9 episodes
Thursday Night Screening Thursday Night Screening
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- TV & Film
“Thursday Night Screening” is a film and television podcast hosted by Allysa Lisbon and Maya Fleming that explores Blackness on screen from the viewpoint of two friends who’ve bonded over their favorite shows and movies. On the show you’ll hear us discuss new Black releases, the shows we love to hate, and the threads that connect them all.
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8. Abbott Elementary 🚌
In this episode, Maya and Allysa discuss America's new favorite show, Abbott Elementary. We chat about our love for the show's creator, Quinta Brunson, our takes on the characters, and the reasons why we WOULDN'T keep watching. 👀
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7. Freestyle
In this episode, Maya and Allysa share some of the things they've been watching and their takes on them.
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
In this episode, Maya and Allysa discuss the Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect. *SPOILER ALERT*
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EBT McNuggets: The Commercial Episode
In this episode, Maya and Allysa discuss their most memorable commercials, the use of Black voices and imagery, and the pitfalls of "representation" in TV commercials.
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A Shirt with No Bottoms: The Space Jam Episode
This week, Maya and Allysa discuss Space Jam: A New Legacy, and we talk about Lebron James' take on the classic basketball hit as well as things that didn't go over so nicely.
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3. We Need to Talk about Frozone: The Black Best Friend Trope
In this Episode of Thursday Night Screening, Maya and Allysa discuss the black best friend trope; what is means, examples, and more. We also talk about the complexities of Blackness in supporting characters onscreen in Disney favorites like Mushu (Mulan), Frozone (The Incredibles), and Chad (High School Musical).