Explore the complexities of a Jamaican family as the on screen adaptation of the book ‘Black Cake’ debuts as a mini series on Hulu. Kerry Ann and I discuss how one of our favorite books comes to life in the series through episode 4. as we pull back the curtain on the adaptation process, beginning with the mini-series 'Black Cake'. We'll explore the intriguing world of Covey, … [Read more...] about Book-to-Screen Adaptation of ‘Black Cake’
Caribbean Film
Carving Caribbean Narratives: A Deep Dive into Cultural Representation in TV and Streaming Series
Caribbean culture has increasingly become the center of representation in TV and streaming series. In this episode Kerry-Ann and I dissect the cultural representation in series like Netflix's 'Survival of the Thickest' and Amazon Prime's 'Harlem', HBO’s Full Circle unraveling the complexities of Caribbean-American experiences. The series delves into the powerful parent-child … [Read more...] about Carving Caribbean Narratives: A Deep Dive into Cultural Representation in TV and Streaming Series
PR, Entertainment & Entrepreneurship: How Lexi Chow Built The CODA Network
An insightful look into the multifaceted career journey of Lexi, a Public Relations (PR) maven and entrepreneur who has deftly navigated the music industry, the corporate world, and entrepreneurial ventures. Lexi's early experiences in the music industry saw her working with prominent figures like award-winning producer Big D and artists such as Lil Wayne and Flo Rida. These … [Read more...] about PR, Entertainment & Entrepreneurship: How Lexi Chow Built The CODA Network
Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 28: The State of the Caribbean Film Industry
The Caribbean film industry has been blossoming over the last few years with more stories from Caribbeans and Caribbean diaspora filmmakers creating films and shorts. Thanks to organizations like Caribbean American Film Academy (CaFA) bringing them to the people through festivals and movie screens. In this episode Romola Lucas (co-founder of CaFA) and Alysia Simone (Associate … [Read more...] about Style & Vibes Podcast Ep. 28: The State of the Caribbean Film Industry
Caribbean Film Series Recap
Caribbean films are a reflection of the creativity and stories that reflect the region and the diaspora. The Caribbean Film Series at BAM has been sharing the amazing work of Caribbean filmmakers for years and this year was no different. With a weekend filled with a wide variety of feature films, documentaries, film shorts, discussions and social events. With the Caribbean … [Read more...] about Caribbean Film Series Recap