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 ...
…
continue reading
Content provided by Brandon Sparks. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brandon Sparks or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
342 - The Silent Partner (1978)
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 453933897 series 1127432
Content provided by Brandon Sparks. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brandon Sparks or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
"I feel as though I know you very well." For Episode 342, Brandon and David dive into this year's Christmas genre, and that is the Christmas Action genre. Listen as they discuss the 1978 Canadian thriller THE SILENT PARTNER. Find out which rock star Elliott Gould wanted to be cast in the film, why it was filmed in Canada, the controversy in post-production, and what directors loved the movie. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Spotify Wrapped and Denzel - (00:00:10) Intro of Christmas Action Month (00:09:26) Intro to The Silent Partner (00:16:06) How The Silent Partner Got to Production (00:23:42) Favorite Scenes (00:31:12) On Set Life - (01:07:21) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:13:36) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:22:04) Film Facts (01:29:58) Awards (01:30:41) Final Questions on the Movie (01:36:15) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:43:39) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
…
continue reading
365 episodes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 453933897 series 1127432
Content provided by Brandon Sparks. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brandon Sparks or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
"I feel as though I know you very well." For Episode 342, Brandon and David dive into this year's Christmas genre, and that is the Christmas Action genre. Listen as they discuss the 1978 Canadian thriller THE SILENT PARTNER. Find out which rock star Elliott Gould wanted to be cast in the film, why it was filmed in Canada, the controversy in post-production, and what directors loved the movie. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: Opening Banter - Spotify Wrapped and Denzel - (00:00:10) Intro of Christmas Action Month (00:09:26) Intro to The Silent Partner (00:16:06) How The Silent Partner Got to Production (00:23:42) Favorite Scenes (00:31:12) On Set Life - (01:07:21) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:13:36) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:22:04) Film Facts (01:29:58) Awards (01:30:41) Final Questions on the Movie (01:36:15) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:43:39) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]
…
continue reading
365 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.