#rita smallhill

[fairweathermyth]

RESERVATION DOGS 3.07 Wahoo!

#reservationdogsedit #tvedit #reservation dogs #willie jack #fixico #rita smallhill #made by carolyn #fixico + willie jack mentorship means so much to me #anyway who else wants some weird day meds

[panneshirley]

The Aunties (and Cookie) in Reservation Dogs Season 2 Episode 5, “Wide Net”

#reservation dogs #rez dogs #reservationdogsedit #rezdogsedit #rita smallhill #teenie postoak #bev (reservation dogs) #natalie (reservation dogs) #cookie postoak #* #theres a few gifsets i want to make of this show but #this episode Hit me man #1k

[eddies-munsonmoved]

reservation dogs + lines that made me laugh (2/?)

#reservation dogs #reservationdogsedit #tvedit #smallscreensource #tvfilmdaily #rez dogs #cheese #rita smallhill #willie jack #i promise i havent forgotten abt doing these <33 #*rd #*

[mannytoodope]

#Rita Smallhill #Sarah Podemski #Bear Small Hill #D' Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai #Reservation Dogs

[unpassive-viewer]

S2. Reservation Dogs - No Spoilers

In my avoidance of doing things that need to get done this week, I've been watching a lot of TV. Today I finished Season 2 of Reservation Dogs, and wow it hit me so hard in the feels.

I'd watched S.1 as soon as it was on Disney+ and gradually finished S.2 because of how much sadder it was than the first season. It is still funny, but so many of the themes are more difficult this season. Not only does the show portray institutional issues well (the writers often pulled material from their own experiences), it really hits the nail on the head as far as portraying grief. In particular, Cheese gives a speech at the end of S.2 ep. 10 which kind of destroyed me. I get very emotional with any media that shows young characters struggling, so this one was tough.

That said, there is a lot to love about the show. I appreciate that it doesn't draw a line between its younger and older characters - the kids aren't treated as ignorant, and the adults are repeatedly mentioned to have had adulthood thrust upon them in ways they didn't know how to cope with initially. It's like the exemplification of "everyone is just doing their best". It is also so well written and so wholesome. It is amazing at showing the ripple effects of tragedy between characters, all of which have well-developed arcs. Even its one-off and smaller characters are unique and funny. Cheese, Big and Willy Jack are (imo) the stars of the show - Big's episodes have been my favourites for both seasons, and Cheese reminds me a lot of my little brother. The soundtrack is also great - I've found tons of my favourite music from the show. It has a litany of nominations for various awards, and I kind of can't believe it hasn't won anything big yet. Most of the younger actors don't have any acting credits prior to this, and they do pretty well considering that.

The third and final season comes out this year, and I have a feeling it is going to kick my ass with emotional moments. I am really excited to see what they do with it, and I will be very sad to know it's over.

As an aside, in my going down the rabbit hole on the show's imdb page I've also found out that Sarah Podemski (Rita Smallhill in the show) has acting credits for the Total Drama cartoons, which was something I was not expecting.

#reservation dogs #film review

[aworldofyou]

    Another day, another anon telling Indigenous people how to think. 

      ANYWAY. I’m adding Rita Smallhill from Reservation Dogs.

#[ i don't have enough active native muses in my roster ] #[ i still need to make the Grandma OC that i SO BADLY WANT TO MAKE ] #[ but i LOVE RITA SO MUCH ] #[ i might be able to now that i moved some muses around ] #[ out of character. ] just a shitpost

[cantfightfatetoo]

RESERVATION DOGS 1x04

#reservation dogs #reservationdogsedit #tvedit #filmtvcentral #filmtvdaily #userstream #charactersofcolordaily #cinematv #bear smallhill #rita smallhill #tvandfilm #filmtv #this was such good parenting #rita is a good mom #mine #please watch this #also ignore how ugly this coloring is fdfdjld i tried

[royalarmyofoz]

RESERVATION DOGS 1.04 Sarah Podemski as Rita Smallhill

#reservationdogsedit #reservation dogs #rita smallhill #sarah podemski #wocedit #wonderfulwoc #tvedit #mine #as soon as i saw those high set dimples i fell in love

[pocfansmatter]

Can we talk the parallels that were shown in episode 4, concerning Bear's parents (Punkin & Rita) and Bear himself & Elora?

Their wasn't many but I picked up on a couple.

The money thing. In the beginning of the episode Punkin asks Rita if he could stay at her house instead of spending the money given to him to go to a hotel. He says if he crashes at her house he could use the hotel money for other things. Then we cut to all the kids at the store & Bear spending money on his dad, buying him snacks, a necklace, a movie to watch etc. Bear is spending money they are supposed to be raising to move to California on trivial things like his dad was trying to do. Of course this upsets both Rita & Elora.

