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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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Steve Rogers and Mark Stanborough of Hammer Films join host Tim Millard and George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive, to tell us about the resurgence of physical media releases from Hammer this year, along with an update on the new ownership and the new company priorities.
We then detail how The Curse of Frankenstein became a definitive 4K release, along with the Warner Archive, pairing archival rigor with fan-first features. You will hear about the restoration process, the new optional 5.1 audio, and the entertaining new extras included in the various Deluxe UK and US releases. This is a podcast horror and specifically Hammer Horror fans don't want to miss.
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Chapters
1. Hammer’s Haunting Return & The Curse of Frankenstein 4K (00:00:00)
2. Why Hammer’s Back In 2025 (00:00:05)
3. Guests And Warner Partnership (00:01:05)
4. The New Hammer Ethos (00:02:27)
5. Rights, Elements, And 4K Strategy (00:05:52)
6. