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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Noted critic and film historian James Colt Harrison steps into the spotlight on Movie Addict Headquarters. And it’s about time! James has been one of the show’s favorite guests from the very beginning. He has contributed to some of the most popular episodes including tributes to such classics as The Shawshank Redemption, Gone with the Wind and Singin’ in the Rain as well as to legendary movie stars like Tony Curtis, Mickey Rooney, and Debbie Reynolds. But this time, James shares his reactions about current and upcoming attractions. On the agenda for this episode are: Hello My Name Is Doris; Remember; Knight of Cups; Eye in the Sky; Allegiant; The Huntsman: Winter’s War; Alice Through the Looking Glass and Trolls. James served as the premiere film critic for The La Jolla Village News, has written a history of Hollywood movie studios, and provided reviews and commentary to a variety of outlets including Classic Movie Guide, Review Express, Rage Monthly, No Cover Music Magazine and San Diego Metro Weekly. James always combines his humor and knowledge of cinema together in a very entertaining way -- which is why he enlivens every discussion about movies. Don't miss this one, movie fans!
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Noted critic and film historian James Colt Harrison steps into the spotlight on Movie Addict Headquarters. And it’s about time! James has been one of the show’s favorite guests from the very beginning. He has contributed to some of the most popular episodes including tributes to such classics as The Shawshank Redemption, Gone with the Wind and Singin’ in the Rain as well as to legendary movie stars like Tony Curtis, Mickey Rooney, and Debbie Reynolds. But this time, James shares his reactions about current and upcoming attractions. On the agenda for this episode are: Hello My Name Is Doris; Remember; Knight of Cups; Eye in the Sky; Allegiant; The Huntsman: Winter’s War; Alice Through the Looking Glass and Trolls. James served as the premiere film critic for The La Jolla Village News, has written a history of Hollywood movie studios, and provided reviews and commentary to a variety of outlets including Classic Movie Guide, Review Express, Rage Monthly, No Cover Music Magazine and San Diego Metro Weekly. James always combines his humor and knowledge of cinema together in a very entertaining way -- which is why he enlivens every discussion about movies. Don't miss this one, movie fans!
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