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 353: THEY LIVE, WE SLEEP (THEY LIVE 1988’ Film Review)
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In this episode, we sat down to chat about filmmaker, John Carpenter’s late 80’s masterpiece, “THEY LIVE.” The film stars: legendary wrestler, Roddy Piper & the amazing, Keith David. Tune in as we discuss current news for the pop culture world as well as share our recommendations for both, TV & Film. Thank you for listening!
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Admiral Atlas.
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Wesley Swanson.
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Segments arranged by:
Admiral Atlas.
Mixed and edited by:
Wesley Swanson.
366 episodes
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In this episode, we sat down to chat about filmmaker, John Carpenter’s late 80’s masterpiece, “THEY LIVE.” The film stars: legendary wrestler, Roddy Piper & the amazing, Keith David. Tune in as we discuss current news for the pop culture world as well as share our recommendations for both, TV & Film. Thank you for listening!
Segments arranged by:
Admiral Atlas.
Mixed and edited by:
Wesley Swanson.
…
continue reading
Segments arranged by:
Admiral Atlas.
Mixed and edited by:
Wesley Swanson.
366 episodes
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