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term="wyatt cenac"/><title type='text'>Reel Artsy</title><subtitle type='html'>Films. 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Wellness.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default?start-index=26&max-results=25'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>1199</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-156865409715517168</id><published>2026-02-25T16:54:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2026-02-25T16:55:29.904-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Theater"/><title type='text'>Reel Artsy NYC - Theater Review: Hell's Kitchen</title><content type='html'><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqY0feWwWScx73y7AKgvRkjsNLfq1esCqVghtJwlV2AXVxrPJ4Mx-DD0MIr4MSaXZsMu9qnD2suZepq2ROjDMxLvFxtD30jzU1xuJUibE7kiMwZyCvybzlyfuz05hXIj28_ITGcjEWC-DCRumffvraRIPXBQtiM1wvsLYcriPdJZU6eayfR1xKQNw4Isf2/s4096/hell's%20kitchen%20broadway%20play%20reel%20artsy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqY0feWwWScx73y7AKgvRkjsNLfq1esCqVghtJwlV2AXVxrPJ4Mx-DD0MIr4MSaXZsMu9qnD2suZepq2ROjDMxLvFxtD30jzU1xuJUibE7kiMwZyCvybzlyfuz05hXIj28_ITGcjEWC-DCRumffvraRIPXBQtiM1wvsLYcriPdJZU6eayfR1xKQNw4Isf2/s320/hell's%20kitchen%20broadway%20play%20reel%20artsy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Alicia Keys' debut stage play,&nbsp;<i>Hell's Kitchen</i>, ended its run on Broadway this past weekend. It artfully embodied the triumphant spirit of New York City, and brought to life a realistic journey of a teen girl's creative becoming. Set in the 90s, <i>Hell's Kitchen</i> is a truly homegrown experience, based off the upbringing of Keys, who grew up just a few blocks from the bright lights of Broadway. The play leans into the hit songs that we know and love, and yet it was able to morph and become something completely all its own. It felt like a fresh take-- carving out a lasting legacy on how theater is produced, marketed and packaged. Keys is a celebrated Grammy award-winning singer who remarkably fit the new role of Broadway producer quite seamlessly. Maleah Joi Moon won the Tony Award for Lead Actress in 2024, and the play itself garnered 11 Tony Awards nominations and 2 wins. It went onto win Best Musical Theater Album at the Grammys as well.&nbsp;<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6Eck0GJdgWscH6pCpx4jj6aiRIWPhm-EOAnT0ihifpTfamdB2AOy1uWvWodfCStLXwhqEfcMFLYl7rP64QIYwbEa2burFHArJuLQW0pBrYZ5AmjMk3OSYCKCHLER3gmAjqRVRpbIMct0z88jUsS_9kUKP7uTAuyjYTH9CZhgzRu1cF-z2gYajZHpiTDx/s4096/hell's%20kitchen%20broadway%20play%20shubert%20theater%20reel%20artsy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6Eck0GJdgWscH6pCpx4jj6aiRIWPhm-EOAnT0ihifpTfamdB2AOy1uWvWodfCStLXwhqEfcMFLYl7rP64QIYwbEa2burFHArJuLQW0pBrYZ5AmjMk3OSYCKCHLER3gmAjqRVRpbIMct0z88jUsS_9kUKP7uTAuyjYTH9CZhgzRu1cF-z2gYajZHpiTDx/s320/hell's%20kitchen%20broadway%20play%20shubert%20theater%20reel%20artsy.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />Accolades aside, this play is meaningful and inspiring for anyone who's ever had big dreams. In Ali, we see a teenager find her voice, and place in the world through her music. I especially loved what Amanda Reid brought to the character (who picked up the lead after Moon made her exit). Reid had the perfect blend of "awkwardly cute" main character energy to Ali, which made the audience relate and root for her. She stirred the crowd up in all the right places with romantic misadventures.&nbsp;<span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif; font-size: 12pt;">I hope she leans into more theater roles (and perhaps film) that give her the creative space to flex her leading lady skills. She would shine in material that offers her the range to be a romantic comedy lead both on the stage and on-screen.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;"><i>Hell's Kitchen</i>&nbsp;is the kind of play that made you want to see it again, and again, with a friend or family member visiting town. It is the modern quintessential soundtrack of the city-- on any given day (or night) you can hear "Empire State of Mind" being played in the streets of New York (at least in all the tourist spots).&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard, serif;">For those who missed <i>Hell's Kitchen</i> Broadway run, be on the lookout for its touring shows hitting major cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Dallas, Seattle and Las Vegas. For more info visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://hellskitchen.com/tour/">https://hellskitchen.com/tour/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/156865409715517168/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/156865409715517168' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/156865409715517168'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/156865409715517168'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2026/02/reel-artsy-nyc-theater-review-hells.html' title='Reel Artsy NYC - Theater Review: Hell's Kitchen'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
1<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqY0feWwWScx73y7AKgvRkjsNLfq1esCqVghtJwlV2AXVxrPJ4Mx-DD0MIr4MSaXZsMu9qnD2suZepq2ROjDMxLvFxtD30jzU1xuJUibE7kiMwZyCvybzlyfuz05hXIj28_ITGcjEWC-DCRumffvraRIPXBQtiM1wvsLYcriPdJZU6eayfR1xKQNw4Isf2/s72-c/hell's%20kitchen%20broadway%20play%20reel%20artsy.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-3162624914745589272</id><published>2026-02-21T18:33:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2026-02-21T18:34:10.150-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Theater"/><title type='text'>Reel Artsy NYC - Theater Review: A Sketch of New York</title><content type='html'><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56OferLRgSbDvkLD3M6gQ2Tf536M0dfU_aVlPJKgDiBbYsrmFQGTitZgRHzEoaK_Laf8thKF1ePRhyphenhyphenhM0LrjWJPckWnGMITb1lR4jjoa_SAkdOsqCOOkS3_jNOkPPwhKNc6IMNrdUI99ZgHUIqyzgdW5TlG_zhS6C9NkM93WcaSSBkr3Wlwc_tiBvoblD/s1080/a_sketch_of_new_york_play_2026.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="1080" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56OferLRgSbDvkLD3M6gQ2Tf536M0dfU_aVlPJKgDiBbYsrmFQGTitZgRHzEoaK_Laf8thKF1ePRhyphenhyphenhM0LrjWJPckWnGMITb1lR4jjoa_SAkdOsqCOOkS3_jNOkPPwhKNc6IMNrdUI99ZgHUIqyzgdW5TlG_zhS6C9NkM93WcaSSBkr3Wlwc_tiBvoblD/s320/a_sketch_of_new_york_play_2026.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Live theater performances are important, and needed; especially in modern society where people are often glued to their phones. Theater demands presence-- it's an immersive experience that requires the audiences' full attention from start to finish. There's a special kind of energetic exchange that takes place between the audience and actors. Together it creates a beautiful moment of connection and engagement through the art of storytelling. This post marks my official journey into spotlighting thais sphere of artistry.<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6fo65O1zsx1LSCdZFWxZgJkb9g9GdWAvZ28uQOZrJB7kWcOQkjvOhtsOZVzNcAuB6RMGcXHIVvaqeGFqhJ0kEkJtRD1ju0NJJ0WxAOLSUzBrsqbykqC5mCGpRGiSdAE8zRXtnjSKygmtlZiomkL-wTduMaUQNm7kw4CtLixXLaMH8sKW5V79qfgeKXWBp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4096" data-original-width="3072" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6fo65O1zsx1LSCdZFWxZgJkb9g9GdWAvZ28uQOZrJB7kWcOQkjvOhtsOZVzNcAuB6RMGcXHIVvaqeGFqhJ0kEkJtRD1ju0NJJ0WxAOLSUzBrsqbykqC5mCGpRGiSdAE8zRXtnjSKygmtlZiomkL-wTduMaUQNm7kw4CtLixXLaMH8sKW5V79qfgeKXWBp" width="180" /></a></div><br />As I enter the realm of theater reviewer, I look for the same kind of guideposts that moved me in cinema and television-- performances that offer vibrant and complex characters and stories that linger with me long after the show ends. Which brings me to the indie theater production I enjoyed on 44th Street, just a few blocks away from Broadway, in a tucked away upstairs theater that feels like the kind of place where you might find your next favorite artistic gems hidden. <i>A Sketch of New York</i> is an ensemble cast piece written and directed by Jo DiNozzi and Darien DeMaria. It plays out as a snapshot of vignettes about various creatives experiencing life and auditions in the big city. The play itself isn't revolutionary in its structure-- but that's not exactly what I was looking for or expecting. I came to see what actors would <i>wow</i> me with their portrayals in this standard tale of "making it." I don't think you have to reinvent the wheel in order to offer a quality theater experience. There's something endearing about seeing how actors can elevate and stand-out in the most basic story material. Sometimes that the best thing a playwright can do is create space for actors to shine in these "everyday" roles.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>A trio of actresses stood out the the most to me in&nbsp;<i>A Sketch of New York:&nbsp;</i>Anye Young, Chase Mercedes and Clara Kelley.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>If I had to pick a star in this show it would be Anye Young.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Young's on-stage presence radiated charisma and confidence. There are some actors who simply beam and have that spark, or aura, that you can tell that they'll go onto even more bigger productions. Young had that "it factor." Young possesses comedic chops, and a flare for the dramatic as well. She stood out amongst her castmates as the one most likely to be seen in a Broadway show. She's the closest in the bunch to make that jump.&nbsp;</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8Cvtx8LIoAcyPAc8_I9Vowd_VUJ58-Wmk07qdLlWcfmvMfQdRaHJEAVrTDWxjGFPr4oNvdJNErrvyH2ypkBwac-oxOSXzhIqTJLxv2TG35JtIdl7Mps1upeS9Vi3UMf9gNmNnMM78ThkmtbHptDSCNTnlMj3wLCghYYAUmsaPbXU3AiYdKyIW4NjGfoEn" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4096" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8Cvtx8LIoAcyPAc8_I9Vowd_VUJ58-Wmk07qdLlWcfmvMfQdRaHJEAVrTDWxjGFPr4oNvdJNErrvyH2ypkBwac-oxOSXzhIqTJLxv2TG35JtIdl7Mps1upeS9Vi3UMf9gNmNnMM78ThkmtbHptDSCNTnlMj3wLCghYYAUmsaPbXU3AiYdKyIW4NjGfoEn" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Chase Mercedes was more subtle in her approach. I could see her easily finding a niche in both theater and cinema. Her performance offered that under-the-radar gem that I had hoped to encounter. There's talent clearly there-- and with more practice under her belt she'll find her stage power on a whole new level. Mercedes is bound to be on those&nbsp;<i>One to Watch</i> lists. I'm excited to see where her acting career goes.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Clara Kelley might be the most well-rounded character actor of the show. I could see her range on display in the few scenes she had. Her stage presence is noteworthy.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>These actresses were the bright spots of this indie theater production and I wanted to acknowledge their work. As someone who is well-versed in cinema, but newer to the NYC theater scene I know that some things are universally true-- you know and feel talent when you see it, and more importantly <i>feel </i>it, because good storytelling touches the heart.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Beyond the show itself, I found the theater space of the Producer's Club charming in its authentic vibes. It had a real indie spirit to it. I look forward to watching more shows at this location. For more info about this Off-Off Broadway venue check out <a href="http://www.ProducersClub.com">www.ProducersClub.com</a></div><div><br /></div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/3162624914745589272/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/3162624914745589272' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/3162624914745589272'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/3162624914745589272'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2026/02/reel-artsy-nyc-theater-review-sketch-of.html' title='Reel Artsy NYC - Theater Review: A Sketch of New York'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
1<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56OferLRgSbDvkLD3M6gQ2Tf536M0dfU_aVlPJKgDiBbYsrmFQGTitZgRHzEoaK_Laf8thKF1ePRhyphenhyphenhM0LrjWJPckWnGMITb1lR4jjoa_SAkdOsqCOOkS3_jNOkPPwhKNc6IMNrdUI99ZgHUIqyzgdW5TlG_zhS6C9NkM93WcaSSBkr3Wlwc_tiBvoblD/s72-c/a_sketch_of_new_york_play_2026.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-1652004288081625762</id><published>2023-04-19T09:08:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2023-04-19T09:08:24.941-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="black films"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Subtle Core"/><title type='text'>The Perfect Find</title><content type='html'><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe1m9wV7mXuGt3G8ZPG4fQFxy5IHSHY1PJ8F8e-AQ8_kyS7JKsqPf7d4J2NzI7MQxf0YziNa0HBCeDv3M7HZNHbAs2kF8gYCfJp_MNcFRdY5iMp9dPt2JLr1TB9YqCFxjJDmC0Iw0yCNllI3zg99R7psJ7Ja0XV87wFULFQCqFM600oOTwu-atYZUSMw/s1024/the%20perfect%20find%20movie%20gabrielle%20union.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe1m9wV7mXuGt3G8ZPG4fQFxy5IHSHY1PJ8F8e-AQ8_kyS7JKsqPf7d4J2NzI7MQxf0YziNa0HBCeDv3M7HZNHbAs2kF8gYCfJp_MNcFRdY5iMp9dPt2JLr1TB9YqCFxjJDmC0Iw0yCNllI3zg99R7psJ7Ja0XV87wFULFQCqFM600oOTwu-atYZUSMw/w400-h266/the%20perfect%20find%20movie%20gabrielle%20union.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>Enjoy these first look photos of Numa Perrier's <i>The Perfect Find</i> starring Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers.&nbsp;<p><span style="background-color: #1f1f1f; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"></span></p><blockquote>After a high-profile firing, Jenna's fashion career comeback hits a snag when she falls for a charming, much younger coworker - who happens to be her boss's son. As sparks fly, Jenna must decide if she'll risk it all on a secret romance.</blockquote><p></p><p><a href="http://www.reelartsy.com/2020/10/interview-with-numa-perrier.html">Numa Perrier</a> is a favorite of ours-- her debut indie feature <i><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7103742/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1">Jezebel</a> </i>was an extraordinary introduction to her aesthetically engaging and powerful onscreen storytelling style. Pairing her with a veteran talent like Gabrielle Union literally seems like a perfect fit in this modern romantic comedy that is sure to have a subtle core under Perrier's artful guidance. The photos look visually pleasing, with a vibrant color palette that is fitting of the fashion world setting. Perrier is on track to become a household name in cinema, a beloved director like Gina Prince-Bythewood in the Black film community, with talent that reaches to various audiences and genres.&nbsp;</p><p><i>The Perfect Find</i> premieres June 23rd on Netflix.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2mBaso9hMIOYI-5RTYAKxPzlzYAkxjae9f17--LanvUiK_4nvtEH6F66fVhDD3zRNHuXBQYE7Oyyz-JVz9U8XYcdJAvdhXkzKauzan6ThhJUAbbJatP3r8vCU9a6va6AUuPNJxUzwj9LfgK3IqQZb57ZaBIcAw_MBzkHMaiKnW6O3eT890jbpK_z-Q/s1024/the%20perfect%20find%20movie%20gabrielle%20union%20gina%20torres.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2mBaso9hMIOYI-5RTYAKxPzlzYAkxjae9f17--LanvUiK_4nvtEH6F66fVhDD3zRNHuXBQYE7Oyyz-JVz9U8XYcdJAvdhXkzKauzan6ThhJUAbbJatP3r8vCU9a6va6AUuPNJxUzwj9LfgK3IqQZb57ZaBIcAw_MBzkHMaiKnW6O3eT890jbpK_z-Q/w400-h266/the%20perfect%20find%20movie%20gabrielle%20union%20gina%20torres.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Oq7H2lXAShhUbyzu84qDwAzVKCEo4wAmSp__XHdFTUC28e749e5y_FiX8tAo-B7Sz8LBPBt018_OLMJJOH19nSBjKVDKca8E3MdgEchDK42VmXk7JdvVgomBZg4uLyuQx7ve0vhe8oGZ-xriKntjQzsK4LRs8kDHXrNKZSoyzt2u0ZjK6p-LjHlyeA/s1024/the%20perfect%20find%20movie%20gabrielle%20union%20keith%20powers.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Oq7H2lXAShhUbyzu84qDwAzVKCEo4wAmSp__XHdFTUC28e749e5y_FiX8tAo-B7Sz8LBPBt018_OLMJJOH19nSBjKVDKca8E3MdgEchDK42VmXk7JdvVgomBZg4uLyuQx7ve0vhe8oGZ-xriKntjQzsK4LRs8kDHXrNKZSoyzt2u0ZjK6p-LjHlyeA/w400-h266/the%20perfect%20find%20movie%20gabrielle%20union%20keith%20powers.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcIztnvLjUatdC59SDtPozrLdM-y2Z480Te1AZsER6oQlaJDeeIS5KtdJK105zSNeeGDhhorkMSf_hRVOk0
