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 one and only Tony Todd passed away recently and as huge fans of his work and movies the FM3 decided to talk about one of their faves "Night Of The Living Dead" (1990). This celebrated reboot was directed by none other than Tom Savini and even though it was panned upon release it has gone on to be known as a great zombie film and remake. Join Jef, Josh and Brian as they talk about this often overlooked flick.
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