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The Moth Podcast: At The Movies

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The Moth Podcast: At The Movies

The Moth

2025/02/28
The Moth

The Moth

2025/02/28
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The Oscars have got us thinking all about the magic of cinema, and we’ve got two stories on the power of film, and the hold it has on people.  So whether your favorite movie of 2024 was I Saw The TV Glow, Challengers, or Sing Sing - the actual best film of...

Highlights

This podcast dives into the captivating world of cinema through personal stories. One storyteller shares his journey of breaking into the film industry after moving to New York, while another recounts an unexpected conversation with Tyler Perry about representation in media.
02:41
Frank Ortega offered to work for free and started immediately.
14:35
After writing a blog post criticizing Tyler Perry, Brittney Cooper received a call from him.
17:53
Educated black girls are often portrayed as bitches in Perry's movies.
24:27
All Moth stories are true as remembered by storytellers.

Chapters

How Watching the Oscars Sparked a Dream
00:00
Can Working for Free Lead to Success?
02:41
From Fan to Critic: A Shift in Perspective
10:49
What Happens When You Critique a Hollywood Icon?
17:53
Why Authentic Stories Matter?
24:27

Transcript

Emily Couch: Welcome to the Moth Podcast. I'm Emily Couch, and on this episode. Brittney Cooper: He's looking at you, kid. Use the false loop. Speaker 2: Rose, bud. Brittney Cooper: Forget it, Jake. Emily Couch: It's Chinatown, Yes, it's the Moth at th...