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1kxjkbXdu3pQ_rYuaOWhukhcQjOrYcWxJ0aKC_KTGwQcJ35ZLKErAW2BcvaS7m9fH6cdYQF1lG7QF3GWPFcPwfKfQ97Gdg/s494/socialight%20society%20good%20friday%20poetry%20night%20lansing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="326" data-original-width="494" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhULTISQJixF9NneVEO7QyB_HnPfDrDw2w5A3438lomg-AX1ALSDgitC8RmqKo1CS8s-Seq5dyFfA73zGIJY3QHZrEu3NoitkxjkbXdu3pQ_rYuaOWhukhcQjOrYcWxJ0aKC_KTGwQcJ35ZLKErAW2BcvaS7m9fH6cdYQF1lG7QF3GWPFcPwfKfQ97Gdg/w400-h264/socialight%20society%20good%20friday%20poetry%20night%20lansing.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span>Join </span><a href="https://www.socialightsociety.com/">Socialight Society</a><span> for a night of thought-provoking spoken word and poetry. They're hosting a Good Friday Poetry Night featuring Kamyrn Whitfield, Keyante Saxton, Nyshell Lawrence, Jonathan Lawrence and Najeema Iman. This Black-owned indie book shop is one of our favorites-- it's a great place to gather, network, and to soak up loads of knowledge from a beautifully </span><a href="http://www.reelartsy.com/2023/03/reel-artsy-lansing-socialight-society.html">curated collection</a><span>&nbsp;of Black authors.&nbsp;</span></div></span></div><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SIvEkJ0EYv5iqZhTY0upVZ0dz6TFWFBiG2gJCh-fZu7ac_Tg2fWcQVm90H-3V7O7uWG0JNHz1ueo48O9ipiIMREIBF9G9BLIie0eFQo6jb-D1P_tGd8QINtdgbK5Ki4LY_LS9qd4_1MQ14VRWJLM9gGqu7qCidv4RrSnMceqTzw3JXGhSyTgn9xwNg/s769/keyante%20saxon%20lansing%20mi.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="765" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SIvEkJ0EYv5iqZhTY0upVZ0dz6TFWFBiG2gJCh-fZu7ac_Tg2fWcQVm90H-3V7O7uWG0JNHz1ueo48O9ipiIMREIBF9G9BLIie0eFQo6jb-D1P_tGd8QINtdgbK5Ki4LY_LS9qd4_1MQ14VRWJLM9gGqu7qCidv4RrSnMceqTzw3JXGhSyTgn9xwNg/w318-h320/keyante%20saxon%20lansing%20mi.jpg" title="Keyante Saxton" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keyante Saxton</td></tr></tbody></table><br />April is National Poetry Month so come and be surrounded stacks of classic poems (available for purchase) and be encouraged by the artistry of emerging talents like Keyante Saxton, aka "KT The Conscious Poet."<p></p><p>The event is free and runs from 6pm - 8pm inside the Lansing Mall.&nbsp;</p><p>For more info visit Socialight Society's <a href="https://www.socialightsociety.com/">website</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/socialightsociety/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/socialightsociety">Facebook</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>#ReelArtsyLansing</p><p><br /></p></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/6271570679366503582/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/6271570679366503582' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/6271570679366503582'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/6271570679366503582'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2023/04/reel-artsy-lansing-socialight-poetry.html' title='Reel Artsy Lansing - Socialight Poetry Night'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
1<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhULTISQJixF9NneVEO7QyB_HnPfDrDw2w5A3438lomg-AX1ALSDgitC8RmqKo1CS8s-Seq5dyFfA73zGIJY3QHZrEu3NoitkxjkbXdu3pQ_rYuaOWhukhcQjOrYcWxJ0aKC_KTGwQcJ35ZLKErAW2BcvaS7m9fH6cdYQF1lG7QF3GWPFcPwfKfQ97Gdg/s72-w400-h264-c/socialight%20society%20good%20friday%20poetry%20night%20lansing.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-3020143958851052411</id><published>2023-04-06T15:55:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2023-04-06T15:55:38.769-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Reel Artsy Detroit"/><title type='text'>Reel Artsy Detroit - HoneyGirl Skincare</title><content type='html'><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjom0e3pUvhCi8_iAKd-mALbqUwF-KyyKRB0PoUTKLB3YhiUM1KP30F1Uu2ahpQLVt-SX9r39krT27euo8OVVpzTIcGHmGpm8rH6LR6W90UiGrEwNQQMrIpBfdoro2WamDRYablcTs-he4xUSfq_njvyYa8C_uMhARhmQG0lLeTy3TY4S6G_KMmdN4qXw/s576/honeygirl%20skincare%20warm%20vanilla%20detroit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="262" data-original-width="576" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjom0e3pUvhCi8_iAKd-mALbqUwF-KyyKRB0PoUTKLB3YhiUM1KP30F1Uu2ahpQLVt-SX9r39krT27euo8OVVpzTIcGHmGpm8rH6LR6W90UiGrEwNQQMrIpBfdoro2WamDRYablcTs-he4xUSfq_njvyYa8C_uMhARhmQG0lLeTy3TY4S6G_KMmdN4qXw/w400-h183/honeygirl%20skincare%20warm%20vanilla%20detroit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Home-made and all natural. This independent Black-owned beauty brand offers soothing, and fragrant, body butters that moisturize the skin. <a href="https://honeygirlsc.com/">HoneyGirl Skincare</a> was birthed out of necessity, Amber Mitchell, crafted this skin care line as a method of healing for her family who "struggled with sensitive skin for years."&nbsp;<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZoJ8OMr4Z9F8_9C3hCOb6i7X-bKFy9bXR3yfx-IfDOU8rAx4npmiXHX9oTXo0YDX7zAcj6OZA7V6YLV_w6ZUx8ZjKBHcmyjb1NcmubHATBAefB58shSfqnMQorfYWiaIipwXh72Pcou2bPqtDMy988WBF_lqtZkD70F538kvVZA2KtjD5L_0ASjoqQ/s509/honeygirl%20skincare%20amber%20mitchell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="509" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZoJ8OMr4Z9F8_9C3hCOb6i7X-bKFy9bXR3yfx-IfDOU8rAx4npmiXHX9oTXo0YDX7zAcj6OZA7V6YLV_w6ZUx8ZjKBHcmyjb1NcmubHATBAefB58shSfqnMQorfYWiaIipwXh72Pcou2bPqtDMy988WBF_lqtZkD70F538kvVZA2KtjD5L_0ASjoqQ/s320/honeygirl%20skincare%20amber%20mitchell.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The holistic beauty line offers a range of hand crafted items: shower steamers, sugar scrubs, honey bar soaps and luxurious body butters.&nbsp;<p></p><p>The Warm Vanilla Body Butter is a favorite of mine-- it hydrates, and feels like a delicious treat for the skin: smooth, creamy, an essential for any woman's skin care routine.&nbsp;</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRZtEo8mQlWSp7O1GAXV1Ow8-oezrPp2Y_qYLIzlbVZffsbVBswrrNj3LS7PzWwV86GQJU1rKcqVqhIK5F_d6jsTrg6uvSZuk66hCwZ_hTIgcVvsbwmJpt0pr9fSUr9jF0wEsQIe2JixxstoaHI2N7DPl4skg8-G420-_dOpKW20HoRRQq160mHnnVw/s2048/honeygirl%20skincare%20ferndale%20rust%20belt%20market.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRZtEo8mQlWSp7O1GAXV1Ow8-oezrPp2Y_qYLIzlbVZffsbVBswrrNj3LS7PzWwV86GQJU1rKcqVqhIK5F_d6jsTrg6uvSZuk66hCwZ_hTIgcVvsbwmJpt0pr9fSUr9jF0wEsQIe2JixxstoaHI2N7DPl4skg8-G420-_dOpKW20HoRRQq160mHnnVw/w400-h300/honeygirl%20skincare%20ferndale%20rust%20belt%20market.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>You can buy products directly from the business inside the <a href="http://www.rustbeltmarket.com/">Rust Belt Market</a> in Ferndale, Michigan or order from them online.&nbsp;<p></p><p>For more info visit their <a href="https://honeygirlsc.com/">website</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/honeygirlskincare">Instagram</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>#ReelArtsyDetroit&nbsp;</p></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/3020143958851052411/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/3020143958851052411' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/3020143958851052411'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/3020143958851052411'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2023/04/reel-artsy-detroit-honeygirl-skincare.html' title='Reel Artsy Detroit - HoneyGirl Skincare'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
1<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjom0e3pUvhCi8_iAKd-mALbqUwF-KyyKRB0PoUTKLB3YhiUM1KP30F1Uu2ahpQLVt-SX9r39krT27euo8OVVpzTIcGHmGpm8rH6LR6W90UiGrEwNQQMrIpBfdoro2WamDRYablcTs-he4xUSfq_njvyYa8C_uMhARhmQG0lLeTy3TY4S6G_KMmdN4qXw/s72-w400-h183-c/honeygirl%20skincare%20warm%20vanilla%20detroit.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-7233165627360134331</id><published>2023-03-30T15:37:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2023-03-30T15:38:17.781-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="film festivals"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="LGBTQ films"/><title type='text'>Outfest Fusion Film Festival 2023 </title><content type='html'><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIhPG9IwB-2Q6RIRJRCs5LQuBll64-BDiIoIx611obuQ-3MLmyz6CuuL1kekYXD7idOKJvqqbCFlvOr5LCIpNkm8hQTFS_VbPym0ERy_a1ZcEGYPAPrdKu5hz-8iOz_pGV-oWtWwgn9PFhcCMbjYEZ3is4bNtsbCSHKCaTB5syReLcv_9rutY5LG7jw/s800/outfest%20fusion%20film%20festival%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="800" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIhPG9IwB-2Q6RIRJRCs5LQuBll64-BDiIoIx611obuQ-3MLmyz6CuuL1kekYXD7idOKJvqqbCFlvOr5LCIpNkm8hQTFS_VbPym0ERy_a1ZcEGYPAPrdKu5hz-8iOz_pGV-oWtWwgn9PFhcCMbjYEZ3is4bNtsbCSHKCaTB5syReLcv_9rutY5LG7jw/w400-h225/outfest%20fusion%20film%20festival%202023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />The <a href="https://www.outfestfusion.com/">Outfest Fusion</a> Film Festival is one of the premiere spots that showcases, affirms and supports QTBIPOC storytellers. The festival runs from March 24th to April 2nd in Los Angeles (with virtual screenings available). Pay special attention to the short films programming-- there you can find some true gems and catch emerging filmmakers shine in that format.&nbsp;<p></p><p>Here are some intriguing films that stand out...</p><p><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjZ-7U2lPogysz2P--bBfb_gBYJDWU3zZlmkrbq6rGdZbSOm-Ep9fDK6BocuuMQ8EDl0LcwRz12qYvqPJnNre_uX8ECKvcq5hPAOBsmXa7I8wIfRykAz_TJIJYS3g3IB8cnY--obdGYmLIhNU6mysQhiXCCtr1_LbX5cnOplQIFjy_STmQNNMwfMzPg/s1920/hold%20onto%20me%20outfest%20fusion%20film%20festival%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjZ-7U2lPogysz2P--bBfb_gBYJDWU3zZlmkrbq6rGdZbSOm-Ep9fDK6BocuuMQ8EDl0LcwRz12qYvqPJnNre_uX8ECKvcq5hPAOBsmXa7I8wIfRykAz_TJIJYS3g3IB8cnY--obdGYmLIhNU6mysQhiXCCtr1_LbX5cnOplQIFjy_STmQNNMwfMzPg/w400-h225/hold%20onto%20me%20outfest%20fusion%20film%20festival%202023.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></div><i>Hold Onto Me</i> directed by Ravjvi Desai and Te Shima Brenen.<p></p><p><span face="Lato, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 15px;"></span></p><blockquote>A documentary celebrating grassroots activist Mother LaTravious, a Black Trans femme matriarch whose journey from caterpillar to a butterfly began in her 30s.</blockquote><p><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2fm5RrfxgALSIHd8nqkIIq88XABH8QTEbDVi4g50NJmffZEMySL7ADpko_owOzGNZWYfspvIrbIyQgnaPFG-chlnU3tLyP7HmOYACPDlkscq3S4gaJVRQYeOXDM7OvKnelI0DsZ3hHfXQYosQT7ARCG2uPIweDd__AbBsGm-AavtBCdFhOXq3r6NJg/s750/where%20do%20we%20go%20from%20here%20short%20film%20laquan%20lewis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="750" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2fm5RrfxgALSIHd8nqkIIq88XABH8QTEbDVi4g50NJmffZEMySL7ADpko_owOzGNZWYfspvIrbIyQgnaPFG-chlnU3tLyP7HmOYACPDlkscq3S4gaJVRQYeOXDM7OvKnelI0DsZ3hHfXQYosQT7ARCG2uPIweDd__AbBsGm-AavtBCdFhOXq3r6NJg/w400-h166/where%20do%20we%20go%20from%20here%20short%20film%20laquan%20lewis.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></div><i>Where Do We Go from Here</i> directed by LaQuan Lewis.&nbsp;<p></p><p><span face="Lato, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 15px;"></span></p><blockquote>On the eve of Jamila and Raeâs one-year anniversary, Rae receives a voicemail from her ex-lover.</blockquote><p></p><p><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgwaL1l_nkn4jhW34IVLA6hutMfVE3T_MkpGP4nVIhOsipdE8aWhLe2A3xi82h421O_5gtrGs5eKUUIrTbawUcLUyk4tiU_sdzojLgWupRNUbDa8ZzYPGZ6yySnlDySusV0raoV2BBE27H0sfg5WkHOoIslHFMTa_fH-5egd8ZrDRR4fr5xsFu3llEw/s538/this%20place%20short%20film%20outfest%20fusion%202023%20VT%20Nayani.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="538" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgwaL1l_nkn4jhW34IVLA6hutMfVE3T_MkpGP4nVIhOsipdE8aWhLe2A3xi82h421O_5gtrGs5eKUUIrTbawUcLUyk4tiU_sdzojLgWupRNUbDa8ZzYPGZ6yySnlDySusV0raoV2BBE27H0sfg5WkHOoIslHFMTa_fH-5egd8ZrDRR4fr5xsFu3llEw/w400-h238/this%20place%20short%20film%20outfest%20fusion%202023%20VT%20Nayani.jpg" width="400" /></a></i></div><i>This Place</i> directed by V.T. Nayani.&nbsp;<p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></p><blockquote>Kawenniióhstha&nbsp;pursues her dreams of being a poet by moving to Toronto: the city where her estranged Iranian father happens to live. Malai also estranged from her father, but now that he's battling terminal cancer, she begins tries to repair her relationship with him, the one remaining link she has to her Tamil roots. When the two young women lock eyes in a laundromat, inexplicable sparks fly. As they grow closer, the weight of family and culture â which bear legacies of loss, migration, and displacement â complicate the growing intimacy they share.</blockquote><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; margin-top: 0.75em;" /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAlqEAgOjd-_BiWnIzxBRsC6NvQ7YBIVsQx-UIF1TLotYrBDWSAGv7soggTFG1ZLRnvX1FZryb7wsFH-sdzZ2c9eh7uyUrmGmp8ftJpF0OFh0uMO24Wb8pgEB3NqAFJGowRqh15LydbLv5TfMVG03jcUPltik43u90aecWfo0_DN72jiEnYoD10jUB-w/s535/i%20identify%20as%20me%20short%20film%20monick%20monell.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="535" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAlqEAgOjd-_BiWnIzxBRsC6NvQ7YBIVsQx-UIF1TLotYrBDWSAGv7soggTFG1ZLRnvX1FZryb7wsFH-sdzZ2c9eh7uyUrmGmp8ftJpF0OFh0uMO24Wb8pgEB3NqAFJGowRqh15LydbLv5TfMVG03jcUPltik43u90aecWfo0_DN72jiEnYoD10jUB-w/w400-h300/i%20identify%20as%20me%20short%20film%20monick%20monell.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i>I Identify As Me</i> direted by Tina Colleen and Monick Monell.&nbsp;<p></p><p><span face="Lato, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-size: 15px;"></span></p><blockquote>A chorus of queer and trans BIPOC reflects on how the intersectionalities of gender and people are infinite.&nbsp;</blockquote><p>For more info on the Outfest Fusion Film Festival visit their <a href="https://www.outfestfusion.com/">website</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/7233165627360134331/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/7233165627360134331' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/7233165627360134331'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/7233165627360134331'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2023/03/outfest-fusion-film-festival-2023.html' title='Outfest Fusion Film Festival 2023 '/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
