Iambic Poetry Podcast

Bashar Abou Hawili: Words might mean something to someone someday

CharRon chat with an upcoming published poet with a debut book.  Wirter/ Novelist/Poet Bashar Abou Hawili debuts his first Poetry book: Word Might Mean Something to Someone Someday. It will premiere on May 20, 2020.  We talk about moving to Houston from Beirut during the Pandemic; His mentor, Ian Thomas, and his influence;  Being an industrial engineer but an undercover writer, and what readers should expect from his book. 
Debut Book: Word Might Mean Something to Someone Someday on May 20, 2020
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Might-Something-Someone-Someday-ebook/dp/B094DT6FHD
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Bashar - basharabouhawili
CharRon - Iambiczine

O (2001)

Reel Poetry present Modern Shakespeare Movie Month.  We will be reviewing the 2001 film, O. This movie is a modern adaption of the famous Shakespearian play, Othello. Starring Mekhi Phifer, Julia Stiles, Josh Hartnett, and Martin Sheen.  This is the first of four movies.  Enjoy.
Snap Judgement
 3 out of 9 snaps
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Marvin - Starvinmarvin09
Auntie Vice - Auntie Vice
CharRon - Iambiczine

Poetry (2010)

Iambic Poetry Podcast present Reel Poetry. Reel Poets review the 2010 international film, Poetry. We discuss the cast, the plot, the culture, the family, and the Poem.  
 
Snap Judgment
9 out of 9 Snaps
 
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Marvin - Starvinmarvin09
Auntie Vice - AuntieVice
CharRon - Iambiczine

Ike Torres: Soul Searching Part 2

Welcome to the second part of our two part episode with Sacramento Slam poet and Actor, Ike Torre.  We discuss being on the Sac Slam Teams for 2015 and 2018. Plus, traveling to Europe for the Poets of Peace summit.
 
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Ike Torres - Iketorreslive
CharRon - Iambiczine

Ike Torres: Soul Searching Part 1

CharRon sit downs with Sacramento Slam Legend and One-man show Actor, Ike Torres in a two part interview.  We discuss Ike's upbringing on the streets of Sacramento.  His interest in poetry, his introduction to slam poetry and Slam Poetry team.  
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Ike Torres - Iketorreslive
CharRon - Iambiczine

Sita Sings the Blues

Reel Poets review the 2008 animated film, Sita Sings The Blues.  This Romantic comedy drama is an animated version of the epic Indian tale of Ramayana set to the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw. 
 
Snap Judgement
8.5 out of 9 snaps
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Marvin - Starvinmarvin09
Auntie Vice - Auntie Vice
CharRon - Iambiczine
 

For Colored Girls Ft. Bri Blue

The Reel Poets and our guest reviewer, Bri Blue, review a 2010 Dramatic Film, For Colored Girls. This movie was directed by Tyler Perry.  It is an adaption of a famous stage play and book called For Colored Girls who have considered suicide / when the Rainbow is enuff. This play introduce the poetry style of Choreopoems. This movie was heavy.  
 
Snap Judgement
8.5 out of 12 snaps
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Marvin: Starvinmarvin09
Auntie Vice: Auntie Vice
Bri Blue: Bribluelife
CharRon: Iambiczine

Alexandra Huynh: From Sacramento to National Youth Laureate

CharRon sat down with West Region Ambassador and 2020 Sacramento Youth Poet Laureate, Alexandra Huynh.  We discussed her Poetic journey to Sacramento Area Youth Speaks, Sacramento Youth poet Laureate and finalist to National Youth Poet Laureate. A title once held by Amanda Gorman in 2017. The winner will be revealed on May 2021. She even reads her poem, Inheritance
 
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Alexandra: Alexandra0huynh
CharRon: Iambiczine

Window Horses

Hello, Reel poets. Today, we will review 2016 Independent animation film, Window Horses. That is executive produced and main character voice by Sandra Oh.  We discuss how poetry is taught different in cultures and some western ignorance about the middle east and China.  
Snap Judgement
9 out of 9 Snaps
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Marvin - Starvinmarvin09
Auntie Vice - Auntie Vice
CharRon - Iambiczine

A Quiet Passion

Reel Poetry review 2016 foreign film A Quiet Passion. Starring Cynthia Nixon and Keith Carradine. The film is a biopic of Emily Dickerson. We discuss the characters, poems, and Emily's History.
 
Snap Judgement:
5.5 out of 9 Snaps
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Marvin Xia - Starvinmarvin09
Auntie Vice - Auntie Vice
CharRon - Iambiczine