Mixed Reviews with Allison & Aubrey

Join these two Black mixed race sisters as they go on a journey through Black cinema. In this weekly podcast, Allison and Aubrey review a Black film that they definitely should have already seen. Enjoy as these women watch these throwbacks and cultural staples for the first time. Whether you want to enjoy the nostalgia or you also need to brush up on the culture: this podcast is for you.

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Boyz N the Hood

October 09, 2020 • Allison & Aubrey Lewis • Season 1 • Episode 2

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In our second episode of the season Allison and Aubrey watch and jump into discussion with the film that started it all, "Boyz N the Hood" (1991). Written and directed by the John Singleton, this film is credited with starting the "Hood Film" genre that permeated the 90s and early 2000s. Join us as we watch this film for the first time! Why was this movie so groundbreaking? Why are so many of the issues they tackle in this film so relevant today? We discuss all of this and more on this week's episode.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OevzXpfHS0&t=421s
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