1<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIhPG9IwB-2Q6RIRJRCs5LQuBll64-BDiIoIx611obuQ-3MLmyz6CuuL1kekYXD7idOKJvqqbCFlvOr5LCIpNkm8hQTFS_VbPym0ERy_a1ZcEGYPAPrdKu5hz-8iOz_pGV-oWtWwgn9PFhcCMbjYEZ3is4bNtsbCSHKCaTB5syReLcv_9rutY5LG7jw/s72-w400-h225-c/outfest%20fusion%20film%20festival%202023.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-5588740123221292233</id><published>2023-03-20T11:04:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2023-03-20T11:14:15.088-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Reel Artsy Fashion"/><title type='text'>Reel Artsy Fashion Spotlight - DâIYANU</title><content type='html'><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJ0bCnI1_LLFa2dv4WNBtXQV8y8Q3aHHG0nlwM684QOy4t2JVPHrpUcmoNAeLpEOrF1SSZnMlPGoYXFWp3ncOL0xn7jRi0W22JPEXnkbmGC5RqxR0FLgN-4mYeVv1192HveStoxz67PTppj8LQWNqZoxSDqmUxKobRjJ3errihDntanlNc69gw1yFtQ/s498/diyanu%20african%20mens%20fashion%20brand.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="347" data-original-width="498" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJ0bCnI1_LLFa2dv4WNBtXQV8y8Q3aHHG0nlwM684QOy4t2JVPHrpUcmoNAeLpEOrF1SSZnMlPGoYXFWp3ncOL0xn7jRi0W22JPEXnkbmGC5RqxR0FLgN-4mYeVv1192HveStoxz67PTppj8LQWNqZoxSDqmUxKobRjJ3errihDntanlNc69gw1yFtQ/w400-h279/diyanu%20african%20mens%20fashion%20brand.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Looking for a new fit for a film festival premiere? Or a stunning bold print for a night out on the town? Check out this Black-owned African style brand D'IYANU. The story behind the clothes is inspiring, a perfect illustration of finding purpose through authentic living and meeting the needs of the community. Founder and CEO, Addie Ajayi, talks about the origin of D'IYANU on the </span><a href="https://www.diyanu.com/pages/our-story-2" style="text-align: left;">website</a><span style="text-align: left;">:&nbsp;</span></div></span></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: #f3f3f3; box-sizing: border-box; color: #181314; font-family: &quot;Nunito Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify;"></p><blockquote><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: #f3f3f3; box-sizing: border-box; color: #181314; font-family: &quot;Nunito Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 0px; outline: none; text-align: justify;">I was six years old when my family moved from Nigeria to the US. The transition was challenging, and I struggled to fit in. I felt different from everyone else, and spent many years trying to blend in.</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: #f3f3f3; box-sizing: border-box; color: #181314; font-family: &quot;Nunito Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;">But as I grew older, I embraced my uniqueness. Fashion became my form of self-expression and empowerment, and I found my individuality through clothing that helped me stand out from the crowd.</p><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: #f3f3f3; box-sizing: border-box; color: #181314; font-family: &quot;Nunito Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;">At the time, there was little to no ready-to-wear modern African-inspired clothing available in the mass market. Wearing African-inspired clothing typically involved sourcing fabric yourself and finding a tailor to make the clothes for you â a common, efficient, and inexpensive practice in Africa, but the exact opposite in the US. Thatâs when the idea for D'IYANU emerged.</p></blockquote><p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: #f3f3f3; box-sizing: border-box; color: #181314; font-family: &quot;Nunito Sans&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGQOVyrWCihgvGvM0qTv5hF4E82QTcYeyvXsFzM2rwAovyNpCb9LBjtDqmr3FvFqIDsn8ivSEHbdPDRcvMEO7UECpMjBjx452w3q6P6lN3xPSGRHxDWUG8PR6QaxBnENMfKFHwZ7o1qlQAOukHRvM_vXKbRDIvAzntDFdq4OLxS8IzKNqrUlqzfXEudg/s620/
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It premiered at the 2023&nbsp;<a href="https://schedule.sxsw.com/2023/films/2081872">SXSW</a> Festival this week to positive <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/1231008/the-young-wife-review-a-visually-stunning-ode-to-radical-love-in-times-of-crisis-sxsw-2023/">reviews</a>. It's what I lovingly refer to as a "<a href="http://www.reelartsy.com/2012/01/film-movement-of-2011-ava-duvernay.html">Subtle Core</a>"&nbsp; type film; that means it's the kind of Black cinema that offers a beautifully layered and lyrical approach to Black life and love.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>The film stars Kiersey Clemons (<i>Dope</i>) and Leon Bridges (<i>Ocean's Eight</i>) as the central couple; it also features the Emmy Award-winning Sheryl Lee Ralph (<i>Abbott Elementary</i>) portraying Clemons' mother in the film.&nbsp;<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p></p><blockquote>A young woman grapples with the meaning of love and 2commitment over the course of her ânon-weddingâ day.&nbsp;</blockquote><p></p><p>The film comes from the Higher Ground Productions <a href="https://about.netflix.com/en/news/higher-ground-productions-announces-new-slate-of-netflix-projects">collab</a> with Netflix and the Obamas. More info on the trailer and release date is to come. Stay tuned!</p><p>Bottom line: Anything that Tayarisha Poe directs gets an automatic add to on our must-watch list.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRxxpSZWPtPgHlt6B2MhTp3Bpbsr7VbwGOeuFfcgsIPM65qwd0dj75sW9--mXrdwl6idUZvzqbNDRIuMSjy8G4yg2kVHK8Z9JCE4BGpcHCzgFtddwywnQuFv9tsQWeQathCjr-i8V4bLaTLpV7IDgiXQDZnFC7ExCmEgF_Le3CVwrD_PiM6jJjZJS0Uw/s1000/the%20young%20wife%20movie%20cast%2
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The film is helmed by writer / director Billy Luther, and executive producer Taika Waititi (<i><a href="http://www.reelartsy.com/2008/10/eagle-vs-shark.html">Eagle vs. Shark</a></i>).&nbsp;</p><p></p><p><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87)" face="Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"></span></p><blockquote>Two adolescent Navajo cousins from different worlds bond during a summer herding sheep on their grandmother's ranch in Arizona while learning more about their family's past and themselves.</blockquote><p></p><p>The film stars Keir Tallman and Charley Hogan as the young cousins in this touching tale of belonging and becoming. It also features Martin Sensmeier (<i>La Brea,</i> <i>Yellowstone</i>).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJD0G257WzoFzcuo7CZAfYg_6Mqz_1N4C2EwZWDExGNLHYpg4Iu-LHT1rh3jgWCtohyGASsK-0TOg-cRXS07ntiZILW6vOI-st_8IPCdLqfqNclZ9xGdcdbIpwS8PPrPy33deU9pu5FL54r-P3fcBY8AI2Sna8_-9bLLWe0favi0f1vHzh2X47VS77Lw/s1140/frybread%20face%20and%20me%20film%20navajo%20filmmaker%20sxsw.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="1140" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJD0G257WzoFzcuo7CZAfYg_6Mqz_1N4C2EwZWDExGNLHYpg4Iu-LHT1rh3jgWCtohyGASsK-0TOg-cRXS07ntiZILW6vOI-st_8IPCdLqfqNclZ9xGdcdbIpwS8PPrPy33deU9pu5FL54r-P3fcBY8AI2Sna8_-9bLLWe0favi0f1vHzh2X47VS77Lw/w400-h201/frybread%20face%20and%20me%20film%20navajo%20filmmaker%20sxsw.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> 3<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i7K_KwBixdc" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/2639682254864069000/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/2639682254864069000' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/2639682254864069000'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/2639682254864069000'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2023/03/frybread-face-and-me.html' title='Frybread Face And Me'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
3<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDgp_WzHxs5umvKfSjCk6IJUJguw4nxVN5VXmhE-rpMRXV2-q-oplsrrTRlOZBTvdbTydfIFiGlWAmq9c7iddPW95CUNYJx_hm2ag_yyhon4RqJqTX76s4TeQSd7xDn8rn3vPj-JHUUXccLZmUQN4MVq1GQnNaFytO0x9G9AoEclHD_PGkwIoz5lBGg/s72-w400-h225-c/frybread%20face%20and%20me%20billy%20luther%20sxsw.webp" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-2056229687329419641</id><published>2023-03-13T16:37:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2023-03-13T16:49:16.689-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="black films"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="posters"/><title type='text'>Poster - Drylongso</title><content type='html'><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2J9UNj-78qTOCpMCK9A6SalkFtxJ6b6Z5_dNe_cjrMonWXaXpu1Xs8jLhv-tOsmq1BHdIeUfxMrLCG2rfl_n7JOB2UhZRnIb9E91UzwwsUOEVA_ymXdhKzkQFQMgfJDkRTWtjWefGEMhV0L4VmRMcWjJB0gvQL4vO_nWFuE9DWe6FBqvwoWyMsiyIg/s1600/drylongso%20film%20cauleen%20smith%204k.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2J9UNj-78qTOCpMCK9A6SalkFtxJ6b6Z5_dNe_cjrMonWXaXpu1Xs8jLhv-tOsmq1BHdIeUfxMrLCG2rfl_n7JOB2UhZRnIb9E91UzwwsUOEVA_ymXdhKzkQFQMgfJDkRTWtjWefGEMhV0L4VmRMcWjJB0gvQL4vO_nWFuE9DWe6FBqvwoWyMsiyIg/w400-h225/drylongso%20film%20cauleen%20smith%204k.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>A fascinating piece of 90s Black Cinema history will get the big screen treatment at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.filmlinc.org/films/drylongso/">Lincoln Center</a> this March. <i>Drylongso</i>, directed by Cauleen Smith, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1999, won the Grand Jury Prize at Urban World Film Festival and garnered the Someone To Watch Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards.&nbsp;<div><em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: FreightTextProBook; font-size: 16px;"></em><blockquote><em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: FreightTextProBook; font-size: 16px;">Drylongso&nbsp;</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: FreightTextProBook; font-size: 16px;">embeds an incisive look at racial injustice within a lovingly handmade buddy movie/murder mystery/ romance. Alarmed by the rate at which the young Black men around her are dyingâindeed, âbecoming extinct,â as she sees itâbrash Oakland art student Pica (Toby Smith) attempts to preserve their existence in Polaroid snapshots, along the way forging a friendship with a woman in an abusive relationship (April Barnett), experiencing love and loss, and being drawn into the search for a serial killer who is terrorizing the city. Capturing the vibrant community spirit of Oakland in the nineties, Smith crafts both a rare cinematic celebration of Black female creativity and a moving elegy for a generation of lost African American men.</span></blockquote><p>The film will play in 4K restoration on March 17th at 6:30pm at the Lincoln Center in NYC courtesy of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.janusfilms.com/films/2091">Janus Films</a>, The Criterion Collection and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgco3AVHByn73VGX0uLSoxz76CLS8YKrsPswD3JCJZWMTvNw_OdM3o1eSH_7I16-EDueDtgUPVycNu3obclR2pY2UQvsSxEyPxLW7iZ_T0q4GsSVW3IZSUZzbKaZLGvRGbP_QAbMhJH9AB983lUPS1mvR8GdvU5FCE-G7qCPzX_taItA7eAAt4JzYVrlg/s1024/drylongso%20film%20poster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="691" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgco3AVHByn73VGX0uLSoxz76CLS8YKrsPswD3JCJZWMTvNw_OdM3o1eSH_7I16-EDueDtgUPVycNu3obclR2pY2UQvsSxEyPxLW7iZ_T0q4GsSVW3IZSUZzbKaZLGvRGbP_QAbMhJH9AB983lUPS1mvR8GdvU5FCE-G7qCPzX_taItA7eAAt4JzYVrlg/w432-h640/drylongso%20film%20poster.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div> 4 5<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ugnx1nrGOPA" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div></div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/2056229687329419641/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/2056229687329419641' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/2056229687329419641'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/2056229687329419641'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2023/03/poster-drylongso.html' title='Poster - Drylongso'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
5<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2J9UNj-78qTOCpMCK9A6SalkFtxJ6b6Z5_dNe_cjrMonWXaXpu1Xs8jLhv-tOsmq1BHdIeUfxMrLCG2rfl_n7JOB2UhZRnIb9E91UzwwsUOEVA_ymXdhKzkQFQMgfJDkRTWtjWefGEMhV0L4VmRMcWjJB0gvQL4vO_nWFuE9DWe6FBqvwoWyMsiyIg/s72-w400-h225-c/drylongso%20film%20cauleen%20smith%204k.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-6457019458431669774</id><published>2023-03-13T13:27:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2023-03-13T13:31:52.255-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Reel Artsy Lansing"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Reel Artsy Travel"/><title type='text'>Reel Artsy Lansing - Socialight Society</title><content type='html'><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVH1aHhVf5OujH_z6-iD1mFQTz_zAgCUhrBmqCvP_q3rcaxLXLdz4G0j0K5dKcGjSOn_qFdGafYAByZNHcTcX801XW1i9EaPHAq7GCk6Us6m4FiZRI6_fmjDJEIAgnpJFybaP-e2pmtjPgqCeDLvqCMqJ6lpSDTP0sQ1Yd5DxX1i5M-BEk2pTlvHzCQ/s4032/socialight%20society%20bookstore%20lansing%20mi%20nyshell.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVH1aHhVf5OujH_z6-iD1mFQTz_zAgCUhrBmqCvP_q3rcaxLXLdz4G0j0K5dKcGjSOn_qFdGafYAByZNHcTcX801XW1i9EaPHAq7GCk6Us6m4FiZRI6_fmjDJEIAgnpJFybaP-e2pmtjPgqCeDLvqCMqJ6lpSDTP0sQ1Yd5DxX1i5M-BEk2pTlvHzCQ/w400-h300/socialight%20society%20bookstore%20lansing%20mi%20nyshell.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Socialight Society is an oasis of Black thought, a real-life treasure trove where Black women and their writings are treated with the utmost reverence. As you step inside of Socialight you are greeted with the warm smile of its owner, Nyshell Lawrence, the stylist guide to this engaging vortex of exquisite, and carefully curated, collection of books-- (the shop buzzes with ancestral knowledge). Your senses will be awakened with fragrant candles crafted by Black artisans, and walls adorned with colorful posters and artwork highlighting the genius of Black women authors like Toni Morrison, Audre Lorde, Angela Davis, Octavia Butler, and local Michigan authors as well. It's a visual kaleidoscope of Black girl magic in the here and now. You need a few moments to drink it all in-- because it's aesthetics are worthy of awe.&nbsp;<div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxV-60toOrU5ZGtvmwfs05pVUMt6L1Afn1xRGrpXIx_noEc-uXRCaGr-FdVK9hD-8qtP9SpLVmFNub7EFolLtvIx1pAHqNvjMeWOOVIwUPEbm7GrOpry3lM12j10vjAFK4UmlXU6QVzEy95IUX0bGicj5NSq5z2NL0FbKh2tvWRQvzUIFXKdoM0b2QVA/s2048/socialigth%20society%20black%20women%20owned%20books.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxV-60toOrU5ZGtvmwfs05pVUMt6L1Afn1xRGrpXIx_noEc-uXRCaGr-FdVK9hD-8qtP9SpLVmFNub7EFolLtvIx1pAHqNvjMeWOOVIwUPEbm7GrOpry3lM12j10vjAFK4UmlXU6QVzEy95IUX0bGicj5NSq5z2NL0FbKh2tvWRQvzUIFXKdoM0b2QVA/w400-h300/socialigth%20society%20black%20women%20owned%20books.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />It's a book store and a gathering space for the community-- Socialight Society is on the road to becoming a destination spot and mecca for lovers of Black literature. The <a href="https://www.michigan.org/">Pure Michigan</a>&nbsp;campaign needs to hurry up and add this remarkable independent-owned book shop to its tourism website as soon as possible, because it's one of the Lansing area's unique attractions.&nbsp;<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8cj6sxoTRwiOzvib7rjHRVuzj_MVWZcbwULbdJY9W43FTz3XbWuINLvIeLVbrXKizvNEa6tc928nccj64V3w_cBHtnT4PpSMXSGMMLE-Gjr2r3PQ2WsYmYVH3kG4e8e50EFLf87iJ_GKxMTrjB_dP2U6FZ0aIqKEgzs11hIuRqXENqm7LK_E3MdRxw/s2048/socialigth%20society%20black%20women%20authors%20toni%20morr
