Share
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 ...
…
continue reading
Manage episode 489410993 series 3449092
Content provided by That Was Pretty Scary and Morbid Network. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by That Was Pretty Scary and Morbid Network or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Join host Jon Lee Brody in this deep dive into the obscure 1984 horror B-movie 'Fatal Games'. Discover the fascinating yet bizarre premise of aspiring Olympians being hunted by a javelin-wielding killer at the Falcon Academy of Athletics. Jon covers the plot points, background production details, and the state of 1984's film industry and world events that influenced the movie. Learn why this film has remained an obscure cult curiosity rather than a cult classic, despite its intriguing elements and memorable kills. This episode is sprinkled with humor, killer analysis, and a fun comparison game involving famous 80s horror movie killers.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
132 episodes
))
