Four Layered Takes

In today's show, we review episode 3 of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" on Disney+ before tomorrow's new episode drop. Our takes... we didn’t sign up for "Disney John Wick"; only thing MiMi understood was Krog Street Tunnel; Maya Rudolph Jr. is gangsta; MiMi only understands the episode in terms of Beyonce beefs; Marcus gives breakdown on Zemo and other characters that may be confusing.  We al...

In today's show, we review episode 2 of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" on Disney+ before tomorrow's new episode drop. We begin today's podcast briefly speaking on anxiety and quickly touching on the new Tina Turner documentary, which is AMAZING, before we get into the Marvel review. Our takes... Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan have great chemistry; everyone can’t be a majorette; Mel has a w...

In today's episode, we review episode 1 of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" on Disney+ in preparation of the episode 2 drop tomorrow. Our takes... Marvel starting off hot again with the "subliminals" of what/who being “American” is; loved the action and Falcon's new suit; Falcon is just as naive as Obama; the new Captain America will be the Rick James of “line steppers." Also Marcus and crew gi...

In today's episode, we review "Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell" on Netflix. Our takes... it was a good depiction of his life, connected on personal level with new footage; Biggie inspired the style of so many to follow; Mel delivers the most random top 5 rappers list ever; Drake is the LL Cool J of this generation; we give Kendrick Lamar and Lauryn Hill their "flowers"; Kim has some controversial ta...

In another double-review episode we first take a look at Oprah's interview with Meghan and Harry, then finish with (the polarizing) "Coming 2 America" at around the 39:30 minute mark. On the "real royals"... it's always been the racism and colonialism for us sis; Marcus criticizes Harry; we wonder if Meghan should've known what she was getting into; also, look out for the new film "Madea goes to B...

In today's special and extended episode — because we couldn't decide what to review —we talk "I Care A Lot" first and "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" at around the 31:40 minute mark. Our takes on "I Care"... it's good old #ffffff shenanigans; probably could've ended after the first hour; perfectly captures America & its capitalistic tendencies. Our takes on "Billie" (31:40)... LOTS of traum...

In today's episode, we review the special "Euphoria" episodes for Rue and Jules. Our takes... great, well-executed and emotional episodes; you can't BS a bullsh*tter; Rue has self-sabotaging behavior; we talk personal experiences with the addicts in our own lives; we question what "femininity" really means; Marcus has thoughts on Lil Boosie; this generation's stress levels are super high; and iHop...

In today's episode, we review the highly anticipated, "Judas and the Black Messiah." We have a special guest, Octavia, who gives us a lot of the tea as a native Chicagoan and cousin to Fred Hampton. Our takes... AMAZING performances by the leads and costars; there were several missed opportunities to get into the real stories; the ages of those cast ended up being a major loss to the storytelling;...

In today's episode, we review the most traumatic-azz "stage play" ever. Our takes... a good nap would've probably solved a lot of this; you need a dictionary to watch M&M; Zendaya’s acting is so good it inspires you to smoke cigarettes; best thing about the movie was the soundtrack; Malcolm was naming names like DMX; Rue should’ve just stayed with Jules; KeKe thinks it would’ve been better as a si...

In today's episode, we review the amazing "One Night in Miami." We start off welcoming each other after our holiday break and all that transpired in the in-between. Our takes — this is possibly the best Malcolm X portrayal; Malcolm X is the "Tommy" of the show "Martin"; the music of this current time in the struggle is largely missing; there were others who would've been dope to have been present...

In today's holiday (early drop) episode, we run down a quick list of our holiday favorites. Some were a bit…questionable lol. We get nostalgic on childhood Christmas movies; nothing says Christmas like Chet Hanks and Katt Williams. Plus we touch on Netflix's “Jingle Jangle” (no real spoilers). Please visit us at  @4layeredtakes  and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on  iTunes ,  Googl...

In today's final take on the great show that was Lovecraft Country, we enlist the thoughts of several of our friends and most dedicated listeners in our first ever call-in episode. Thoughts and opinions were diverse; from some surprise "favorite characters" discussed, to where LCC ranks among other acclaimed TV shows. Please visit us at  @4layeredtakes  and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and revi...

In this week’s follow-up on episode 10 (we're also doing a review of the entire season next week), we do our deep-dive of the season finale. Our takes... we look at themes of feminism; we admit that "Will-Stina" got that drip; Pineapple is not everyone's safe word; Dee is destined to eventually send Hippylota to Shady Pines Nursing Home; we look at ideas for a possible season 2.  Please visit us a...

