Exploring The Authenticity Of Biopics W/ Editorial Head Of OffColour Aprille M.B.

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Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS Gain early access on our Patreon patreon com ivebeenmeaningtowatch Joining me this week is the perceptive and quick-witted Aprille editorial head of Off Colour and a critic with a fresh viewpoint on everything from horror flicks to the ethical dilemmas in biopics We kick off with a vibrant chat about the much-anticipated Bob Marley 39 One Love 39 biopic April a comic book aficionado also sheds light on the shakeup surrounding 39 X-Men 39 97 39 and the wider issues in the Marvel Universe But it 39 s not just superheroes and reggae legends we get real about the portrayal of icons discussing the casting choices that make or break a biopic 39 s authenticity Our discourse takes a candid turn as we scrutinize the cultural imprint of biopics on society Do these films simply serve as a fast track to awards We 39 re dissecting the motivations behind actors stepping into the shoes of famous figures and questioning whether these narratives do justice to their legacies or merely sanitize complicated histories for mass consumption From the nuances of Ryan Coogler 39 s new vampire project to the concerns with the way biopics like the Amy Winehouse story might be handled April and I pull back the curtain on the art of storytelling and its intersection with the celebrities we think we know As the conversation winds down we switch gears to offer up some TV show endorsements that have truly captured our hearts Hear why quot Star Trek Discovery quot stands out with its captivating cast and why quot Lovesick quot might just be the dose of awkward feel-good comedy you didn 39 t know you needed If you 39 re chasing a series that delves into the complexities of relationships with humor and grace quot Feel Good quot is the one to watch It 39 s been a thrilling ride this week and we can 39 t wait for you to join us in unpacking the layers of film fame and the stories we tell Don 39 t forget to keep up with Aprille 39 s insightful work by checking out her social media after the show 00 08 Discussing Biopics and Media Madness 09 34 Jojo Siwa amp Ryan Coogler Projects 20 55 Discussing Bridgerton and Its Critiques 28 39 Exploring Biopics and Media Trends 42 23 Cultural Appropriation in Film Casting 45 44 Portrayal of Black Icons in Biopics 55 48 Impact of Biopics on Popular Culture 59 27 Biopics and Celebrity Commodification 01 06 13 The Death of Celebrity and Biopics 01 19 08 Controversy Surrounding Michael Jackson Biopic 01 27 24 Posthumous Releases and Celebrity Commodification 01 38 06 The Problem With Brand Biopics 01 47 13 TV Show Recommendations and Conversation Aprille 39 s Socials Off Colour https offcolour org Twitter https twitter com April Le Tiktok https www tiktok com alwaysaprille Linktree https linktr ee apr il le Manika 39 s Socials Youtube https www youtube com channel UC1CmokqeLIagz7nYQJfeRIw Instagram https www instagram com mdulcio98 Twitch https www twitch tv manika3000 Tiktok https www tiktok com manika3000 is copy url 1 amp is from webapp v1 Podcast Socials Twitter https twitter com BeenMeaning2Pod Tiktok https www tiktok com ivebeenmeaning2pod Facebook https www facebook com Ive-Been-Meaning-To-Watch-That-113280083760521 Instagram https www instagram com ivebeenmeaning2 Thank you so much for listening to the podcast We really appreciate it If you would like to support the podcast you can subscribe for 4 99 a month https anchor fm ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat support — Support this podcast https podcasters spotify com pod show ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat supportClick here to visit this podcast episode