Tinsel Town Tea

A year ago our network, Period, held an online fundraiser. Each show did a segment and this is ours.

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

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

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 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aida_Osman

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: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jak-knight-dead-stand-up-comedian-actor-1235181487/

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

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: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandee_Evans

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

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:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Destiny

Bryan Tree  Henry :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Tyree_Henry

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 

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 Find Better Screenplay Ideas: https://screencraft.org/blog/three-fun-games-to-help-find-better-screenplay-ideas/

Niggas You Should Know:  Cree Summer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cree_Summer

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 - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8811694/?ref_=tt_cl_t_7 Stephen Glover - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Glover_(screenwriter)

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: https://screencraft.org/blog/how-to-create-a-screenwriting-process-thats-right-for-you/

Niggas You Should Know:   Anthony Mackie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Mackie

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

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 Segment:  Fallon Jethroe  Insta: @fallonjethroe

Niggas You Should Know: Fallon Jethroe

IMDB : https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3556435/

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 Michaela Jaé Rodriguez  is Just Getting Started” By Chris Murphy  https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/02/michaela-jae-rodriguez-2022-hollywood-portfolio

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

Cory and Judith are on a break this week. We'll be back next week.

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/

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/

Niggas You Should Know: Dr. Mika Frank’s website: https://www.mikafrank.com/v2pkhnoh7ndige4aaur5ojregtdzim

Dr. Mika Frank’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7440222/

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 Letter Writing - https://screencraft.org/2015/12/08/writing-the-perfect-query-letter-for-your-scripts/  Pitching and Writing for Lifetime- https://screencraft.org/2021/10/06/how-screenwriters-pitch-sell-and-write-for-lifetime/

Niggas You Should Know:

Jerrie Johnson - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10046181/

Tyler Lepley - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Lepley

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/   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8893974/fullcredits

The film Passing, which adapts Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel and is now available streaming on Netflix, opens with a profusion of confusing sights and sounds. (https://slate.com/culture/2021/11/passing-netflix-movie-vs-nella-larsen-book.html)

Niggas You Should Know: Erika Alexander - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erika_Alexander Derek Luke - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Luke Andre Holland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_Holland

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

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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_(American_TV_series)

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/

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 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colman_Domingo

Weny Raquel Robinson  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendy_Raquel_Robinson

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

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

Mars Transitional Non-profit: https://www.marstransitional.org/

Damn Write Originals: https://www.damnwriteoriginals.com/

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: https://writers.coverfly.com/programs/view/pitch-week 

Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com

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 https://www.gofundme.com/f/victim-of-27th-street-explosion?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

Cory and Judith are taking a break this week but no worries, they will be back next week. Stay black and keep writing!

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: @menacetodennis/@campsightstudios  Branden: @b_wellington

The 2021 Emmy Nominations are in and Cory and Judith make their predictions.

Sources: New: Shadowandact.com

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: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatherhood_(film)

Niggas You Should Know: Melody Hurd

https://www.celebsweek.com/melody-hurd/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10699789/

Dewanda Dewise  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeWanda_Wise

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 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/clarence-williams-iii-dead/2021/06/07/dbeb9194-c799-11eb-afd0-9726f7ec0ba6_story.html

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: https://shadowandact.com

Main: Segment: Screencraft https://screencraft.org/2021/03/26/what-are-contest-judges-looking-for-in-your-script-lets-ask-one/

Script Consultant Shannon E Johnson: https://www.awriterforyourwriter.com/bio.html

Niggas You Should Know: John Boyega: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Boyega

Skye Townsend: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skye_Townsend

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: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10945036/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

Niggas You Should Know:  Gabrielle Dennis  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabrielle_Dennis Jermelle Simon https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6063851/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t9

This week, Cory and Judith are on a break. That’s right! There will be a new episode next week.

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 Script:https://www.awriterforyourwriter.com/uploads/1/0/7/9/10796816/the_forty-year-old_version_by_radha_blank_1117.pdf Niggas You Should Know:  Aida Osman https://crooked.com/network/ Natasha Rothwell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natasha_Rothwell