After some initial audio issues in last week's initial upload (sorry about that), we're back for our rapid reactions to Lovecraft Country's finale before our "deep-dive" podcast later in the week! Our quick takes... Mel doesn’t know what night it is and needs Ginkgo Biloba; we're buying stock in Morton Iodized Salt; Titus (in limited minutes) put up "white supremacist MVP numbers". Please visit us...

In this week’s follow-up on episode 9, we do our deep-dive. Our takes... we warmed up a little more on the second watch; Hippolyta gon’ Hippolyta; Mimi has a question about the necessity of the trip to Tulsa; Mel caught an error in editing and also coins a new name for Christina/William; she also goes in-depth about the names Montrose recalls; lastly... we are our ancestors Please visit us at  @4l...

Our rapid reactions to Lovecraft Country ​E​p. ​9​ before our "​D​eep-​D​ive" podcast later in the week! ​Short summary, our enthusiasm was a bit hampered by a recent watch of a different series also featuring Tulsa; F' them kids, y'all better run for your lives; The Montrose storyline has run its course. Please visit us at  @4layeredtakes  and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on  iTu...

In this week’s follow-up on episode 8, we do our deep-dive. Our takes on what was actually a very heavy episode... we wonder if oppressed communities get the individual freedom to self-preserve; we give a little bit of history to "Uncle Tom's Cabin"; Ji-ha takes "captain save a ho" at its literal meaning; we shout out the underrated Black horror film, "Tales from the Hood". Please visit us at  @4l...

Here are our rapid reactions to Lovecraft Country ep. 8 before our "deep-dive" podcast later in the week! Ji-ha is "Lovecraft Country's" 'Condola ("Insecure"); Mel's happy ending gives her memory lapse; Mel also doesn't know what "meta" means, but she's sure this is it; shout out to actress Jada Harris, aka "Dee" for a brilliant performance.  Please visit us at  @4layeredtakes  and don’t forget to...

In this week’s second episode, we do our deep dive into episode 7, "I Am." Our takes... we’re still 'flabbergasted' by this episode; Marcus gives ode to the women in his life; Montrose could’ve gotten that Al Green special; Mel is scarred by old black men who count fast; a word on women, self-discovery, and motherhood. Please visit us at  @4layeredtakes  and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and rev...

Here are our rapid reactions to Lovecraft Country ep. 7 before our "deep-dive" podcast later in the week! This one was definitely a mixed bag for us lol. Our "takes"... this was Marcus' favorite episode so far; the storylines are all coming together; Mimi hears Jill Scott during the Montrose scene; plus somebody in the Josephine Baker crew should’ve had some questions. Please visit us at  @4layere...

In this week’s second episode, we do our deep dive into episode 6, "Meet Me In Daegu." Our takes... American Imperialism is always creating monsters; “Don’t ‘swipe-left’ me in my face" should be on a t-shirt; Marcus poses an interesting hypothetical question about 9 tails; Ji-ah may be the “wild card” in this story; we also shout out the Emmy winners of the shows we reviewed. Please visit us at  @...

Here are our rapid reactions to Lovecraft Country ep. 6 before our "deep-dive" podcast later in the week! Our "takes"... we break down what’s going on with Ji-ah, the fox symbolism, what she is etc.; also speed-dating is the worst; why is there no kill cloth; Atticus, you’re no John Carter; Knuck if you Buck is revival music. And, as always… VOTE! Please visit us at  @4layeredtakes  and don’t forg...

In this week’s second episode, we do our deep dive into episode 5 of "Lovecraft Country." Our takes... for a first-timer, Leti is a natural equestrian; we give some GOOD clarity on the Winthrop/Epstein timeline and relationship for anyone confused; Ruby clearly has Jamaican/Caribbean blood cause, work ethic; we give our first Sex-Ed class; the definition of red-bottoms has changed forever. Please...

Here are our rapid reactions to Lovecraft Country ep. 5 before our "deep-dive" podcast later in the week! Ruby is having her "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" moment. Mel claims if she were in Ruby’s shoes she’d just go around breaking laws. And, MiMi relays how timely of an episode this was. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes  and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on  iTunes ,  Google Play...

In this week’s second episode, we do our deep dive into episode 4 of "Lovecraft Country". Our takes... men make stuff difficult; Christina is having a 'Michael Jackson experience'; where’s Killmonger when you need him; Montrose gives horrible relationship advice; MiMi feels if she had Christina/William's ability she would’ve lived her best Blanche Devereaux life. Please visit us at  @4layeredtakes...