TV Talk With The Sistas

This actor has an incredible range from superhero to a historical musician. He is the type of actor who has played so many different types of characters that it may have even stumped the Sistas. They share some of their favorite roles and remind you “Don’t sleep on this actor” because you will miss something very special.

This actor has starred in some unforgettable movies. She has made us laugh, cry and question why we do what we do. She did things before they became a trend. She has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony and still surprises us with what she can accomplish. Listen

During a time of segregation there were some of us fighting it out in Hollywood. This actor starred in roles that showed that struggle. Some of the moments happened on screen and gave people of color a reason to cheer. Listen as they talk about him.

This actress is the queen of Wakanda but had many memorable roles before then. She taught us what love had to do with it. Showed us how to get our groove back. She has also represented the kind of women we want to be. Hint. Listen Now.

There have been good movies that changed your life. Television series that spoke to your soul. One of the elements that make this so powerful is the actor. This season we spotlight some of our favorite actors. These are people who we would go see the movie just because they are in it. This actor has played good guys and bad guys. Historical and Fictional figures. “We didn’t land on Plymouth Rock,...

By the late 1980s there was a powerful message that was ringing true on television and in other mediums. A new filmmaker captured the attention of the Sistas while a documentary series taught the lessons about fighting for voting rights.

Were the mid 1980s really in control and tricky? This 1980s decade brought some welcomed changes to television and in the movies. The White savior seemed to be dying, or was he? Listen as the Sistas talk about some of the changes.

Music dominated the scene and more and more black faces were dominating the small screen. The economy was sluggish but Hollywood introduced adventure, action and the trilogy. And life for the Sistas would never be the same because PAC-MAN came to town during this time period.

As the country was coming to the end of the decade, it experienced an unexpected death but found some new music that had everyone dancing. Listen as the Sistas reflect on some of the best shows ever to come across the TV screen.

The mid 70s showcased the police drama on TV, the Jackson’s on the radio and TV and a new focus on black pride. The world was embracing the funky music but the resignation of President Nixon cast a shadow on the nation. Or did it? See what the Sistas remember from their early days.

The 70s ushered in funky fashion. Cool music. And a new definition of beauty. The black community was making its presence known all over the US after years of fighting for civil rights. The Sistas share their first memories of the 70s and a show that changed everything about entertainment.

The 1960s was a world turned upside down. From 1967 to 1969 the chaos of politics and war left people finding solace in television and music. The Sistas talk about the shows and the music that were part of the revolution. Their special guest, Brenda Derrick gives them insight into what the time was really like.

In this upside down world, bad is good and good is bad, In 1964 to 1966 the war rages in Vietnam, African Americans fight for civil rights and television choses to ignore it. The Sistas talk about how the networks created their own perfect society despite reality. They invited their friend, Patti Sikes a retired AP History teacher to join them on this episode.

The Sands Begin to Shift. The 1960s was a call to freedom around the world. People were freeing themselves of the old ways of doing things. The Sistas looked at how the US answered the call to freedom from 1960 to 1963. They talk about music, books and of course, television.

What do the Sistas agree on? A good story. In this episode they talk about a show that has all the right elements. Listen to this episode to see what this story has that keeps them tuned in.

These Sistas have stumbled across on some animation that makes them cheer. What on earth could make them excited that doesn’t involve good food, sexy men or free airline tickets? Listen.

Kind of like comfort food, this series is one of those shows that has lots of familiar things the audience has grown comfortable with. In this new spin off, they have changed the recipe. Will it work? Will these sisters still gain their Law & Order degrees? Listen to hear.

How many roles can an actor take on at the same time and still do a good job? The Sistas talk about if this is possible when they discuss Hacks and the legend in the role. Listen and like it.

Have you ever watched a show and felt like you were beaten as bad as one of the bad guys in the show? The Sistas talk about a show that has a whole different way to tell a mystery. Listen and see if it is worth that month of HBO.

There is action and adventure which is what both Sistas really like, but something was added to this limited series that intrigue the pair and it wasn’t just the good looking brother. Listen to this week’s episode to see what it is.

Romance beautiful wardrobe and cheeky language makes a whole lot of fun and gives everyone something to talk about. What are the Sistas talking about? Listen and believe.

This Netflix show is a comedy that brings an African American family to the screen. It adds something new to funny but does it work? The Sistas tell you what they think works and if anything needs to change.

Sometimes crime hits close to home. The True Crime genre explores the crimes that happen in our neighborhoods, cities and families. This genre reminds us that the world we live in can sometimes be scary and dangerous. The Sistas explore these stories.

When murder is more than just a mystery, it can be very entertaining. The Sistas discuss some period stories like The Murdoch Mysteries and Frankie Drake who solve crime at the turn of the 20th Century. How do these old timey detectives hold up?

The Sistas discuss that MURDER IS A SCIENCE…..GUNSHOT RESIDUE, TIME OF DEATH, CAUSE OF DEATH. Medical examiners are the secret weapon of every detective. Once the body is found the real work of solving crimes begin. Who were the best at this game?