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Tinsel Town Tea
by Period Podcast Network
Cory and Judith are two black women creatives talking about the do's, don'ts and the hell nah's of the entertainment industry from Tinsel Town aka Hollywood.Produced by Period Podcast Networkhttp://www.periodpodcastnetwork.com
Episodes
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Period Fundraiser Segment: Best Black Sitcoms
A year ago our network, Period, held an online fundraiser. Each show did a segment and this is ours.
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Chrome Extensions for Writers
We’re taking a short break. We’ll see you in the new year! Cory and Judith discuss a ScreenCraft article about Google Chrome extensions for screenwriters https://screencraft.org/blog/the-best-chrome-extensions-for-screenwriters/ News: https://shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Knows: Laura…
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TV Review: Abbott Elementary is Back!
Cory and Judith review Season 2 Episode 1 of Abbott Elementary Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_Elementary New: https://shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Knows: Tyler James Williams: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_James_Williams Zach Fox - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zack_Fox
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What to do before starting your screenplay!
Cory and Judith break down some key things you should do before starting your screenplay! Resources: Article: https://screencraft.org/blog/5-front-end-tasks-to-complete-before-you-start-your-screenplay/ New: https://shadowandact.com
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TV Review: Rap Sh!t
Cory and Judith review the new HBO show Rap Sh!t Resources: New: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rap_Sh!t Niggas You Should Know: Cory: KaMillon - https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/kamillion-mia-rap-shit-hbo-max Judith: Aida Osman -...
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Title: TV Review: Freeform’s Everything’s Trash
Cory and Judith review the new Freeform show Everything’s Trash starring Phoebe Robinson. Resources: New: https://shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Know: Phoebe Robinson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_Robinson Jordan Carlos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Carlos Jak Knight:...
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Script Read: P-Valley Pilot - “Perpetration”
Cory and Judith do a script read of the hit Starz drama P-Valley. Resources: New: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: Script read: P-Valley Pilot http://tvwriting.co.uk/tv_scripts/2019/Drama/Pussy_Valley_1x01_-_Perpetratin.pdf Niggas You Should Know: J Alphonse Nicholson -...
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TV Review: Martin: The Reunion
Cory and Judith review the Martin reunion on BET +. Resources: New: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: Martin: The Reunion https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18277394/ https://ew.com/tv/best-moments-martin-reunion-special/ Niggas You Should Know: Marla Gibbs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marla_Gibbs
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TV Review: P-Valley Season 2 Premiere
Cory and Judith review season 2 episode 1 of Starz hit show P-valley. Resources: New: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-Valley Niggas You Should Know: Nico Annan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicco_Annan Brandee Evans:...
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Top 5 Leading Actors and Actresses
Cory and Judith rank their top 5 leading actors and actresses in the industry today. Niggas You Should Know: Cicely Tyson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicely_Tyson Courtney B. Vance : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtney_B._Vance
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Script Read: Abbott Elementary Pilot
Cory and Judith read the pilot for the Fan Favorite series, Abbott Elementary! News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Abbott Elementary Pilot Script: http://tvwriting.co.uk/tv_scripts/2021/Comedy/Abbott_Elementary_1x01.pdf Niggas You Should Know: Ryan Destiny:...
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Pitching Advice: Screencraft Article
Cory and Judith discuss tips about the best way to pitch your shows. News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://screencraft.org/blog/the-best-pitching-advice-from-screenwriting-twitter/ Niggas You Should Know: Nicholas Pinnock https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Pinnock
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TV Review: Ms. Pat Show
This week, Cory and Judith review the BET+ Original Show, The Ms. Pat Show News: www.shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Know: Ms. Pat : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ms._Pat Jordan E. Cooper: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4757041/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
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Generating Original TV and Feature Ideas
This week Cory and Judith explore different ways to create new and original ideas! News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: How to Generate Awesome (and Original) Feature Film Ideas :https://screencraft.org/blog/how-to-generate-awesome-and-original-feature-film-ideas/ Three Fun Games to Help You...
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TV Review: Atlanta Returns
This week, Cory and Judith discuss the long-awaited return of FX’s Atlanta. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_(season_3) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8544114/?ref_=ttep_ep1 Niggas You Should Know: Christopher Farrar -...
