Podcasts by Tinsel Town Tea

Tinsel Town Tea

Cory and Judith are two black women creatives talking about the do's, don'ts and the hell nah's of the entertainment industry from Tinsel Town aka Hollywood.

Produced by Period Podcast Network
http://www.periodpodcastnetwork.com

Further podcasts by Makenzie Mizell, Judith Kargbo, Coradata McCloud

Podcast on the topic TV und Film

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Period Fundraiser Segment: Best Black Sitcoms from 2023-01-12T21:31:27

A year ago our network, Period, held an online fundraiser. Each show did a segment and this is ours.

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Chrome Extensions for Writers from 2022-10-18T22:44:46

We’re taking a short break. We’ll see you in the new year!

Cory and Judith discuss a ScreenCraft article about Google Chrome extensions for screenwriters

https://screencraft.org/bl...

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TV Review: Abbott Elementary is Back! from 2022-10-04T10:00:39

Cory and Judith review Season 2 Episode 1 of Abbott Elementary

Resources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_Elementary

New: https://shadowandact.com

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What to do before starting your screenplay! from 2022-08-23T20:46:09

Cory and Judith break down some key things you should do before starting your screenplay!  Resources: Article: https://screencraft.org/blog/5-front-end-tasks-to-complete-before-you-start-yo...

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TV Review: Rap Sh!t from 2022-08-10T00:30:02

Cory and Judith review the new HBO show Rap Sh!t

Resources:

New: https://shadowandact.com

Main Segment:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rap_Sh!t

Niggas You Should...

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Title: TV Review: Freeform’s Everything’s Trash from 2022-07-19T21:24:08

Cory and Judith review the new Freeform show Everything’s Trash starring Phoebe Robinson.

Resources:

New: https://shadowandact.com

Niggas You Should Know:

Phoebe Robi...

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Script Read: P-Valley Pilot - “Perpetration” from 2022-07-12T10:00:34

 Cory and Judith do a script read of the hit Starz drama P-Valley.

Resources:

New: https://shadowandact.com

Main Segment:

Script read: P-Valley Pilot 

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TV Review: Martin: The Reunion from 2022-06-21T23:34:32

Cory and Judith review the Martin reunion on BET +.

Resources:

New: https://shadowandact.com

Main Segment: Martin:

The  Reunion  https://www.imdb.com/title/...

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TV Review: P-Valley Season 2 Premiere from 2022-06-15T00:14:08

Cory and Judith review season 2 episode 1 of Starz hit show P-valley.

Resources:

New: https://shadowandact.com

Main Segment:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-Valley

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Top 5 Leading Actors and Actresses from 2022-06-07T10:00:01

Cory and Judith rank their top 5 leading actors and actresses in the industry today.

Niggas You Should Know:

Cicely Tyson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicely_Tyson

Courtne...

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Script Read: Abbott Elementary Pilot from 2022-06-01T03:52:57

Cory and Judith read the pilot for the Fan Favorite series, Abbott Elementary!

News: www.shadowandact.com

Main Segment: Abbott Elementary Pilot Script: http://tvwriting.co.uk/tv_sc...

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Pitching Advice: Screencraft Article from 2022-05-26T20:10:18

Cory and Judith discuss tips about the best way to pitch your shows.

News: www.shadowandact.com

Main Segment: https://screencraft.org/blog/the-best-pitching-advice-from-screenwriti...

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TV Review: Ms. Pat Show from 2022-05-11T15:56:23

This week, Cory and Judith review the BET+ Original Show, The Ms. Pat Show

News: www.shadowandact.com

Niggas You Should Know:  Ms. Pat :

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M...

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Generating Original TV and Feature Ideas from 2022-05-05T00:35:04

This week Cory and Judith explore different ways to create new and original ideas!

News: www.shadowandact.com

Main Segment: 

How to Generate Awesome (and Original) Feat...

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TV Review: Atlanta Returns from 2022-03-29T20:21:21

This week, Cory and Judith discuss the long-awaited return of FX’s Atlanta.

Sources:

News: www.shadowandact.com

Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_(season_3...

