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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16: Act 1 -> Act 2 with Benh Zeitlin
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Today we’re joined by our friend, the mega-talented and ever-thoughtful Benh Zeitlin, director of Glory at Sea, Beasts of the Southern Wild, and Wendy. We’re thrilled to welcome Benh to the study group as we cross the threshold on pages 31-32, and see Muldrow’s journey plummet into action. From here, we break down act breaks, specifically the crucial transition from Act 1 to Act 2. We discuss the confluence of plot and emotional undercurrents in a story, and how the Coens use structure to build striking and surprising narratives. Thanks again to Benh for joining us on this rollicking river ride.
Coens covered: Miller’s Crossing, Fargo, Intolerable Cruelty, A Serious Man.
Plus: Commando
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Coens covered: Miller’s Crossing, Fargo, Intolerable Cruelty, A Serious Man.
Plus: Commando
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For all things TTWS visit tothewhitesea.me – and join the Discord too!
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Today we’re joined by our friend, the mega-talented and ever-thoughtful Benh Zeitlin, director of Glory at Sea, Beasts of the Southern Wild, and Wendy. We’re thrilled to welcome Benh to the study group as we cross the threshold on pages 31-32, and see Muldrow’s journey plummet into action. From here, we break down act breaks, specifically the crucial transition from Act 1 to Act 2. We discuss the confluence of plot and emotional undercurrents in a story, and how the Coens use structure to build striking and surprising narratives. Thanks again to Benh for joining us on this rollicking river ride.
Coens covered: Miller’s Crossing, Fargo, Intolerable Cruelty, A Serious Man.
Plus: Commando
If you're enjoying the study group follow TTWS on social media, tell your friends about it, and leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can also support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/tothewhitesea
For all things TTWS visit tothewhitesea.me – and join the Discord too!
Coens covered: Miller’s Crossing, Fargo, Intolerable Cruelty, A Serious Man.
Plus: Commando
If you're enjoying the study group follow TTWS on social media, tell your friends about it, and leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can also support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/tothewhitesea
For all things TTWS visit tothewhitesea.me – and join the Discord too!
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