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This week we're discussing the holiday film "The Blackening!" (...we didn't say *which* holiday.) The story centers around a group of college friends that reunites for a fun weekend of drinking, sh!t talking, and playing spades in a secluded cabin in the woods. What's supposed to be a fun few days of catching up, however, turns into their worst nightmare once they find a seemingly racist board game in the basement that forces them to play...for their lives.
 
*Hosts' Note: We obviously recorded this a bit ago, so whenever you hear "Halloween," just replace it with "Christmas" :)
 
"The Blackening" is available to stream on Starz.

It’s spooky season, friends! And this week we’re discussing the 1992 cult classic “Death Becomes Her.” In a zombie-ish film like no other, the only thing these undead want to eat are lewks, hunny! DBH not only tackled serious issues (such as: ageism, gender double standards, and the unrealistic beauty expectations that women are expected to live up to) with humor, it was also a pioneer in computer-generated special graphics, winning the 1993 Oscar for Best Visual Effects!
"Death Becomes Her" is available to stream on Peacock.

This week we're discussing the comedic sci-fi film "They Cloned Tyrone." John Boyega stars as Fontaine, a drug dealer whose life is turned upside down when he finds that his entire existence is being controlled by unknown, sinister forces. Alongside brilliant sex worker Yo-Yo (Teyonah Parris), and a clever pimp named Slick Charles (Jamie Foxx), Fontaine uncovers the truth and begins a revolution that activates his entire community, the Glen, to fight back. But who exactly is Tyrone...?
CW: Mention of police brutality in the film. Mention of child exploitation during "What You Got Your Eyes On?" section (Brooke Shields' "Pretty Baby" documentary). 
"They Cloned Tyrone" is available to stream on Netflix. 

This week we're discussing the candy coated write-off, I mean- Todd Tucker film "The Pass." If you're a RHOA fan, you will recognize a number of familiar faces, including Todd's wife, Kandi Burruss, as well as Shamea Morton and Monyetta Shaw. And one Ms. Drew Sidora steps in as main character, Nina. Nina and her husband decide to give each other a hall pass- one night off from their marriage to engage in physical intimacy with a person of their choosing... Sure. What could go wrong, right?? After a number of wild twists and turns, distrust builds and the future of their marriage seems shaky, at best. 
Forewarning: We could not stop giggling this entire episode lol.
"The Pass" is available to stream on Peacock.

Hi, Barbie!
This week we're discussing the box office smash, "Barbie." The Greta Gerwig film pulls the iconic doll out of her idyllic Barbieland and drops her (and Ken) into our less-than-perfect real world. Finding that things here are very much opposite from Barbieland, Ken becomes entranced by patriarchy...and horses, and tries to change their world to more closely reflect ours. The Barbies, with help from a few humans, must work quickly to ensure their rights aren't taken away... Sound familiar?
"Barbie" is currently playing in theaters.

This week we're discussing the season finale of the new Bravo hit, "Summer House: Martha's Vineyard." This spin-off of the original "Summer House" features a group of Black friends and acquaintances from all over the country, who reunite on the picturesque Massachusetts island for three weeks of fun, shenanigans and, of course, drama! The friend group centers around newlyweds Jasmine and Silas Cooper, who are...let's just say they're going through it. SHMV's inaugural season proved to be an entertaining one, with unexpected conflicts, house meetings, cast member ejections and even canine guests. 
"Summer House: Martha's Vineyard" aired on Bravo and the full first season is available to stream on Peacock.