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5s not just a book store, it's a spiritual and intellectual experience. One that every Black woman deserves. If you're in the Midwest it should be on your must-see list. And honestly, if you're a lover of books, it's worth the travel even if you're far away. Next time you book a flight to Detroit, enjoy the big city and then head over to Lansing and check out Socialight Society firsthand for a memorable and nourishing experience.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_M2nkmuWVRBMtHtO41pPiPxF_yhTERP1XG8gquayfNzk4EDQjXEdM7d-r57KwJs3URbg13U9dRGKKQ6OoqWK-hMjSiQj8TM1HeyU7kyXQYFlChdezgYvL-3y19XenBbsdkBM-g6rG4zFozSMXUVLV8BPStY8Rbb0XbLgOp7dOL7YxFc7dNG2kHuJDiw/s2048/socialight%20society%20black%20artisans%20and%20authors.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_M2nkmuWVRBMtHtO41pPiPxF_yhTERP1XG8gquayfNzk4EDQjXEdM7d-r57KwJs3URbg13U9dRGKKQ6OoqWK-hMjSiQj8TM1HeyU7kyXQYFlChdezgYvL-3y19XenBbsdkBM-g6rG4zFozSMXUVLV8BPStY8Rbb0XbLgOp7dOL7YxFc7dNG2kHuJDiw/w300-h400/socialight%20society%20black%20artisans%20and%20authors.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCY4_6zktJtLLTE1zhz-4hHabCkTn3WKemW_h0fjjhbqhcF_5j-wxHdsoeKKop6vClPwrUdU7vGECnhG5LJJj3nfgo2GKYkNBc2InTYVjjph3RjpX8EH_xr39bRDpu6Fm1ovE_rKda8qHjYZknMd-NAp3bbpEKioEuXiK8ENIjMRvc-MPR0jXmNevaw/s2048/socialight%20society%20black%20greeting%20cards.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqCY4_6zktJtLLTE1zhz-4hHabCkTn3WKemW_h0fjjhbqhcF_5j-wxHdsoeKKop6vClPwrUdU7vGECnhG5LJJj3nfgo2GKYkNBc2InTYVjjph3RjpX8EH_xr39bRDpu6Fm1ovE_rKda8qHjYZknMd-NAp3bbpEKioEuXiK8ENIjMRvc-MPR0jXmNevaw/w300-h400/socialight%20society%20black%20greeting%20cards.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><p></p><p>For more info visit their&nbsp;<a href="https://www.socialightsociety.com/">website</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/socialightsociety/">Instagram</a>.</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-lML2fD2ixCUFy1kCnei9s2LONrlty2DTODp1YC57Adt6SXjA4oMRTX46MqycgOCoaVrkgWEA5EdiaiSeQsXV9QbT4zUBNJRsDzbXv8Xjm4O1JQPuyr6ugvcc0b_eFsi-OV2J4EUvcy2PM_p5kb_3_SsAQ8iWQ376l03Sacj4LDx_RFYgLmYQslrRqg/s2048/socialight%20society%20black%20owned%20bookstore%20lansing%20michigan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-lML2fD2ixCUFy1kCnei9s2LONrlty2DTODp1YC57Adt6SXjA4oMRTX46MqycgOCoaVrkgWEA5EdiaiSeQsXV9QbT4zUBNJRsDzbXv8Xjm4O1JQPuyr6ugvcc0b_eFsi-OV2J4EUvcy2PM_p5kb_3_SsAQ8iWQ376l03Sacj4LDx_RFYgLmYQslrRqg/w400-h300/socialight%20society%20black%20owned%20bookstore%20lansing%20michigan.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/6457019458431669774/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/6457019458431669774' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/6457019458431669774'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/6457019458431669774'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2023/03/reel-artsy-lansing-socialight-society.html' title='Reel Artsy Lansing - Socialight Society'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
5<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMVH1aHhVf5OujH_z6-iD1mFQTz_zAgCUhrBmqCvP_q3rcaxLXLdz4G0j0K5dKcGjSOn_qFdGafYAByZNHcTcX801XW1i9EaPHAq7GCk6Us6m4FiZRI6_fmjDJEIAgnpJFybaP-e2pmtjPgqCeDLvqCMqJ6lpSDTP0sQ1Yd5DxX1i5M-BEk2pTlvHzCQ/s72-w400-h300-c/socialight%20society%20bookstore%20lansing%20mi%20nyshell.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-6329565156006719641</id><published>2023-03-09T09:01:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2023-03-09T09:48:05.295-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Reel Artsy Lansing"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Reel Artsy Wellness"/><title type='text'>Reel Artsy Lansing - Juice Nation</title><content type='html'><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUcoW-kOmlP4qh5NTnSN4FJC8gNZBKTG9ucxpykQx9AXpbdE09oa5mH5lC-4rqTRJpirO4UzQiG4Co0c2W46I4HtyntIrHNwqzjGt2YIwSJhb0lJ3GtNbdNYDhW2sbJVBHuUBPUC47KqUhvAlMepcIKHXee2NxJplFH7GC7-kir6Oaa9oJD_AxFwwsA/s986/juice%20nation%20lansing%20smoothies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUcoW-kOmlP4qh5NTnSN4FJC8gNZBKTG9ucxpykQx9AXpbdE09oa5mH5lC-4rqTRJpirO4UzQiG4Co0c2W46I4HtyntIrHNwqzjGt2YIwSJhb0lJ3GtNbdNYDhW2sbJVBHuUBPUC47KqUhvAlMepcIKHXee2NxJplFH7GC7-kir6Oaa9oJD_AxFwwsA/w304-h400/juice%20nation%20lansing%20smoothies.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><p>This Black-owned juicery located in the heart of Downtown Lansing is one of my favorite spots in the city (and the State). Juice Nation offers an amazing selection of organic raw juices, fresh smoothies, smoothie bowls, and curated detox juice bundles to help get your body and digestive system on track! The owners offer a wealth of health knowledge, the staff is super friendly, and you can confidently go about your day knowing that you are putting quality ingredients in your system. My favorite go-to Juice Nation snacks are the chocolate peanut butter smoothie, and the acai bowl.&nbsp;</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvUz_wxqIVQN13eJIa8N17-v5iiPA5vUv1xPJ_Vexa419DzuzXRtqqKgsEZjvY7JGOs8iPdSLMyvj6kaX3a8-qACwf6lPa3HGvQxaSE7mvTF_sdqMui6mO2kEQ6o8Mwa_X8jTEqw-CqgG7I_sXTFW2Beim99Dqk4-nEk4WijlaL2PFuYKOeC3LdE8XIQ/s989/juice%20nation%20lansing%20smoothies%20picnic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="989" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvUz_wxqIVQN13eJIa8N17-v5iiPA5vUv1xPJ_Vexa419DzuzXRtqqKgsEZjvY7JGOs8iPdSLMyvj6kaX3a8-qACwf6lPa3HGvQxaSE7mvTF_sdqMui6mO2kEQ6o8Mwa_X8jTEqw-CqgG7I_sXTFW2Beim99Dqk4-nEk4WijlaL2PFuYKOeC3LdE8XIQ/w304-h400/juice%20nation%20lansing%20smoothies%20picnic.jpg" width="304" /></a></div>Juice Nation is a beacon of Black Wellness in the community. It's the perfect spot to grab a cold-pressed juice for a picnic at the park, or a smoothie after a kayak ride on the Grand River. Or you can cozy up with the Vanilla Bean Mocha for a movie night. Yum!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQfWttWAC-xZjnP22C0ju1v9UiPatA8Pr5UnW04o6SVzq04fzsQPX5R4RLh_p1GmTkYXPCAgqVWD46OHQM1yhOyFhLgambv60pUy7e2gJyxFwGTagqshGAwIagSjDmkX0Vr7-B6VzSUBE2BlOBNhdy8lplMItnPKC35xmpHK2GPGqjV2iWL0_2kl__iQ/s750/juice%20nation%20lansing%20black%20wellness.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="750" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQfWttWAC-xZjnP22C0ju1v9UiPatA8Pr5UnW04o6SVzq04fzsQPX5R4RLh_p1GmTkYXPCAgqVWD46OHQM1yhOyFhLgambv60pUy7e2gJyxFwGTagqshGAwIagSjDmkX0Vr7-B6VzSUBE2BlOBNhdy8lplMItnPKC35xmpHK2GPGqjV2iWL0_2kl__iQ/w400-h297/juice%20nation%20lansing%20black%20wellness.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /><p>Juice Nation is has 3 locations in the Lansing, Michigan area. For more info visit their <a href="
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According to <a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dill#benefits">Healthline</a>, "in addition to culinary uses, dill is rich antioxidants, and has traditionally been used to treat ailments, including digestive issues, colic in infants, assist heart health, lower blood sugar levels" and potentially help with bone health. Dill is also <a href="https://draxe.com/nutrition/dill-weed/">known</a> to help reduce depression, lower cholesterol and ease menstrual cramps in women. Get creative with adding fresh dill to your routine and you'll make your dinners (and body) happy!&nbsp;<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdF7Lz7Uzgyn6s5yT3GakwZQmmwNtEb4eDbrOnJeYrQpS4aG5beVxmc43iW7Yohi718xX-tiiSBMvapMXlDv-L1a5V5nPHpLUh_YRDC8S_tTS_p4Uuui9JrHEgTq6Tfj10pv9Boh9qIyBKpRv2GIjUEvYutzMUfZuUxRL4fB7dUV8FM5egYpZHILxfA/s1080/reel%20artsy%20wellness%20fresh%20dill.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdF7Lz7Uzgyn6s5yT3GakwZQmmwNtEb4eDbrOnJeYrQpS4aG5beVxmc43iW7Yohi718xX-tiiSBMvapMXlDv-L1a5V5nPHpLUh_YRDC8S_tTS_p4Uuui9JrHEgTq6Tfj10pv9Boh9qIyBKpRv2GIjUEvYutzMUfZuUxRL4fB7dUV8FM5egYpZHILxfA/w400-h400/reel%20artsy%20wellness%20fresh%20dill.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>#ReelArtsyWellness</p></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/5882831698525364342/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/5882831698525364342' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/5882831698525364342'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/5882831698525364342'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2023/03/reel-artsy-wellness-fresh-dill.html' title='Reel Artsy Wellness - Fresh Dill'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
5<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkXds02zVEy2V2e6GNufErQgbowhZzTKneNfZlPiG0rDdhqc3RgQlckZzfLNaA-7KAp1-HwL_puL5Ryc5ottkw3mAZFR0yzX9tpFB5Q2Z_YQNZr_kg4Ej1XZ0DaUj63JG7TYmhsGcmLYvGTNIupht1v2V_JQFzp6GJXl8GkcjEH7cTMt-AaJU68xcfw/s72-w200-h190-c/fresh%20dill%20black%20herbalist.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-2794166310189697822</id><published>2023-03-06T10:58:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2023-03-06T11:02:44.603-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="posters"/><title type='text'>Poster - Creed 3 </title><content type='html'><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgis2bxEe9I-p5ppTvDJHhdi3IgeVLvE2D61w68uijCkriagtxE_vhfLHOdeyjPVzbaZxkS1R30JVoe9zX-zUJt8lw_FZ894tbMnxbOh6RHvjf-SQb80VQfygMCLA6uXOs2QZq4g2c3z9frpRxjgEYR-xiYh2f0d8SUvtyiA9xXewprPCXIYwIBR4eAlw/s689/creed%203%20movie%20michael%20b%20jordan%20and%20jonathan%20majors.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="689" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgis2bxEe9I-p5ppTvDJHhdi3IgeVLvE2D61w68uijCkriagtxE_vhfLHOdeyjPVzbaZxkS1R30JVoe9zX-zUJt8lw_FZ894tbMnxbOh6RHvjf-SQb80VQfygMCLA6uXOs2QZq4g2c3z9frpRxjgEYR-xiYh2f0d8SUvtyiA9xXewprPCXIYwIBR4eAlw/w320-h196/creed%203%20movie%20michael%20b%20jordan%20and%20jonathan%20majors.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Michael B. Jordan directed the 3rd installment of the&nbsp;<i>Creed&nbsp;</i>film series. It's been applauded for its layered take on Black masculinity and friendship-- sparking thoughtful conversations in the community. We're glad that Jordan was able to step into the role of director and give <i>Creed 3</i> a subtle core center amidst the action-packed scenes in this epic onscreen boxing match-up.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1cr49EKK7dcnYt6Z4Vc610Z4XcqbVRLd3zeHZj25lKzEVECwHL9edUmvCyI7cFB0n3cpl-fxIWtziPdUihDM-Slgf_GShqdmg4lmnpGNUbZUTk1uDSaPjiFv6LR7NgZfLvn7HiFBaUe-i3vZJcTEKkavvEnibcFDnoolzITm6Wk2wWYr2UV2AjrH8gQ/s1063/creed%203%20poster%20michael%20b%20jordan.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="850" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1cr49EKK7dcnYt6Z4Vc610Z4XcqbVRLd3zeHZj25lKzEVECwHL9edUmvCyI7cFB0n3cpl-fxIWtziPdUihDM-Slgf_GShqdmg4lmnpGNUbZUTk1uDSaPjiFv6LR7NgZfLvn7HiFBaUe-i3vZJcTEKkavvEnibcFDnoolzITm6Wk2wWYr2UV2AjrH8gQ/w320-h400/creed%203%20poster%20michael%20b%20jordan.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjucds5j-KWTtWF0cFfnJvdNh2UlkvAr4U-fZI5St2nQK5RCnRxC0TgHLlra4OPNn45fVlNHMbeewk3Mn_JPUvZhFvGb2D3wMfT719oy0Q7AqdOtbKaJGL-EnvDs31y5lBvUub_4T4mEq47J2L457n69r-WQjYUzvi8GpoXr9oDZAyL8TrjSPg1bGDaAQ/s549/creed%203%20poster%20jonathan%20majors.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjucds5j-KWTtWF0cFfnJvdNh2UlkvAr4U-fZI5St2nQK5RCnRxC0TgHLlra4OPNn45fVlNHMbeewk3Mn_JPUvZhFvGb2D3wMfT719oy0Q7AqdOtbKaJGL-EnvDs31y5lBvUub_4T4mEq47J2L457n69r-WQjYUzvi8GpoXr9oDZAyL8TrjSPg1bGDaAQ/w320-h400/creed%203%20poster%20jonathan%20majors.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwY4SjMCTB6pe2k5hFBVFAqFhiBpxiaMiIhAweXKiD9AvVQlOyESuY44iqcqLbt7fO_
