Overjoyed and Overwhelmed with "An Oversimplification of Her Beauty" | Episode 18 | Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben Podcast

Who You Calling Sweetheart? | Episode 9: Vox Article:How would you survive on an island haunted by a killer aqua monster? How would you survive both lower demons with nipple piercings and the demonic, but sexy voice of Billy Zane? We have two Final Black Girls, Kiersey Clemons and Jada Pinkett Smith, teaching us about surviving monsters and demons. Join us as we discuss survival horror, real creature effects and the Final Girl trope in Sweetheart (2019) and Demon Knight (1995). https://www.vox.com/2015/10/30/9645674/final-girls https://www.vulture.com/2019/11/the-secrets-of-sweethearts-surprisingly-complex-sea-monster.html by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

51 min listen

So Freshwater, So Clean (feat. Divya Balan) | Episode 8: Akwaeke Emezi had their novel debut two years ago and was shortlisted for the transphobic Women’s Prize. Akwaeke, in powerful protest, decided to renege their newest novel, The Death of Vivek Oji, from the award. Take that Adele. We celebrate this incredible author and their debut novel Freshwater, a story about gods, Igbo spirituality and blood sacrifice. We are joined by our neighbor, Divya. Because neighbors read together. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/oct/05/akwaeke-emezi-shuns-womens-prize-request-for-details-of-sex-as-defined-by-law https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/writer-and-artist-akwaeke-emezi-gender-transition-and-ogbanje.html https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/nov/15/freshwater-akwaeke-emezi-book-review-nigeria by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

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The Old Guard and the New G.O.A.T. | Episode 2: Gina Prince-Bythewood is a black director, and icon, who brought us Beyond the Lights, The Secret Life of Bees, and, most notably, Love & Basketball. She is the first black woman to direct a major comic book film. We will be reviewing... no, celebrating Gina Prince-Bythewood's 2020 film The Old Guard. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

52 min listen

Overjoyed and Overwhelmed with "An Oversimplification of Her Beauty" | Episode 18: Speculative or pretentious? Terence Nance's An Oversimplification of Her Beauty is a fusion of stop-motion, animation, and camera phone footage is a headache, and heartache of unrequited art-school love. A tedious arthouse film where humans can be either satellites or planets either mindlessly revolving or gropingly gravitating. Smoke some weed and bring your notebook for this glorious stench. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

36 min listen

Fighting with a Riot Baby | Episode 17: This cocktail of X-Men superpowers, the prison industrial complex, hyper-militarization of police, and hundred of years of racism spotlighted with viral videos of today is an ambitious novella. The alternate history, just a little bit, to the left of our world takes on a lot, maybe too much. We discuss trauma porn, actual prison rodeos, god-like powers, and the future of incarceration in Tochi Onyebuchi's novella Riot Baby. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

38 min listen

My Lovecraft Tis’ of Thee | Episode 5: Listen as Amber and Ben relive and revere all the incredible moments Season 1 of Lovecraft Country had to offer: Episode 1: Sundown Episode 2: Whitey’s on the Moon Episode 3: Holy Ghost Episode 4: A History of Violence Episode 5: Strange Case Episode 6: Meet Me in Daegu Episode 7: I Am Episode 8: Jig-a-Bobo Episode 9: Rewind 1921 Episode 10:Full Circle Other References: More on Lovecraft Episodes: https://disgruntledharadrim.com/2020/10/01/lovecraft-country-some-words/#more-11030 Bessie Stringfield’s: https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2020/09/28/bessie-stringfield-lovecraft-country Learn more about Queer Bronzeville: http://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/queer-bronzeville The History of Topsy and Bopsy: https://disgruntledharadrim.com/2020/10/09/a-grotesque-caricature/#more-11104 by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

67 min listen

Kindred v. Antebellum | Episode 1: Amber & Ben take a deep dive--reviewing Octavia Butler's 1979 classic book Kindred and 2020's film Antebellum starring Janelle Monae. Check out what we loved, loathed, and everything in between. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

