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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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The Last Starfighter’s Lance Guest revisits a career filled with film and theater highlights
Classic Conversations: Pop culture Interviews with Jeff Dwoskin
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From Halloween II to The Last Starfighter and even Jaws: The Revenge, Lance Guest’s career is filled with memorable moments that shaped an era of film.
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In this conversation, Lance reflects on his journey through cult classics, working alongside legends, and the unexpected twists that brought his characters to life. With stories from early sci-fi special effects to Broadway stages, this episode celebrates the nostalgia and resilience of a career spanning decades.
Episode Highlights:
- How Lance landed the role of Alex Rogan in The Last Starfighter and the film’s pioneering CGI effects
- Stories from working with Robert Preston and the magic he brought to set
- Behind-the-scenes memories from Halloween II and Lance’s take on Jamie Lee Curtis’ energy off-screen
- The challenges and rewrites that shaped Jaws: The Revenge
- Lance’s transition to Broadway, performing as Johnny Cash in Million Dollar Quartet
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