In this episode, we talk about one of Stephanie Rothman's exploitation movie, Terminal Island, and how she was able imbue a narrative about societal issues.

Terminal Island (1973) dir. Stephanie Rothman

For Pride Month, we watched Isabel Sandoval's fictional, yet powerful tale of the trials of being a trans woman in today's society and the perils of being an undocumented immigrant during the Trump administration.

Lingua Franca (2019) dir. Isabel Sandoval

In this episode, we talk about Mia Hansen-Løve's Bergman Island, which follows a creative couple on a retreat to Faro Island where the famous director, Ingmar Bergman, shot his most loved movies.

Bergman Island (2021) dir. Mia Hansen-Løve

In this episode, we follow a New York teen, with dreams of becoming a doctor, who is navigating the challenges of generational poverty, racism, and...boys.

Just Another Girl on the I.R.T (1992) dir. Leslie Harris

In this episode, we travel back in time to the era of leg warmers, pastel pink, and teased hair to watch Martha Coolidge’s big hit, Valley Girl. We cover Nick Cage’s debut, teen love, and more. 

Valley Girl (1983) dir. Martha Coolidge

In a first, we explore a movie trilogy available on Netflix called Fear Street. I’m joined my multi-hyphenated artists, Veronica Beatrice, who brings her film and myth study experience to explore this film series that takes us on a horror mystery rollercoaster from 1994 to 1666. 

Fear Street Trilogy (2021) dir. Leigh Janiak

The Screen Queens podcast watches Angela Robinson's D.E.B.S (2004) with Carris Adams (Artist and Visiting Assistant Professor at University of Arkansas). 

D.E.B.S (2004) dir. Angela Robinson

Happy New Year! With a new name and new energy, our hosts: Tope Eletu-Odibo & Greg Clark look back at some of their favorite movies directed by women in 2022 and explore anticipated movies for 2023 that are also directed by women. 

The Screen Queens 2022 Wrap Up & 2023 Movies

The Stream Queen is joined by filmmaker, Essam Osman, to discuss the film The Girl and The Gun directed by Filipino director, Rae Red. 

The Girl And The Gun (2019)

The Stream Queen is joined by directors Katrina Rennells and Wendie Weldon to discuss their psychological horror short, A KNOCK AT THE DOOR, debuting on Shudder April 25th as part of the Etheria Collection. 

A Knock At The Door, dir. Katrina Rennells & Wendie Weldon

Join Tope Eletu-Odibo and Carris Adams as they explore and celebrate movies directed by women, then and now. So, whether you are looking for movie recommendations or are a film nerd, this podcast is for you!

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