

The Woman King - Episode 235
Jan 11, 2023
Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, Thuso Mbedu, and John Boyega discuss the film The Woman King. The hosts share their thoughts on the movie, its historical inaccuracies, and lukewarm reception. They also discuss the portrayal of women characters, skepticism towards another slavery movie, and the role of Portuguese slave traders. Critiques include confusion over proximity, underdeveloped pacing, and the villain's depth. They also discuss competition scenes, the need for story tightening, and scene placement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Woman King: A Discussion on the Movie
03:02 • 16min
The Movie's Lukewarm Reception and Historical Criticisms
19:25 • 22min
Discussion of Training Scene, Negotiation, and Portuguese Slave Traders
41:35 • 3min
Confusion over Proximity and Underdeveloped Pacing
44:59 • 12min
Discussion on OBA as a Villain and a Scene at the River
56:46 • 2min
Discussion on movie character appearance and actress's youthful look
58:25 • 2min
Discussion of a Competition Scene in the Movie
01:00:08 • 2min
Tightening the Story and Placing Scenes
01:01:51 • 25min