55 min listen

Down Home Nine Bar Blues | Episode 25: We read the short story cycle, Nine Bar Blues. Giant cicadas, Beale Street Blues, and a devil at the crossroads, what else could you want from Southern fiction? This ain’t no Faulkner’s Yoknapatawpha County, this here is Sheree’s Memphis. Other Sources: Mixtape v. Album- https://www.vice.com/en/article/rmx446/the-real-difference-between-a-mixtape-and-an-album Black Justin Bieber-https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/atlanta-justin-bieber by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

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Back to Blacula and the Exploration of Horror Noire | Episode 3: Watch Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror directed by Xavier Neal-Burgin. Featuring actors Keith David, Tony Todd, and Rachel True, director Jordan Peele, and author Tananarive Due. The film is inspired by the astounding film critic Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman who wrote a history book on black horror called Horror Noire. Listen as Amber and Ben breakdown the six phases of Black representation in horror films: Phase 1: Black People as Monsters Phase 2: Black People as Slapstick Comedy Phase 3: The Atomic Age Phase 4: Blaxploitation and Hood Heroes Phase 5: The Sacrificial and Magical Negro Phase 6: Renaissance and Black Horror Also! Watch Blacula directed by William Craine starring William Marshall. Other References: -Nnedi Okorafor article “Stephen King’s Super-Duper Magical Negroes” -Nightlight Podcast Interview with Tananarive Due -Women & Children First Presents: N.K. Jemisin's THE CITY WE BECAME By Orbit LIVE! -H by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

49 min listen

BRB, I'll "See You Yesterday" | Episode 16: Predestination or free-will? Stefon Bristol’s directorial debut, See You Yesterday, is a brilliant nod to time travel narratives while reflecting the horrors of our time. We talk kid-scientists, annoying high schoolers, fate, BLM and Spike Lee. Ya Dig? References: The Venus Effect by Violet Allen https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-venus-effect/ by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

49 min listen

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantastic | Episode 23: We read "The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games" by Ebony Elizabeth Thomas. The book was recently awarded a World Fantasy Award for 2020. Amber and Ben come to terms with imagination gaps, toxic twitter feeds, and “slash fiction.” For once Ben knows more about social media than Amber. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

54 min listen

Deep Black Sea | Episode 15: We review the novella, The Deep, by Rivers Solomon with Daveed Diggs, William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes. Add it to the oeuvre of mermaid fiction, but unlike The Little Mermaid, the merfolk of this world don’t lose their voice. We discuss terror management theory, air guns, mermaid cunnilingus and not much more. The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin: https://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/emily.klotz/engl1302-6/readings/the-ones-who-walk-away-from-omelas-ursula-le-guin/view The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin The Freedom of the Shifting Seas by Jaymee Goh Terror Management Theory and the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7498956/#:~:text=With%20his%20colleagues%20Jeff%20Greenberg,results%20from%20the%20uniquely%20human by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

44 min listen

Hey Lovecraft, Meet LaValle | Episode 4: Victor LaValle inverted Lovecraft with his 2016 novella The Ballad of Black Tom. Tune in for an other-worldly discussion of the end times, cosmic horror and racial puberty as we explore this award-winning story. Other Sources: https://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/inverting-lovecraft.html http://strangehorizons.com/non-fiction/reviews/the-ballad-of-black-tom-by-victor-lavalle/ by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

48 min listen

The Sci-Fi Sigh | Trailer: A podcast about Black Science Fiction and Fantasy hosted by Amber & Ben by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

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Meteor Mania | Episode 27: Before the wonder of Black Lightning, Black Panther, and Luke Cage, there was The Meteor Man. The Meteor Man can do it all--X-ray super vision, super strength, and of course, telepathy with dogs only. Robert Townsend’s camp of the superhero genre was years ahead of its time despite some significant set-backs. Power up and watch this cult classic with us Circles & Ciphers: www.circlesandciphers.org/#programming Chicago Police Torture- Jon Burge: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/3/22263444/new-chicago-police-torture-archive-details-acts-of-jon-burge-and-underlings by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

