Reels & Riddims

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Reels & Riddims! We are still discussing episodes 4 and 5 of the Champion series currently on Netflix. In these epsiodes we continue to see where the paths of Vita and Bosco take dramatic turns. We're peeling back layers of complex characters and hidden secrets as we explore Vida's artistic journey and Bosco's haunting past.  Join us as we share...

Send us Fan Mail We're back with more reactions to the Netflix Series Champion and we're deep diving into episodes 2 and 3.  Our latest chat takes you behind the scenes of Vita's complex journey, where her leap from the shadows to the spotlight stirs up a family drama. Witness the raw moments as she asserts herself, and a moment of vulnerability that sparks a chain of events that le...

Send us Fan Mail Kerry-Ann and Mikelah are back for a second season of Reels and Riddims; and they're unpacking Netflix's latest hit series, "Champion" - set against a backdrop rich in British and Jamaican influences, we delve into the Champion family saga.  In this epsiode we review episode 1 of the series "Champion vs. Champion." The Champion siblings' rivalry...

Send us Fan Mail We unpack the Hulu series "Black Cake" with special guests Alexandria from the Strictly Facts podcast and Georgie-Ann, a past guest.  In our lively dialogue, we delve into the critical importance of historical accuracy and character development. We share candid thoughts on how the storylines could be more faithful to the era's true spirit and the vital need for genu...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how the soul of a book fares on its journey to the screen? In this episode, Mikelah and Kerry-Ann share candid reflections on Hulu's "Black Cake" series adaptation and its rich literary origins by Charmaine Wilkerson.  Join us as we compare Hulu's adaptation and the original book. We tackle the complexities inherent in depicting family se...

Send us Fan Mail Our latest episode spotlights Netflix's "Survival of the Thickest," where Michelle Buteau embodies the heart of Caribbean vivacity, and we dissect the multifaceted portrayals that resonate so powerfully with our community. We dissect the laughter and challenges woven into Caribbean parenting, and the candid, sometimes tough, conversations that shape our familial bon...

Send us Fan Mail We're peeling back the vibrant tapestry of New York City's Harlem, as seen through the eyes of four dynamic women in the Amazon series of the same name. Our conversation examines how Caribbean heritage flavors the narrative and the pivotal moments where Grace Byers and Jasmine Guy shine, bringing authenticity and complexity to their roles. This episode isn't just ab...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a deep dive into the Lovers' Rock episode in Small Axe, the British Anthology Series. Join us to understand how an entire generation of diaspora children in the UK stamped their cultural presence in the echoes of house parties and the reverberating bass of sound systems. We'll pay homage to the women who crafted this scene and the unifying force of Janet...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features Rachel Osborn from Julie Mango TV. Together, we unpack the compelling British anthology "Small Axe," which chronicles the West Indian community's stories in London during the 1960s to 1980s. The conversation goes beyond the screen to dissect the critical need for spaces that amplify Caribbean voices in film, and we delve into the symbiosis of g...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Reels & Riddims a new podcast brought to you by Carry On Friends in partnership with Style & Vibes and Breadfruit Media.  Reels & Riddims is hosted by Kerry-Ann and Mikelah. Each episode, they offer their candid reviews and reactions to what they're watching on TV, Streaming, Movies or Live Entertainment/Concerts - especially those that have strong Cari...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Reels & Riddims where every episode promises an insider's peek into the captivating world of TV, film, documentaries, and live music experiences, all while showcasing the strength and diversity of Caribbean narratives that resonate with our experiences across the Americas and the UK.  Join us as we merge our previous individual discussions from Style and Vibes...