The Magical Negro

By Chalana Bel-Air

The Magical Negro is a movie trope used for decades to characterize black people in movies and tv. Chalana and Stevens two black movie critics are here to breakdown the barriers of film criticism and ... more

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How many episodes does The Magical Negro have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

The Magical Negro episodes:

October 12, 2020 Black To the Future (Lovecraft Country Episode 9)
On this episode of The Magical Negro Podcast. We dive into episode 9 titled rewind 1921. The fellas get into the significance of the Tulsa riot as well as the implications of the season finale now that the crew has time traveled.
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55min
October 09, 2020 The Haunting of Bly Manor
The guys get into The Haunting of Bly Manor. How the horror story is an actual love story!
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44min
October 05, 2020 Just Deserts! (Episode 8 of Lovecraft Country)
Episode 8 of Lovecraft country deals with the death of Emmet Till as well as the effects of it in chicago in 1955 as well as Tic Tapping into his bloodline to learn magic. The guys tackle the story of Till, the ramifications of Tics actions and the suffering and trauma that black girls have to endure in society.
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1h 2min
September 28, 2020 HIPPOLYTA! THE MASTER OF SPACE AND TIME (Lovecraft Country Episode 7)
Chalana and Stevens get into Episode 7 of Lovecraft country! The fellas break down time travel, the Dahomey warriors, and the implication of the final scene with Tic and the Book Lovecraft Country. This Episode focuses on Hyppolyta and the fellas really get into how important that is and the meaning of life and existence!
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1h 2min
September 21, 2020 Now we know (Lovecraft Country Episode 6 Meet me in Daegu)
Chalana and Stevens dive into episode 6 of Lovecraft Country Meet me in Daegu. The fellas get into the legend of the Kumiho, they also dissect Korean age of Consent and the issue with that. While tackling the notion of Love and the Nightingale Effect. Join us for another fun and exciting breakdown of Love Craft Country
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34min
September 14, 2020 Stranger Things! (Lovecraft Country Episode 5 Breakdown)
Stevens and Chalana Breakdown Episode 5 of Lovecraft Country! Alot of strange things happened this episode and quite a few characters break out of their cocoons to become the butterflies they know they can be. (I know that was a corny description)
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1h 3min
September 04, 2020 It's A Man! (Lovecraft Country Episode 4 History of Violence)
A History of Violence is the 4th episode of Lovecraft Country and Chalana and Stevens Dive deep into the meaning of the episode. Breaking down the History of Violence against minorities. As well as the history of Violence against Women, LGBT and other groups. How the Episode really dives deep into human Gender and Sexuality. While showing the violence of Titus Braithwhite
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53min
August 31, 2020 Leti Bought a House (Lovecraft Country Episode 3)
This weeks Episode Chalana and Steven dive deep into the 3rd episode of Lovecraft Country. Where they break down Leti's existential despair. Racist cops as well as The ghost and Haitian and African Religion and Voodoo rituals.
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44min
August 23, 2020 Adam was Black! (Lovecraft Country Episode 2)
On the first episode of The Magical Negro Podcast! Chalana and Stevens get into Love Country Episode 2. Breakdown the themes and the messaging behind the second episode.
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50min

FAQs about The Magical Negro:

How many episodes does The Magical Negro have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.