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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Ep 136: In Search of the 80s
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There's nothing like an all-out coked-up movie from the 80s. Even as we near 30 years since the close of the iconic decade, we can't get enough of the adrenaline-fueled and ballsy popcorn flicks that couldn't have been made in any other decade. In this episode, we dive into a series of upcoming documentaries that celebrate the sci-fi, action and horror films that defined an era. Do yourself a favor and watch the trailers for In Search of Tomorrow, In Search of Darkness and In Search of the Last Action Heroes on YouTube. You won't regret it. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - @Get2theMovies - to stay updated on all new episodes.
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There's nothing like an all-out coked-up movie from the 80s. Even as we near 30 years since the close of the iconic decade, we can't get enough of the adrenaline-fueled and ballsy popcorn flicks that couldn't have been made in any other decade. In this episode, we dive into a series of upcoming documentaries that celebrate the sci-fi, action and horror films that defined an era. Do yourself a favor and watch the trailers for In Search of Tomorrow, In Search of Darkness and In Search of the Last Action Heroes on YouTube. You won't regret it. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - @Get2theMovies - to stay updated on all new episodes.
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