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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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"It is time to keep your appointment with the Wicker Man." For Episode 377, Thomas and Brandon kick off their Folk Horror series with one of the most important movies of the genre, THE WICKER MAN. Listen as they discuss how it was the brainchild of Christopher Lee, why the movie was rushed into production, what major change was made during the film's production, which American producer became involved in the film's post-production, and more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: Opening - Starting Spooktober Fest - (00:00:10) Intro to Folk Horror (00:08:00) Intro to The Wicker Man (00:16:27) How The Wicker Man Got to Production (00:24:02) Favorite Scenes (00:36:04) On Set Life - (01:01:18) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:08:11) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:26:26) Film Facts (01:32:55) Awards (01:37:32) Final Questions on the Movie (01:41:45) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:50:01) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
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