chess, led by Robert (David Oyelowo).  She discovers she has an incredible knack for strategy and she becomes the star player of her village.  Phiona's talent is so strong, she's poised to compete nationally, and even internationally.  Andrew and Phil talk about 'Queen of Katwe' this week, and discuss the filmmaking style as well as the story. You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post. Check out this episode!

 The new Disney film is a true story of triumph of talent over poor circumstances.  Phiona (newcomer Madina Nalwanga) lives in the slums of Uganda with her mother, Nakku (Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o).  Their day-to-day life is a peasant's existence. One day, Phiona encounters a new group of peers who are all playing the game of chess, led by Robert (David Oyelowo).  She discovers she has an incredible knack for strategy and she becomes the star player of her village.  Phiona's talent is so strong, she's poised to compete nationally, and even internationally.  Andrew and Phil talk about 'Queen of Katwe' this week, and discuss the filmmaking style as well as the story. You can download the podcast here by right-clicking on the hypertext link and choosing "save as", or you can use the convenient player attached to this post.

Acclaimed actors Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo lend immense prestige to director Mira Nair's heartfelt sports drama but it is Madina Nalwanga and the first time acting children of this beautiful, humble and dangerous city in Africa who bring the #1 spice for sure! Walt Disney should be proud. Featuring Young Cardamom & HAB - #1 Spice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acclaimed actors Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo lend immense prestige to director Mira Nair's heartfelt sports drama but it is Madina Nalwanga and the first time acting children of this beautiful, humble and dangerous city in Africa who bring the #1 spice for sure! Walt Disney should be proud. Featuring Young Cardamom & HAB - #1 Spice --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-tribbles/message

Favorite Fall T.V. Pilots; Disney's Queen of Katwe (starring Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo, and introducing Madina Nalwanga as Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi) (9:30); Mad Women? a look back at the 1960s with Amazon's Good Girls Revolt (with Grace Gummer as Nora Ephron) (12:50); and Netflix' Easy - 8 vignettes about art & sex written & directed by Joe Swanberg (26:08).

The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva and Chad Riley, review and discuss Disney's third live-action film of 2016, Queen of Katwe. Starring newcomer Madina Nalwanga, Lupita Nyong'o, and David Oyelowo, the film accounts the journey of a young girl with dreams of becoming a Chess Champion. Helmed by director Mira Nair, we contemplate the film's impact in the Oscar race, and ask the question whether the film's unique story-telling will win over moviegoers, as well as critics, alike.News items include the casting of Benicio Del Toro's in the upcoming Predator reboot, Peter Berg discussing his perfect pairing to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the sequel to his action/comedy smash hit, The Rundown (2003), and the latest and historic addition of the first Latina comedian on NBC's “Saturday Night Live”.