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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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Tonight on Triple Feature, we’re diving into Peak Schwarzenegger — three films that aren’t tied to franchises, sequels, or shared universes, yet define the essence of Arnold at the height of his cultural power.
Commando (1985) is the pure, concentrated version of the 80s one-man-army fantasy — a comic book made of gun smoke, muscle, and one-liners.
Last Action Hero (1993) shifts the frame, turning Schwarzenegger into both icon and commentary — a meta-text where the action hero confronts his own mythology, clichés, and limits.
And True Lies (1994) marks the fully-evolved form: Cameron-scale spectacle, domestic farce, spy thriller, and movie-star charisma operating at maximum output.
Taken together, these three films trace the arc of the American action hero: from invincible, to self-aware, to cinematic legend.
Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.
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Commando (1985) is the pure, concentrated version of the 80s one-man-army fantasy — a comic book made of gun smoke, muscle, and one-liners.
Last Action Hero (1993) shifts the frame, turning Schwarzenegger into both icon and commentary — a meta-text where the action hero confronts his own mythology, clichés, and limits.
And True Lies (1994) marks the fully-evolved form: Cameron-scale spectacle, domestic farce, spy thriller, and movie-star charisma operating at maximum output.
Taken together, these three films trace the arc of the American action hero: from invincible, to self-aware, to cinematic legend.
Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.
Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:
https://linktr.ee/markkind76
also
https://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-network
FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW
Tiktok: @markradulich
twitter: @MarkRadulich
Instagram: markkind76
RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
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