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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Episode 14: (Return Of The Jedi)"Han Solo Fever Dream"
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Rachel and Lauren hit 1983 and the end of the Star Wars Original trilogy saga with Return Of the Jedi. The ladies talk Ewoks, changes from drafts to shooting script, and the origins of Leia the Huttslayer. Also, personal stories on Jedi, attempts at UK accents, attempts at the American language, and lovely Warwick Davis stories. Plus, a focus on the evolution/devolution of Leia Organa's character and how success can sometimes throw a wrench in the artistic process. BEWARE: Spoilers for Force Awakens included. Email ideas and feedback to thefordcastpodcast@gmaill.com & if you love the show take a moment to review us on iTunes so others can find it (add a nickname under your profile)!
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Rachel and Lauren hit 1983 and the end of the Star Wars Original trilogy saga with Return Of the Jedi. The ladies talk Ewoks, changes from drafts to shooting script, and the origins of Leia the Huttslayer. Also, personal stories on Jedi, attempts at UK accents, attempts at the American language, and lovely Warwick Davis stories. Plus, a focus on the evolution/devolution of Leia Organa's character and how success can sometimes throw a wrench in the artistic process. BEWARE: Spoilers for Force Awakens included. Email ideas and feedback to thefordcastpodcast@gmaill.com & if you love the show take a moment to review us on iTunes so others can find it (add a nickname under your profile)!
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