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Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkSEASON 1 FINALEImeldha and Michael look back at all of the great moments of season 1. They also give us an insight into what's to come next season.2022-06-1045 min
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkHOW YOU LOSE YOUR WAY ALONG THE WAYIn this episode, Michael and Imeldha discuss the journey of the film that introduced them to the film industry - PRPL. They discuss how the journey burnt them, rocked them and made them lose their way but also the wonders that have come from it!VIOLET TRAILER IS OUT NOW!Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWtSqfzInWE&t=2s2022-06-031h 46
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkEVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE REVIEWIn a solo episode, Michael reviews the critically acclaimed and mind-bending 'Everything Everywhere All At Once.' by The Daniels. He breaks down his initial thoughts and feelings. 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' gets an A-.Listen to find out what two rocks on a mountain, a racoon and hot dog fingers have to do with the human condition. Let's also wish Imeldha a speedy recovery from the dastardly tonsilitis.2022-05-2753 min
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkA SEAT AT THE TABLE?In this episode, Michael and Imeldha go deep. Jumping off Daniel Kaluuya’s glass ceiling interview, they talk about questioning and dismantling capitalism, and how it relates to their careers and the British film and media industry.2022-05-201h 15
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkHANNAH TARRINGTON INTERVIEWIn this episode, Michael and Imeldha interview actress and writer Hannah Tarrington. They discuss confidence, friendships and play 'who wants to be a millionaire' the film edition!Check out the COMMON book launch!https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/common-book-launch-tickets-331363145087?aff=ebdsoporgprofile2022-05-131h 24
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkBRIDGERTON SEASON TWO REVIEWIn this episode, Imeldha reviews season two of critically acclaimed and major popular Netflix show Bridgerton! She breaks down what she liked, disliked and thought was missing in season two compared to season one!Bridgerton season two gets a C. Listen to find out why!2022-05-061h 01
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkLOVEBITE - (AUDIO STORY)In this episode, Michael and Imeldha are back with another audio story called Lovebite!Lovebite is a thriller set in the apocalypse that follows Adam and Melissa as they attempt to get to a safe zone in Wales, only Melissa has been bitten by a mysterious creature and both are worried about what it may mean.Starring Benjamin Sarpong-Broni and Emily DilworthSpecial guests include Michael Honnah and Tom Macintosh2022-04-2224 min
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkBCU ROUNDTABLE SPECIALIn this episode, Michael and Imeldha invite practitioners in the industry to discuss and explore the topic of diversity, what it means to them and how they can move forward and still create freely!Haute Honnah would like to thank Birmingham City University and DSMN for this!2022-04-152h 07
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkTHE BATMAN REVIEWIn this episode, Michael reviews Matt Reeves' take on Batman starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz and Paul Dano. They discuss the state of politics, white entitlement, Will Smith (again) and the iconic take of Matt Reeves' autership.2022-04-081h 13
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkAWARD SEASONIn this episode, Imeldha and Michael talk about award season! They discuss intersectionality, black feminism and THE slap, what it means and the culture behind it.2022-04-011h 23
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkEBB & FLO - (AUDIO STORY)In this episode, Imeldha and Michael are back with a new audio story called 'Ebb & Flo'.Ebb & Flo is a romantic drama that follows a conversation between two exes meeting up for the first time 6 months after their breakup. Jamie and Akira have a deep and complex history but Jamie's new life causes things to get a little haywire.Starring Sarah Alexandra Marks and Benjamin Sarpong-Broni2022-03-2531 min
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkYASMIN AL-KHUDHAIRI INTERVIEWIn this episode, Michael and Imeldha interview Ackley Bridge star Yasmin Al-Khudhairi. They discuss Yasmin's journey as an actress, why practice makes perfect and diversity in casting. They also laugh... a lot.2022-03-1800 min
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkEUPHORIA SEASON TWO REVIEWIn this episode, Imeldha reviews the second season of Sam Levinson's critically acclaimed Euphoria. They discuss the buzz around the second season; where it meets the mark and where they feel it falls.2022-03-1158 min
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkGET TO KNOW USIn this episode, Michael and Imeldha ask each other questions in relation to film and tv and answer honestly. They discuss their film influences, their career, futures and being a struggling artist.2022-03-041h 31
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkTHE PALEST OF ALL LIGHTS - (AUDIO STORY)In this episode, Michael and Imeldha introduce their new audio story 'The Palest Of All Lights'.The Palest Of All Lights is an offbeat musical comedy.Heartbroken Ethan has an album deadline. When struck with a bad set of writers block, he looks to some strong brownies which lead him straight to the cause of his heartbreak - his ex girlfriends.Starring Yasmin Al-Khudhairi, Megan Purvis, Lorraine Adeyefa and Sam Ebner-Landy.With Special Guests: Tom Mackintosh James Walker & Ugo Onwughalu.2022-02-2538 min
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkSAM EBNER-LANDY INTERVIEWIn this episode, Michael and Imeldha interview actor, Sam Ebner-Landy. They discuss Jewish representation; anti-semitism; the complexity of being a minority and tokenism.** We apologise for the audio difficulties in this podcast episode2022-02-181h 24
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkWEST SIDE STORY REVIEWIn this episode, Michael reviews Tony Kushner's remake of West Side Story directed by Steven Spielberg. They discuss cultural missteps i.e blackface/brownface; diversity in films and their love for all things musicals!2022-02-111h 20
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkHAUTE HONNAH INCUBATORIn this episode, Imeldha and Michael talk about how they conceptualize projects. They break down two fresh ideas and explain what their processes are before they start writing.2022-02-041h 11
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkHOW I GOT TRAPPED BEING A SISTER WIFE - (AUDIO STORY)In this episode, Imeldha and Michael introduce their first audio story 'How I Got Trapped Being A Sister Wife'How I Got Trapped Being A Sister Wife is a fun audio comedy that follows a young woman on a night out and the after-effects of her blacking out. Starring Hannah Tarrington and Tapiwa Gochera2022-01-2829 min
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkTOMFOOLERY INTERVIEWIn this episode, Michael and Imeldha welcome a special guest: Tomos Roberts of Tomfoolery.The three of them discuss Tom's career, building a brand and the intricacies of creativity.2022-01-211h 13
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkHARLEM REVIEWIn this episode, Imeldha reviews an Amazon Prime Original series called Harlem created by Tracy Oliver. Michael and Imeldha discuss it's high and lows, their favourite actors and compare it to a multitude of different projects.2022-01-141h 18
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkFROM CONCEPTION TO REJECTIONIn this episode, Michael and Imeldha relive their experiences of a project close to their heart, from it's conception all the way to it's rejection by big production companies.2022-01-071h 04
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkEND OF YEAR SOIRÉEIn this episode, Michael and Imeldha vote on their favourite films, tv series and practitioners of this year. They celebrate great work and some not so great work and talk about who they're excited to see next year!2021-12-311h 27
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkTICK, TICK... BOOM! REVIEWIn this episode, Michael reviews Tick, Tick... Boom! A film directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, written by Steven Levenson and starring Andrew Garfield.Michael and Imeldha explore themes such as being an artist within the constraints of capitalism, ally-ship and comments on activism and where we are all going wrong.2021-12-171h 03
Haute Honnah presents: Empty TalkINTRODUCTIONIntroducing Haute Honnah.Imeldha and Michael discuss their filmmaking careers so far, the state of black British film and tv and what people can expect from Haute Honnah as a company and production house.2021-12-071h 01