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5Nestled within Michigan's Capital City is a quaint healing shop bursting with natural light and good vibes called Oracle's Apothecary. The building resides in the Old Town of Lansing, a district that prides itself on being artsy and offbeat. Candice is the owner and curator of this metaphysical store that offers a wide-range of crystals and energy tools to assist customers along their spiritual journey.&nbsp;<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicTkwgCfEPKL8QfNHl-xmxNF8D5DcKMbGo8y6q9qbtR3oDoNn0bLpgIwOnNsO8VFy9muRoK5q-Zv-nxJXpQp0Ie8nMN-v2FNe338S2TyzbB_A_GoZRO5QLY8ECctiadpRx0Qxd0-xJiCfKpEOF_UwzMUhAUTy_D8Y0TgFql9EMxOUpuAx2n6iGE_hN5Q/s480/oracle's%20apothecary%20lansing%20candice.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="228" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicTkwgCfEPKL8QfNHl-xmxNF8D5DcKMbGo8y6q9qbtR3oDoNn0bLpgIwOnNsO8VFy9muRoK5q-Zv-nxJXpQp0Ie8nMN-v2FNe338S2TyzbB_A_GoZRO5QLY8ECctiadpRx0Qxd0-xJiCfKpEOF_UwzMUhAUTy_D8Y0TgFql9EMxOUpuAx2n6iGE_hN5Q/s320/oracle's%20apothecary%20lansing%20candice.webp" width="152" /></a></div><br />On their <a href="https://oraclesapothecary.com/">website</a>, Candice notes that she teaches "classes on Grounding, Shielding, and Cleansing as well as Ancestor Veneration and Safe Spirit Communication." Candice proudly refers to herself as "The Oracle" and offers her store's space as a haven for spiritually minded Black and POCs in the healing community (locals, and those willing to travel from afar for her services).&nbsp;<p></p><p>Oracle's Apothecary offers products like "Cleanse Yo Self Body Butter," smudge sticks, goats milk soaps, "Shields Up" herbal baths, and a wide spectrum of healing crystals, teas, tarot cards and serums. This Black-owned shop is a must-visit for those interested in cultivating holistic wellness.&nbsp;</p><p>For more info visit&nbsp;<a href="http://oraclesapothecary.com">oraclesapothecary.com</a></p><p>#ReelArtsyWellness</p></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/4186338654134978466/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/4186338654134978466' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/4186338654134978466'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/4186338654134978466'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2023/03/reel-artsy-wellness-spotlight-oracles.html' title='Reel Artsy Wellness Spotlight: Oracle's Apothecary'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKN68d1nq-HQWXXG4AHdMtQc0xHdpsAK_dHq0izPuK8lJOTHxGSf7CBXv80QAKwrHOCAI7TKiD8WAAXvWiWePEo8kmH09IwhTtUZSF-27a_hOm7w5GBHnb67cktNuAP_Z7hkGq6eYWm-J3HOaVUirFoWq-yxoNEA_DQHuaF7z4qyjIlUWAMUEFgrzmmQ/s72-w400-h214-c/oracle's%20apothecary%20lansing.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-763108324424721050</id><published>2023-03-01T15:06:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2023-03-01T15:11:08.275-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Reel Artsy Wellness"/><title type='text'>Reel Artsy Wellness - Green Tea With Ginger And Lemon </title><content type='html'><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-taRuKzXGRX9j7S_XpKiv9FmEq1gdbpGTAcuPcg-rVvDTeD-Ww8smJNRe2ftyRkPlQ5GzXYmk2MsuK4PG9AZUva1hbO9hNdBxJTJXOUbPpfzFsfbskTZV3BesVFNQzBfclSMNhYsENNDrAUuBooGE0zzn4TxRzcT1uaSCZepeQNDhcTtjqJe875b1A/s864/lemon%20ginger%20green%20tea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="864" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-taRuKzXGRX9j7S_XpKiv9FmEq1gdbpGTAcuPcg-rVvDTeD-Ww8smJNRe2ftyRkPlQ5GzXYmk2MsuK4PG9AZUva1hbO9hNdBxJTJXOUbPpfzFsfbskTZV3BesVFNQzBfclSMNhYsENNDrAUuBooGE0zzn4TxRzcT1uaSCZepeQNDhcTtjqJe875b1A/s320/lemon%20ginger%20green%20tea.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Drinking green tea regularly is a great way to help bring balance and calm to your life. When you add in lemon and ginger you create a trifecta of wonderful health benefits. Plus, it's the perfect warm and cozy drink to cozy up with while you watch your favorite TV show or movie, cultivating an evening with delicious vibes for your senses and spirit. We suggest pairing an Ava DuVernay film like <i><a href="http://www.reelartsy.com/2010/09/i-will-follow-trailer.html">I Will Follow</a></i> with a ginger and lemon green tea for a nourishing night of reflection on self-care when going through a tough time.&nbsp;&nbsp;<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIB9BF4Yupu6Wg_BPDb-cZ8bYsiqtzncpylCuMQCs7YjfeLA-a3zfrI-fnzzEGnAF_A5nnyo3I7JzuvlpqZJzDIAT2K6fmA1FWMmKNhgBZni0EFdw4m5uk3OmWdAzVrSCjJU8kaRdZWL1K7X_CZInCYvZj2Rb6oPMFqlOprCvUY-O_72Aro-oPsVGjA/s1080/reel%20artsy%20wellness%20ginger%20and%20lemon%20tea.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIB9BF4Yupu6Wg_BPDb-cZ8bYsiqtzncpylCuMQCs7YjfeLA-a3zfrI-fnzzEGnAF_A5nnyo3I7JzuvlpqZJzDIAT2K6fmA1FWMmKNhgBZni0EFdw4m5uk3OmWdAzVrSCjJU8kaRdZWL1K7X_CZInCYvZj2Rb6oPMFqlOprCvUY-O_72Aro-oPsVGjA/w400-h400/reel%20artsy%20wellness%20ginger%20and%20lemon%20tea.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>#ReelArtsyWellness</p><br /><p><br /></p></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/763108324424721050/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/763108324424721050' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/763108324424721050'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/763108324424721050'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2023/03/reel-artsy-wellness-green-tea-with.html' title='Reel Artsy Wellness - Green Tea With Ginger And Lemon '/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
5<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS-taRuKzXGRX9j7S_XpKiv9FmEq1gdbpGTAcuPcg-rVvDTeD-Ww8smJNRe2ftyRkPlQ5GzXYmk2MsuK4PG9AZUva1hbO9hNdBxJTJXOUbPpfzFsfbskTZV3BesVFNQzBfclSMNhYsENNDrAUuBooGE0zzn4TxRzcT1uaSCZepeQNDhcTtjqJe875b1A/s72-c/lemon%20ginger%20green%20tea.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-8592798162631378515</id><published>2023-02-28T16:53:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2023-02-28T16:59:50.235-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Reel Artsy Wellness"/><title type='text'>Reel Artsy Wellness</title><content type='html'><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJaZGEc_-oYShlEvmNH1Lv3Iykjh17LWiqCVO6RcdUwt7sG7zIjk8O6ryzRq3PeLxp5mqXiY6GrvSqlSB5h5JihKokdG6Ec__h8h2Iim_anbFefVpbEeeHfPcZISJtNNcRf801-h3zhnede3S-_tml4osSpNd_HhvSAel8vjuQT2kYth8qYLJZj9A98w/s2000/reel%20artsy%20wellness.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1556" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJaZGEc_-oYShlEvmNH1Lv3Iykjh17LWiqCVO6RcdUwt7sG7zIjk8O6ryzRq3PeLxp5mqXiY6GrvSqlSB5h5JihKokdG6Ec__h8h2Iim_anbFefVpbEeeHfPcZISJtNNcRf801-h3zhnede3S-_tml4osSpNd_HhvSAel8vjuQT2kYth8qYLJZj9A98w/s320/reel%20artsy%20wellness.png" width="249" /></a></div><br />Are you looking for fresh ways to find balance in your life? This present moment, the here and the now, is the perfect time to get creative with your well-being! No matter what you have, or haven't done, in the past-- remember that you can change the course of your life for the better. We believe that holistic living invites us on a wonderful journey of creativity where you can learn authentically, without fear or pressure to "get it right." Simply be, keep learning, keep tapping into the inner voice that whispers to your soul to embrace the wellness that your mind, body and spirit needs. Reel Artsy Wellness believes that there is a galaxy of beauty and balance within you. Be intentional about decorating your mental space with gratitude and wonder; appreciate all that you are becoming and all that you already are.&nbsp;<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg341iM42pvin0XQFNW6n350xJ-LFm0fnGAbDxXd-nSb7gjxengeDiiQlukCaCvfP9v4S4gUiS-AXQ_rPfnbFwxCAbMAsfc-gBMdjUYhLmd-QrkGQmsSUSWS0LOvJUMFrbxCTIZWZDvENsF71KkGhcUomLTPyN5LG360hRtLqgMNJydstkVYcfVYM5lnA/s1080/reel%20artsy%20wellness%20today's%20reminder.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg341iM42pvin0XQFNW6n350xJ-LFm0fnGAbDxXd-nSb7gjxengeDiiQlukCaCvfP9v4S4gUiS-AXQ_rPfnbFwxCAbMAsfc-gBMdjUYhLmd-QrkGQmsSUSWS0LOvJUMFrbxCTIZWZDvENsF71KkGhcUomLTPyN5LG360hRtLqgMNJydstkVYcfVYM5lnA/w400-h400/reel%20artsy%20wellness%20today's%20reminder.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Reel Artsy Wellness will curate some cool events centered on holistic mindfulness and point you in the direction of some amazing folks in the healing collective, especially Black, Indigenous and POC folks who are just as passionate as us about making a positive change in the world-- and it all starts with finding a comfortable and truly authentic wellness balance that works uniquely for your everyday life.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6k0uk5jtVtutkGNQbllYtI_KVHHEFQ9WcqOk2Z8lRkZovHGndI-bNUMxIycVUqdz8S4Wb-iiGPWgfywlgv-aNZsBNXNERdMXumiz5y9jWjqKaNUHSZDk65YjTJAjE6JIeuCbTloD6cbaDgkeBunjPzXvSYPhiyFjpunqn6sO8N9-8aWsgPOIDwi9BdQ/s1080/reel%20artsy%20wellness%20find%20your%20wellness.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6k0uk5jtVtutkGNQbllYtI_KVHHEFQ9WcqOk2Z8lRkZovHGndI-bNUMxIycVUqdz8S4Wb-iiGPWgfywlgv-aNZsBNXNERdMXumiz5y9jWjqKaNUHSZDk65YjTJAjE6JIeuCbTloD6cbaDgkeBunjPzXvSYPhiyFjpunqn6sO8N9-8aWsgPOIDwi9BdQ/w400-h400/reel%20artsy%20wellness%20find%20your%20wellness.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>#ReelArtsyWellness<br /><p><br /></p></div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/8592798162631378515/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/8592798162631378515' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/8592798162631378515'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/8592798162631378515'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2023/02/reel-artsy-wellness.html' title='Reel Artsy Wellness'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
5<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJaZGEc_-oYShlEvmNH1Lv3Iykjh17LWiqCVO6RcdUwt7sG7zIjk8O6ryzRq3PeLxp5mqXiY6GrvSqlSB5h5JihKokdG6Ec__h8h2Iim_anbFefVpbEeeHfPcZISJtNNcRf801-h3zhnede3S-_tml4osSpNd_HhvSAel8vjuQT2kYth8qYLJZj9A98w/s72-c/reel%20artsy%20wellness.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-5856429643813608910</id><published>2023-02-28T11:37:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2023-02-28T11:44:10.418-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Reel Artsy Wellness"/><title type='text'>Reel Artsy Wellness Spotlight: Shauntelle Says Podcast</title><content type='html'><p><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZE5HyMkGavQHa8JTepw_C9AOcAdh9SvBYWW8Dcmyl43D8Km_epVH7pqoZ1438cD6P7UP_-nxegI-Wm15A8lTKuQX3KbU5EJn1HGatzkUsQGwiOlSInIV9kmx44TiBfy-nxZfujDv_HgTA7ydUumK44RHUfoKcrGY6dNEr8_zv91kNWjQ-jTkGaM01ZA/s3000/ss%20new.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZE5HyMkGavQHa8JTepw_C9AOcAdh9SvBYWW8Dcmyl43D8Km_epVH7pqoZ1438cD6P7UP_-nxegI-Wm15A8lTKuQX3KbU5EJn1HGatzkUsQGwiOlSInIV9kmx44TiBfy-nxZfujDv_HgTA7ydUumK44RHUfoKcrGY6dNEr8_zv91kNWjQ-jTkGaM01ZA/s320/ss%20new.jpg" width="320" /></a></i></div><i><br />Shauntelle Says</i> is one of the best wellness podcasts!&nbsp;<p></p><p></p>To kick off Reel Artsy Wellness, I'd like like to spotlight something, and someone, that is near to my heart-- my best friend: Shauntelle Boyer. She is a screenwriter, producer, breathwork and meditation coach; and a wellness advocate for Black, Indigenous and POC mental health. In her podcast, <i>Shauntelle Says</i>, the central theme focuses on the power and beauty of "returning home" to yourself.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLnkLF65MFW5ulfzoEFhs3Bk0O1xfXxsE9AqPJZAMT59RX_ik1JjbH4aL7BCq3a29uzCxqqUwX_vhdf61puhil869Cu3pOWrE_xNbm-bQfgPmINZ_5jEMqBsYp7ILG7WWFLNy0P8dh_cK7uif-OuvyCxEH70pRyGCrO7_P58y6ctyxwQy3Uv6vbFwaQ/s400/s1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLnkLF65MFW5ulfzoEFhs3Bk0O1xfXxsE9AqPJZAMT59RX_ik1JjbH4aL7BCq3a29uzCxqqUwX_vhdf61puhil869Cu3pOWrE_xNbm-bQfgPmINZ_5jEMqBsYp7ILG7WWFLNy0P8dh_cK7uif-OuvyCxEH70pRyGCrO7_P58y6ctyxwQy3Uv6vbFwaQ/w200-h200/s1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Episodes include special guests from the wellness industry, along with a Q&amp;A segment, and an overall wealth of deeply meaningful and encouraging words that explore and help listeners cultivate wellness within through spiritual and emotional practices of well-being.<p></p><p>You can check out <i>Shauntelle Says</i> on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shauntelle-says/id1601304466">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6VUt8lVKzUglMT0wuz3w8X">Spotfiy</a>, and <a href="https://anchor.fm/shauntelle-boyer/episodes/Home-via-Live-your-life-e1gclt3">Anchor.FM</a>, pretty much anywhere podcasts are available. Enjoy truly divine listening experience crafted as "a space for millennials who are returning home to themselves, through self love, radical healing, and consciousness."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4W7MZUs9i6jUjvlrC8RhwXX8lCydZJdK7IEUf6aO5dk2Jq5BU7zqu1LhhO9bKd94XLZhq6aAhbykZzXHMeg7u1MRYl4wC2HHZfswrO-gHxynVzQYz7xg
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James Gardin offers an emotionally-stirring live performance at the Robin Theatre in Lansing, Michigan. His album, I Probably Wrote This While Crying resonates deeply with matters of the heart, and captures a brilliant snapshot of the happy/sad moments of life during pandemic, and leaves the audience with a well-mapped out journey of hope and beauty through the tattered quest of finding true self love and acceptance. Itâs the perfect moody soundtrack to usher you through the dark days of winter that gently reminds you that brighter times are to come.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; text-size-adjust: auto;">Melissa Carter was the opener for Gardin. Her soulful âSoloâ vibes were complimentary to the artistry of the night. Carter and Gardin shared the stage on a track where Carter skillfully brought the crowd alive with her delicious honey-soaked vocals that reverberated in the small but packed venue. Youâll want to add James Gardin and Melissa Carter to your Ones To Watch list.&nbsp;</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicGNKXNxW7_dkbN8vbZM__FkMJZAJgGm9mCb0LlAVti54jdC5kC7PkluAgxvr4fCpYteKFOV4cR3ON-E3UWJBS0hNRoyCPv-GwKaOz2MmhdBUipP-bqbHY5WpgBcTquj6Rj4OQe9RGDB-nZl9vI6cPtqEN3gwc3rybps-lYy_ROeFCisFjiGBPV0-3mw/s4032/IMG_1132.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicGNKXNxW7_dkbN8vbZM__FkMJZAJgGm9mCb0LlAVti54jdC5kC7PkluAgxvr4fCpYteKFOV4cR3ON-E3UWJBS0hNRoyCPv-GwKaOz2MmhdBUipP-bqbHY5WpgBcTquj6Rj4OQe9RGDB-nZl9vI6cPtqEN3gwc3rybps-lYy_ROeFCisFjiGBPV0-3mw/s320/IMG_1132.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; text-size-adjust: auto;">Instagram: @ James<a href="https://instagram.com/jamesgardinmusic">GardinMusic</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; text-size-adjust: auto;">#ReelArtsyLansing</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><a href="
5https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxthgmRptkJW4IW5dYprXAmmxDTgAuvbIhHCZHoVTOvOrJNJ2wmedmLMznKDdVqqhF_u52jqDyRbiYgc9hGkPwBoLyJxDsMUg35Uk9ReC6ZYfgL4-HJXCGraePin3EqMJ2_JOQ-PgQmmVmVen03XqPOkJnUoiqVGUYr6L97RD40KfyTYMzWTiIhhoJg/s1556/reelartsylansing.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="1556" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxthgmRptkJW4IW5dYprXAmmxDTgAuvbIhHCZHoVTOvOrJNJ2wmedmLMznKDdVqqhF_u52jqDyRbiYgc9hGkPwBoLyJxDsMUg35Uk9ReC6ZYfgL4-HJXCGraePin3EqMJ2_JOQ-PgQmmVmVen03XqPOkJnUoiqVGUYr6L97RD40KfyTYMzWTiIhhoJg/w200-h109/reelartsylansing.png" width="200" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></span><p></p></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/1033548333126685671/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/1033548333126685671' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/1033548333126685671'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/1033548333126685671'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2023/02/reel-artsy-lansing-james-gardin-concert.html' title='Reel Artsy Lansing - James Gardin Concert'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwZZ6NMeR_okkoJ0y45KHSX9aUfHCkf8QBpYHfddkvsf0XSH1471GqzWYbXt6rUXllcTGmXeek3jYIIG5uJCnFhDmc_YjTqWbTAQM7XCZzrnzaiOFnWbW9MwOTAgzn9axCowpvc2Imb6x3oHQ8fXc37_rll0ZeizgQJbbT2kRl8kiBQv0X1KfHC1l8g/s72-c/james%20gardin%20pic.webp" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-1296069741683298918</id><published>2020-10-01T23:36:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2020-10-01T23:41:40.100-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="black films"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="indie films"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="interviews"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Subtle Core"/><title type='text'>Interview with Numa Perrier</title><content type='html'><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPhdrhvQz30rkmGelZN3YeTrs5VK19F0g87hi8JyyUv95914ieh87BJ375q-ijXPf8hceI1Q_lNXScCAxmd_tgihCB3TIQSLeCLjd52XZPtolFLrQPCT_6T3UKlZkfX8BHblAVUZGkkjX/s1920/gown_petticoat_numa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPhdrhvQz30rkmGelZN3YeTrs5VK19F0g87hi8JyyUv95914ieh87BJ375q-ijXPf8hceI1Q_lNXScCAxmd_tgihCB3TIQSLeCLjd52XZPtolFLrQPCT_6T3UKlZkfX8BHblAVUZGkkjX/w400-h225/gown_petticoat_numa.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="SS_gjA" style="color: #3d2a23;">Numa Perrier creates a subtle and sexy lane in the world of cinema with her feature film </span><span class="SS_gjA" style="font-style: italic;">Jezebel.</span><span class="SS_gjA" style="color: #e18f8b; font-style: italic;"> </span><span class="SS_gjA" style="color: #3d2a23;">Perrier shares some insight on how she sculpts the aesthetics of her shadowy slice of Las Vegas. The following interview offers a peek inside the mind, and "Subtle Core" of what makes her style shine:</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">1. First, I love how quiet&nbsp;</span><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">Jezebel</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">&nbsp;
