Four Layered Takes

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; finally, can we please end the diaspora wars! Please visit us at @4layeredtakes, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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 of “Those About to Die.” Please visit us at @4layeredtakes, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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 at @4layeredtakes, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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 Marcus. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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 red; also do we believe Alys Rivers is real? Please visit us at @4layeredtakes, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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 rare breed who's watching HOTD first. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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 @4layeredtakes, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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 eyelashes on flight attendants makes Mel feel safe (Spirit).   Please visit us at @4layeredtakes, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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.” Please visit us at @4layeredtakes, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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 with this season of "True Detective." Please visit us at @4layeredtakes, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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 spoiler section. They discuss the overarching themes, plot points, specific characters, and their significance. Check Monica McCollough out online and on social media at @moni_shywriter and also today's special guests Jessica, @jayrease, and Christina, whose organization @alteenhealth, does lots of positive work in the community with a mission connected to helping resolve some of the issues reflected in the novel. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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 ran Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory also coached in the SEC; lastly, "The Bear" is a great show and some of our other TV picks. Mimi and Kim have some journeys in the works. Check them out on Instagram at @moni_shywriter and on YouTube at @allthingskswb Please visit us at @4layeredtakes, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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,” are just a few of our favorites. We talk a little on Jonathan Majors (pre Megan Good news). Also, Mimi and Kim have some journeys in the works. Check them out on Instagram at @moni_shywriter and on YouTube at @allthingskswb Please visit us at @4layeredtakes, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes, Google Play, and now Spotify.

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 subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

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 @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In today's show, we review episode 8 of "House of the Dragon" Our takes... Aemond is giving Dahmer vibes; these Triarchies are doing the most; Vaemond is playing Spades in a Chess game; MiMi issues an edict to her imaginary dragon; Viserys “Harvey Dent” rides hard for his daughter; Aemond’s pettiness is the embodiment of white supremacy; don’t name your baby Aegon; and Alicent makes MiMi miss Cersei. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In today's show, we review episode 7 of "House of the Dragon" Our takes... Worst repast in history; best and worst eulogy ever; where are the parents; best kid fight in history of kid fights; worst kept paternity secret since Maury; and Laenor “no lips” Velaryon is never around when you need him. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In today's show, we review episode 6 of "House of the Dragon" Our takes... Peroxide must not exist in Westeros; if you’re pregnant, don’t watch this show; these babies don’t have a ‘Michael Jackson’ nose; we know where Alicent was on January 6th; Aegon ain’t all the way there 'upstairs'; King Viserys might be legally blind; and King’s Landing’s Regina George is the worst. Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.

In today's show, we review episode 5 of "House of the Dragon" Our takes... Why are people still going to weddings in Westeros; Alicent just mad she couldn’t have her hot girl summer; Viserys needs to be in quarantine; Criston Cole is worst sneaky link ever; call him Daemon, aka “if you stay banished you ain’t gotta get banished”; and the Velaryons came in like the Wakandans. Also, go watch "The Woman King" with your OWN eyes; an amazing film that isn't what the trolls (and honestly the trailer) leads you think it's all about.   Please visit us at @4layeredtakes and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Google Play and now Spotify.