Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

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  1. 9: Rewind 1921

    10/12/2020

    9: Rewind 1921

    In this episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston discuss Episode 9: "Rewind 1921." The hosts follow the characters as they unpack generational trauma while traveling through space and time. They also sit down with Aunjanue Ellis, the actress who plays Hippolyta, to discuss her character's journey this season. This podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios. Recommendations: The Burning: Massacre, Destruction and the Tulsa Race Riot by Tim Madigan “The E-Snuff of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile” by Courtney Baker “American Horror Story” by Ezekiel Kweku Sonia Sanchez, “Catch the Fire” "Searching for Sarah Rector: The Richest Black Girl in America" by Tonya Bolden "Flyin’ West" by Pearl Cleage "Mamas Baby Papas Maybe" by Hortense Spillers, "Reading Black, Reading Feminist," which is an iconic anthology of essays with works from Spillers, Hazel Carby, Zora Neale Hurston, Bell Hooks, and so many more. Research: J.B. Stratford (of the Stratford hotel) Research: Olivia Hooker, the last survivor of the Tulsa massacre, who passed away in 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min
  2. 'West Coast Rap Story' with Aunjanue Ellis

    02/16/2022

    'West Coast Rap Story' with Aunjanue Ellis

    Ira and Louis discuss the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Inventing Anna, Marry Me, and Kanye's attempts to win Kim Kardashian back. Plus, Aunjanue Ellis joins to discuss her Oscar nomination for King Richard, why imitating Denzel Washington is a bad idea, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

    1h 17m
  3. Actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor On The Complexity & Heartbreak Of Female Friendships

    08/19/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor On The Complexity & Heartbreak Of Female Friendships

    In The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, Ellis-Taylor plays the outspoken ringleader among three women whose friendship spans several decades. Her previous films include Origin and King Richard. She talks with Tonya Mosley about growing up in rural Mississippi, buying two billboards, and getting into acting to stave off adulthood. Also, Maureen Corrigan reviews A Wilder Shore, by Camille Peri. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    45 min
  4. INTERVIEW: Ava DuVernay & Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Speak On 'Origin' Film, Intentional Filmmaking + More

    01/17/2024

    INTERVIEW: Ava DuVernay & Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Speak On 'Origin' Film, Intentional Filmmaking + More

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    1h 22m
  5. Interview: Aunjanue Ellis (Justified: City Primeval)

    07/18/2023

    Interview: Aunjanue Ellis (Justified: City Primeval)

    The King Richard star has been incredibly busy since her Oscar nomination last year, and keeps surprising herself in the process. SAG-AFTRA members are currently on strike; as part of the strike, union actors are not promoting their film and TV projects. This interview was conducted prior to the strike. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at littlegoldmen@vf.com Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97  Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    32 min
  6. Kanye Banned from IG for Harassment, plus Aunjanue Ellis on Unconventional "King Richard" Audition

    03/17/2022

    Kanye Banned from IG for Harassment, plus Aunjanue Ellis on Unconventional "King Richard" Audition

    Kanye banned from Instagram over comments harassing Kim and an incendiary racial slur toward Trevor Noah. Samuel L. Jackson and wife LaTonya open up on how addiction shaped their early marriage. “King Richard” star Aunjanue Ellis tells us all about her long road to stardom, auditioning at Will Smith’s house, and what it’s like to be nominated for an Oscar. For these stories and more, head to PEOPLE.com. Follow on Instagram: Janine Rubenstein - @janinerube Ana Calderone - @ana_jo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    21 min
  7. Aunjanue Ellis - 'The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel'

    07/06/2020

    Aunjanue Ellis - 'The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel'

    Best known for her Emmy-nominated work on 'When They See Us,' the veteran character actress reflects on what led her from Mississippi to Broadway to Hollywood, the highs and lows of her time in the biz and why she was so excited to play Dr. Mattie Moss Clark on Lifetime's hit TV movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 36m
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