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 167 Death Becomes Her
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If you were a gay kid in the 90’s, you probably watched Death Becomes Her (1992) multiple times. This macabre dark comedy (our third (and likely final) from director Robert Zemekis) boasts the fabulous cast of Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, and Isabella Rossellini; all of whom deliver brilliant camp-tastic performances. Add to that a terrific script, hilarious special effects, and some brilliant Dick Smith makeup and you’ve got yourself a bonafide queer cult classic. Join us as we discuss the iconic looks, the classic quotes, and nicknames for our listeners, this week on Ex Rated Movies!
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If you were a gay kid in the 90’s, you probably watched Death Becomes Her (1992) multiple times. This macabre dark comedy (our third (and likely final) from director Robert Zemekis) boasts the fabulous cast of Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, and Isabella Rossellini; all of whom deliver brilliant camp-tastic performances. Add to that a terrific script, hilarious special effects, and some brilliant Dick Smith makeup and you’ve got yourself a bonafide queer cult classic. Join us as we discuss the iconic looks, the classic quotes, and nicknames for our listeners, this week on Ex Rated Movies!
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