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wADdUp B*****S! wE'rE cUvErIn' ZOLA! 

But seriously, before these two oldies get sucked into the chasm of "Gen Z", we're here exploring the 2020 Janicza Bravo film. A tale of stripping, murder, Tampa and illicit tweets. Based on the infamous twitter thread, the film is an excellent allegory of "the American Dream" set to some unique and vibrant stylings. Obviously being set in Florida gives it a very special flavor also. 

So yeah, sit back and get ready to jump into this darkly comic crime caper that's pretty much seated 99% in truth. And you know THAT because you can find it on Twitter. And Twitter doesn't lie... 

A film about the power women yield, and how it can be hijacked. We adored this Janicza Bravo feature for it's juicy tension and off-beat humor.

How do I get distribution for my film? How do I get funding for my feature film? Do I need a name actor in my film? How do I make my film's money back? Demystified is a series aimed at finding answers to questions like these, the aspects of indie filmmaking that are rarely seen and seldom talked about, through the lens of StudioFest.

In Episode 15, we talk to Zola writer Jeremy O. Harris, and learn what it's like navigating the industry while maintaining your authenticity as an artist.

SOUVENIRS Now available on:

Redbox
https://www.redbox.com/ondemand-movies/souvenirs

Amazon Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Souvenirs-Jamie-Donnelly/dp/B08FQ2XQF1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=souvenirs&qid=1603674667&s=instant-video&sr=1-1

Music Credits:

"Dynamite" theme music composed by Patrick Patrikios

Let’s all take a metaphorical and horrifying trip down to Tampa as we discuss Janicza Bravo’s Zola. Based on the viral Twitter thread by A’Ziah “Zola” King, the Maximum Film! gang dissects the movie and discerns whether the filmmaker was successful in adapting the thread to the big screen. Plus, they answer a call from the ‘Hotline’ about their favorite “Up All Night” movies. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’

In news, Adam Driver sings in an “interesting” position for the movie Annette, Colman Domingo is exhausted by depictions of Black trauma, and Tom Hardy gets a “story by” credit on the Venom sequel.

Staff Picks:
Ify – The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Drea – Werewolves Within
Alonso – Parents

With Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, and Alonso Duralde

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With
Drea Clark
Alonso Duralde
Ify Nwadiwe

Produced by Marissa Flaxbart
Sr. Producer Laura Swisher

I'm baaaack! Let's kick off Season 4 by reflecting on the lasting impact of the greatest Twitter story ever told, #TheStory by A'Ziah King! We cover how the story sent the Internet into a frenzy, set the trend for digital storytelling as we know it, and ushered in a new wave of black girls being open, honest, and candid on the timeline.  

Vixen is ecstatic to partner with A24 on the release of the Zola movie, inspired by the series of tweets discussed in today's episode. Go see Zola in theaters NOW and let me know what you think! 

Our guest is Janicza Bravo, director and co-writer of the new film “Zola.” Bravo talks about adapting the screenplay from a viral Twitter thread, trusting her instincts about casting, combining comedy and anxiety to push audience reactions, and how she became a go-to director for prestige TV series wanting to change-up their style.

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A sneak peek at Season 1 of Many Lumens, a new podcast by BlackStar, hosted by Maori Karmael Holmes.

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Tierney Talks hosted the very first TELETHON ForYourart at Frieze Los Angeles in February. We brought our talk show to the art fair and broadcasted live from the ForYourArt booth all Frieze long. The result is a collection of 60+ interviews about art, entertainment and community in Los Angeles. We had so much fun! 

This is the first in a five-part series of Tierney Talks episodes documenting TELETHON ForYourart. 

 Today’s guests include: 

Patrisse Cullors, Alexa Demie, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Liz Goldwyn, Sanam Sindhi, Peter Shire, Janicza Bravo, Rachel Lord, Seth Bogart, Sam Buck, Justice Singleton + Blaine O’Neill

Tierney Talks is pleased to partner with For Your Art to present this series of conversations. ForYourArt is a source of free information about L.A.'s art scene and ForYourArt’s mission is to inspire more people to make art a part of our daily lives. Follow FYA on IG @foryourart and check out http://foryourart.com/. Check out their curation of online exhibitions while you stay home.

Follow Tierney on IG and Twitter @TSTAR7 and subscribe if you haven’t already. Our show music is “Let Me Love You” by Dis Fantasy (streaming everywhere!) 

Recorded live on the Paramount Pictures Studio Backlot on February 13, 2020. 

Recorded and edited by Margot Padilla and hosted, written and produced by Tierney Finster. 

Special thanks to Jess Calleiro, Niko Karamyan, Bryan Johnson, Ali Madigan, Cobi Krieger, Bettina Korek, Kevin McGarry, Peter Shire, Kayne Griffin Corcoran, Pretend Plants and Flowers and Universal Standard.