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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F. Gary Gray - Law Abiding Citizen
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In today's episode, Jeff and Andrew explore F. Gary Gray's gripping thriller, "Law Abiding Citizen." Gray's intense narrative follows Clyde Shelton, brilliantly portrayed by Gerard Butler, seeking justice outside the confines of the legal system in a cat-and-mouse game with DA Nick Rice, portrayed by the electrifying Jamie Foxx. The thought-provoking themes, moral ambiguity of the characters, and suspenseful twists that keep audiences on the edge of their seats are discussed. Get ready for an in-depth exploration of "Law Abiding Citizen" and the cinematic choices that make it a compelling and controversial masterpiece.
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In today's episode, Jeff and Andrew explore F. Gary Gray's gripping thriller, "Law Abiding Citizen." Gray's intense narrative follows Clyde Shelton, brilliantly portrayed by Gerard Butler, seeking justice outside the confines of the legal system in a cat-and-mouse game with DA Nick Rice, portrayed by the electrifying Jamie Foxx. The thought-provoking themes, moral ambiguity of the characters, and suspenseful twists that keep audiences on the edge of their seats are discussed. Get ready for an in-depth exploration of "Law Abiding Citizen" and the cinematic choices that make it a compelling and controversial masterpiece.
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