5is as a film. It has the cadence of a symphony orchestra-- there are moments, visual&nbsp;melodies&nbsp;in mood and tone that are delicate and skillfully refined as violin solo, juxtaposed with intensely loud and fiery brass section scenes. This dynamic is beautifully displayed in the back to back scenes where the family argues after finding out their mother&nbsp;has died followed by the quiet scene with the two sisters in the bathroom. It's a pitch perfect example of artistic control-- extremely loud and then expertly quiet, almost like a post-rock tune. My question is this: What's your approach to sculpting quiet moments of connection in a scene? What guidance, and advice do you give your actors in regards to laying out the groundwork for such an emotional journey?</span></b></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My approach to sculpting the quiet moments starts in the castingâ finding actors who have that range and flexibility to express fully yet nuanced. I can tell from the first few moments of a reel or audition tape or a meeting even. Then as the work unfolds I help tune the instrument- no no too sharp - no too flat â actors with supple instruments and openness allow me to do that and we are in the dance together.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>2. That wig gifting scene: It's one of the sweetest on-screen moments I've ever&nbsp; seen that portrays the depth of a sibling&nbsp;bond. You could feel the love, the longing, the sadness and despair as they clung to each other after losing their mom. That scene really stopped me in my tracks-- it's perhaps the masterpiece moment of the film, the subtle core. Can you walk me through your directing mindset on the day you filmed it?</b></span></span></p><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Yes thank you I view it the same way. That scene we did in one take.&nbsp;</span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We took a lot of time before hand building a real sister bond with each other and I took a lot of time talking to my cinematographer about what I wanted in that moment. Then because of her hair and the time we had that day we had to get it in one long remarkable take. Tiffany and I went in emotionally full and just let it sweep over us. A sliver of my mind was still in director mode but that also works for the scene as her older sister guiding and directing her younger sister towards her womanhood. In the edit worked long to get the scene to feel like real time and to do as few cuts as possible. I wanted the moment to be as pure as possible and echo the real life memory that I based it on.&nbsp;</span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTFGBV8bqiVReJgfhyd7RlK1yEr3m0-zvkWbvCfWQDQQILXnWNz_Xfw9v-7lIpNIqRcy6DOwQ2Fga1RwS6_JcPnypxCWtTG9BUNAWhxuZE2MRyHosL2jYN0KDFqqPcXIJYHEnSfZEI4dS/s1000/jezebel+film+numa+perrier+2020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="527" data-original-width="1000" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTFGBV8bqiVReJgfhyd7RlK1yEr3m0-zvkWbvCfWQDQQILXnWNz_Xfw9v-7lIpNIqRcy6DOwQ2Fga1RwS6_JcPnypxCWtTG9BUNAWhxuZE2MRyHosL2jYN0KDFqqPcXIJYHEnSfZEI4dS/w400-h211/jezebel+film+numa+perrier+2020.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />3. I find it fascinating how the wig equally represented sisterly love, and sexual empowerment. It was her
5cape, her superhero suit, as she made her way through the cam girl dark universe in Las Vegas. I'm curious, do you have something that you bring to film sets, perhaps, a necklace, a poem (a tangible item) that reminds you to stand tall in your role as a director? I think that speaks to the human condition. Kind of like how a baseball player might&nbsp;bring a lucky charm to a game. Do you have a lucky directing charm that you carry?</b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="background-color: white; font-size: small;"><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I have a book that my first acting teacher wrote and itâs a lot about the craft of acting but also a</span><span style="font-family: arial;">&nbsp;lot about life and how we approach artistry. I will take a deep breath and open up the book to a random page and read it. I consider it a message for the day and i use that for my acting and directing. I also meditate before I report to set. My angels are always guiding me.&nbsp;</span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-fk0MswUjfGWqltbXU9SLFJK1GdImJaCSXX4zFePD7J-Q2JsJqH6x2Se87hHA-4MeleGR1850Qg1xUfqxtnWc_kmqqSgb3UDfTsRq0WQoKF-2z0iSaGJ43Ib5j9LnBHCpMX2jt27uG6u/s2000/SUBTLE+CORE+Numa+Perrier.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-fk0MswUjfGWqltbXU9SLFJK1GdImJaCSXX4zFePD7J-Q2JsJqH6x2Se87hHA-4MeleGR1850Qg1xUfqxtnWc_kmqqSgb3UDfTsRq0WQoKF-2z0iSaGJ43Ib5j9LnBHCpMX2jt27uG6u/w309-h400/SUBTLE+CORE+Numa+Perrier.png" width="309" /></a></div><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>4. Let's talk about shadows.&nbsp;<i>Jezebel</i>&nbsp;has some solid achievements in this cinematic lane. One of my film favorites are Jean Luc Godard's&nbsp;<i>Alphaville</i>. What are some of your favorite shadowy scenes, and shadowy characters in cinema? Is that style something you aesthetically gravitate to as an artist?</b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I love shadows and chiaroscuro. I first fell in love with this in Maya Derenâs film <i>Meshes of the Afternoon.</i>&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: arial;">And as a kid playing with my own shadow always brought such a sense of wonder. So itâs always been important in my work to dance and play and lean towards natural shadows as much as natural light.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: arial;">In <i>Jezebel </i>this was also about the honesty of how I remembered my life in that apartment. We filmed in the same apartment complex that I lived in and I wanted to stay as close to that reality as possible which was we lived in a very shadowy apartment.</span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We never opened the blinds. When the door opened garish light would fall in and then we would all be together seeing each other and our shadows overlapping in the small space. The darkness and depression was visceral. I wanted the audience to feel this so we leaned into every shadow and never tried to blast it with light.&nbsp;</span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>
55. I know you have some erotic centric films in the works. I feel like that's something that's been missing from arthouse cinema in regards to stories centered on Black characters.&nbsp;<i>Jezebel</i>&nbsp;gave us a wonderful introduction to your artistic palette as a director. What's your approach to constructing sexy moments on screen? What makes a film, a project, uniquely a "House Of&nbsp;<span class="il">Numa</span>" thing? Have you figured out a particular aesthetic that you want to be your signature, "your stamp" on every film?&nbsp;</b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Provocative personal and feminine are my staples. And I care deeply about Black Womanhood.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: arial;">Our desires, our vulnerability. Our sensuality, our masks, our rage, our magic. Thatâs what I seek to focus on and continue to explore. House of&nbsp;</span><span class="il" style="font-family: arial;">Numa</span><span style="font-family: arial;">&nbsp;is an invitation to that in many forms - films, TV, art immersive experiences, books, brunches, you name it.&nbsp;</span></div><span class="im"><span style="font-family: arial;"><p style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: #222222;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMaPZbY4eHTRuYOMpCKbWbtCluWKRw8jBiDbcPxfCRYrsAkjghSHH86gYHiNOIBcT0FVUxIOg7Pa6EUQiDkkHFWczhkaE5CYZz40GCbjTaffQyeJnZTA5xwm0fvjRXAW0xoa5pbRNFAEZ/s1920/SJM-08172020-0002.00_01_40_10.Still010.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMaPZbY4eHTRuYOMpCKbWbtCluWKRw8jBiDbcPxfCRYrsAkjghSHH86gYHiNOIBcT0FVUxIOg7Pa6EUQiDkkHFWczhkaE5CYZz40GCbjTaffQyeJnZTA5xwm0fvjRXAW0xoa5pbRNFAEZ/s320/SJM-08172020-0002.00_01_40_10.Still010.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />6. What actresses, or cinematographers, or collaborators in general, are you eager to work with in the future? Who are some of your dream collabs? Or perhaps, you have a dream location you'd like to shoot at.&nbsp;</b></span></span><p style="color: #222222;"></p><p style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #222222;">There are so many emerging talents that Iâm excited about! As an actor Iâd love to work with Janicza Bravo. As a director I love Nikki Beharie sheâs an indie darling; Iâd love to find something for us. I look forward to working with Tiffany again and Stephen Barrington from <i>Jezebe</i>l as well. Iâm always very open to fresh faces new talent and people who arenât necessarily actors at all but they inspire me.&nbsp;</span></span></p><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Iâd love to film in Washington state where I once lived Iâd love to make a film in Japan, in Paris... so many ideas and possibilities.&nbsp;</span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>7. Thanks again for doing this interview. Is there anything else that you'd like to share about your filmmaking process?&nbsp;</b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #222222;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: arial;">
5Thank you for such a thoughtful and caring interview.&nbsp;</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: arial;">The only thing I have to add is Iâm excited to get back on set. This time of pause has been tough- a slow rollercoaster of intense emotions.&nbsp; Looking forward to continuing filmmaking keeps me hopeful and in this time of tremendous loss it has been movies that bring me great c</span><span style="font-family: arial;">omfort âso I will be very happy to get back to making them.&nbsp;</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: arial;">---</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7103742/">JEZEBEL</a></i> is currently streaming on Netflix.</span></div><div class="yj6qo ajU" style="cursor: pointer; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 2px 0px 0px; outline: none; padding: 10px 0px; width: 22px;"></div></div></div></div></div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/1296069741683298918/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/1296069741683298918' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/1296069741683298918'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/1296069741683298918'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2020/10/interview-with-numa-perrier.html' title='Interview with Numa Perrier'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPhdrhvQz30rkmGelZN3YeTrs5VK19F0g87hi8JyyUv95914ieh87BJ375q-ijXPf8hceI1Q_lNXScCAxmd_tgihCB3TIQSLeCLjd52XZPtolFLrQPCT_6T3UKlZkfX8BHblAVUZGkkjX/s72-w400-h225-c/gown_petticoat_numa.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-3239831630237393532</id><published>2020-09-01T23:39:00.007-04:00</published><updated>2020-09-01T23:56:22.266-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="interviews"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="short films"/><title type='text'>Interview with Felicia Pride</title><content type='html'><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKkQdFWGIo3ofAKDKG-JhzMSKzwRc5Nff4D11MusMLHNvVH3pdM83pXKWP8TlT7hQNNS7TFVgCrJUPr1S6mY4uF3nsBNS4NFE6pTQtn-Q6KYKmJ-dWqjHAzby-36BVehsmsslHkGhUQ53/s952/tender+movie+felicia+pride.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="952" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKkQdFWGIo3ofAKDKG-JhzMSKzwRc5Nff4D11MusMLHNvVH3pdM83pXKWP8TlT7hQNNS7TFVgCrJUPr1S6mY4uF3nsBNS4NFE6pTQtn-Q6KYKmJ-dWqjHAzby-36BVehsmsslHkGhUQ53/w410-h271/tender+movie+felicia+pride.png" width="410" /></a></div><br />The world needs Felicia Pride's creative voice in cinema. Her breakout short film <i>tender</i>
5 explores an intimate and dreamy world of Black womanhood, one stylized with warm light and subtle glances. <i>Tender</i> does exactly what a great short film is supposed to do: It pulls you in, makes you feel something deeply, and leaves you craving for more.&nbsp;<p></p><p>I asked Felicia Pride to answer a few of my questions about the artistry of her aesthetics, and how she entered the world of directing in a uniquely subtle style...</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times;">1. What films (or scenes) in recent years have found a way to linger in your mind long after the credits ended? Did these films influence your style, perspective or inspire you in any particular way?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Moonlight </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">haunted me in the best possible way. That film stayed with me days, months later. Itâs so beautifully quiet and powerful and intimate. Beautifully shot. And you can tell that Barry Jenkins cared for these characters to the point of wanting to present them so fully - from script to screen.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I loved Lulu Wangâs </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Farewell</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Such an exquisite film. Personal. Specific. And what struck me was how much Lulu expressed in her frames. Such full blocking and composition. Loved.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I also was struck so tenderly by Numa Perrierâs </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jezebel</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. This film is special and has so much heart. Numa showed us how we