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How to Create a Screenwriting Process That's Right for You
This week, Cory and Judith discuss the ScreenCraft article “How to Create a Screenwriting Process That's Right for You” Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: How to Create a Screenwriting Process That's Right for You by Ken Miyamoto Article:...
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TV Review: Bust Down
This week, Cory and Judith review Peacock’s new comedy Bust Down. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Bust Down IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14129388/ Niggas You Should Know: Ms. Opal Lee - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal_Lee
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Interview: Fallon Jethroe, Executive Producer for Podcasts at Westbrook Inc.
This week, Cory and Judith sit down with the Executive Producer for Podcast at Westbrook Inc. Fallon Jethroe. As a producer of podcasts and unscripted television, we discuss her career journey and explore what opportunities are in unscripted television. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main...
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Interview: Writer Geraldine Elizabeth Inoa
This week, Cory and Judith sit down with writer Geraldine Elizabeth Inoa! Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Geraldine Elizabeth Inoa’s Website: http://www.geraldineinoa.com Imbd- https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10175610/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Niggas You Should Know: “Pose is Over But…
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TV Review: Bel-Air
Cory and Judith review Peacock’s Bel-Air. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Bel- Air - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12878838/ Niggas You Should Know: Jimmy Akingbola - Plays Jeffery - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Akingbola Coco Jones- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco_Jones
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Tinsel Town Tea is on a Break
Cory and Judith are on a break this week. We'll be back next week.
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Interview: Writer Erica Eastrich
This week, Cory and Judith sit down with writer Erica Eastrich! Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Erica’s Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10456964/
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Interview: Dr. Mika Frank
This week, Cory and Judith sit down with a Staff writer from FOX’s medical procedural The Resident. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Dr. Mika Frank’s website: https://www.mikafrank.com/v2pkhnoh7ndige4aaur5ojregtdzim Dr. Mika Frank’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7440222/…
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TV Review: Abbott Elementary
This week, Cory and Judith review the pilot of ABC’s Abbott Elementary. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_Elementary Niggas You Should Know: Quinta Brunson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinta_Brunson Janelle James -...
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5 Ways to Make Your Own Screenwriting Opportunities
This week, Cory and Judith take a look at 5 ways to Make Your Own Screenwriting opportunities. Shout out to author Ken Miyamoto from ScreenCraft.org. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://screencraft.org/2021/12/06/5-ways-to-make-your-own-screenwriting-opportunities/ Query...
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Movie Review: Netflix’s Passing
This week Cory and Judith review the Netflix movie Passing starring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. Sources: Know better do better: Writing prompts https://screencraft.org/2019/01/02/101-what-if-story-writing-prompts/ News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8893974/...
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How to Make Your Dialogue More Realistic
This week Cory and Judith look at how we can make dialogue more realistic. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Know: Chosen Jacobs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chosen_Jacobs Lexi Underwood - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexi_Underwood
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Movie Review : The Harder They Fall
This week, Cory and Judith review Netflix’s The Harder They Fall. Sources: Know Better Do Better: https://screencraft.org/2020/03/29/how-to-write-an-effective-one-page-pitch/ News: www.shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Know: Danielle Deadwyler - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danielle_Deadwyler...
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Review: Queens on ABC
This week, Cory and Judith review the new ABC show Queens Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Black Entertainment Career Summit https://www.entertainmentcareersummit.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_(American_TV_series) Niggas You Should Know:...
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Narration and Voiceover
This week, Cory and Judith give you the tea on Narration and Voiceover in your script. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://screencraft.org/2021/09/29/everything-you-need-to-know-about-narration-and-voiceover/
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Script Read HBO’s Insecure
This week, Cory and Judith do a script read of the pilot of HBO’s Insecure. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com HBO’s: Insecure pilot https://www.scriptslug.com/assets/scripts/insecure-101-insecure-as-fuck-2016.pdf Niggas You Should Know: Colman Jason Domingo -...
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Interview with Writer Mike Gauyo and Writer/Actor Jean Elie
Cory and Judith are excited to interview HBO’s Insecure Season 5 writer Mike Gauyo and Insecure Actor Jean Elie who plays Ahmal Dee (Issa’s Brother) on the show. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Websites/Handles: Mike Gauyo @blackboywritesmedia Jean Elie @jeanelie Basset House Pics...
