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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Over/Under Movies Episode 12: The Running Man and The Hunger Games
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In the new episode of Over/Under Movies where we pick one overrated and one underrated film, we tackle two "Battle in the arena to death on live TV" movies. Oktay and Ryan discuss The Running Man, which they find to be an under-appreciated satire within Arnold's 80s oeuvre and the first Hunger Games movie (Not the superior sequel), which they think is too tepid for its outrageously dark premise. As usual, you can follow us on iTunes, just search for Over/Under movies and don't forget to comment so we can improve. Oktay Ege Kozak is the film critic for Oregonherald.com, Beyazperde.com and Bitch Magazine. Ryan Oliver is the film critic for Gotchamovies.com and host of the Gotchamovies podcast.
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In the new episode of Over/Under Movies where we pick one overrated and one underrated film, we tackle two "Battle in the arena to death on live TV" movies. Oktay and Ryan discuss The Running Man, which they find to be an under-appreciated satire within Arnold's 80s oeuvre and the first Hunger Games movie (Not the superior sequel), which they think is too tepid for its outrageously dark premise. As usual, you can follow us on iTunes, just search for Over/Under movies and don't forget to comment so we can improve. Oktay Ege Kozak is the film critic for Oregonherald.com, Beyazperde.com and Bitch Magazine. Ryan Oliver is the film critic for Gotchamovies.com and host of the Gotchamovies podcast.
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