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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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Twenty Years of Terror: A Deep Dive into Alexandre Aja's “High Tension!”Join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this groundbreaking French horror film. We're dissecting every nerve-shredding scene of “High Tension” (or “Haute Tension” as it's known in France!), from the masterful direction of Alexandre Aja, to the unforgettable performances by Cecile de France and Maiwenn. Was this a turning point for French horror?
Does it still hold up after two decades? Does THAT ending really work? We’re exploring it all with a little help from Mark J. Parker of the Release Date Rewind Podcast! Definitely worth a listen if you’re a fan of this polarizing but always interesting horror film.
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