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Plot Devices That Can Help Your Story
This week lay down some plot devices you can use to spice up ya story. News: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment 17 Plot Devices To Help Elevate Your Story by Ken Miyamoto https://screencraft.org/2019/11/28/17-plot-devices-you-can-use-to-elevate-your-story/ Niggas You Should Know: Courtney B....
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Movie Review - Really Love
This week, Cory and Judith review Netflix's romantic film, Really Love. News: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/really_love https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Really_Love_(film) Niggas You Should Know: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931324/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
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Interview: Writer Tim Orange II
Cory and Judith interview talented writer/script consultant Tim Orange II. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Tim Orange II - https://timorange.com Tim’s class link: https://timorange.com/screenwriting-class Instagram: @timorange2 Watch HIStory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6VWIVG5R7M&t=191s...
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Interview: Writer/Filmmaker/Actor Kyra Jones
Cory and Judith interview writer/filmmaker/actor Kyra Jones. Kyra Jones: https://www.kyrajones.me Trailer of GO TO THE BODY: https://www.gotothebody.com THE RIGHT SWIPE https://www.weareo.tv/originals/therightswipe OTV - https://www.weareo.tv CoverFly Pitch Week:...
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Interview with writer/producer/actor/filmmaker Brittani Nichols
Cory and Judith are excited to interview writer/producer Brittani Nichols. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Interview with Brittani Nichols @bishilarious @groundgamela https://www.groundgamela.org http://suicidekale.com/ WATCH IT!! Victim of 27th Street LAPD Fireworks detonation...
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We takin' a break y'all!
Cory and Judith are taking a break this week but no worries, they will be back next week. Stay black and keep writing!
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Interview: Writer/Director Dennis Williams and Actor Branden Wellington
Cory and Judith are excited to interview writer/director Dennis Williams and actor Branden Wellington. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Interview with Dennis Williams & Branden Wellington Campsight Studios: https://campsightstudios.com/ Instagrams: Dennis:...
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Interview with Writer and Director Alysha Menakaya
Cory and Judith are excited to interview writer and director Alysha Menakaya. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Interview with Alysha Menakaya: https://www.amenakaya.com/ Instagram: @amenakaya Niggas You Should Know: Alysha Menakaya: https://www.amenakaya.com/
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Cory and Judith’s Emmy Predictions
The 2021 Emmy Nominations are in and Cory and Judith make their predictions. Sources: New: Shadowandact.com
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The Writer’s Room Staff
Cory and Judith discuss the different roles that make up a writer’s room and how to get entry-level jobs. Sources: Know better do better: Turning your feature spec into a TV Pilot News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: Write To TV: Out of Your Head And Onto The Screen, 2nd edition by Martie…
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Movie Review: Fatherhood
Cory and Judith review the Netflix Original Film Fatherhood starring Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery and more. Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/kenya-barris-studio-netflix-1234971965/ Main Segment:...
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TV Review - Master of None: Moments in Love
This week, Cory and Judith review Netflix's third season of Master of None: Moments in Love. Resources: News: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_None Niggas You Should Know: Naomi Ackie Anthony Mackie
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News, News, News and More News
Description: Cory and Judith are giving you nothing but news this week. Get into it! Resources: News: https://shadowandact.com Niggas You Should Know: Clarence Williams III...
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What Judges Look for in Script Competition
Description: This week, Cory and Judith discuss what judges are looking for in Script competitions. Resources: Know Better Do Better: Upright Citizens Brigade:https://losangeles.ucbtrainingcenter.com/course/sketch Second City: https://www.secondcity.com/courses/chicago/online-classes/ News:...
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Review: The UpShaws
This week, Cory and Judith review the pilot episode of Netflix’s new sitcom The UpShaws. Resources: News: https://shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10945036/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Upshaws Cast…
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Tinsel Town Tea is on a Break!
This week, Cory and Judith are on a break. That’s right! There will be a new episode next week.
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Script Read : 40 Year Old Version
This week, Cory and Judith do a script read of Radha Blanks' award winning movie The 40 Year Old Version. Check it out on Netflix. Sources : Know Better Do Better: https://www.awriterforyourwriter.com/bio.html News: https://shadowandact.com...
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Screenwriting and Entertainment Industry in a Post Covid-19 World
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Cory and Judith are two black women creatives talking about the do's, don'ts and the hell nah's of the entertainment industry from Tinsel Town aka Hollywood.Produced by Period Podcast Networkhttp://www.periodpodcastnetwork.com
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