In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
…
continue reading
Content provided by The BizzleCast and The Bizzle (Jesse F. Brenner). All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by The BizzleCast and The Bizzle (Jesse F. Brenner) or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
A BizzleCast Classic: My BLACK PANTHER Full-Length Commentary (aka Reverse Heart Of Darkness)
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 270898156 series 1025861
Content provided by The BizzleCast and The Bizzle (Jesse F. Brenner). All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by The BizzleCast and The Bizzle (Jesse F. Brenner) or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
***Dedicated to the immortal Chadwick Boseman*** A Love Letter To Africa: THE BLACK PANTHER shines so brilliantly that its few flaws are clear to see while simultaneously being rendered irrelevant by its glorious vision. I have a long, love-filled relationship with Africa both personally and at one time professionally in the African music business, and it still brings tears of pure joy to this Bizzle’s eyes to watch the world witness and embrace it through this great film by Ryan Coogler. Flawless casting, kinetic action, and Oscar-level drama at all the right points — I’m absolutely thrilled and honored to be able to do this. Blessings, fam, and thank you. #ReverseHeartOfDarkness *MUSIC BY THE AMAZING LUDWIG GORRANSON* ALL RIGHTS RESERVED by The BizzleCast (Jesse F. Brenner) (2020)
…
continue reading
482 episodes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 270898156 series 1025861
Content provided by The BizzleCast and The Bizzle (Jesse F. Brenner). All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by The BizzleCast and The Bizzle (Jesse F. Brenner) or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
***Dedicated to the immortal Chadwick Boseman*** A Love Letter To Africa: THE BLACK PANTHER shines so brilliantly that its few flaws are clear to see while simultaneously being rendered irrelevant by its glorious vision. I have a long, love-filled relationship with Africa both personally and at one time professionally in the African music business, and it still brings tears of pure joy to this Bizzle’s eyes to watch the world witness and embrace it through this great film by Ryan Coogler. Flawless casting, kinetic action, and Oscar-level drama at all the right points — I’m absolutely thrilled and honored to be able to do this. Blessings, fam, and thank you. #ReverseHeartOfDarkness *MUSIC BY THE AMAZING LUDWIG GORRANSON* ALL RIGHTS RESERVED by The BizzleCast (Jesse F. Brenner) (2020)
…
continue reading
482 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.