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  Ride or Die - A Feminist...

  Shanita Hubbard

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  Cultural criticism and pop culture history intertwine in this important book, which dissects how hip hop has sidelined Black women's identity and emotional well-being.    Do you have a “ride or die chick” in your life? A “ride or die chick” is a Black woman who holds down her family and community. She’s that friend or family member that you can call up in the middle of the night to bail you out of jail, if ever needed, and you know she’ll show up and won’t ask any questions. She does anything for her family, friends, and significant other, even at the cost of her own well-being. “No” is not in her vocabulary. She’s beloved by you and many others, but her ride or die trope becomes a problem when she does it indiscriminately. Her self-worth is connected to how much labor she can provide for others. She goes above and beyond for everyone in every aspect of her life—work, family, church, and often it’s not reciprocated, and a “ride or die chick” doesn’t require it to be because she’s a “strong Black woman.” To her, love should be earned, and there’s no limit to what she’ll do for it.   In this book, author, adjunct professor of sociology, and former therapist, Shanita Hubbard disrupts the “ride or die” complex, and argues that this way of life has left Black women exhausted, overworked, overlooked, and feeling depleted. She suggests that Black women are to susceptible this mentality because it’s normalized in our culture. It rings loud in our favorite hip-hop songs, and it even shows up in the most important relationship we will ever have—the one with yourself.   Compassionate, candid, hard-hitting, and 100% unapologetic, Ride-or-Die melds Hubbard’s entertaining conversations with her Black girlfriends and her personal experiences as a redeemed “ride-or-die chick” and a former “captain of the build-a-brother team” to fervently dismantle cultural norms that require Black women to take care of everyone but themselves.  Ride or Die urges you to expel the myth that your self-worth is connected to how much labor you provide others, and guides you toward healing. Using hip hop as a backdrop to explore norms that are harmful to Black women, Hubbard shows the way you may be unknowingly perpetuating this harm within your relationships. Hubbard urges you to pull the plug on the “ride or die chick.”

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  Pulp Fiction- The Ultimate...

  Film Trivia Metaverse

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  PULP FICTION 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA COLLECTION 
    
  FROM THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY QUENTIN TARANTINO 
    
  CREATED BY FILM TRIVIA METAVERSE 
    
  ABOUT THE FILM 
  Pulp Fiction is a 1994 crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, known for its nonlinear storytelling and dark humor. The movie weaves together multiple interconnected stories revolving around Los Angeles criminals. It follows hitmen Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield, boxer Butch Coolidge, and gangster Marsellus Wallace, among others, as they navigate a world filled with violence, betrayal, and redemption. The film's sharp dialogue, unconventional structure, and exploration of fate, morality, and human nature set it apart. Blending elements of noir, black comedy, and pop culture references, Pulp Fiction became a landmark in independent cinema. 
    
  TRIVIA SAMPLES: 
    
  “Jules tells Marcellus to send the "Cavalry" to help him and Vincent when they accidentally shoot Marvin. In "The Hateful Eight," Samuel L. Jackson later portrays a retired cavalry infantryman.” 
    
  “In each of the vignettes, an unexpected incident of death forces the characters to seek refuge somewhere and try to fix the situation. For instance, Butch accidentally kills his opponent in the ring and hides at a hotel from Marcellus, while Vincent kills Marvin and he and Jules go to Jimmy's house to resolve the issue. Mia overdoses on heroin, leading Vincent to take her to Lance's house for help.” 
    
  "Pulp Fiction" is listed in the Official Top 250 Narrative Feature Films on Letterboxd.”

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  Franklinland

  Lloyd Suh

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  This modern, comic take on the American Revolution puts the spotlight on the relationship between the brilliant and domineering Ben Franklin and his son William. As Ben plants the seeds of a new republic, King George III appoints William as Royal Governor of New Jersey - a change in affairs that creates a revolutionary family rift. 
   
  Includes a conversation with playwright Lloyd Suh. 
   
  Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood in November 2021. 
   
  Franklinland is part of L.A. Theatre Works’ Relativity Series of science-themed plays. Lead funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, bridging science and the arts in the modern world. 
   
