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 ...
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It’s time to make like a banana (who enjoys the work of M. Night Shyamalan) and watch “Split”. A film in which learn that a Varvatos shirt will excuse 90s cargo pants; that security guards are utterly useless, especially if they’ve still got your orange headphones; and that Kanye is my main man, et cetera. By being a “stealth sequel” to “Unbreakable”, and becoming the middle leg of a trilogy concluded with “Glass”; “Split” runs the risk of being absorbed into that wider context; but as a film on it’s own, it’s a tense, pared down thriller with Hitchcockian vibes and two incredible lead performances, that rightly rejuvenated Shyamalan’s reputation as a film maker. Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoilers and join us. And if you are having difficulties with your mental health, seek help - whether that’s with your Doctor or even just talking with friends and family. Stay safe.
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It’s time to make like a banana (who enjoys the work of M. Night Shyamalan) and watch “Split”. A film in which learn that a Varvatos shirt will excuse 90s cargo pants; that security guards are utterly useless, especially if they’ve still got your orange headphones; and that Kanye is my main man, et cetera. By being a “stealth sequel” to “Unbreakable”, and becoming the middle leg of a trilogy concluded with “Glass”; “Split” runs the risk of being absorbed into that wider context; but as a film on it’s own, it’s a tense, pared down thriller with Hitchcockian vibes and two incredible lead performances, that rightly rejuvenated Shyamalan’s reputation as a film maker. Watch (or re-watch) to avoid spoilers and join us. And if you are having difficulties with your mental health, seek help - whether that’s with your Doctor or even just talking with friends and family. Stay safe.
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