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 ...
…
continue reading
Content provided by Amanda Reyes. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Amanda Reyes 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.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Special Minisode: Jeff Nelson and The Spell!
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 185184731 series 1033869
Content provided by Amanda Reyes. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Amanda Reyes 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.
We sat down with Jeff Nelson of Shout! Factory to discuss their upcoming Blu-Ray release of the classic 1977 telefilm The Spell! This is a non-spoilery behind the scenes look of what went into making the release, as well as a spirited conversation about why TV movies are important, and of course, why we all love The Spell. Enjoy! As many of you know, I supplied the commentary track for this upcoming release, and Shout has also added an intriguing interview with The Spell's screenwriter, Brian Taggert! You can pre-order The Spell through Shout's website, and you will receive it before its September 5th street date. Go buy it!
…
continue reading
74 episodes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 185184731 series 1033869
Content provided by Amanda Reyes. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Amanda Reyes 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.
We sat down with Jeff Nelson of Shout! Factory to discuss their upcoming Blu-Ray release of the classic 1977 telefilm The Spell! This is a non-spoilery behind the scenes look of what went into making the release, as well as a spirited conversation about why TV movies are important, and of course, why we all love The Spell. Enjoy! As many of you know, I supplied the commentary track for this upcoming release, and Shout has also added an intriguing interview with The Spell's screenwriter, Brian Taggert! You can pre-order The Spell through Shout's website, and you will receive it before its September 5th street date. Go buy it!
…
continue reading
74 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.