Four Layered Takes

In today's show, we review the season 3, episode 3 of "House of the Dragon." Our takes... The dragons eating all the pig feet, all the hog maws; Rhaenyra and Daemon to Ulf 'absolutely not; it's racism, it's sexism, it's all the 'isms; Rhaenyra Mamdani to the rich "Spend Dat Sh*t,"; this should've been the first episode of season 3. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes , and don't forget to subscribe,...

In today's show, we review the season 3, episode 2 of "House of the Dragon." Our takes... Daemon was putting up Kobe numbers; Kim has an "ah hell nah" revelation about the show; Rhaena got one facial expression; Marcus gives a spoiler regarding Aegon's dragon Sunfyre; Sir Strong ain't deserve that; according to Mel, all Larys needs is two ankles and a plan; also, this would've been a perfect end t...

In today's show, we review the season 3 premiere of "House of the Dragon." Our takes... Corlys and Alyn out here bonding over a drink of Cutwater; errebody was Sheepstealer’s opps; in a new segment called “ ‘Ahh, Hell Nah Moments’ ” Marcus, Mel and MiMi give what had them going… ‘ah hell nah’; Captain “20 year grudge” Lohar gotta be a Cancer, Scorpio rising; Sheepstealer to the Rhaena ‘everybody c...

In today's show, we review the finale of "Euphoria" and also take a look at film "Is God Is." Our takes... Euphoria, what the actual f*k was that? And is Sydney Sweeney in on the "Sydney Sweeney joke" of this final season?  Mel is still trying to figure out her thoughts on “Is God Is”; MiMi is a little too excited about lil violent people; it’s a need to watch twice film typa movie; we still enjoy...

In today's show, we review the first half of "Euphoria" season 3. Our takes... Sam “Steve-Tyler-Perry-Tarantino” Levinson don' smashed a bunch of his favorite movie scenes together to make this season; Marshawn Lynch has the best side quests of anyone; will the real Nate stand up; horrible lessons from the desk of Pooh Shiesty. We also talk a little "House of the Dragon"; "Widow's Bay"; "Man on Fi...

In today's show, we review the movie "Michael." Our takes today... We're in our, “if you don’t give a damn, we don’t gaf” era in this real life “Black Mirror” episode we’re living; Juliano Valdi and Jaafar Jackson were BRILLIANT as young and adult Michael Jackson; blink and you’ll miss Darius "Barry Gordy" Lovehall; our resident Michael historian, Kim, breaks down why the movie was cut from 3 hour...

In today's show, we review episodes 5 & 6 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." Our takes today... We were robbed of a fight scene between Baelor and Maekar and have mixed reviews on the flashback taking up the bulk of episode 5. The smooth jazz opener for episode 6 threw us; Marcus tries to "auntie" us w/ Caillou PBS reference for Aegon; plus, Lyonel Baratheon "is a good man Savannah."  Overal...

In today's show, we review episodes 3 & 4 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." Our takes today... Episode 3 was a show of audacity at the Fox theater and a "limerick" to prostate exams; while episode 4 gave us a Westerosi "NBA Finals" series and a lesson in how a knight succumbs to capitalism.   We also touch on a bit of Netflix's “His & Hers” (spoiler at the end if you’ve not seen it); ot...

In today's show, we review episodes 1 & 2 of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." Our takes today... Mimi thinks “Egg” is the “O-Dog” in this “Menace II Society” buddy comedy; it's "Ser Arlan 'Big D'" what they call him; we need more night time jousts; this show is not must see TV like other Game of Thrones franchises but fun enough. Also, the characters from Euphoria should all have mortgages by...

In today's show, we review Ryan Coogler's phenomenal film, "Sinners." Our takes today... ... this film needs at least two watches to “get” everything; this is Michael B. Jordan's best performance; plantation money & wooden nickels also coming to a company town near you; GET DELROY HIS OSCAR; Grace to the rest of the "Ocean's 11 crew," “that’s my man and I’m sticking by him”; we want PREQUELS;...

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 8. Our takes today... ...should've been called 'hotdogs, microwaves and Aegon'; there could be a big change from the book; Corlys comes up with worst ship name ever; it’s F Aemond all day; Baela had to leave her 'Targaryens for Harris' call to uplift her man; whole episode gave “coming next season” vibes; and Mel gives rave reviews...

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 7. Our takes today... ...Alicent on her “Eat, Pray, Love”; the inaugural bastard meet-up commences; Corlys is Jesus Shuttlesworth; Marcus advocates for Westeros Homecoming weekend; Oscar Tully is a real one; Rhaenyra to her cousins and half nieces and nephews, "It's above me now"; the ending is giving Power Rangers. Please visit us...

