#reelydope

[dreamstatesmetablog]

Movies That Changed Anisia Uzeyman | REELYDOPE

Dreamstates director Anisia Uzeyman walks us through the films that inspired her cinematic adventures in the second installment of Movies That Changed Me.

Take a journey through the cinematic education of Anisia Uzeyman, the Rwandan actress and director breaking onto the scene with her directorial premiere, Dreamstates (2016), and starring role in Guetty Felin’s Ayiti Mon Amour (2016).

Movies That Changed Anisia Uzeyman is the second in a REELYDOPE original series where we ask directors and actors to discuss the films that have made an impact on their lives. From the JLG to Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Uzeyman tells us about her earliest memories in the cinema all the way through the directors that have inspired her breakout film. This is a masterclass on independent film spoken from the heart of a true cineaste.

[dreamstatesmetablog]

* REELYDOPE review of Dreamstates

"But the sharpest comparison for Dreamstates would be John Cassavetes’ Shadows, a famously improvised film similarly focused on race relations in the US. Each elucidates the country’s strained relationship with race through experimentation, unscripted experiences, and black music."

Thanks so much!

[reelydope]

Happy Halloween ya'll! In this episode, @verano.mason joins @dapisdope. The first half of the episode focuses on the 2014 horror film, A Girl Who Walks Home Alone At Night. From queering on-screen violence to the importance of sound and black & white, they get into it. The second half of the show focuses on Summer's fight to stay black, a woman, and creative in the media industry and academia. Discussion covers racism, her creative agency ONX, and anti-cooning shoes. Link in bio. TW: Brief discussion of sexual violence. 📷: @per.wa.na 🎵: @shrggs #rdrpod #podcast #reelydope #oakland #oaklandpodgang #podsincolor #bayareapodcast

[reelydope]

This week is a double trouble situation, with a bonus episode in ya earholes! In this one, dap (@dapisdope) sits down with the chill af brother Barry Jenkins, director of Moonlight and Medicine for Melancholy. Topics include: the film's origins with the stage play "In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue" by Tarell Alvin McCraney, the process of bringing Southern Blackness in Miami to the screen, intimacy, and Barry's love of chopped & screwed music. 🎵 By @shrggs #moonlight #rdrpod #reelydope #oakland #film #lgbtqia #netflix #a24 #podcast #oaklandpodgang #podsincolor #podernfamily #bayareapodcast #bayarea

[reelydope]

Okay, the real title of this episode is "Canadian Bear Sex." But, we didn't want it coming up in the wrong Google searches lol. Adam joined Dap (@dapisdope) on this episode to talk The Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy from 2005. In the midst of comparing the book to the film, they also got into some discussions of what is the Internet, how are we becoming a "post-human" society, and whether or not they'd stick a translating fish in their ear. After that, things got....weird and bestiality became it's own convo. Blame them watching #BlackMirror, blame it on the lack of alcohol. Whatever you do blame it on, it's kinda funny. So enjoy. TW: Some conversation of depression, alcoholism, bestiality and cannibalism. Link in bio. 🎵by @shrggs. #rdrpod #oakland #scifi #canada #drake #mosdef #yasinbey #42 #podcast #podsincolor #oaklandpodgang #reelydope #itunes #soundcloud #acast #omnystudio

[reelydope]

#ICYMI: yesterday we came back for s4! In the season opener, Dap (@dapisdope) and Adam hopped in a time machine to talk Stranger Things. After defending Barb's good honor and trashing Steve, they talk about what they're excited to see this fall, Bourne spy movies, and more. Intros and interludes by that boy Shruggs. TW: discussion of sexual violence. Link in bio. [We're proud to announce this episode is sponsored by @skyoakco! Go hit up their store and use code 'REELYDOPE' for 15% off your order] #reelydope #skyoakco #reelydoperadio #rdrpod #podcast #oakland #bayarea #netflix #spymovie #strangerthings #fall #movies #media #culture

[reelydope]

Adam joins Dap again on this ep. Together, they talk with the director + producer squad behind BAD RAP, Salima & Jaeki. BAD RAP is a feature documentary that follows Lyricks, Awkwafina, Dumbfoundead, and Rekstizzy as they make their way through the music industry and hip-hop culture. In the first half, the REELYDOPE crew & BAD RAP team discuss racial dynamics, documentary hurdles, and moving through hip-hop as an Asian-American. Later, the lens is turned inward as Jaeki and Salima speak on the process of making the film itself. Link in bio. To check out more about BAD RAP and how you can bring it to your city, visit www.badrapfilm.com! Don't forget to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher, and wherever else! We need the reviews to stay on the charts, so help us out yo. And as always, the official hashtag for the show is #reelydoperadio. Intros & interludes by @Shrggs. #reelydope #badrapfilm #hiphop #podsincolor #oaklandpodgang #oakland #music #nyc #la #indiefilm #tribeca #lafilmfestival #documentary #rap #asian #asianamerican #culture #stereotypes #race

[reelydope]

This particular episode has taken way too long to finally reach ya'll. But don't worry, it's here now. In this pod from the crates, Dap sat down with Mr. West Oakland & host of the "Awkward Convos with Beejus" podcast, @beejus510! In the first half, they chopped it up about how Beejus got into the rap game and his experiences growing, changing, and performing in The Bay's musical scene. Then, things steer hard left as Dap interrogates Beejus about his hate for Will Ferrell. Other topics include film critic podcast beef, the hyphy movement, and what exactly is under Sway's hat. Link in bio. Subscribe to Awkward Convos with Beejus here: http://beejus.com/podcast/ Intros & interludes by @shrggs. #oaklandpodgang #podcast #reelydoperadio #freespirit #entertainment #reelydope #oakland #westoakland #bayarea #interview #snl #willferrell #sway #mtv #blkcreatives #hyphy #rap