61 min listen

His House or Her Horror? | Episode 20: Directed by Remi Weekes, His House follows the story of Bol (Sope Dirisu) and Rial (Wunmi Mosaku), two asylum-seekers who've survived a tortuous journey across the Mediterranean from Sudan. We discuss assimilation, survivor’s guilt, and the horror of living in a dilapidated building. To learn more about the Mediterranean passage of immigrants check out this article: https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/protection/operations/5592bd059/sea-route-europe-mediterranean-passage-age-refugees.html Roger Ebert Review: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/his-house-movie-review-2020 by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

53 min listen

Where There's Thunder, There's Black Lightning | Episode 22: A mostly spoiler-free review of the first season of Black Lightning. Yeah, Black Lightning is fine, but it's Lala, Jill Scott aka Lady Eve, and Tobias Whale that carry this show. We discuss D&D alignment, creator controversy, and awkward family dinners. https://deadline.com/2018/12/salim-akil-accuser-interview-abuse-love-is-own-cancellation-1202524042/ https://www.newsweek.com/black-lightning-season-4-canceled-why-ending-cw-painkiller-1567533 by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

44 min listen

A Black Box Full of Bad Hair | Episode 6: There is no better way to wrap October then with two new horror films. Join us as we discuss Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr.’s Black Box, and Justin Simien’s Bad Hair. Part I: Black Box Part II: Bad Hair Other References: https://shadowandact.com/amazon-black-box-film-jay-ellis-interview Book-Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from 1890s to Present by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

55 min listen

Breathing Fire With The Last Dragon | Episode 26: What do you get when you combine Michael Shultz’s direction with Berry Gordy’s bops? The 1985 smash hit “The Last Dragon.” Kick some ass with this fusion of 80’s NYC, Bruce Lee inspiration and anti-racism. Decades ahead of its time, this cult classic is a must see for every fantasy fan. Harvard Research Study on Asian Students Article: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2018/06/23/us/confronting-asian-american-stereotypes.amp.html by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

59 min listen

Busting Cannons with Carmilla K | Episode 12: What do you get when you shake Mecha, Weird Western, and Afrofuturism? The gonzo fiction of Cannon Busters. We review the anime, Canon Busters, created by the Bronx-born and Japan-based Black creator LeSean Thomas. We don’t know anime, so we get some help from, long-time anime fan,Carmilla. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

49 min listen

So...We Met the Blacks | Episode 39: Directed by Deon Taylor, starring Mike Epps, and dragged by Amber and Ben Wallin, Meet the Blacks is a comedy/horror that uncovers what happens when no expense is spared on celebrity cameos. Watch the movie, grab a drink and listen to us recap this purge parody, ultra low-budget funny. If you want to sit comfy... Shop Roam Loud at roamloud.com Promo Code: HOTMESS15 For more awesome music visit: Check out https://www.anthonyrideoutmusic.com/ by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

44 min listen

It's Something About the Name Black Jesus | Episode 13: Prepare ye the way for Black Jesus! Straight Outta Compton, Black Jesus, created by the genius Aaron McGruder adds to the long list of Jesus fantasies. This Jesus brings a whole new take on our Lord and Savior. So kick back, light a joint, and watch this holy series. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