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 6. Our takes today... ...small folks gone wild; Alicent didn’t even get a severance package; Mel thinks Simon is a putting roots on people; Seasmoke was like “I said dark skin, not Dark-lyn”; Valyrian priests need better work conditions; small folk should do their own research; at this point we only care about the dog; and down goes...

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 5. Our takes today... ...the patriarchy is strong in Westeros and at the RNC; Helaena is a Dave Chappelle skit; there’s inc*st, child unaliving in this story, but relations with a ghost is where Mel draws the line; Corlys' “black job” will soon be gone; Baela Targaryen is giving Amber Rose; if you gon’ treason, don’t do it wearing r...

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 4. Our takes today... ...Christon Cole (2) - Pullout Game (0); Alys Rivers one of them OVOs; Daemon was on that “oohwee”; Marcus gives a Kyle Shanahan take; we compare this episode to other classic Game of Thrones episodes; Corlys Velaryon is the A$AP Rocky of the relationship; and btw, we spoil Game of Thrones HBO in case you’re a...

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 3. Our takes today... ...they not like us; why is Rhaenyra treating her cousin-stepdaughter like Hattie McDaniel; we don’t feel a connection to these characters; Gwayne 'Cleophus Wayne' Hightower what they call ‘im; we don’t believe those are Danny’s eggs; and Rick Ross got better security than these Targaryens. Please visit us at @...

In today's show, we review House of the Dragon, season 2, episode 2. Our takes today... Criston Cole is giving MAGA, MiMi hates the treatment of the Nubian Targaryens, Mel has a “ménage” of weapons for protection why don’t Rhaenyra, “if you can make it out of Flea Bottom you can make it anywhere,” Arryk becomes a Black woman from Memphis in our version of the story —Triple Six GOT, plus layered ey...

BACK LIKE WE NEVER LEFT! Our review of Season 2 Episode 1 of “House of the Dragon” Our takes: The Starks are truly a buzzkill but drippy - Ser Criston Cole is the #1 HOE in Westeros – The Abbott and Costello of Hitmen – We also give our ratings for the episode. #GameofThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #HOTD #GOT #TeamGreen #TeamBlack #Atlanta

In today's show, we review (with spoilers) "Dune 2!" Our takes... Really enjoyable, 4 out of 5 stars; Mel proclaims membership to the Paul Atreides Church of Spice; Mimi applies the laws of “d*cknosis” to how we can tell Paul ain’t the one; we have questions about how these fantastic worm voyages work; Giedi Prime looks frighteningly beautiful; plus we briefly discuss “Shogun” and “Poor Things.” P...

In today's show, we review "American Fiction" and also briefly touch on some pop culture and season 4 of "True Detective." Our takes today... Mel says she wouldn’t pay $2K to see Jesus (Usher resale ticket prices); Kim has thoughts on Mo’Nique; "American Fiction" wasn't what we expected as we share our thoughts on what “Black Trauma” is; we also discuss some of the other Oscar contenders along wit...

Today is a special episode. Marcus & Kim sit down with their cohost and author of the new novel "Songs of Lost Things: Sonata for the Sun" Mimi, aka Monica McCollough. We have a spoiler-free portion of the discussion, where we talk general inspiration and the book's creation process. Then, around the 27:00 mark, the panel talks with two of the ARC Readers who get into the details in the spoile...

In today's show, we review "They Cloned Tyrone" and briefly touch on "The Blackening." (Also, quick thoughts on Carlee Russell.) Our takes today... The science doesn't have to science, it's social commentary; John Boyega is THAT DUDE; we have to break our generational (loop) trauma; Black people who can't play Spades shouldn't be punished; Christopher Nolan doesn't miss; Marcus thinks the guy who...

Today’s show gives a quick update on what we’ve been up to in recent months and what to watch if the writer’s strike lasts a while. Our takes today... Life “be lifin’” in your 30s & 40s; be an advocate for your health; Mel is trying to live a Janelle Monáe life; we support the writers and suggestions to watch in the in-between time — “Warrior,” “Queen Charlotte,” “Attack on Titan,” and “Industry,”...

In today's show, we review episode 10 of "House of the Dragon". Our takes... Teddy Pendergrass has nothing on Daemond; Rhaenys has no bedside manner; Mel loves Daemond and she’s stickin’ by him; baby Lucaerys basically went, “my momma said y’all had to bend the knee”; and we wrap with our ratings of HoTD and what you should be watching next. Please visit us at  @4layeredtakes  and don’t forget to...

In today's show, we review episode 9 of "House of the Dragon". We're down two, but added a special guest. Our takes... These people were the inspiration for January 6; we try to decide who’s worse between Joffrey, Ramsey and Aegon; White Worm is the Terrance Howard of switching accents; Rhaenys messed up the Hightower probate show; and “45" aka Daenarys would never. Please visit us at  @4layeredta...