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How to Create a Screenwriting Process That's Right for You from 2022-03-22T21:19:23

This week, Cory and Judith discuss the ScreenCraft article “How to Create a Screenwriting Process That's Right for You”

Sources:

News: www.shadowandact.com

Main Segment: How...

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TV Review: Bust Down from 2022-03-15T21:16:13

This week, Cory and Judith review Peacock’s new comedy Bust Down.

Sources:

News: www.shadowandact.com

Main Segment:

Bust Down IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14129...

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Interview: Fallon Jethroe, Executive Producer for Podcasts at Westbrook Inc. from 2022-03-08T16:20:40

This week, Cory and Judith sit down with the Executive Producer for Podcast at Westbrook Inc. Fallon Jethroe. As a producer of podcasts and unscripted television, we discuss her career journey a...

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Interview: Writer Geraldine Elizabeth Inoa from 2022-03-01T21:32:46

This week, Cory and Judith sit down with writer Geraldine Elizabeth Inoa!

Sources:  News: www.shadowandact.com

Main Segment:  Geraldine Elizabeth Inoa’s  Website: ht...

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TV Review: Bel-Air from 2022-02-22T21:35:47

Cory and Judith review Peacock’s Bel-Air.

Sources:  News: www.shadowandact.com

Main Segment: Bel- Air - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12878838/

Niggas You Should Know: J...

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Interview: Writer Erica Eastrich from 2022-02-08T22:49:01

This week, Cory and Judith sit down with writer Erica Eastrich!

Sources:  News: www.shadowandact.com

Erica’s Links:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10456964/

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Interview: Dr. Mika Frank from 2022-02-02T00:24:32

This week, Cory and Judith sit down with a Staff writer from FOX’s medical procedural The Resident.

Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com

Main Segment: Dr. Mika Frank’s website: http...

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TV Review: Abbott Elementary from 2022-01-25T11:00

This week, Cory and Judith review the pilot of ABC’s Abbott Elementary.

Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbott_Elementary

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5 Ways to Make Your Own Screenwriting Opportunities from 2021-12-16T23:18:01

This week, Cory and Judith take a look at  5 ways to Make Your Own Screenwriting opportunities.

Shout out to author Ken Miyamoto from ScreenCraft.org.

Sources:  News: www...

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Movie Review: Netflix’s Passing from 2021-11-23T11:00

This week Cory and Judith review the Netflix movie Passing starring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga.

Sources:

Know better do better: Writing prompts https://screencraft.org/2019/01/0...

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How to Make Your Dialogue More Realistic from 2021-11-16T18:03:41

This week Cory and Judith look at how we can make dialogue more realistic.

Sources:  News: www.shadowandact.com

Niggas You Should Know:

Chosen Jacobs - https://en.wikip...

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Movie Review : The Harder They Fall from 2021-11-09T11:00

This week, Cory and Judith review Netflix’s The Harder They Fall.

Sources: Know Better Do Better: https://screencraft.org/2020/03/29/how-to-write-an-effective-one-page-pitch/

News:...

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Review: Queens on ABC from 2021-10-28T10:00

This week, Cory and Judith review the new ABC show Queens

Sources:  News: www.shadowandact.com

Black Entertainment Career Summit https://www.entertainmentcareersummit.com

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Narration and Voiceover from 2021-10-14T23:39:07

This week, Cory and Judith give you the tea on Narration and Voiceover in your script.

Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com Main Segment:  https://screencraft.org/2021/09/29/everythin...

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Script Read HBO’s Insecure from 2021-10-08T03:15:14

This week, Cory and Judith do a script read of the pilot of HBO’s Insecure.

Sources:

News: www.shadowandact.com

HBO’s: Insecure pilot   https://www.scriptslug.com/...

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Interview with Writer Mike Gauyo and Writer/Actor Jean Elie from 2021-09-30T20:54:03

Cory and Judith are excited to interview HBO’s Insecure Season 5 writer Mike Gauyo and Insecure Actor Jean Elie who plays Ahmal Dee (Issa’s Brother) on the show.

