Black Girl Watching

Analysis of your favorite TV shows and movies from a Black girl perspective. Season 1, critics and co-hosts Brooke Obie and Britni Danielle are watching HBO's new series LOVECRAFT COUNTRY. Join the conversation on Twitter with #BlackGirlWatching
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- 10 Episodes
Exactly what I've been looking for!
09/17/2020
Sharp, personal and in-depth analysis of Lovecraft Country from black women, and with amazing guests from the JUMP! I mean honestly: Courtney B. Vance, Tony Goldwyn AND director Victoria Mahoney already?! Like a cold, sweet drink that hits the spot, this is just what I was looking for as a companion to HBO's official podcast. The interview with Victoria Mahoney especially was so enlightening! Much appreciated...
Disappointed
10/20/2020
I’ve listened to every episode of this podcast and I’m so disappointed. The host don’t seem to A. Like the show B. Understand the genre C. Have knowledge or background about the book the show was adapted from D. Have guests (with a few exceptions) that understand the show. Their reviews miss important points from the show and they insert issues of colorism into the show a lot as if they take issue with casting choices and how characters are depicted based on skin tone. I wanted to love this podcast but I finished every episode feeling angry and disappointed. If you like the show don’t bother listening to this podcast.
Splitting hairs
10/19/2020
One of the hosts takes this too seriously. Now she can’t tell the difference between biracial people (Leti) and white people? Way too critical in the last 3 or so episodes. She should just write her own show or quit watching for her own mental health. It’s a bit unsettling how hard she’s taking this.
Yes to black commentary!
10/15/2020
I listened to every podcast that Brittany and Brooke recorded on Lovecraft Country. The interviews were awesome, namely Courtney Vance. I loved how enthusiastic he was with how he talked about the show, and how he related things from his perspective growing up in Mississippi. The hosts however, hold a very critical tone that depreciates the fact that this show is not meant to give us the predictability that I think they want. Episode 9 was meant to shock and I truly believe it was meant to educate as well. After the episode, I immediately researched The Greenwood District and was enchanted by (not amazed by, because I know how great we are) such black excellence. I can guarantee that many others did the same. I think the point of this show is to entertain yes, but to educate in a way that makes you feel while you learn. It’s emotional. The heaviness of episode 9 was like a revival for me. Another thing, Tic had to go back to that moment, otherwise Trose, George and Dora could have been killed by the white mob. Overall, I think this podcast peaks my attention because the analysis is done by black women, but the criticism is a little shocking given this series is set in 1950’s America.
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