Problematic Fave Podcast: ‘Burn It Down’ Author Maureen Ryan Talks About Having Hope In A Toxic Hollywood

There are a lot of problematic films and TV series in Hollywood, but what about the industry itself? In this week's episode Dino-Ray Ramos chats Maureen Ryan, journalist, critic and author of the book "Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in...

Problematic Fave Podcast: Margaret Cho Talks The Beauty, Bops, And Bad Of ‘Flower Drum Song’

Flower Drum Song was a benchmark in the the Golden Age of Hollywood grandeur and musical beauty -- and it was very racist by 2023 standards. We unpacked this Ro with stand-up comedian, actress, activist, and blazer of all trails Margaret Cho (Fire Island, Good...

‘Monkeys’, ‘The Bottoming Process’ And The New Era Of Theatre Adding Texture To Filipino Identity

I've been telling people that I am in my "Tennessee Williams Era" of my life. I bring attention to it because I am currently reading the legendary playwright's biography, Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh by John Lahr -- which means I am officially an...

Problematic Fave Podcast: ‘Definition Please’ Director And ‘Insecure’ Alum Sujata Day Talks ‘Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom’

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Problematic Fave podcast! In each episode of Problematic Fave, 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...