Sources:  News: www....

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Plot Devices That Can Help Your Story from 2021-09-16T23:25:19

This week lay down some plot devices you can use to spice up ya story. 

News: https://shadowandact.com

Main Segment 17 Plot Devices To Help Elevate Your Story by Ken Miyamoto ...

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Movie Review - Really Love from 2021-09-09T10:00

This week, Cory and Judith review Netflix's romantic film, Really Love.

News: https://shadowandact.com

Main Segment: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/really_love

https://en....

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Interview: Writer Tim Orange II from 2021-08-27T04:15:33

Cory and Judith interview talented writer/script consultant Tim Orange II.

Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com

Tim Orange II - https://timorange.com

Tim’s class link: https:...

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Interview: Writer/Filmmaker/Actor Kyra Jones from 2021-08-19T17:21:18

Cory and Judith interview writer/filmmaker/actor Kyra Jones.

Kyra Jones: https://www.kyrajones.me

Trailer of GO TO THE BODY: https://www.gotothebody.com

THE RIGHT SWIPE http...

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Interview with writer/producer/actor/filmmaker Brittani Nichols from 2021-08-12T21:42:51

Cory and Judith are excited to interview writer/producer Brittani Nichols.

Sources:  News: www.shadowandact.com

Main Segment: Interview with Brittani Nichols  @bishilario...

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We takin' a break y'all! from 2021-08-05T18:52:16

Cory and Judith are taking a break this week but no worries, they will be back next week. Stay black and keep writing!

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Interview: Writer/Director Dennis Williams and Actor Branden Wellington from 2021-07-29T21:40:24

Cory and Judith are excited to interview writer/director Dennis Williams and actor Branden Wellington.

Sources:  News: www.shadowandact.com

Main Segment: Interview with Dennis...

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Interview with Writer and Director Alysha Menakaya from 2021-07-22T22:38

Cory and Judith are excited to interview writer and director Alysha Menakaya.

Sources:

News: www.shadowandact.com<...

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Cory and Judith’s Emmy Predictions from 2021-07-15T13:00

The 2021 Emmy Nominations are in and Cory and Judith make their predictions.

Sources: New: Shadowandact.com

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The Writer’s Room Staff from 2021-07-08T10:00

Cory and Judith discuss the different roles that make up a writer’s room and how to get entry-level jobs.

Sources:

Know better do better: Listen

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Movie Review: Fatherhood from 2021-07-01T10:00

Cory and Judith review the Netflix Original Film Fatherhood starring Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Lil Rel Howery and more.

Sources: News: www.shadowandact.com https://www.hollywoo...

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TV Review - Master of None: Moments in Love from 2021-06-17T10:00

This week, Cory and Judith review Netflix's third season of Master of None: Moments in Love.

Resources:

News: https://shadowandact.com

Main Segment: ...

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News, News, News and More News from 2021-06-10T10:00

Description: Cory and Judith are giving you nothing but news this week. Get into it!  Resources:            News: https://shadowand...

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What Judges Look for in Script Competition from 2021-05-27T20:46:34

Description: This week, Cory and Judith discuss what judges are looking for in Script competitions.

Resources: Know Better Do Better: Upright Citizens  Brigade:https://losa...

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Review: The UpShaws from 2021-05-20T10:00

This week, Cory and Judith review the pilot episode of Netflix’s new sitcom The UpShaws.

Resources:

News: https://shadowandact.com

Main Segment: http...

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Tinsel Town Tea is on a Break! from 2021-05-13T10:00

This week, Cory and Judith are on a break. That’s right! There will be a new episode next week.

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Script Read : 40 Year Old Version from 2021-05-06T13:00

This week, Cory and Judith do a script read of Radha Blanks' award winning movie The 40 Year Old Version. Check it out on Netflix.   Sources : Know Better Do ...

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Screenwriting and Entertainment Industry in a Post Covid-19 World from 2021-04-22T10:00

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Movie Review: Concrete Cowboy from 2021-04-08T10:00

Spoiler Alert! This week, Cory and Judith discuss Netflix's film Concrete Cowboy starring Idris Elba and Caleb Mclaughin. Sources: News: https://shadowandact.com Concrete Cowboy IMDB: https://ww...

