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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Gary Whitta was one of the writers for Rogue One for which he also coined the title. He has also been credited on 4 pivotal episodes of Star Wars Rebels. He wrote the critically acclaimed film Book of Eli, has written From a Certain Point of View: A New Hope and penned Star Wars comic books. Most recently, he has published a book called Gun Dog - available now on Amazon.com: https://a.co/d/iiu1K9F - set in a post apocalyptic earth and featuring battling enormous Mech robots.
Previously, Whitta served as editor-in-chief of both the UK and US versions of PC Gamer Magazine.
The SSW Network brings content to #StarWars Fans of all ages and generations. With Around the Galaxy, we bring you that magic moment when Star Wars fans meet for the first time. On Podcast of the Whills, we take a deep dive into the canon or a particular aspect of the saga. And our LIVE Friday night call-in talk show, Force Connect, looks at the latest in news and conversation in the Star Wars universe. From #disneyplus content, to comics to news and rumors, Chris, Pete and Nick have you covered!
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Previously, Whitta served as editor-in-chief of both the UK and US versions of PC Gamer Magazine.
The SSW Network brings content to #StarWars Fans of all ages and generations. With Around the Galaxy, we bring you that magic moment when Star Wars fans meet for the first time. On Podcast of the Whills, we take a deep dive into the canon or a particular aspect of the saga. And our LIVE Friday night call-in talk show, Force Connect, looks at the latest in news and conversation in the Star Wars universe. From #disneyplus content, to comics to news and rumors, Chris, Pete and Nick have you covered!
TheSSWNetwork.com
TikTok: @TheSSWNetwork
Instagram: @TheSSWNetwork
Facebook.com/TheSSWNetwork
Twitter: @TheSSWNetwork @ATGcast
Patreon.com/TheSSWNetwork
382 episodes
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Content provided by Pete Fletzer. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Pete Fletzer 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.
Gary Whitta was one of the writers for Rogue One for which he also coined the title. He has also been credited on 4 pivotal episodes of Star Wars Rebels. He wrote the critically acclaimed film Book of Eli, has written From a Certain Point of View: A New Hope and penned Star Wars comic books. Most recently, he has published a book called Gun Dog - available now on Amazon.com: https://a.co/d/iiu1K9F - set in a post apocalyptic earth and featuring battling enormous Mech robots.
Previously, Whitta served as editor-in-chief of both the UK and US versions of PC Gamer Magazine.
The SSW Network brings content to #StarWars Fans of all ages and generations. With Around the Galaxy, we bring you that magic moment when Star Wars fans meet for the first time. On Podcast of the Whills, we take a deep dive into the canon or a particular aspect of the saga. And our LIVE Friday night call-in talk show, Force Connect, looks at the latest in news and conversation in the Star Wars universe. From #disneyplus content, to comics to news and rumors, Chris, Pete and Nick have you covered!
TheSSWNetwork.com
TikTok: @TheSSWNetwork
Instagram: @TheSSWNetwork
Facebook.com/TheSSWNetwork
Twitter: @TheSSWNetwork @ATGcast
Patreon.com/TheSSWNetwork
…
continue reading
Previously, Whitta served as editor-in-chief of both the UK and US versions of PC Gamer Magazine.
The SSW Network brings content to #StarWars Fans of all ages and generations. With Around the Galaxy, we bring you that magic moment when Star Wars fans meet for the first time. On Podcast of the Whills, we take a deep dive into the canon or a particular aspect of the saga. And our LIVE Friday night call-in talk show, Force Connect, looks at the latest in news and conversation in the Star Wars universe. From #disneyplus content, to comics to news and rumors, Chris, Pete and Nick have you covered!
TheSSWNetwork.com
TikTok: @TheSSWNetwork
Instagram: @TheSSWNetwork
Facebook.com/TheSSWNetwork
Twitter: @TheSSWNetwork @ATGcast
Patreon.com/TheSSWNetwork
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