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amusingourselves2deathNamed after the groundbreaking 1985 nov Author: amusingourselves2death
Named after the groundbreaking 1985 novel from media theorist Neil Postman, the podcast Amusing Ourselves to Death takes a critical look at the media through the lens of race, gender, and class. With a humorous touch, we dissect and analyze everything from high art to low art, pop culture to politics. Listen as we go over topics ranging from whitewashing and cultural appropriation to trashy TV spectacles and comic books, sometimes in the same episode. With a taste for eclecticism and keen interest in the pop culture landscape, no item is off-limits. The NYC based duo of Morgan and Evelyn both share a background in the arts, with Evelyn's towards fashion and painting and Morgan being a filmmaker. We thank you for listening, and appreciate any and all feedback. Feel free to reach out with suggestions for shows, comments, or whatever else might be on your mind. Our email is amusingourselves2death@gmail.com Special thanks to Mauricio Zapata and Edgardo Parada for kindly letting use their studio and help with the mix of our episodes. Language: en Genres: Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EPISODE 18 - Tall Glass of Lemonade: An Audio Commentary
Thursday, 19 May, 2016
There is a lot to process when covering Beyonce's visual album "Lemonade", so we decided to do something different for this episode. For optimal listening, this audio commentary is be best played while watching "Lemonade", to hear our talk correspond to the diverse imagery and heady ideas onscreen. Also, we are forgoing the use of opening and closing music to just focus on the conversation. Beyonce's new work is a tapestry of gorgeous visuals and complex themes concerning infidelity, marriage, family, race, gender, identity, history, and politics. In particular (as has been stated in many reviews), the film is a love letter to Black women, focusing on strength and empowerment. The commentary begins at the 8:00 mark, at which point you should press play on "Lemonade".