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We’ll Be Back from 2021-03-18T10:00

This week Cory and Judith take a break because of technically difficulties. We’ll back with a brand spanking new episode next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Movie Review: Coming 2 America from 2021-03-11T11:00

Cory and Judith review and discuss the long awaited sequel to Coming to America, Coming 2 America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2021 Golden Globes Recap from 2021-03-04T11:00

Cory and Judith discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of this year's Golden Golden Globe awards. Know Better Do Better Sources: https://www.wgfoundation.org/fellowship-writing-programs-for-scree...

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Movie Review: Judas and The Black Messiah from 2021-02-25T11:00

Cory and Judith review the critically acclaimed film, Judas and The Black Messiah. Spoiler Alert. ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Movie Review: Malcolm & Marie from 2021-02-18T11:00

Cory and Judith review the Netflix film, Malcolm & Marie.  Recorded 02/16/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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TV Show Review: Woke from 2021-02-11T11:00

Cory and Judith re-release the episode of the Hulu television comedy, Woke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Movie Review: One Night in Miami from 2021-02-04T11:00

To kickoff Black History Month,  Cory and Judith review the highly anticipated Amazon Movie, One Night in Miami. Recorded 02/03/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Screenwriting Fellowships that could start your writing career! from 2021-01-28T11:00

It’s a new year which means time to apply for screenwriting fellowships. Cory and Judith go through some of the best and prestigious fellowships that you can apply to this year! Resources: https://...

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Script Read: Selma from 2021-01-21T11:00

Just coming off of the Martin Luther King Jr., Cory and Judith read  the award winning 2014  historical film Selma. Also, the ladies give a shout to the podcast Comadres y comics podcast on Period ...

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Movie Review: Sylvie’s Love from 2021-01-14T11:00

Cory and Judith review the critically acclaimed Sylvie’s Love, starring Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha.  Resource: Writing Schedule - https://www.michellecornish.com/blog/writing-routine Learn ...

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Mistakes to Avoid in Your Spec Scripts from 2021-01-07T11:00

The spec script is not dead!  But you can kill yours before it starts with these common mistakes. Find the article here. Recorded 01/05/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

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Script Read: Friday (In Honor of Tommy “Tiny” Lister Jr. R.I.P) from 2020-12-16T11:00

Cory and Judith do a script read of the iconic movie Friday. We will be reading some scenes involving the infamous character Deebo, in honor of Tommy Lister Jr. who just recently passed away. Reco...

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What makes a great holiday film? from 2020-12-09T11:00

Cory and Judith discuss the important elements to a great holiday movie. Recorded 12/07/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mini Break from 2020-12-02T11:00

Description: Cory and Judith are taking a break this week. If you can’t bare to be without them, feel free to check out some of their older episodes for some Tinsel Town Tea!  Learn more about your...

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Interview with Julisa Wilson from 2020-11-25T11:00

Cory and Judith interview Creator/Writer/Rapper Julisa Wilson! Julisa’s IG: @it’sJulisa Recorded 11/16/10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Interview with Cody Zieglar from 2020-11-18T14:00

Cory and Judith interview Writer/ Director/Podcast producer Cody Ziglar! Cody’s IG: @yayforzig Recorded: 11/09/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How to Establish a Writing Schedule from 2020-11-04T11:00

Cory and Judith are giving you tips and tricks to help you create a writing schedule and stick to it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Movie Review: Justin Simien’s Bad Hair from 2020-10-28T10:00

Cory and Judith review Director Justin Simien’s New Hulu Horror Bad Hair! Recorded: 10/25/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Review: Sneakerheads on Netflix from 2020-10-21T10:00

Cory and Judith the Netflix series Sneakerheads starring Allen Maldonado (from Black-ish) and King Bach Recorded: 10/18/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Understanding the Art of the Pitch Deck from 2020-10-14T10:00

Cory and Judith give you some well-needed resources on how to set your Pitch Deck up for success! Resources: How to Create the Ultimate Screenplay Pitch Deck https://screencraft.org/2020/09/30/scre...

