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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“You know, when I was your age – I was a tough son of a biscuit eater - just like you.”
On this show, Exploding Helicopter takes a deep dive into the bonkers conspiracy thriller Amerigeddon (2016).
After the United Nations engineers a military takeover over of the USA - yes, the same United Nations that struggles to organise a drinks reception in a wine bar – it’s up to one, lone, Texan family to lead the fight back.
To help review the film Will is joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday. They discuss the insane plot, some strange cameos, plus a truly unique exploding helicopter.
Show notes
Amerigeddon (2016)
Plot: A global organisation aligned with the United Nations disables the United States' power grid and institutes Martial Law. Can a dedicated family of patriots save America and reclaim its freedom.
Stars: Dina Meyer, Diane Ladd, AnnaLynne McCord
151 episodes
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Manage episode 245971281 series 129054
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“You know, when I was your age – I was a tough son of a biscuit eater - just like you.”
On this show, Exploding Helicopter takes a deep dive into the bonkers conspiracy thriller Amerigeddon (2016).
After the United Nations engineers a military takeover over of the USA - yes, the same United Nations that struggles to organise a drinks reception in a wine bar – it’s up to one, lone, Texan family to lead the fight back.
To help review the film Will is joined by Nick Rehak from French Toast Sunday. They discuss the insane plot, some strange cameos, plus a truly unique exploding helicopter.
Show notes
Amerigeddon (2016)
Plot: A global organisation aligned with the United Nations disables the United States' power grid and institutes Martial Law. Can a dedicated family of patriots save America and reclaim its freedom.
Stars: Dina Meyer, Diane Ladd, AnnaLynne McCord
151 episodes
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