5can tell a hearty story without the big budgets, which is no easy feat. I loved its natural feel. And loved the opening shot of Numa. Like I need that on a poster.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And I recently watched Tayarisha Poeâs </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Selah and the Spades</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and wow! That film literally haunted me. It was dark and harrowing and beautiful. And such a unique blending of genres. And so damn well composed. Such intentional filmmaking.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0EEPam13RMceAm8-St67shBZcXHwzGWKXUm51bCat1xnH2VEDlTDok_yMr9EBoBrxqXCaEdso6CCBRQMP9PCSm4BNUY3Mp9rI3N1iJgfX1pE2qSM8J8QmSud7YHaCh0KdMOYtpygvNT2E/s2000/subtle+core+felicia+pride+tender.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1545" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0EEPam13RMceAm8-St67shBZcXHwzGWKXUm51bCat1xnH2VEDlTDok_yMr9EBoBrxqXCaEdso6CCBRQMP9PCSm4BNUY3Mp9rI3N1iJgfX1pE2qSM8J8QmSud7YHaCh0KdMOYtpygvNT2E/w316-h410/subtle+core+felicia+pride+tender.png" width="316" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: times;"><b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. In the <i>tender</i> case study Q&amp;A, your DP said that you used "light to create an emotional bubble."<i> </i></span></b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Was the lighting meant to be a central character of its own upon the inception of the film? Because how </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>t</i></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>ender</i></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is shot is very much part of why the film feels so good. Could you please talk about your relationship to lighting aesthetics-- What technical aspect was the easiest (or hardest) thing to visually convey in your short film?</span></span><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></span><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times;">Our DP Ludovica Isidori is amazing! And along with our gaffer Guy Pooles, they really captured the mood we were going for. And lighting was a very big part of that. All the technical aspects were hard for me because Iâm not well versed in them! Working on that. So I communicated the vision to Ludovica in terms of story, tone, mood, and feeling, how the characters are feeling in each scene. My lookbook also included inspiration for lighting in certain scenes. Since the film takes place over the course of the day, from the morning to night, we talked about what that transition would look like across scenes. And across intimacy, because as the mov
5ie moves from morning to night, they get closer. So Ludovica really thought about how that could be shown via lighting. She translated the vision technically and accentuated it.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Asha Santee, who worked on the soundtrack, described the music as a journey "about the silent conversation you have with someone in a room." What were the silent conversations that you wanted your characters to have in</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i> t</i></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ender</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">? And how did you go about conveying that to the actors?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I love that description from Asha! Asha Santee, along with the group BOOMscat, which Asha is a part of, are the artists behind all the music in </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">tender.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times;">Iâm not sure if I thought about them as silent conversations initially, although I am now! But I did think about entry points across the film where they each made space for the other, allowed the other in more, let down their guard more, became more vulnerable, showed that they cared about the other. In terms of working with the actors, the fabulou
5s Farelle Walker and Trishauna Clarke, I worked with them in isolation so the other wouldnât know what was coming. In isolation, Iâd ask each actor about what they wanted, what they wanted the other to do and how they wanted the other to feel. Then we talked about how they would go about doing that. And across takes, weâd switch those strategies up through adjustments. Both Farelle and Trishauna were&nbsp; able to drop into their power and vulnerability so seamlessly, which is a tribute to their craft.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quick plug, if you dig the music in </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">tender</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, Asha and BOOMscat curated an extended soundtrack which you can find at </span><a href="http://www.tendermovie.com" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.tendermovie.com</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">&nbsp;</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3_-F69foldvs6
5hqH9Y2EgYufl0iEnYTckJo0LLnUx24X_BdAwR4TGVMvmcrVxK6wuUE798ZOaVReO54tgcJ-rNzT2KJAVqYg-XsQso6fJ4SWF7LGgmMA3rU91nK1vNGKZQCPq0YGKtgj/s1220/felicia+pride+directing+tender+movie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1220" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3_-F69foldvs6hqH9Y2EgYufl0iEnYTckJo0LLnUx24X_BdAwR4TGVMvmcrVxK6wuUE798ZOaVReO54tgcJ-rNzT2KJAVqYg-XsQso6fJ4SWF7LGgmMA3rU91nK1vNGKZQCPq0YGKtgj/w328-h162/felicia+pride+directing+tender+movie.jpg" width="328" /></a></span></div><p></p><span style="font-family: times;"><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. You mentioned that </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>tender</i></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> explored the theme of "what it is like to be intimate with yourself" - as in the characters mirror each other, as two versions one just further along in her personal growth-- in queerness, and womanhood. What does intimacy look like to you as a creative... What conversations would you have with your younger self about the craft of filmmaking? And if you could hear from your future self, what essential piece of advice, perhaps something that you find tricky now, would you hope that your future self has mastered?</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><br /></span></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times;">I think the conversation would be very similar to the conversation that Kiana and Lulu had in the film about their dreams - the notions of permission and validation. Just two years ago, I told myself I was not a director. I couldnât direct. I didnât see as a director. All these harmful and limiting narratives.&nbsp; Iâd tell my younger self that you give yourself permission and you validate yourself. No one else. No other entity. No festival. No program. No financier. No fan. No friend or family member. You. And you are enough. And my future self would validate this same message. Because I think as we continue to push ourselves creatively, we can still hear those voices that want us to limit ourselves or look outside ourselves for permission.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. For the ultra indie filmmakers who watched your short film, many who fell in love with your style... What did you shoot </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>t</i></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ender</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> on? What lenses were used? Any filters? Any tips for those hoping to create a similar lush and intimate visual aesthetic?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times;">We shot on an Alexa mini and also used a lot of haze. Iâd say itâs important to be intentional about the intimate aesthetic youâre going for. While Iâm not as well versed on the technical side of things, I was able to articulate what I was going for with our DP Ludovica Isidori and that was soft and intimate. I created a lookbook and Ludovica also created her DP lookbook to communicate the vision to the crew.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times;">6. Is there anything else you'd like to add?</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks so much for this interview and a platform to talk craft! Means the world. Weâre looking to turn </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>tender</i></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> into a feature and have lots of exciting updates coming in the next few weeks. Folk can stay updated by following </span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/tendermovie" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">@tendermovie </span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">on IG.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">---</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b>[&nbsp;<a href="https://vimeo.com/370104780" style="font-family: times; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">WATCH</a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: times; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <i>tender</i> ]</span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-9847090c-7fff-8310-232f-8247f4f2bc89"><br /></span></p></div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/3239831630237393532/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/3239831630237393532' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/3239831630237393532'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/3239831630237393532'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2020/09/interview-with-felicia-pride.html' title='Interview with Felicia Pride'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
5<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKkQdFWGIo3ofAKDKG-JhzMSKzwRc5Nff4D11MusMLHNvVH3pdM83pXKWP8TlT7hQNNS7TFVgCrJUPr1S6mY4uF3nsBNS4NFE6pTQtn-Q6KYKmJ-dWqjHAzby-36BVehsmsslHkGhUQ53/s72-w410-h271-c/tender+movie+felicia+pride.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-3110018647557558297</id><published>2020-08-29T13:33:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2023-03-31T09:02:52.156-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="film festivals"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="LGBTQ films"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="short films"/><title type='text'>Heavenly Brown Body </title><content type='html'><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1neEt3ilOfWvA94xvXVXo9yq4AjEPlESpJ9ZCYeSeMxz7nL_bFEaUVX-xYTZVoEqOulAZpLRMqQ7ZFGexia7ckzSj9WC6OG-xKg5gEs3ldzU-_5AqqPVnH9d-bvyxL3JRwwhJntc3_jb-/s500/heavenly+brown+body+leslie+foster+outfest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="208" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1neEt3ilOfWvA94xvXVXo9yq4AjEPlESpJ9ZCYeSeMxz7nL_bFEaUVX-xYTZVoEqOulAZpLRMqQ7ZFGexia7ckzSj9WC6OG-xKg5gEs3ldzU-_5AqqPVnH9d-bvyxL3JRwwhJntc3_jb-/s0/heavenly+brown+body+leslie+foster+outfest.jpg" /></a></div><br />The opening line of Leslie Foster's <i>Heavenly Brown Body</i> makes a bold statement, with gorgeous cinematography to match. This experimental short film is a perfect visual Queer Anthem for the current times. You get four frames of lush and poetic visuals woven together as one, to create a dreamy tapestry of queer lives, presented in a harmonious aesthetic worthy of a big screen experience.<p></p><p><i>Heavenly Brown Body</i> is one of the best short films of <b><a href="https://outfest.org/outfestla2020/">Outfest 2020</a></b>. It's the kind of relevant, and artistic narrative that the LGBTQ+ community needs to celebrate and bring to the forefront of the movement. <b>Leslie Foster</b> is an indie filmmaker that should to be on your radar, and I am delighted to see where his career goes next.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMi2mckB7SevFSOcIhF1x73IQdMxSZFPwh7ls1_UPxs3ZNAEUP1y2tNkuB4hIhuR-MU6QtYmZ1fgmHLRf5au5-hmVSb0-PqosNWbwocMGvgtQnDfUSTGsPvDLo5DAtdMtfMcMhd65LpH2/s750/leslie+foster+filmmaker+outfest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMi2mckB7SevFSOcIhF1x73IQdMxSZFPwh7ls1_UPxs3ZNAEUP1y2tNkuB4hIhuR-MU6QtYmZ1fgmHLRf5au5-hmVSb0-PqosNWbwocMGvgtQnDfUSTGsPvDLo5DAtdMtfMcMhd65LpH2/w262-h175/leslie+foster+filmmaker+outfest.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><br />For those fatigued by white lesbian seaside films becoming the "new face" of LGBTQ representation in cinema, let the beauty of <i>Heavenly Brown Body</i> be a short remedy, and reminder, that Black and BIPOC narratives rightfully deserve exquisitely shot feature films that showcase longing and love in epic coastal dramas as well.&nbsp;<p></p><p>Also, of note, <i>Heavenly Brown Body</i> was filmed on location on "unceded Gabrielino-Tongva and Chumash territory." Hollywood desperately needs more Indigenous representation in film &amp; TV. I would love to see more LGBTQ+ stories emerge that center on the Indigenous experience.&nbsp;</p><p>Bottom line:&nbsp;<i>Heavenly Brown Body</i> is a film worth celebrating!</p></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/3110018647557558297/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/3110018647557558297' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/3110018647557558297'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/3110018647557558297'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2020/08/heavenly-brown-body.html' title='Heavenly Brown Body '/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
