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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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This week on Movie Podcast Now! Classics: the 1987 horror classic The Stepfather. This film is a fantastic breakdown of the American Dream and all the fake exteriors that come with it. Featuring a star turn by Terry O'Quinn, Phillip and Michael were spellbound by this one. Check it out! And check out our Patreon where, for only $3 a month, you get weekly bonus episodes and early access to the main podcast. Check it out here: Patreon.com/PMTM
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