Black Women Watch...

Tishon Pugh/The 5th Element Podcast Network
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Film Reviews
  • Weekly Series

Welcome to Black Women Watch. A series devoted to exploring the array of all things film from a black woman’s perspective. Hosted by Tishon Pugh, each season explores a different genre of film, with every episode critiquing one film in-depth with the occasional guest. A 5EPN Original.

Episodes

  1. "Hello To The Green" (Prospect, 2018)

    Episode 1

    "Hello To The Green" (Prospect, 2018)

    For the first season of "Black Women Watch...", Tish begins with her favourite: Sci-Fi. And for her first episode, on the first season, she picks "Prospect", Written & Directed by Zeek Earl & Chris Caldwell. Starring Sophie Thatcher, Jay Duplass, Pedro Pascal, Luke Pitzrick. Tish dives into how she found the film, what makes the film a hidden gem, the crisp attention to detail, production design, the character and more. TIMESTAMPS: Personal history with the film - (3:00)  What makes Prospect, Prospect - (12:18) It’s all about the details - (21:32) Production Design - (24:10) Cee! - (33:55)  Ezra - (42:23)  Why Prospect? - (49:35)  The Future - (54:13)  BWW is produced, hosted & edited by Tishon Pugh. Executive Producer: Charlie Taylor of The 5th Element Podcast Network. Thanks for listening! Be sure to rate & review wherever you listen and share to help spread the word. Below are the socials & necessary links to everyone involved, give us a follow! BWW - (Twitter) @BWWthepodBWW - (IG) @bwwthepod_5EPN - (Twitter) @The5thElementUKIntro Music - "Tony's Belated Breakfast" By BirocraticThanks to ChillHop Music for the ability to use Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The DigitsIn Search of Sauce5EPN Radio"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorThe Beauty Of Independence

    59 min
  2. "A For Alien" (Attack The Block, 2011)

    Episode 2

    "A For Alien" (Attack The Block, 2011)

    For Episode 2 of "Black Women Watch...", Tish heads over across the pond to look at a contemporary classic that laid the foundation for the career of John Boyega, subverted the traditional "urban" film that UK film was exploring at the time, and has aged as a cult favourite that has endless replay value. This is "Attack The Block", (2011) Written & Directed By Joe Cornish, starring John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker & Nick Frost. TIMESTAMPS:Intro - (00:21)Personal history with the film - (1:49)“The making of the block” - (4:22)“Aliens are smart & real” - (22:46)“All grown-up” - (27:17)“Social Commentary & Tish’s terrible accent” - (30:21)“Why Attack the Block?” - (30:20)Outro - (34:37) BWW is produced, hosted & edited by Tishon Pugh. Executive Producer: Charlie Taylor of The 5th Element Podcast Network. Thanks for listening! Be sure to rate & review wherever you listen and share to help spread the word. Below are the socials & necessary links to everyone involved, give us a follow! BWW - (Twitter) @BWWthepodBWW - (IG) @bwwthepod_5EPN - (Twitter) @The5thElementUKIntro Music - "Tony's Belated Breakfast" By BirocraticThanks to ChillHop Music for the ability to use Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The DigitsIn Search of Sauce5EPN Radio"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorThe Beauty Of Independence

    36 min
  3. "Captain On The Bridge" (Star Trek: Into Darkness, 2013)

    Episode 3

    "Captain On The Bridge" (Star Trek: Into Darkness, 2013)

    For this episode of "Black Women Watch...", Tish dives into a Sci-Fi staple. Directed by J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch & Zachary Quinto, "Star Trek: Into Darkness" (2013) is the sequel to the '09 reboot. But Tish doesn't take on this film and the entire world of Star Trek alone. Writer, Editorial Designer & "Trekkie" Tola Coker comes through as the first guest for the show. TIMESTAMPS:Intro - (00:27)Personal history with the film - (3:50)“Brief History of Star Trek” - (5:19)“Smart Sci-Fi” - (06:08)“Adventure and Morality” - (08:10)“Into Darkness” - (09:30)“Directing a comic book series” - (24:20)“Fantasy vs. Sci-fi” - (28:18)“Black women in Sci-fi” - (30:35)“Making movies fun again” - (38:30)“Star Trek or Star Wars?” - (43:57)“Star Trek generations, long TV seasons & the struggle” - (52:58)“Tola Coker” (1:01:00)“Outro” - (1:02:27) BWW is produced, hosted & edited by Tishon Pugh. Executive Producer: Charlie Taylor of The 5th Element Podcast Network. Thanks for listening! Be sure to rate & review wherever you listen and share to help spread the word. Below are the socials & necessary links to everyone involved, give us a follow! BWW - (Twitter) @BWWthepodBWW - (IG) @bwwthepod_5EPN - (Twitter) @The5thElementUKTola - (Twitter) @ohitstolaTola - (IG) @tola.cokerIntro Music - "Tony's Belated Breakfast" By BirocraticThanks to ChillHop Music for the ability to use Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The DigitsIn Search of Sauce5EPN Radio"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 3m
  4. "Dodge This" (The Matrix, 1999)

