The ladies of Hand Me That Remote explore what Facebook Watch is and what some of their new, original programming has to offer. Join in the conversation using #HMTRPod ..read more

Taisje is the resident expert on all things cartoons, but Jasmine and Val have some things to say about the current state of children’s programming. This conversation started from a younger member of Jasmine’s family noticing there weren’t many cartoons reflecting what her family looks like. The ladies also talk about the changes in how children consume media, how traditional networks are adapting to this change, and the lack of representation in popular adult cartoons ..read more

In July 2013, BET took a major gamble in premiering their first ever hour long drama, 'Being Mary Jane'. Led by Gabrielle Union, the show follows news anchor, Mary Jane Paul, through her rising broadcasting career, complicated familial situations, and messy love life. It was refreshing at a time when there was only one other show led by a Black woman protagonist. (Olivia Carolyn Pope was just starting to storm through the White House.) The show lasted four seasons and was able to wrap up with a series finale despite Mara Brock Akil's departure, a change in pace and setting from Atlanta to New ..read more

Jasmine, Taisje, and Val chat about BET's new addition to their original programming, 'First Wives Club', Regina Hall and Regina King make their mark on the New York Film Critics Circle Awards, and Viola Davis' production company, Juvee Productions, completes a deal with Amazon. The gworls are working! Rate, subscribe, and come talk to us at twitter.com/HMTRPodcast ..read more

The 91st Academy Awards may have happened months ago, but we're still talking about the high highs and the low lows of the ceremony. There were plenty of wonderful moments, Regina King, Ruth E. Carter, Hannah Beechler, all won statues solidifying themselves as forces to still be reckoned with. Then, there was the same old overwhelming whiteness of it all and...that Best Picture win. The ladies of HMTR chat about what it means for white savior films to still be winning big in 2019 and how their very existence underscores ongoing conversations about diversity (ugh) in Hollywood ..read more

Jasmine, Taisje, and Val do a full review of the film, 'Little', starring the little genius herself, Marsai Martin, the illustrious, Regina Hall, and our April 2019 Essence cover girl, Issa Rae. 'Little' is about a tech business mogul, Jordan, who hates everyone and scares her entire staff shitless. Jordan is so mean, a little girl she encounters puts a spell on her to be "little" again. And behold, Jordan is her 13 year-old self again the next day. Hijinks ensue. A production of Will Packer Productions and executive produced by Marsai Martin, 'Little' becomes one of the first fantasy-come ..read more

Jasmine, Taisje, and Val share their candid thoughts about the Netflix film adaptation of the novel, 'Nappily Ever After', written by Trisha R. Thomas. Whew, it was a lot. Let us know what you though of the film! Tweet us at www.twitter.com/HMTRPodcast and use #HMTRPod ..read more

We back, y’all. The ladies talk about fibroids for the first fives minutes, so if you’re queasy (or you don’t care about women’s health issues!?) , skip to 5:40. The premiere of ‘Suits’ spin-off, ’Pearson’, starring Gina Torres, finally premieres this summer. The queen, the legend, the blueprint, and the brilliant Toni Morrison is blessing us with a documentary chronicling the beginnings of her illustrious career and how she became the icon she is today. And lastly, Stella Meghie’s, highly anticipated film, ‘The Photograph’, starring Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield announces its release sche ..read more

On the season finale, Taisje, Jasmine, and Val conclude their discussion on Facebook Watch and its original programming. They end the season with an emphatic review of Jada Pinkett-Smith's popular talkshow, 'Red Table Talk', which she co-hosts with her mother and daughter, Adrienne Banfield-Norris and Willow Smith. This unique, intergenerational show covers topics normal talkshows, morning or late night, don't have the range for. Join the conversation using #HMTRPodcast ..read more

Jasmine, Taisje, and Val continue their conversation on Facebook Watch's original programming with a review of the teen drama, 'Five Points'. Executive produced by Kerry Washington, 'Five Points' follows the lives of a group of high school students all connected through a transformative event. Their stories are told through each character's perspective and uncovers underlying issues happening within the their lives. Join the conversation using #HTMRPodcast ..read more