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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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Listeners, we are going to into the woods, and we may never return. We are so, so sorry to everyone’s mothers.
This week it’s the reason for the season. The most famous found footage film in cinema history! It spawned an entire genre, and we’re going to do our best to honor its legacy.
We couldn’t have a more qualified guest – joining us to uncover the secrets of the most successful American independent film ever made is our old friend, Nik Long. Not only is he our digital producer, but he’s also an Eagle Scout! And a sound person!
Next week, we’re quarantining in a Spanish apartment complex for REC (2007). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod
References:
- Special Features
- Commentary
- The Blair Witch Documentary
- Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen by Brian Raftery
- Heather Donahue on Her Relationship with the Franchise
- Heather Donahue Turns Down Blair Witch
- The Week Production Oral History Part II
- The Week Production Oral History Part IV
- The Cast Sue For Compensation
- Mike Monello Details New Transfer
Credits:
Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.
This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.
This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.
Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop
The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.
Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.
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