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.
Episodes
27 episodes
Roots Part 3 (Ep. 5 & 6)
Welcome to the Season 2 Finale. We wrap up this season with the ending of our 3-part series on, Roots (1977). The final two episodes shows viewers the complexities that came with emancipation after the Civil War and the dangers of white rage. H...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:29:40
Mixed Rewind: Hagrid
This week, before our season finale, we are dipping into the archives one last time this season. In this episode we examined the confusing politics and mixedness of everyone's favorite half-giant, Rubeus Hagrid. This episode is from a series in...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:15:36
Roots Part 2 (Ep. 3 & 4)
In Part Two of our 3-part, Season 2 Finale, we continue to tackle the 1977 mini-series, "Roots". In episode 3 and 4 we meet our hero, Kunta Kinte, as an older man as he navigates building relationships and having a family within the power struc...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:19:32
Roots Part 1 (Ep. 1 & 2)
Welcome to Part 1 of our 3-part season finale! In this special we will be covering the 1977 mini-series "Roots". This show was a cultural moment nearly 50 years ago. Based off the book written by Alex Haley (The Autobiography of Malcolm X) this...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:24:41
Eve's Bayou
For our eleventh episode of the season, we watched Kasi Lemmons' 1997 independent film, "Eve's Bayou". This film starring Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollet, Lynn Whitfield, and Diahann Carroll is a complex narrative about that exami...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:13:35
Mixed Rewind: Killmonger
In this special throwback episode we are going back in the archive and recovering an episode from our first podcast, Gray Spaces. In this episode we were experimenting with a different series where we examined how "mixed" people were discussed ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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53:47
Set It Off
In the ninth episode of our second season we watch F. Gary Gray's 1996 bank robbing, action film, "Set It Off". This film has an all-star cast with Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Kimberly Elise, and Blair Underwood. This film...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:13:06
Oscars Review Special
Welcome to our First Annual Mixed Reviews Oscars Bonanza...or something. In our seventh episode of our second season, we review all of the Black films nominated for the 93rd Annual Academy Awards Ceremony. We discuss "Judas and the Black Messia...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:07:27
Daddy's Little Girls
In our sixth episode of the second season we finally take on the producer giant, Tyler Perry in his film, "Daddy's Little Girls" (2007). This film focuses on single dad attempting to regain custody of his children. Join us as we disentangle the...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:31:20
Training Day
In our fifth episode of the second season, we review a film that we've been planning since the beginning of the show, "Training Day" (2001). This film, which won Denzel Washington his oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Academy Awards...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:03:09
Soul Plane
In our fourth episode, we watch the early 2000's comedy "Soul Plane". This film, starring a young Kevin Heart, focuses on a Black airline's maiden voyage where hijinks ensue. Join us as we watch this film for the first time and give our t...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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50:20
Malcolm X
In our third episode of the season, in time to catch the end of Black History Month, we tackle Spike Lee's epic biopic, "Malcolm X" (1992). This film based of Alex Haley's "The Autobiography of Malcolm X", takes a sweeping look at the entirety ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:10:26
Judas and the Black Messiah
In our second episode of the second season we review the newly released biopic, "Judas and the Black Messiah". In this minisode we give our initial thoughts about this highly anticipated film. Together we get into the weeds about this film that...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:51
The Wood
In the premiere episode of Season 2, Allison and Aubrey are joined by the 3 Masters podcast! In this episode the three masters chose the film "The Wood" (1999) for the girls to watch and discuss. This film follows the story of a group of three ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:01:57
The Preacher's Wife
In our 12th and LAST episode of the season, we review one of the greatest Christmas films, "The Preacher's Wife" (1996). Based off the 1947 film, "The Bishop's Wife", this star studded cast is able to seamlessly blend Christmas miracles with th...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:17:36
Coming to America
In our eleventh episode we visit another Eddie Murphy classic, his 1988 hit film, "Coming to America." In this episode we tackle some big questions about colorism, fatphobia, the complex relationship between Africans and African Americans, hair...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:13:56
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey | Minisode
In our second minisode, we are reviewing the new Christmas musical from Netflix, "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey". In our minisodes we take a break from the classics and take time to watch the newest films from today's Black filmmakers.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:50
Soul Food
In our ninth episode, we review George Tillman Jr's 1997 film, "Soul Food". This film centers around the ups and downs of one family and the power of food and the family dinner to table to bring people together...or that was the film he tried t...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:08:33
Waiting to Exhale
In our eighth episode we watching this 1995 classic directed by Forest Whitaker, "Waiting to Exhale". In this film we see some of Hollywood's greatest female actresses come together to portray Terry McMillan's hit novel. Tune in as we wat...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:29:03
Love & Basketball
In our 7th episode we watch the world-renowned, 2000 romance, "Love and Basketball". The first film for writer and director Gina Prince-Bythewood has been beloved for twenty years and it's our first time watching it! Join us sisters as we dive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:27:35
Boomerang
In our 6th episode, we take on our first film but the comedy king, Eddie Murphy. Join us as we watch his 1992 film, "Boomerang". This movie attempts to turn the tables on gender roles and we are here for it. Did this film age well or is it a re...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:20:32
Candyman
In our fifth episode of the season, Allison and Aubrey get in the Halloween spirit with this classic film, "Candyman" (1992). Get in the spooky mood as we attempt to break down exactly what this film is trying to say, the dangers of white woman...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:18:58
Antebellum | Minisode
In their first minisode, Allison and Aubrey watch the recently released "horror" film, "Antebellum". In this quick, 30 minute show, the first portion of the show is a spoiler free segment about our general thoughts on the film, while the second...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:28
