The Wright Perspective

Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Recap and Review (S4: E3)

Is it fair to review and rate a movie that is popular BECAUSE it is bad?  Hope so ‘cause we did it! On this special Halloween episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright get into the spirit of the season with a review and recap of Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick.

 

Genia’s daughter makes her first WPP appearance (02:15) as the siblings discuss their costumes (02:33), pick a voting symbol (13:29) and do a recap (16:32). Aubrey, Genia and Brittany then compare their experiences seeing the live stage performances of Rocky Horror Picture Show in their respective cities - Atlanta, New York and Pittsburgh - and take a vote to determine whether the movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:10:55).

 

#thps #rockyhorrorpictureshow #timcurry #susansarandon #barrybostwick #hoodmoviesandmusicals

Mary Poppins (1964) Recap and Review (S4: E2)

What do Biggie Smalls, Julie Andrews, and Dick Van Dyke have in common? Did Mary Poppins have powers or was it the childrens’ imagination? And, did she and Bert have a little sumthin’ sumthin’ going on? 

 

On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright celebrate Julie Andrews’ birthday with a recap and discussion of Mary Poppins (1964)  starring Julie Andrews and featuring  Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, and Glynis Johns in supporting roles.

 

After giving Julie Andrews her flowers (01:35), picking a voting symbol (04:13) and doing a recap (08:06), our hosts dig into the questions above as they examine the movie plot (12:38) and share stories from their childhood, including an original song (17:27).  The siblings then examine the casting and performances (32:57), sets and production process (50:15) and then wrap with a vote on whether this movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:19:05).

 

 #marypoppins #julieandrews #dickvandyke #hoodmoviesandmusicals

Ray (2004) Recap and Review (S4: E1)

Welcome to Season 4 of The Wright Perspective Podcast! Siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright honor the late Ray Charles with a recap and discussion of Ray (2004) starring Jamie Foxx along with Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Harry Lennix, Terrence Howard, Larenz Tate, Richard Schiff and Regina King in supporting roles.

 

After picking a voting symbol (01:17) and doing a recap (09:26), the siblings continue their discussion from the finale of season 3 about the extent to which biopics have a burden to be accurate (13:14), using the documentary Ray Charles, Genius of Soul, as a reference point. Aubrey, Genia and Brittany go to discuss Ray Charles' participation in the creation of the movie and the other icons, like Quincy Jones, that rose to prominence around the same time (26:32). 

 

This leads to a discussion of the music and lip syncing performances (35.:40), casting and acting performances (46:14), and Ray Charles’ little-known business achievements (51:38). The episode wraps with a reflection on the way childhood trauma was depicted in the film (59:33) and, of course, a vote to determine whether this movie is a classic from the Wright Perspective (01:04:41).

 

 #raycharles #jamiefoxx #reginaking #kerrywashington

What’s Love Got To Do With It (1993) Recap and Review

On the Season 3 finale of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright honor the late Tina Turner with a recap and discussion of What’s Love Got to Do With It (1993) starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne.

 

The siblings kick off the episode by celebrating the wrap of their third season and selecting a voting symbol worthy of the great Tina Turner (10:20).  Aubrey, Genia and Brittany go on to do a recap (16:37), analyze the lyrics of the title song (20:04), then discuss the extent to which biopics have a burden to be accurate (25:53).  The episode ends with a discussion of the casting, music and overall story (01:02:21) and a vote to determine whether this movie is a classic from the Wright Perspective.

 

 #tinaturner #angelabassett #laurencefishburne

The Little Mermaid (2023) Recap and Review

On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany recap and review The Little Mermaid (2023) with Halle Bailey starring in the title role. Other members of the cast include Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Art Malik, Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy.

Aubrey, Genia and Brittany share some childhood reflections on the 1989 version of The Little Mermaid before selecting a voting symbol (07:05), doing a recap (20:04), and comparing the prior and new versions of the film (31:40). The discussion continues with a review of the new songs and singing performances (59:40), casting approach (01:03:30) and the impact of photorealism on the viewing experience (01:06:01). The siblings wrap the episode with a discussion of the overall story and acting performances (01:15:38) and a vote to determine whether this movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:26:34).

