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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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In this episode we dive deep into Steven Soderbergh’s latest project 'Black Bag.' The conversation extends to the storytelling prowess of screenwriter David Koepp, the complexities of character development, and the nuances of the film's cinematography and editing. We also touch on other upcoming movies from directors like Paul Thomas Anderson and Spike Lee, and examine performances by Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.
00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Upcoming Movies
03:50 Character Analysis and Performances
05:38 Cinematic Techniques and Directorial Style
11:09 Spoilers
32:50 Cate Blanchett's Character Study
37:27 Screenplay Precision
39:40 Directorial Styles and Constraints
43:27 Stephen Soderbergh's Approach
49:02 Modern Masterpieces and Recency Bias
52:35 Final Thoughts
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