Hello pod! We are midway into Women’s History Month or as I’m calling it, BLACK Women’s History Month! We’re continuing our series giving our flowers to Black Directors!

Tonight’s episode is about Nia DaCosta, the director behind The Marvels, Hedda, the 2021 remake of the horror classic, Candyman, Little Woods, and a recent release, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

Our guest tonight, from our Sinners: Black AF and Oscars Reactions episodes, is Brianna Milon, a published author, communications professional and model who blends creativity and connection in everything she does. With a background in media, public relations, and storytelling, she’s passionate about using her voice and presence to inspire and uplift others.

You can follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/suunnybri

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Chapters:

01:38 - Exploring Nia DaCosta's Impact on Storytelling

06:24 - Exploring Complex Characters in Adaptations

17:41 - The Complexity of Hedda's Character

26:13 - Exploring the Marvels: A Deep Dive into Female Representation

35:28 - Representation and Complexity in Marvel Films

35:34 - Exploring Representation in Marvel's Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel

41:44 - Analyzing the Social Commentary in Candyman

49:56 - Exploring the Themes of Identity and Race in Film

54:16 - Discussion on Character Complexity in Cinema

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