53 min listen

Full Court Press with "Space Jam 2: A New Legacy" | Episode 44: It took 25 years, but Malcolm D. Lee, King James, and Bugs Bunny teamed up to bring you “Space Jam 2: A New Legacy.” Join us for a Looney conversation about thriving black nerds, parental expectations and Warner Bros. slam-dunking their CV in our faces. Resources: Atlantic Article- https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/07/space-jam-a-new-legacy-movie-review/619440/ Article on Jerry Lawson Inventor of Video Game Catridge- https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/02/22/jerry-lawson-the-black-man-who-revolutionized-gaming-as-we-know-it Black Animator Article- https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210715-has-hollywood-animation-truly-left-racism-behind Twitter Thread “First Generation of Men that have to work harder”- https://www.instagram.com/p/CRCmv0dANXY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Report on Black Representation Within the Speculative Short Fiction Market: https://firesidefiction.com/black by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

55 min listen

An Otherworldly Interview with Author Nisi Shawl | Episode 19: This week Amber and Ben sat down with Author Nisi Shawl to talk about their most recent book "Talk Like A Man," and their editing work for the 2020 World Fantasy award winning collection "New Suns". Nisi Shawl’s essay "Crash Course in Science Fiction" has been a guide for this podcast, but Nisi has also won an Otherwise Award (formerly the Tiptree Award) for their short collection "Filter House" and has been a Nebula finalist and Otherwise Honoree for their novel "Everfair," an alternate history in which the Congo overthrows King Leopold II’s genocidal regime. Finally, Nisi is an educator and they co-wrote "Writing the Other: A Practice Approach," now the standard text on diverse character representation in the imaginative genres. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

51 min listen

Baes In Futureland | Episode 29: This week we read Walter Mosley’s short story cycle Futureland. Find out what happens when an Edgar award-winning mystery author dips his toe into the waters of near-future Science Fiction. We discuss book clubs, toxic work environments, and anti-establishment millennials. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

50 min listen

The Scary Truth about "The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2" | Episode 40: We went to the movies to see “The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2,” directed by Deon Taylor, and... the popcorn was delicious. In this episode, we discuss mishandling women in film, playing ableism for laughs, and how Katt Williams attempted to carry this movie on his back. Get ready for another scary good roast. ________________________ If you want to sit comfy... Shop Roam Loud at roamloud.com Promo Code: HOTMESS15 ________________________ TikTok by Ryan_Ken_Acts: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryan_ken_acts/video/6974394889479933190?lang=en&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6952480267068835333 ________________________ Podcast Music created by Anthony Rideout: Check out https://www.anthonyrideoutmusic.com/ by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

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Welcome To Kati Kati, FYI You're Dead | Episode 10: What happens when you die? Kati Kati, the Kenyan film by Mbithi Masya, gives you the answer you probably don’t want. Joining the long list of afterlife stories like No Exit, The Good Place and The Lovely Bones, Kati Kati, meaning “in-between” in Swahili, is a fresh take on the purgatory story. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

54 min listen

You Better Naught Cross Me Mate | Episode 24: If you loved Wakanda get ready for an Afro-centric world like no other. We watched Naughts and Crosses on Peacock TV-- written by Malorie Blackman and co-directed Koby Adom. This alternate-history story set the game in motion for a discussion of black power, black culture and black band-aids. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

51 min listen

Binti Around the World and Ay Yi Yi | Episode 7: Sentient ships, nano-bots, and mathematical power come together in Nnedi Okorafor’s coming-of-age trilogy, Binti. Okorafor’s trilogy has been greenlit by Hulu and her debut novel, Who Fears Death will also be showing up on HBO. Okorafor is a powerhouse and we will be watching and reading her works aplenty in the near and distant future. Where to buy the book: https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/book/9780756416935 Corrections: The Himba tribe are in the region of Namibia, not Nigeria. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

58 min listen

Jingle Bells, Jangle Bells | Episode 14: We review the instant Christmas classic of this year--Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey directed by David E. Talbert. Turns out the best Christmas movies lead to discussion of ensoulment, A.I. euthanization, the fusion of magic and science, and lost opportunities. Also grab a Kleenex for an Afrobeats snowball fight with steampunk custom design. I’m not crying, you’re crying. by Fly on the Wallin with Amber and Ben

51 min listen

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