 

#littlemermaid #hallebailey #disney

Lady and Tramp (1955) Recap and Review (S3: E21)

On Season 3, Episode 21 of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and discuss Lady and the Trap (1955) produced by Walt Disney and featuring the voices of Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Bill Thompson, Bill Baucom, Verna Felton, and Peggy Lee. 

 

After selecting a voting symbol (04:57) and doing a recap (11:53), the siblings discuss some of the surprisingly dark themes (18:28) and racially insensitive (24:41) content in the film. Aubrey, Genia and Brittany then dig into the nuances of human-pet relationships (32:11) while discussing the casting, music and overall story (47:05) before voting to determine whether this moving is a classic from the Wright Perspective.

 

 #ladyandthetramp #disney #animation

Poetic Justice (1993) Recap and Review

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and discuss Poetic Justice (1993) written and directed by John Singleton and starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur. 

 

The siblings start with introductions (02:23) and then kick off the episode with a discussion of the works of John Singleton and his motivation behind the film (02:31). After picking a voting symbol (05:47) and doing a quick recap of the movie (08:22), the siblings discuss the hairstyles including  Janet Jackson’s iconic box braids (12:05) and then launch into an in-depth discussion of the story (16:36), the female characters (24:08), the acting performances and poetry infused throughout the film (27:01), and the casting (37:46). Finally, Aubrey, Brittany and Genia discuss the music (40:59) and vote to determine whether this movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (46:29).

 

 #poeticjustice #janetjackson #tupac

Funny Girl (1968) Recap and Review

On this episode of The Wright Perspective podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany Wright recap and discuss Funny Girl (1968), starring Barbra Streisand and Omar Sharif.

 

After introductions (02:05)The siblings start the discussion by comparing the love stories in Funny Girl and Carmen Jones (S3:17). Aubrey, Genia and Brittany then pick a voting symbol (04:40), recap the movie (10:58), and jump right into an analysis of the storyline including a debate about whether the ending was predictable (16.13). The episode wraps with discussion of the acting performances (48:06), singing and music (53:33), an examination of the life of the real Fanny Brice and, finally, a vote to determine whether this movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:15:41).

 

 #funnygirl #barbrastreisand #omarsharif

Dead Presidents (1995) Recap and Review

On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany recap and review Dead Presidents, a 1995 crime film, co-written, produced and directed by the Hughes Brothers, and starring Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker, N'Bushe Wright, Freddy Rodriguez, and Bokeem Woodbine.

After dissecting some of the 1995 film reviews (04:05), the siblings pick a voting symbol (15:47), and then dig into important historical context for the film, especially the impact of the Vietnam war on Black Americans (23:30). Next they recap the movie (28:01), discuss the story (34:05), and spend focused time unpacking the Anthony character and the masterful performance by Larenze Tate (01:01:03) which depicted the experience of Black military men during and after the Vietnam War (01:08:19). The episode wraps with a discussion of the larger cast of characters and acting performances (01:17:32), the cinematography (01:23:42), music (01:29:13) and the vote to determine whether Dead Presidents is a classic from the Wright Perspective (01:35:55).

#deadpresidents #larenztate #keithdavid #christucker

Carmen Jones (1954) Recap and Review

How do societal double standards impact statistical reporting about sex and sexuality?  Should love ever be unconditional? And should every woman have a stash of high-waisted, full-sized, leopard print briefs?

On this episode of The Wright Perspective Podcast, siblings Aubrey, Genia and Brittany ponder these questions and more as they  recap and review Carmen Jones, a 1954 musical featuring Harry Belafonte, Dorothy Dandridge, and Pearl Bailey.

After brainstorming for alternative titles for this film (03:46), the siblings pick a voting symbol (05:57), recap the movie (12:04), discuss societal double standards about sex and sexuality (17:50), and debate whether Carmen Jones was a narcissist. They go on to discuss the characters, acting and singing  (01:00:19), the dancing (01:13:47), Joe’s descent (01:15:58), and the casting (01:19:24), and then vote to determine whether the movie is a classic from The Wright Perspective (01:29:03).

#carmenjones #harrybelafonte #dorothydandridge #pearlbailey