    Episode 4

    "Dodge This" (The Matrix, 1999)

    For this episode of BWW, Tish dips into one of the most iconic films of all time. "The Matrix", (1999) written & directed by The Wachowski's, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Ann Moss & Hugo Weaving. The film was a melting pot of different inspirations, from Chinese fight choreography to classic Japanese Anime, to Babylonian history. And as the film ages, the amount of inspirations it has given to the culture at large is just as substantial, if not more. It's an existential trip with quotable lines and iconic shots. And Tish gets into it all. TIMESTAMPS:Intro - (00:40)Personal history with the film - (02:38)“Let’s break down the Matrix” - (05:30)“Cultural influence” - (09:29)“The making of the Matrix” - (21:51)“Let’s get physical” - (33:42)“Movies are magic” - (42:08)“Red or blue pill?” - (45:52)“Outro” - (47:37) BWW is produced, hosted & edited by Tishon Pugh. Executive Producer: Charlie Taylor of The 5th Element Podcast Network. Thanks for listening! Be sure to rate & review wherever you listen and share to help spread the word. Below are the socials & necessary links to everyone involved, give us a follow! BWW - (Twitter) @BWWthepodBWW - (IG) @bwwthepod_5EPN - (Twitter) @The5thElementUKIntro Music - "Tony's Belated Breakfast" By BirocraticThanks to ChillHop Music for the ability to use Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The DigitsIn Search of Sauce5EPN Radio"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorThe Beauty Of Independence

    49 min
  5. "Checkmate" (The Thing, 1982)

    Episode 5

    "Checkmate" (The Thing, 1982)

    In this episode of BWW, Tish goes back to the early 80s for a film that was initially panned by critics, one of which asking "Is this the most hated movie of all time?". But in the decades after, "The Thing", directed by John Carpenter; written by Bill Lancaster; starring Kurt Russell, R.J. MacReady, Keith David & Wilford Brimley (Based on the novella "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell Jr.) has shaken off the negative reviews it initially gained and has become somewhat an essential watch for any Sci-Fi fan. TIMESTAMPS:Intro - (00:30) history/relationship - (01:58) “Let’s take it from the top” - (03:24) “The Cast” - (12:51) “Issues with the cast” - (21:22) “The filming” - (27:27)“Make your art” - (37:39) “Likes and dislikes” - (39:21) “The Uncanny Valley” - (42:30) “Outro” - (56:36) BWW is produced, hosted & edited by Tishon Pugh. Executive Producer: Charlie Taylor of The 5th Element Podcast Network. Thanks for listening! Be sure to rate & review wherever you listen and share to help spread the word. Below are the socials & necessary links to everyone involved, give us a follow! BWW - (Twitter) @BWWthepodBWW - (IG) @bwwthepod_5EPN - (Twitter) @The5thElementUKIntro Music - "Tony's Belated Breakfast" By BirocraticThanks to ChillHop Music for the ability to use Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The DigitsIn Search of Sauce5EPN Radio"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorThe Beauty Of Independence

    58 min
  6. "Does This Look Jedi To You?" (Star Wars)

    Episode 6

    "Does This Look Jedi To You?" (Star Wars)

    On Ep.6 of BWW, Tish goes into the entire series of Star Wars. What it is, why it's so popular and with guest Chyna, wonder why it lacks diversity as a whole. TIMESTAMPS:Intro - (01:16) History and relationship - (03:52) “How Star Wars Works” - (07:13) “The Trio of Trilogies” - (12:52) “The Skywalker Family Tree” - (15:26) “Cultural Impact” - (23:18) “Black Women in Star Wars” (31:51)“The Future of Star Wars” (52:34) “Outro” (1:03:56) BWW is produced, hosted & edited by Tishon Pugh. Executive Producer: Charlie Taylor of The 5th Element Podcast Network. Thanks for listening! Be sure to rate & review wherever you listen and share to help spread the word. Below are the socials & necessary links to everyone involved, give us a follow! BWW - (Twitter) @BWWthepodBWW - (IG) @bwwthepod_5EPN - (Twitter) @The5thElementUKChyna’s Youtube: Chynavm  Chyna's personal Twitter: @SaweetiesRamen (Also admin of: @kpopkickback on Twitter)Intro Music - "Tony's Belated Breakfast" By BirocraticThanks to ChillHop Music for the ability to use Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The DigitsIn Search of Sauce5EPN Radio"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 7m
  7. "Affirmative, Dave" (2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968)