  Directed by Anna Lyse Erikson 
  Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg 
   
  An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording starring: 
  Gregory Harrison as Benjamin Franklin 
  Larry Powell as William Franklin 
  Kurt Kanazawa as William Temple Franklin 
   
  Senior Producer: Anna Lyse Erikson 
  Prepared for audio by Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood 
  Recording Engineer, Editor and Mixer: Charles Carroll. 
  Sound Design: Charles Carroll and Austin Haltermann 
  Senior Radio Producer: Ronn Lipkin 
  Foley Artist: Jeff Gardner

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  Cinema’s Frontline - War Films...

  Cameron Jameson

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  Unravel the Legacy: How War Films Shape and Reflect our World 
   
  Ever wondered how the silver screen has mirrored the tumultuous pages of history? How does cinema capture the essence of wars that have torn apart nations and rebuilt them? Cinema’s Frontline: War Films from Silent Era to the Modern Day delves deep into the heart of war films, revealing the profound ways they have impacted society and been influenced by it in return. 
   
  Take a journey back in time to the silent era, where the genre was born and cinema began its portrayal of war. Witness the transition from silent black-and-white portrayals to the technicolor epics of WWII, the emotional rawness of Vietnam War films, and the technological marvels of modern warfare movies. Along the way, explore the societal reflections, controversies, and ethical debates surrounding these films. 
   
  But it's not just about the films. It's about the people they represent. How has cinema portrayed veterans, women, and minorities over the decades? How have war films aided in healing trauma or fanning the flames of protest? This book will provide answers, unraveling the intricate relationship between cinema and society. From the pioneers of the silent era to the groundbreaking directors of today, discover the stories behind the stories on the big screen. 
   
  Dive into Cinema’s Frontline: War Films from Silent Era to the Modern Day to embark on an enlightening cinematic journey. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, a history buff, or someone intrigued by the interplay of art and society, this book promises to captivate, inform, and inspire. Secure your passage to a deeper understanding of war films and their indelible mark on culture and consciousness.

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  Mouse Tracks - The Story of Walt...

  Greg Ehrbar, Tim Hollis, Leonard...

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  Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records chronicles for the first time the fifty-year history of the Disney recording companies launched by Walt Disney and Roy Disney in the mid-1950s, when Disneyland Park, Davy Crockett, and the Mickey Mouse Club were taking the world by storm. The book provides a perspective on all-time Disney favorites and features anecdotes, reminiscences, and biographies of the artists who brought Disney magic to audio. 
   
   
   
  Authors Tim Hollis and Greg Ehrbar go behind the scenes at the Walt Disney Studios and discover that in the early days Walt Disney and Roy Disney resisted going into the record business before the success of "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" ignited the in-house label. Along the way, the book traces the recording adventures of such Disney favorites as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Cinderella, Bambi, Jiminy Cricket, Winnie the Pooh, and even Walt Disney himself. Mouse Tracks reveals the struggles, major successes, and occasional misfires. Included are impressions and details of teen-pop princesses Annette Funicello and Hayley Mills, the Mary Poppins phenomenon, a Disney-style "British Invasion," and a low period when sagging sales forced Walt Disney to suggest closing the division down. 
   
   
   
  Mouse Tracks is a collector's bonanza of information on this little-analyzed side of the Disney empire.

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  Crying in the Rain - The Perfect...

  Mark Ribowsky

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  The Everly Brothers—aka Don and Phil to fans with an intimate appreciation for them—seemed to exist almost as an apparition. Emerging within the formative era for young Baby Boomers during the blandly regimented '50s, they were a ubiquitous presence, clad in snug suits and skinny ties, hair neatly Brylcreemed, never raising their voices when they sang. The two prim-looking country boys with dark, curiously penetrating eyes and perfectly merged, honey-dipped harmonies, were oddly but comfortably settled as sentimental, soothing, sometimes lovelorn voices of a still-uncharted cultural turf. 
   
   
   
  Magnificent as the duo was, they have until now never received a definitive biography. In Crying in the Rain: The Perfect Harmony and Imperfect Lives Of the Everly Brothers, the details, small and great, roll along on the mighty "Mississippi," in near novel-like fashion, revealing facts drawn from exhaustive research and first-hand interviews that trace the character and influences of these hardy but flawed men who grew from teenagers to old men before our eyes. Mark Ribowsky's authoritative book serves as a fitting companion to an unforgettable collection of songs—heard on countless albums, and covered literally thousands of times—whose recording was a long time gone but that will never be forgotten.

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