5<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1neEt3ilOfWvA94xvXVXo9yq4AjEPlESpJ9ZCYeSeMxz7nL_bFEaUVX-xYTZVoEqOulAZpLRMqQ7ZFGexia7ckzSj9WC6OG-xKg5gEs3ldzU-_5AqqPVnH9d-bvyxL3JRwwhJntc3_jb-/s72-c/heavenly+brown+body+leslie+foster+outfest.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-7431491311502413247</id><published>2020-06-20T15:10:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2020-06-20T15:41:11.082-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="black films"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="indie films"/><title type='text'>Are Black Filmmakers Allowed To Shoegaze?</title><content type='html'><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 6<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEfEcnLGrKG45NRfK0PPTDb7nPmcEkvL6pcpeamqoPhMJy2RCyJ6KYIbM7oE-TrlllF1tNZU1V8sYMXB1x9eoV1H_W3vkwGAmBh3ZYKwWVu0gqILToqyKFpk9lyNpmfOektXjpHpmanIS/s1600/miss+juneteenth+film+nicole+beharie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="780" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEfEcnLGrKG45NRfK0PPTDb7nPmcEkvL6pcpeamqoPhMJy2RCyJ6KYIbM7oE-TrlllF1tNZU1V8sYMXB1x9eoV1H_W3vkwGAmBh3ZYKwWVu0gqILToqyKFpk9lyNpmfOektXjpHpmanIS/s400/miss+juneteenth+film+nicole+beharie.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> 7The idea of quiet opening scenes, moments where actors have "shoegaze" type silences where there is space for a character to simply breathe in the weight of their existence. Films like Ava DuVernay's <i>I Will Follow</i> and Barry Jenkins' <i>Medicine For Melancholy</i> give us <a href="http://www.reelartsy.com/2012/01/film-movement-of-2011-ava-duvernay.html">Subtle Core</a> in that realm. Matthew A. Cherry's <i>The Last Fall</i> is a film that centers on a Black man and is plentiful of sensitive shoegaze moments, something we rarely see on screen, especially with a Black actor as the lead.<br /> 8<br /> 9I liken the feeling of shoegazing to the music genre where performers are allowed (and expected) to come on stage, quietly perform their set, embracing lo-fi vibes. Where the audience and performer are joined in a marriage of quiet appreciation. The music reaches out and connects with the audience without the expectation of an exaggerated performance. As someone who has attended several of these type of concerts (usually held in smaller venues) there is an unspoken communion between performer and audience that we are both here to cherish the subtle flow of artistic expression.&nbsp; A slow cadence of swaying back and forth. This kind of communion exists in shoegaze, dream-pop and post-rock. Translating these vibes, theses aesthetics into cinema-- White filmmakers are easily afforded the opportunity to create quiet films, and often celebrated for it. It's a privilege. I hope we can cultivate more spaces, and film fans who celebrate the <a href="http://www.reelartsy.com/2012/01/film-movement-of-2011-ava-duvernay.html">Subtle Core</a> moments of Black filmmaking.<br /> 10<br /> 11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 12<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodr4TjNcr8PeqIQsWkfqaWXgz3i6q-iYrdlkMG91IEyuyTUrsDL2BbKg1MWS5yxqQoZdwXsXg8GyBjAVLJImHR0nmDJKYW02Bbz8xc4CkzHI940sMB06TZYBE_mCaZHRNi7cklYUqbyxk/s1600/nicole+beharie+miss+juneteenth+film.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="620" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodr4TjNcr8PeqIQsWkfqaWXgz3i6q-iYrdlkMG91IEyuyTUrsDL2BbKg1MWS5yxqQoZdwXsXg8GyBjAVLJImHR0nmDJKYW02Bbz8xc4CkzHI940sMB06TZYBE_mCaZHRNi7cklYUqbyxk/s320/nicole+beharie+miss+juneteenth+film.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> 13Which brings me to <i><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11394158/">Miss Juneteenth</a>.</i>&nbsp;It was just released on VOD and is a solid addition to this cinematic space. Channing Godfrey Peoples directs Nicole Beharie in an Oscar-worthy performance as a woman who's biggest dream is for daughter to win a Juneteenth pageant. The subtle core of this film is very specific, we enter a vibrant world of Black Texan traditions-- one that has never been depicted on this level before. Peoples and Beharie did the thing were musicians close the
13ir eyes, and completely immerse themselves into the sonic waves of their artistry-- it was epic in its quietness.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/7431491311502413247/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/7431491311502413247' title='29 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/7431491311502413247'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/7431491311502413247'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2020/06/are-black-filmmakers-allowed-to-shoegaze.html' title='Are Black Filmmakers Allowed To Shoegaze?'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnEfEcnLGrKG45NRfK0PPTDb7nPmcEkvL6pcpeamqoPhMJy2RCyJ6KYIbM7oE-TrlllF1tNZU1V8sYMXB1x9eoV1H_W3vkwGAmBh3ZYKwWVu0gqILToqyKFpk9lyNpmfOektXjpHpmanIS/s72-c/miss+juneteenth+film+nicole+beharie.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>29</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-2628518578632121431</id><published>2020-04-29T08:18:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2020-04-29T08:18:06.924-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="black films"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="indie films"/><title type='text'>Same Difference (2019)</title><content type='html'><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 14<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvj-Vsi07aQOVSL0c0pA2RgQMoLmyeh5EDajl-CvkPzOIOVtcNCOwc4auC0hSe4y2URg4CJkHSEzw3g0k8w9y5SDP_bBWoQn5P9gU-dOegNk7rdFeIBrKv_87Ma4VZMvEIC0VK4mFwq8ec/s1600/essense+atkins+same+difference+movie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="523" data-original-width="1209" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvj-Vsi07aQOVSL0c0pA2RgQMoLmyeh5EDajl-CvkPzOIOVtcNCOwc4auC0hSe4y2URg4CJkHSEzw3g0k8w9y5SDP_bBWoQn5P9gU-dOegNk7rdFeIBrKv_87Ma4VZMvEIC0VK4mFwq8ec/s400/essense+atkins+same+difference+movie.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> 15Watching Essence Atkins in a quiet, character-driven drama is a cinematic revelation, an experience that I never knew I needed. Her performance in <i>Same Difference</i> shook me in an unexpectedly powerful and pleasant way.<br /> 16<br /> 17<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 18<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXN1MDtPbZPtZ_366SwpuJsw19FtmnBbcH5nIUH412OvfU6miMEb3ze761UJ7gV3bWY_aQFJUyF27sfBxZv32aV335_PowQ3UR7wB4qKW-NgQJVe1JQw9TxG3zf_GdMKuJEaNDLIqtfux/s1600/essence+atkins+same+difference+character.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="403" data-original-width="470" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXN1MDtPbZPtZ_366SwpuJsw19FtmnBbcH5nIUH412OvfU6miMEb3ze761UJ7gV3bWY_aQFJUyF27sfBxZv32aV335_PowQ3UR7wB4qKW-NgQJVe1JQw9TxG3zf_GdMKuJEaNDLIqtfux/s200/essence+atkins+same+difference+character.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> 19Atkins is known for her comedic work in film and television, (<i>Half &amp; Half </i>is one of my favorite sitcoms), but up until this point, in this emotionally tender film-- I don't think I've ever truly seen her, at least not in this light. <i>Same Difference</i> explores the idea of connection, with one's self, and the unique bond between sisters. The last time I remember being this blown away by a comedic actor turned dramatic lead, was perhaps, Jim Carrey in <i>Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind</i>. That film opened my eyes to his range, and depth. <i>Same Difference</i> does that for Essence Atkins-- there's a deep reservoir in which she drew from to give this very subtle performance.<br /> 20<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 21</div> 22<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 23<br /></div> 24After recently watching Atkins in <i>Ambitions</i>, I was captivated by her performance in the opening scene of that series. I saw something that took my breath away, and made me pause in awe-- her face, her body, became an instrument of beautiful nuances, the weathered look in her eyes, the way she conveyed rejection and shame, it made me stop and do a double take. After that, I made it my mission to see if Atkins had any dramas on her resume, which lead me to viewing <i>Same Differenc</i>e. And what a lovely rabbit role to fall into... Seeing that indeed, Atkins had this wonderfully layered dramatic lead role in her pocket. This indie film gem waiting to be discovered. Who is this version Essence Atkins, and how can I have more of her?<br /> 25<br /> 26It should be noted that Atkins won an award for her role in <i>Same Difference</i> at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) for Best Performance by An Actor. And rightly so.<br /> 27<br /> 28I'd love to see Atkins lean into her dramatic side more-- For her to take on projects that give her the space to shine in this realm. Atkins does comedy well, but she is equally talented in this lane.<br /> 29<br /> 30<i>Same Difference</i>&nbsp;was written and directed by <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0362299/">Derege Harding</a>. Kudos to him for crafting a heartfelt piece of "<a href="http://www.reelartsy.com/2012/01/film-movement-of-2011-ava-duvernay.html">Subtle Core</a>." I'll definitely be on the lookout for his upcoming works.<br /> 31<br /> 32You can watch <i>Same Differenc</i>e on BET+<br /> 33<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/331449430" title="vimeo-player" width="440"></iframe><br /> 34<br /> 35<br /> 36<br /></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/2628518578632121431/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/2628518578632121431' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/2628518578632121431'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/2628518578632121431'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2020/04/same-difference-2019.html' title='Same Difference (2019)'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author>
36<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvj-Vsi07aQOVSL0c0pA2RgQMoLmyeh5EDajl-CvkPzOIOVtcNCOwc4auC0hSe4y2URg4CJkHSEzw3g0k8w9y5SDP_bBWoQn5P9gU-dOegNk7rdFeIBrKv_87Ma4VZMvEIC0VK4mFwq8ec/s72-c/essense+atkins+same+difference+movie.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511606816721162095.post-6377635997564151774</id><published>2020-04-10T01:06:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2020-04-10T01:06:45.742-04:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="TV"/><title type='text'>The Subtle Core of Little Fires Everywhere</title><content type='html'><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 37<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGgfClYMt5H5jNIdDEQRpFuESO46a6xY_oChVaXOV5YPxgPFiDyBSOUE6cg60_0S4QcD8iNTt9N2r3i8m1LNVjaUIWIwJGPynkSZ5nQj7emNaNkTCJXMndGXz7EfRw_DhEDxTopOmfFaZ/s1600/little+fires+everywhere+black+queer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="1112" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGgfClYMt5H5jNIdDEQRpFuESO46a6xY_oChVaXOV5YPxgPFiDyBSOUE6cg60_0S4QcD8iNTt9N2r3i8m1LNVjaUIWIwJGPynkSZ5nQj7emNaNkTCJXMndGXz7EfRw_DhEDxTopOmfFaZ/s400/little+fires+everywhere+black+queer.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> 38In an episode centered on the genius portrayal of two very different women, we see the remarkable layers of how exquisitely written, cast, acted and directed is the Hulu Original show <i>Little Fires Everywhere</i>. Episode 106, titled "The Uncanny," is explosive-- the big reveals, the dancing nuances, the subtle and dynamic nature in which every scene and every glance artfully pull back layers and unearth a striking new clarity about each character - we're holding our collective breaths, and getting everything we hoped for and more.<br /> 39<br /> 40<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 41<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvfKhfeqVrGsLzDH_qYU1fyhzx7XszJj2jkBVSQryZ84e16qqqrvIeeKyD5Mk7lQWo8874Cvn4bCAF8wBemBmy7UJj_Fa5BnZsMGOgCqZI4jgjuQFmi_Y9L4g1O2vmn5BnANVZBkwgi1z/s1600/little+fires+everywhere+anika+noni+rose+and+tiffany+boone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="854" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvfKhfeqVrGsLzDH_qYU1fyhzx7XszJj2jkBVSQryZ84e16qqqrvIeeKyD5Mk7lQWo8874Cvn4bCAF8wBemBmy7UJj_Fa5BnZsMGOgCqZI4jgjuQFmi_Y9L4g1O2vmn5BnANVZBkwgi1z/s320/little+fires+everywhere+anika+noni+rose+and+tiffany+boone.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> 42<i><br /></i> 43<i>Little Fires Everywhere</i> is decadent in all the right ways. Like a glass of good bourbon-- strong and smooth, we feel and taste the seismic magnitude of each performance, our palettes pleasantly get the taste of Tiffany Boone, who gives us a performance so stirring-- she has us in awe, second guessing our eyes,&nbsp; and our ears, hypnotizing us with a persona so dazzling we question the space-time continuum where Tiffany Boone's Mia ends and Kerry Washington's Mia begins. We're drunk in love by the electric introduction of Professor Pauline (Anika Noni Rose)-- and the chemistry that Rose and&nbsp; Boone share onscreen.<br /> 44<br /> 45By the time Nicole Beharie's character comes on screen, we are wonderstruck by everything that could possibly go right in a TV series.&nbsp; AnnaSophia Robb and Tiffany Boone give us the best cast younger versions of any characters in&nbsp; recent TV history. We simultaneously want more screen time of the past and the present in <i>Little Fires Everywhere</i>, this show is that good!<br /> 46<br /> 47<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 48<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTu1K2LNWOrIwC4ZzEyS0eqnRReoqb9kbIp_gNHW03r9kerTrKVHxJv9A8UL2S7sISmSkcTszvwp5MbHGdN8VfrEZuVt0PSk3et7k8ZZVuVHM6Mb3by4EufF6smKT8t0I70H2t1TmPIw0/s1600/Nzingha+Stewart+little+fires+everywhere.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="1600" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTu1K2LNWOrIwC4ZzEyS0eqnRReoqb9kbIp_gNHW03r9kerTrKVHxJv9A8UL2S7sISmSkcTszvwp5MbHGdN8VfrEZuVt0PSk3et7k8ZZVuVHM6Mb3by4EufF6smKT8t0I70H2t1TmPIw0/s320/Nzingha+Stewart+little+fires+everywhere.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> 49To get to the heart, and "Subtle Core" of the show's dazzling display-- It is hugely worth noting that this episode was expertly written by Shannon M. Houston, and directed by Nzingha Stewart, two black women creatives who I'm sure will be on everyone's must-watch list after this episode. The shot where the camera hovers above Mia and Pauline in the tub will go down in television history as one the best black queer women scenes of all-time. It was spell-binding, doing exactly what it needed to do: make us fall deeper in love with the artistry of <i>Little Fires Everywhere</i>.<br /> 50<br /> 51Ans lastly, kudos go to the the showrunner, Liz Tigelaar, who put together an incredible cast, crew and adaptation of Celeste Ng'
51s novel. Tigelaar is great at weaving together ensemble casts and content that tugs at your heart-strings. <i><a href="http://www.reelartsy.com/2010/09/tv-tonight-life-unexpected.html">Life, Unexpected</a></i> was one of my faves.<br /> 52<br /> 53You can watch new episodes of <i>Little Fires Everywhere</i> on Hulu, released on Wednesdays.</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/feeds/6377635997564151774/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/6511606816721162095/6377635997564151774' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/6377635997564151774'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6511606816721162095/posts/default/6377635997564151774'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.reelartsy.com/2020/04/the-subtle-core-of-little-fires.html' title='The Subtle Core of Little Fires Everywhere'/><author><name>Karen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69viLn7kYXWJPzfewR1IvxLvxUBLA4_kk7hwTUsPeznZYHOsGBwYlJjKn3TXYVvi-Dnfjx8ghZhDV6aaSIVgM_NUtJrAl4i8mt9PwaVg1JFM7Y7W1FUDNezXxew3rbA/s113/k+red+hat.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGgfClYMt5H5jNIdDEQRpFuESO46a6xY_oChVaXOV5YPxgPFiDyBSOUE6cg60_0S4QcD8iNTt9N2r3i8m1LNVjaUIWIwJGPynkSZ5nQj7emNaNkTCJXMndGXz7EfRw_DhEDxTopOmfFaZ/s72-c/little+fires+everywhere+black+queer.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry></feed>
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