Episode 109 - Darren Criss, Bruno Mars and the Politics of Hyphenated Identities

Sigi and Jezzie focus a spotlight on the art and music of Darren Criss and Bruno Mars.  They unpack Darren Criss' portrayal of Andrew Cununan in Ryan Murphy's TV Show "American Crime Story, Season Two: The Assassination of Gianni Versace."  Sigi and Jezzie distil Bruno Mars' soul and pop-infused musicality and showmanship.  They recount their favourite Bruno Mars' songs and examine how his message of joy and incurable romantic love will be his legacy to popular culture.  Sigi and Jezzie also opine on how Filipino values and heritage shine through the work of Darren Criss and Bruno Mars.  Finally, they challenge how racial ambiguity negatively contributes to hyphenated identities and that "subtracting the dash" creates identities that one can be proud of having. 

In the Mix this Week:

• "Mary Poppins Returns" Trailer,
• Vulture's take on "Schitt's Creek",
• IMDb's Darren Criss,
• "Glee" promo,
• "Assassination of Gianni Versace" trailer,
• Bruno Mars Official Webpage,
• "Grenade",
• "Uptown Funk",
• "When I was your Man"