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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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In this episode of the Entertain This! Podcast, the hosts conduct a comprehensive scene-by-scene analysis of the 2013 film “The Conjuring,” directed by James Wan. They examine the narrative structure, character development, and atmospheric elements that contribute to its status as a cornerstone of modern horror cinema, drawing from the purported real-life experiences of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren with the Perron family’s haunting.
The discussion then transitions to Netflix’s “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” the third installment in the anthology series, which premiered in October 2025. The hosts evaluate the portrayal of Ed Gein’s disturbing crimes, the series’ exploration of psychological and societal factors, and standout performances, including Charlie Hunnam in the titular role.
Throughout the episode, the conversation addresses thematic connections between supernatural horror and true-crime narratives, offering listeners informed perspectives on storytelling techniques and cultural implications.
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1. Haunted Halls Dissected: Scene-by-Scene in ‘The Conjuring,’ Plus Ed Gein’s Monstrous Sidebar (00:00:00)
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3. (Cont.) Haunted Halls Dissected: Scene-by-Scene in ‘The Conjuring,’ Plus Ed Gein’s Monstrous Sidebar (00:09:05)
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