I was fortunate enough to catch it during its original run. Did you like it? What did you enjoy about it? Are you an Issa Rae fan?
Episode 1
Episode 1
Can We Talk About the Awesomeness that was The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl?
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CinnaSlim
Queen of Swords
Love it! Can't wait to see how her HBO show does. Hopefully she keeps creative control.
Got to tag @awkwardblackgirl
Got to tag @awkwardblackgirl
What HBO show?
Did you just start watching it?
Because it was freaking awesome, and J got to show so many sides to herself. Plus, I got like 95% of the references which is rare. The show spoke for and to me. That description you found is crap by the way.
Why do you like it?
CinnaSlim
Queen of Swords
HBO’s Issa Rae Comedy Pilot: Music Video Helmer Melina Matsoukas To DirectWhat HBO show?
HBO is breaking new talent with comedy pilot Insecure, which will bring two new voices to television. Co-created, written and toplined by first-time TV creator and star Issa Rae, the pilot will be directed by top music video director Melina Matsoukas in her TV directing debut.
Probably best known for her frequent collaborati
Music videos/commercials has proven fertile ground for directors, many of whom have gone on to transition successfully to feature films. That includes David Fincher, who is doing an HBO series based on his experience (currently on hold), Marc Webb, Gore Verbinski, Antoine Fuqua, Simon West, McG and Michael Bay.
HBO’s Issa Rae Comedy Pilot: Music Video Helmer Melina Matsoukas To Direct
HBO is breaking new talent with comedy pilot Insecure, which will bring two new voices to television. Co-created, written and toplined by first-time TV creator and star Issa Rae, the pilot will be directed by top music video director Melina Matsoukas in her TV directing debut.
Insecure focuses on the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern day African-American woman, themes Rae has tackled in her successful webseries, The Misadventures Of Awkward Black Girl. Rae executive produces the pilot, expected to film in the fall, along with Wilmore and 3 Arts’ Michael Rotenberg, Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry.
Probably best known for her frequent collaborations with Beyonce and Rihanna, Matsoukas also has directed music videos for Lady Gaga, Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, No Doubt, Ciara, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Ludacris, Kylie Minogue, Solange and Lily Allen, among others. You can watch her below her video for Rihanna’s We Found Love, which won a Grammy, and her recent Beyonce video, Pretty Hurts. Matsoukas also has directed commercials for such brands as Target, Lexus and Adidas. She is repped for film and TV by CAA, Michelle Knudsen at MXN, and Bianca Levin.
Music videos/commercials has proven fertile ground for directors, many of whom have gone on to transition successfully to feature films. That includes David Fincher, who is doing an HBO series based on his experience (currently on hold), Marc Webb, Gore Verbinski, Antoine Fuqua, Simon West, McG and Michael Bay.
Hmmmmm.
Thats whats on the critical reception section of its wiki page. You dont think its an accurate description?
Not at all. The hell is a cultural mulatto? It sounds incredibly self-hating.
Thats what I said.Not at all. The hell is a cultural mulatto? It sounds incredibly self-hating.
Anywho I don't really like the show so off I go......
