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 Last Duel
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Sarah and guest Sara McDougall take on another of 2021’s highly anticipated medieval-inspired films: The Last Duel. Join us as we get into the myths and realities about medieval law and this fascinating 1386 trial, and our … struggles … with this film. TRIGGER WARNING: The film includes graphic depictions of sexual assault, which we critique in depth on the podcast. Read more from Sara on the Last Duel: https://slate.com/culture/2021/10/last-duel-movie-historical-accuracy.html https://slate.com/culture/2021/10/the-last-duel-hairstyles-historical-accuracy.html Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Find Sara at @SaraMcDougall2 Rate, review, and subscribe!
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Sarah and guest Sara McDougall take on another of 2021’s highly anticipated medieval-inspired films: The Last Duel. Join us as we get into the myths and realities about medieval law and this fascinating 1386 trial, and our … struggles … with this film. TRIGGER WARNING: The film includes graphic depictions of sexual assault, which we critique in depth on the podcast. Read more from Sara on the Last Duel: https://slate.com/culture/2021/10/last-duel-movie-historical-accuracy.html https://slate.com/culture/2021/10/the-last-duel-hairstyles-historical-accuracy.html Social Media: Twitter @mediaevalpod E-mail: media.evalpod@gmail.com Find Sara at @SaraMcDougall2 Rate, review, and subscribe!
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