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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'War for the Planet of the Apes' (feat. David Rosen of Piecing It Together)
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After nine films and three different incarnations, our Planet of the Apes mega-series ends here. We went in-depth on the original five-film series, dug up the oft-maligned Tim Burton "reimagining," and now we conclude our discussions on the recent reboot trilogy starring Andy Serkis as Caesar. David Rosen of Piecing It Together joins us to discuss 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes. We'll cover how director Matt Reeves elevates the trilogy to mythic heights, whether this is a satisfying follow-up to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and what we hope to see in 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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After nine films and three different incarnations, our Planet of the Apes mega-series ends here. We went in-depth on the original five-film series, dug up the oft-maligned Tim Burton "reimagining," and now we conclude our discussions on the recent reboot trilogy starring Andy Serkis as Caesar. David Rosen of Piecing It Together joins us to discuss 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes. We'll cover how director Matt Reeves elevates the trilogy to mythic heights, whether this is a satisfying follow-up to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and what we hope to see in 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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