DISCUSSIONS FROM THE OTHERHOOD

What book were you reading, game were you playing, what happens when the reviewer’s/critic’s appraisal of something greatly differs from your own experience. Do critics get “lazy”? Are they actually watching the film in front of them or judging based upon their feelings about an actor or the subject matter? Listen in and let us know how you feel about your critics.

Rotten Tomatoes published an article "Beyond Barbarella: Celebrating 50 years of Sexy Sci-Fi" https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/beyond-barbarella-celebrating-50-years-of-sexy-sci-fi/ Having read the article I have to say that only ONE film on the list made my list for Sexy Sci-Fi. If you agree that several films should not have been mentioned and that several others were overlooked, join us tonight to discuss our view of Sexy Sci-Fi!

Netflix has announced that neither Luke Cage nor Iron Fist will be renewed. Though neither would make our top ten shows this season, there are many reasons why the cancellations are unwarranted. Join us to discuss why the decision to can Luke Cage and Iron Fist should be reconsidered.

Esquire has posted its 21 scariest films on Netflix. Check the link! Do you agree or disagree? https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/g23399763/horror-movies-on-netflix-to-stream-now/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_esq&utm_medium=email&date=100118

The Fall/Winter programming season is about to begin. Are you looking forward to genre fare on network television? What happened to Travelers? Are you waiting with 'bated breath for the next season of Daredevil? Are you looking forward to Discovery? What other genre shows are you planning to binge during these chilly fall and winter nights?

In a world where many African Americans are being steered toward reading self-help and grow rich books are we creating science fiction and fantasy content for an audience that doesn't exist?

With all the spec fic films that are winging our way with budgets of $100 Milllion dollars and more we have to ask, "Does it have to cost a lot to be good?" Exploring Mission Impossible: Fallout, Unsane, Upgrade, Searching, and a host of others we ask if there is any correlation between cost and quality?

We have all seen a film or program that we didn't particularly take a shine to then swore that we would never watch it again. However is there something we once hated (or didn't fully appreciate) but over time we have reevaluated it, reassessed it, and maybe changed our position; or not? Join us as we discuss.

WE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO TALK ABOUT TONIGHT - SO LET'S JUST WING IT!

Brutal slayings, alcoholism, betrayal, incest, these are a few of the unsavory themes that have crawled out of Netlix's Luke Cage Season II. This is the disreputable African America that Marvel distributes all over the world; so why are so many so thrilled to accept this disgraceful depiction Join the discussion and let us know whether you agree of disagree.