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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THE FABELMANS Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see "The Greatest Show on Earth." Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. But the young man uncovers a shattering family secret while learning the power of film and imagination. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on Twitter) discuss the master filmmaker, how art will crush your heart, the Houston Film Critics Society’s 2022 nomination list and the movie “The Fabelmans” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:56 Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew talk about the upcoming Houston Film Critics Society awards ceremony on February 18th. 18:32 Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Fabelmans" 40:04 Recasting 54:52 Double Feature 1:03:01 Final Thoughts 1:10:16 A preview of next week's episode "Yojimbo" February is going to be samurai month and we're starting with the all-time classic "Yojimbo"
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THE FABELMANS Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see "The Greatest Show on Earth." Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. But the young man uncovers a shattering family secret while learning the power of film and imagination. Craig, Alan and guest Brendan Agnew (@BLCAgnew on Twitter) discuss the master filmmaker, how art will crush your heart, the Houston Film Critics Society’s 2022 nomination list and the movie “The Fabelmans” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 0:56 Craig, Alan and Brendan Agnew talk about the upcoming Houston Film Critics Society awards ceremony on February 18th. 18:32 Craig, Alan and Brendan discuss "The Fabelmans" 40:04 Recasting 54:52 Double Feature 1:03:01 Final Thoughts 1:10:16 A preview of next week's episode "Yojimbo" February is going to be samurai month and we're starting with the all-time classic "Yojimbo"
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