Rita & Elora's parallel experiences with people outside of their normal group. Rita hooked up with a doctor (Garrett Hedlund) who surface level seemed great, attractive, rich, nice enough but when she actually sat at the table & talked to him red flags flew everywhere. All signs pointed to fetishism & racism & Rita got out of there fast. Her firsthand judgement of him was wrong... Now cut to Elora, at the store she runs into Jackie. Elora is hostile with the rival gangleader at first until Jackie brings up California. Then she offers her a position in her gang instead of Bear's & explains Elora is to be taken more seriously then her other friends & Jackie seems to respect that about her. Elora's initial judgement of Jackie seems to be wrong.

Then we have the arguments. Rita & Punkin argue over Rita's disbelief that Punkin will actually show up & be there for not only work but Bear. All the while Elora argues with Bear about him spending "her... their money" especially without asking. The money they are raising to move to California. She doubts Bear will step up & move & ultimately be there for her.

Then we have the speech... where Rita & Elora interact for the first time on the show. Elora just walked out after the fight with Bear & Rita just got back from the one night stand from hell & Rita gives her some important information: "We're Indian women. We have to deal with reality while they go off and play. And at the end of the day, we're the ones that have to make it work." This perfectly explains what's going on not only between Rita & Punkin but Bear & Elora. Bear spends all episode playing, buying the necklace, fancy clothes, movie & snacks for a dad that doesn't show instead of saving for their big move. Punkin going off trying to become a rapper instead of staying & being a father to Bear. All the while the women deal with reality, Elora deals with the impending doom that is their home killing them the same way it killed their friend & Rita deals with being a single mother.

"...we're the ones that have to make it work." The end shows both women making it work. Rita comforts Bear when his dad doesn't show again & offers the solution of cutting him out of their lives forever all Bear has to do is say the word. She picks up the pieces like a single mother always has to. Rita is making it work, fixing the mess Punkin left. Then the episode ends with Elora leaving Bear's house & grabbing her phone to contact Jackie, the rival gang. She's making it work too, for herself because she doesn't trust her group to actually give her what she wants, the California move.

I'm calling it now. I think this parallel is there for a reason. Not just for this episode. As much as I hate to admit it... from what we seen none of the crew is related to each other. Its not uncommon for kids on the rez to hang out with & have a friend group of only relatives/cousins. I think the show is setting up for a Bear & Elora romance. I hate that I think that because I love the idea of male & female friends without romantisizing it but the parallels have me questioning further motives of the writers...

#reservation dogs spoilers #reservation dogs #taika waititi #fx #hulu #fx on hulu #rez dogs #bear smallhill #elora reservation dogs #rita smallhill #punkin #greasy frybread #garrett hedlund

[dovebuffy92]

https://fandomopolis.com/2021/08/23/reservation-dogs-season-1-episode-4-what-about-your-dad-review/

Reservation Dogs Season 1 Episode 4 ” What About Your Dad” Review

Elora Danan Postoak (Devery Jacobs) becomes frustrated with Bear Smallhill’s (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai) childish antics.

Spoilers Below

In Reservation Dogs Season One Episode Four, ” What About Your Dad,” directed by Sydney Freeland, Native American rapper Punkin Lusty (Sten Jodi), a.k.a. Bear’s deadbeat father sends both his son and his “baby mama” Rita Smallhill (Sarah Podemski) into a tailspin. The Native American council members in charge of a health awareness fair invite Bear’s dad Punkin to rap about frybread for their opening festival. Ironic since frybread is usually deep-fried in lard or oil. Not a healthy treat.  Rita, frustrated over dealing with her flakey ex-boyfriend, heads off the bar to find a decent man. Elora hates how Bear spends all of their “California” money buying expensive gifts for a father he barely knows. Bear buys Punkin a beadwork necklace of a microphone that looks like a penis. Punkin doesn’t even show up for his gig, meaning the ugly piece was, even more, a waste of money. ” Gang” leader Jackie (Elva Guerra) offers Elora a spot in her group, promising to take her to California. Will Elora choose her friends or her dream to leave rural Oklahoma? Both Native American women carry the weight for the men in their orbit whose heads live in the clouds.

Rita feels exhausted having to raise Bear by herself without any meaningful support from Punkin. At this point in Rita’s life, she feels split between desiring to be this strong independent Native American woman and fantasizing about marrying a wealthy doctor who can co-parent Bear. “What About Your Dad” illustrates her two sides through the “angel and devil on your shoulders” motif. The only issue with this motif in Reservation Dogs is that the differences between Rita’s two opposing voices in her head are too subtle. The motif of Rita’s opposing voices is so subtle the device becomes uninteresting. They even appear similar. The three Ritas wear the same outfit at one point. The two alter egos give Rita the same advice to have breakfast with Dr. David at his mansion.

Reservation Dogs has its first ” White Problematic Man” scene in the fourth episode. At first, Rita is in heaven walking around David’s (Garrett Hedlund) classic mansion, looking at all these expensive art pieces. After smelling bacon, Rita sits down for breakfast with him. David keeps on getting better and better in her eyes. David is a doctor who owns his grandfather’s mansion, a father who understands teenagers, a hunter, and an archer. Rita’s dream falls apart when David pulls up his sleeves. Rita notices a confederate flag and feather tattoo on his arm.

