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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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Catch Freddie and Jon as they dive into the classic 2000 horror film 'Final Destination' in this episode. They kick off with a recap of the plot, where Alex, a high school student, experiences a premonition about a plane crash and saves his classmates, only to find death relentlessly pursuing them. The duo shares personal anecdotes, including Freddie's interactions with some of the cast members, and provides insightful commentary on the film's opening sequence, foreshadowing, and notable scenes. They also explore horror trivia and references embedded within the movie, from nods to horror filmmaker Todd Browning to the eerie shout-out to John Denver. Tune in as they analyze character arcs, the impact of the film on the horror genre, and much more on this nostalgic thriller.
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