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Script Read: Lovecraft Country from 2020-10-07T10:00

Cory and Judith the pilot for the HBO Series Lovecraft Country that is airing right TF now! Resources: Pilot Lovecraft Country https://www.awriterforyourwriter.com/uploads/1/0/7/9/10796816/lovecra...

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Interview with Darnell Brown from 2020-09-30T22:20:36

Cory and Judith interview the talented writer, Darnell Brown! Recorded 09/28/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Emmy’s Recap from 2020-09-23T10:00

Judith and Cory recap the first-ever virtual 2020 Emmy awards! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Woke: TV Show Review from 2020-09-16T10:00

This week, Cory and Judith review the new Hulu TV series Woke. We give you the good, the bad and whether or not you should spend your time checking it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

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TV Bible, Treatment, Pitch-deck, and Lookbook: What's the difference? from 2020-09-09T10:00

This week Cory and Judith are educating you hoes on the difference between a TV bible, Treatment, Pitch-deck and Lookbook. We break it down with resources from Screencraft.org.  Resources:  Articl...

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A Tribute to the King: Chadwick Boseman from 2020-09-02T10:00

Cory and Judith dedicate this episode to the life and legacy of Chadwick Boseman. Colon Cancer Research: https://ascopost.com/issues/june-25-2019/solving-the-mystery-of-why-colorectal-cancer-is-on-...

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So you wanna be a professional screenwriter huh? from 2020-08-26T10:00

Cory and Judith talk about some things you should probably know if you wanna become a screenwriter that actually makes monties!  Resources:  Ten Things You Learn After You Become a Professional Sc...

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Movie Review: Seriously Single, A South African Netflix Original from 2020-08-19T10:00

Cory and Judith review the new-ish South African Netflix Original, Seriously Single. It’s a rom-com and Cory loves a good rom-com with Black folk in it! Recorded 08/17/20 Learn more about your ad ...

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Stay away from Cliches in your scripts y’all! from 2020-08-12T20:28:34

Cory and Judith go over some of the top screenwriting cliches to stay away from. WE TIED OF SEEING THEM. Resources:  Black Author advice mentioned in Know Better, Do Better: https://www.nylon.com...

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The Emmy’s are Blackity-Black as they should be! from 2020-08-05T10:00

Description: We’re back to our regular structure with this episode. We’re going over the Emmy noms which were Black AF as they should always be!!  Ryan Reynolds Initiative: https://www.groupeffort...

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Throwback: We Are Tired from 2020-07-29T10:00

Rerun from 06/04/20 Cory and Judith talk about the racial unrest sparked by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbrey and unfortunately many more.  Resources: Information about Br...

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Movie Review: Old Guard from 2020-07-22T10:00

Cory and Judith review Netflix’s Old Guard. They give the highs, lows, and in-betweens of Director Gina Prince- Bythewood’s big blockbuster action film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

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Script Read - Get Out from 2020-07-15T10:00

This week Cory and Judith read Get Out, the 2017 horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele. Get your pencils hoes! Class is in session. So take notes as we read this masterpiece of black exc...

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News! Getcha News Ho! from 2020-07-08T10:00

Cory and Judith talk about the News! Some much still going on y’all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Description Vs. Action from 2020-07-01T10:00

Cory and Judith talk techniques to strengthen our action descriptions, making our screenplays better.    Link: https://screencraft.org/2020/06/19/screenwriting-tip-stop-writing-scene-description-a...

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Movie Review: Da 5 Bloods from 2020-06-24T10:00

Spoiler alert! Cory and Judith talk the latest Spike Lee Joint now streaming on Netflix, Da Five Bloods.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Resources for our Beautiful Black creatives! from 2020-06-17T10:00

The WGF sent out a list of resources for Black creatives and it’s pretty...resourceful… Cory and Judth go through the list highlighting the different organizations For Us By Us! Link: https://www.w...

