Black Film Breakdown: Soulfood, Love Jones, Waiting to Exhale

Happy Wednesday Nieces and Nephews!

In this episode, your favorite aunties Bridget Kelly and Mandii B take a deeper look into 3 iconic black films to unpack the fire soundtracks, the portrayal of complicated relationship dynamics, and the sensationalized “fine” male characters. 

You can expect to hear:

(8:00) The real meaning behind the song “Murder She Wrote” by Chaka Demus & Pilers

(14:00) The toxic family dynamics in the movie Soulfood

(17:00) The difference between jealousy and envy

(25:00) Is it appropriate to accept a gift from an ex? Under what circumstances? 

(39:00) The seemingly romantic portrayal of the love story in the movie Love Jones 

(55:00) The role of the friend group when a friend has been publicly embarrassed 

(1:10:00) Dissecting the portrayal of sexual identity, romantic and platonic friendships in the movie Waiting To Exhale

(1:23:00) How to financially protect yourself in a relationship AKA “PLAN B

(1:27:00) The effects of a codependent relationship with your mother and the conscious or subconscious damage that it does

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