Exploring Tubi's 'Big Mood' with TikTok's MariaWatchesEverything

If you are dealing with suicidal thoughts and need to speak with someone, please call 988. If you are dealing with substance abuse issues, please visit this website https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline 🌟 Unlock special gifts with our latest podcast highlights and full VODS. Gain early access on our Patreon: patreon.com/ivebeenmeaningtowatch. 🌐 In a compelling new episode, TikTok's insightful movie and TV commentator Maria joins us to delve into the intersection of Hollywood activism and entertainment. We critically examine the feminist narratives endorsed by celebrities like Taylor Swift and Amy Schumer, as well as the industry challenges faced by candid actors such as Nicola Coughlan. We navigate through the implications of stardom, the authenticity of activism, and the nuanced representation of women in media. The heart of our discussion beats around Tubi's fresh TV offering "Big Mood," where Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West deliver performances that celebrate the complexity of female relationships and mental health with honesty and humor. We unpack how media like "Big Mood" can profoundly influence our perception of mental health, social justice, and the power of imperfect, relatable characters on screen. We wrap up the episode by highlighting the exhilarating lineup of May releases that have caught our eye, emphasizing the emotional depth and authenticity that make shows like "Big Mood" stand out in today's crowded entertainment landscape. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation that's as passionate about meaningful media portrayals as it is about the latest screen gems. (00:08) New Releases and Amy Schumer's Controversy (14:52) Feminism and Hollywood Hypocrisy (19:20) Discussions on Social Justice and Oppression (27:51) Recognizing Propaganda in Media Today (33:28) Discussion on Complex Female Friendships (40:19) Exploring Mental Health Realism in Media (51:48) Exploring Imperfect Women in TV (01:06:15) Analysis of Female Friendship in TV (01:19:19) Discussion on Mental Health Representation (01:29:47) TV and Movie Recommendations and Discussions MariaWatchesEverything Socials TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mariawatcheseverything?lang=en Twitter https://twitter.com/AKHSaboutme Linktree https://linktr.ee/callmebythisnamemaria?utm_source=linktree_admin_share Manika's Socials Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1CmokqeLIagz7nYQJfeRIw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdulcio98/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/manika3000 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manika3000?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Podcast Socials YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ivebeenmeaningtowatchthatp2316 Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeenMeaning2Pod Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivebeenmeaning2pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ive-Been-Meaning-To-Watch-That-113280083760521/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenmeaning2/ Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. We really appreciate it. If you would like to support the podcast, you can subscribe for 4.99 a month. https://anchor.fm/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivebeenmeaningtowatchthat/support