Dino-Ray Ramos

Problematic Fave

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Each episode host Dino-Ray Ramos will welcome a filmmaker, actor, creator or cultural figure to discuss a film or TV episode from the past of the guest’s choosing that is acclaimed, celebrated and considered a classic. We will discuss why the like the project but then do a deep dive and unpack how the film/series was enjoyable in the past, but upon revisiting there are details that are racist, misogynistic, homophobic, transphobic, and wildly cringeworthy when it comes to representation of marginalized voices...but for some reason it remains a “problematic fave”. Support this podcast: https://...

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Dino-Ray Ramos

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Tre'vell Anderson - "The Help" 07.07.2022 1:02:08

They are kind. They are smart. They are important. We are back with a new episode featuring the illustrious Tre'vell Anderson ( @rayzhon on IG; @TrevellAnderson on Twitter). As you can tell from the intro, we are discussing the Oscar-winning film The Help -- and there is PLENTY to discuss. (and for the record, we recorded this episode a minute ago when the world wasn't as garbage as it is now...I...

Brooke Obie - "Cloud Atlas" 24.06.2022 1:03:13

Journalist, writer and xoNecole EIC Brooke Obie (follow her on Twitter and Instagram ) bring Cloud Atlas to Problematic Fave and oof -- it is a journey. There are lots of problems with it, obviously but Brooke also points out some glimmers of good stuff in this sci-fi epic. 

Jarrett Hill - "Will & Grace" 17.06.2022 58:49

Journalist, writer, producer and FANTI podcast co-host Jarrett Hill (@JarrettHill on Twitter and Instagram ) stopped by to talk about the lauded TV series Will & Grace -- and we have thoughts.

Sujata Day - "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" 09.06.2022 59:01

Definition Please director and Insecure alum Sujata Day (@sujataday on Twitter and Instagram ) talks Steven Spielberg's classic Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Doom . All we can say is that "they tried." 

Problematic Fave Trailer 03.06.2022 2:02

GLAAD Media Award-winning podcaster and DIASPORA founder Dino-Ray Ramos hosts Problematic Fave , a podcast where we talk about why he talks to a guests about all the problematic things about their favorite TV series and films.