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Script Read: LIFE from 2020-06-10T10:00

Cory and Judith wanted to lighten up the mood and read some scenes from the movie LIFE starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence  Resources: The Innocence Project: https://www.innocenceproject.org...

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WE.ARE.TIRED from 2020-06-04T19:22

Cory and Judith talk about the racial unrest sparked by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbrey and unfortunately many more.  Resources: Information about Breona Taylor case and...

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Review: Blood And Water from 2020-05-27T10:00

Cory and Judith review Netflix's original series from South Africa, Blood and Water.  Recorded 05/25/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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News for days! from 2020-05-20T10:00

Here’s all the news we missed during the Pandemic.. Well, not all of it but you get the picture! Resources: Ben Cory Jones Virtual Writers Workshop  Apply here: www.benthewritersroom.com  Recorded...

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Ideas, ideas, ideas from 2020-05-13T10:00

Ideas, ideas, ideas. Everybody’s got em. Or not. How can you continue to generate ideas for scripts as a writer? Cory and Judith got ya covered! Resources: How to brainstorm ideas How to genera...

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Mother’s Day Scripts from 2020-05-06T10:00

Cory and Judith read scripts honoring the mothers and mother figures that are portrayed in the entertainment industry. Recorded 05/03/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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#blackaf Review from 2020-04-29T10:00

Cory and Judith review Netflix's television show #blackaf. Was it #litaf or #nah? Listen to see what they say.  Recorded 04/26/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Scriptwriting! It comes in different forms. from 2020-04-22T10:00

It’s an educational one for you hoes! Cory and Judith go over the different types of script writing styles. From live action dramas and comedies to documentaries and gaming, they go over the differ...

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Tiger King Review from 2020-04-15T10:00

Cory and Judith quickly realize why Tiger King has no black people in it. Thank God. They review the show and it's still worth the watch. #FreeMyDawgJoeExotic Recorded 04/12/20 Learn more about you...

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Bored in the house, in the house bored? from 2020-04-08T10:00

Description: Be a quaranTING and work on ya craft while ya got some free time! We’re rounding the best webinars/virtual summits and resources to keep you working while we’re stuck in the crib! Reso...

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From Quarantine central, Tinsel Town Tea is back! from 2020-04-01T10:00

Sending their love from 6 feet away. or more, Judith and Cory stay in doors and review the Netflix Mini Series Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C. J. Walker. Learn more about your ad choice...

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It’s All About Dialogue from 2020-03-19T10:00

Let’s get to business. Cory and Judith go over what makes for good dialogue. Also, we eatin’, drinkin’ and cuttin’ up.   Resources: https://www.scriptreaderpro.com/script-dialogue/ Recorded 03/09/2...

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Review Miss Virginia on Nexflix from 2020-03-11T10:00

Let’s have some fun. Cory and Judith review the movie Miss Virginia on Netflix. Also, they are still on their screenwriting shenanigans!  Recorded 03/05/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

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Outlines: Why we shouldn’t avoid them? from 2020-03-04T11:00

It's an educational one hoes! Cory and Judith discuss all things outlines. Why we need them? How do they work? What are the different styles of outlines? Glad you asked. It’s mostly, kinda, sorta, ...

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Black History Month Ain’t Over Niggas! from 2020-02-26T11:00

Even though Black History is ALL YEAR, we still like to celebrate Black History Month. WE’re finishing up strong with some script reads from some ICONIC Black films over the years! And script cover...

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A Fall From Grace! from 2020-02-19T11:00

Cory and Judith review Tyler Perry’s new(ish) Netflix movie A Fall From Grace. Those wigs chile, THOSE WIGS! Recorded 02/13/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Three act structure for you hoes! from 2020-02-12T11:00

Cory and Judith break down the 3 act structure for you hoes. That’s right we all writing and getting our structure together.  Resources: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/movie-storystruc...

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Mamba Mentality Forever from 2020-02-05T11:00

In this episode we pay tribute to the legend that is Kobe Bryant and his beautiful daughter Gigi. May the lessons he taught us live through us and allow us to continue to reach for the stars. Recor...