She appears bemused when she asks about the tattoo. David blurts out that he loves “Indians.” David explains that his grandfather bought the land from an impoverished Cree man. The grandfather most likely took advantage of the Native American’s desperation. He “allowed” the Cree man to live on the land, probably in sub-standard housing, though the Cree man could visit the “big house.”  Not seeing the toxic nature of what he is saying, David continues to dig himself a hole. He tells Rita that he has a Lakota friend who he texts daily. The old I can’t be racist because of my Native American friend’s trope. Rita’s eyes widen when David explains that he desires “Native women,” essentially fetishizing them. Rita realizes that he sees her as an object of desire rather than a complex human being.

Rita imagines a nightmarish scene after learning David’s family history.  In her nightmare, David dresses like a plantation master smoking a pipe and is surrounded by Native American servants. One of the servants pours some lemonade for David. He loves the taste. David asks what sort of exotic “Indian” herb is in the lemonade. The young woman explains it’s mint. Master David asks, ” Is that all?” He desires something more “exotic.” Rita runs off. Her unwillingness to be fetishized is fortifying, but I wish she had confronted David. Instead, Rita says it’s her, not him. David thinks his tattoo is the issue, not realizing how his whole history oppresses her people.

Watch FX’s Reservation Dogs Season One on Hulu!

#reservation dogs #reservation dogs season 1 #fx on hulu #fx #tv show #tv reviewer #tv review #blogger #taika waititi #sterlin harjo #cheese #Bear Smallhill #rita smallhill #native american #Elora Danan #Elora Danan Postoak #willie jack

[thisisonlyforclass25]

Native American Representation in Reservation Dogs

To the people who want to watch this show and haven’t completed it yet, this post will contain spoilers in order to speak about the issues the show addresses.

Reservation Dogs is a dark comedy about four Native American teens who are trying to save enough money so they can move to California. The Netflix show addresses many of the issues that plague Native Americans that live on reservations in the United states. The show’s creators, Sterlin Harjo and Taiki Waititi, aimed to make fun of non-native people’s expectations of Native American portrayal in cinema, while simultaneously acknowledge those aspects of Native American culture (NYTimes). The main goal of the series was to show that Native American people are people as well, that go through the same things everyone else does, and aren’t only here to be a stereotyped character for American cinema.

The most apparent issue featured is poverty and a lack of monetary riches in general amongst the people living within the reservation. This is shown with the characters stealing, making food to sell outside of well-travelled locations in the town, and collecting change between the four teens.

It is also shown that when Bear Smallhill’s mother goes on a date with a rich doctor, it appears to be a dream come true and that all her financial problems will be solved. The caveat is that this doctor appears to be fetishizing her as a Native American woman, and she has a vision of him as a plantation owner with native servants. 

The racial differences between the people aren’t so much prevalent as the discussions we had in class relating to the articles that directly addressed the racism, inequality, and objectification of Native American people. Rather, it addresses them in a social commentary way. For instance, the land that belonged to the native people originally, was purchased by rich white entrepreneurs has sat there unused by them for purposes other than hunting, which is what the native people used to use the land for originally. The vision that Rita has is another allegory to the idea of what white people did to the Native American people and how they are still perceived today. 

Another topic Reservation Dogs tackles is the broken family scenario that seems to be a common factor within the group of friends. Elora’s mother died in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, Bear’s dad is a deadbeat who bails on him, and Willie Jack’s cousin Daniel who committed suicide. These events that caused families to become broken, show a relationship between the poverty the families struggle with as well as an additional factor for the visible stress the main characters are going through.

The show also incorporates Native American folklore in the Tall Man and Deer Lady, about midway through the show’s first season. The Deer Lady appears in Native American folklore as a gorgeous woman with deer hooves that will kill men who have harmed women or children, and is used as a way to scare indigenous boys into behaving and treating people well. Big, the reservation’s featured officer, has the Deer Lady appear to him as a warning to be good or else. 

The tall man was portrayed as a Bigfoot-like figure with intensely glowing red eyes in the forest during the hunting episode. The only thing you can really make out about the creature is eyes, the rest of the creature is a silhouette. This creature is spotted by Willie Jack’s father, Leon, while putting out bait for deer hunting in the woods. Tall Man is also known in Native American folklore to be closely intertwined with death. Considering the episode featuring Willie Jack and Leon going hunting closely relates to Daniel’s suicide, it appears fitting that Tall Man would make an appearance in Reservation Dogs. 

Overall, Reservation Dogs is a good show that is written by Native Americans, acted by Native Americans, portrays Native American culture in a way that isn’t a caricature of the native people, and offers a lot to people who want to learn more about the realities of modern day reservation life. 

[aworldofyou]

me already failing to add Rita Smallhill from Rez Dogs: jackie tho…

#[ out of character. ] just a shitpost