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 8: Independence Day and They Live
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In this episode of Over/Under Movies, Mike and Ege talk about the importance of using practical effects to elevate the terrible storytelling in Independence Day while Karim tells us his story of being brought up as the Fresh Prince of Wimbledon. Mike and Ege also try to find a suitable cast for a remake of They Live while Karim warns us about the Lizard People who will surely doom us all into a life inside The Matrix. As usual, please grace us with your comments and let us know how we're doing.
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In this episode of Over/Under Movies, Mike and Ege talk about the importance of using practical effects to elevate the terrible storytelling in Independence Day while Karim tells us his story of being brought up as the Fresh Prince of Wimbledon. Mike and Ege also try to find a suitable cast for a remake of They Live while Karim warns us about the Lizard People who will surely doom us all into a life inside The Matrix. As usual, please grace us with your comments and let us know how we're doing.
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