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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Charlie and George board the USCSS Nostromo to discuss one of the biggest influences on modern sci-fi horror: Alien! To celebrate the upcoming release of Alien: Romulus, they'll be delving deep into the film that gave birth to a mega-franchise. From the original script to the talented concept artists and a new up-and-coming director, one Ridley Scott, they will cover it all! Remember, in space, no one can hear you scream, but we certainly hope you listen to this episode!
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Charlie and George board the USCSS Nostromo to discuss one of the biggest influences on modern sci-fi horror: Alien! To celebrate the upcoming release of Alien: Romulus, they'll be delving deep into the film that gave birth to a mega-franchise. From the original script to the talented concept artists and a new up-and-coming director, one Ridley Scott, they will cover it all! Remember, in space, no one can hear you scream, but we certainly hope you listen to this episode!
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