    Episode 7

    "Affirmative, Dave" (2001: A Space Odyssey, 1968)

    "2001: A Space Odyssey", directed by Stanley Kubrick is a Sci-Fi masterpiece in several ways. But with all the plaudits and testimonials it has gotten since its release, it's not the easiest watch ever. Tish and guest for the episode Heaven dive into the film from several angles. TIMESTAMPS:Intro - (00:34) history/relationship - (5:20) “Whitey’s on the Moon” - (9:00) “The Dawn of Man” - (14:30) “The Future” (23:00) “The Jupiter Mission” (28:02) “Jupiter and beyond the infinite” (45:35) “The Script” (55:58) “Three Acts” (59:53) “Cultural disconnect” (1:08:00)“Outro” (1:24:32) Link to the black family on the titanic BWW is produced, hosted & edited by Tishon Pugh. Executive Producer: Charlie Taylor of The 5th Element Podcast Network. Thanks for listening! Be sure to rate & review wherever you listen and share to help spread the word. Below are the socials & necessary links to everyone involved, give us a follow! BWW - (Twitter) @BWWthepodBWW - (IG) @bwwthepod_5EPN - (Twitter) @The5thElementUKHeaven's websiteHeaven's Twitter: @HeavC4Heaven's IG: @co0lIntro Music - "Tony's Belated Breakfast" By Birocratic (Thanks to ChillHop Music for the ability to use) Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The DigitsIn Search of Sauce5EPN Radio"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 25m
  8. "House of Horror" (The Son Of Ingagi, 1940)

    Episode 8

    "House of Horror" (The Son Of Ingagi, 1940)

    In the season finale of "Black Women Watch", Tish explores the first Sci-Fi/Horror with an ALL BLACK CAST. "The Son Of Ingagi", a little-known film that came out in 1940 was more symbolic than it was intended to be, but the fact that it exists gives Tish an opportunity to think more existentially and why representation in something as fantastical as Sci-Fi matters. And since it's the final episode, thanks for everyone that has listened to this first season. Season 2 is already in the works and will hopefully come later in the year. Hit up the socials below for updates and share this 1st season if you haven't already. TIMESTAMPS:Intro - (00:25) History/relationship - (2:38) The Premise - (4:28) The Characters - (11:15) “The Witch of Wall Street” (14:06) Historical Filmmaking (21:55) “Grief, Science Fiction, and Technology” (24:54) “Why Sci-Fi is important” (34:50) “Outro” (41:26) BWW is produced, hosted & edited by Tishon Pugh. Executive Producer: Charlie Taylor of The 5th Element Podcast Network. Thanks for listening! Be sure to rate & review wherever you listen and share to help spread the word. Below are the socials & necessary links to everyone involved, give us a follow! BWW - (Twitter) @BWWthepodBWW - (IG) @bwwthepod_5EPN - (Twitter) @The5thElementUKIntro Music - "Tony's Belated Breakfast" By BirocraticThanks to ChillHop Music for the ability to use Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The DigitsIn Search of Sauce5EPN Radio"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorThe Beauty Of Independence

    46 min

  9. 03/25/2021

    BWW Show Trailer

    Trailer for new 5EPN Original "Black Women Watch..." Hosted by Tishon Pugh. Season One coming soon. Below are the socials & necessary links to everyone involved, give us a follow to stay updated. BWW - (Twitter) @BWWthepodBWW - (IG) @bwwthepod_5EPN - (Twitter & IG) @5thElement_UKMusic - "Tony's Belated Breakfast" By BirocraticThanks to ChillHop Music for the ability to use

    1 min
  10. The 5EPN Special 2021

    Bonus

    The 5EPN Special 2021

    To end the year, hosts of the various 5EPN podcasts come together to reflect on the year that has been 2021, the podcasts themselves and finish with a fun team exercise. To everyone that has listened to a 5EPN Podcast this year, on behalf of everyone in the 5EPN, we thank you for your listenership, your time and we hope we can join you as you begin your journey through 2022. The music was "Nothing But Luv" by aso. Thanks to Chillhop Music for the ability to use. Be sure to peep the other Podcasts under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The DigitsIn Search of Sauce5EPN Radio"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorThe Beauty Of Independence

    1h 10m

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Welcome to Black Women Watch. A series devoted to exploring the array of all things film from a black woman’s perspective. Hosted by Tishon Pugh, each season explores a different genre of film, with every episode critiquing one film in-depth with the occasional guest. A 5EPN Original.

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    Tishon Pugh/The 5th Element Podcast Network
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