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Contests, fellowships, and more OH MY! from 2020-01-29T11:00

In this episode Cory and Judith will be breaking down all the lil contests and fellowships that you can enter this year. We’re getting ALL the placements and awards ALL 2020!  Screenwriting Contes...

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The Black Directors the Oscar Couldn’t Find from 2020-01-22T11:00

Cory and Judith read their favorite scenes from scripts directed by Black Women. We figured we’d help the Oscar remember that there are women directors. Not only are there women directors but some ...

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Screen play competitions with Zulema Bell from 2020-01-15T11:00

In this episode, Cory and Judith talks with former Ford model and costume designer turned screenwriting extraordinaire about her success in becoming a potential finalist in the Capitol Fund ScreenP...

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On Break But We’ll Be Back from 2020-01-04T18:15:48

As we enter the New Year, Cory and Judith are taking a break but will be back on Jan. 15. Catch up on some older episodes in 2019 while we prepare for some amazing shows in 2020! Learn more about y...

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Holiday Special from 2019-12-25T11:00

Happy holidays from Tinsel Town Tea! This episode is a fun one. Cory and Judith have fun and talk about all their favorite holiday specials. Recorded 20/20/19 Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

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Get into Character! from 2019-12-18T18:54

In this episode, Cory and Judith will be talking alllllllll thangs character! We’ll be giving y’all the tea on how we craft characters and how to make your characters skrongggggg! Recorded 12/12/1...

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News, News News! from 2019-12-11T11:00

There is so much good news happening, Cory and Judith decided to dedicate a whole episode, ranting, parsing out and celebrate the many black and brown creatives make waves in the entertainment indu...

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Resources! Resources! Resources! from 2019-12-04T11:00

Description: Cory and Judith give a rundown of all the resources they use to help write, rewrite, think about writing, watch other people write, dream about writing...you name it. Don’t ever say we...

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Happy Thanksgiving from 2019-11-28T11:00

Cory and Judith celebrate Thanksgiving by reading the Emmy Awarding episode from the Netflix show Master of None entitled  “Thanksgiving.” Written by award winning screenwriter Lena Waithe, we stan...

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WE BAD GIRLS 4 LIFE from 2019-11-21T11:00

Cory and Judith play Nigga Jeopardy! That’s it. That’s the caption. Recorded 11/07/19 Link to Jeopardy: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/black-entertainment-history-trivia Learn more about your ad ch...

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Clueless Reboots? Oh hell nah, AS IF! from 2019-11-18T11:49:07

Cory and Judith reluctantly discuss the Clueless reboots and review Netflix’s Raising Dion. Michael B. Jordan’s production company’s series about a little Black boy who discovers he has super-power...

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Guess who?: The Script Version from 2019-11-18T11:37:50

Cory and Judith step inside “The Actors Studio” and put on their best reading voices as they pick scenes from scripts while the other one guesses which television show it came from. While they catc...

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To Reboot or not to Reboot from 2019-11-18T11:03

Description: Cory and Judith talk about alllll the trends we’re seeing in the TV industry today. From reboot after reboot to all the damn streaming services trying to take our coins! We talk about ...

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It's Black Movie Month Y’all! from 2019-11-07T01:09:37

Cory and Judith talk about resources the WGA and the WGA Foundation have to offer aspiring writers. Also in celebration of Black Movie Month (October), they highlight the black films that have grea...

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Masters or Nah? from 2019-11-07T00:39:47

In this episode we’ll be talking about whether our Emmy’s predictions came true (which most of them did cause we the shiiiiiit), and also discussing whether you really need a Masters to do screenwr...

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We love Bill Hader… No really. from 2019-11-07T00:33:01

In anticipation of the Emmys, Judith and Cory make their predictions, and confess their mutual yet random love of Bill Hader. Also, the Boondocks are coming back.  Recorded 09/20/19 Learn more abou...

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Pilot from 2019-11-04T23:00:57

Description: Hey y’all, Allow us to re-introduce ourselves: it’s Cory and Judith and we are the hosts of Tinsel Town Tea. This podcast brings together two black women creatives who are trying to br...

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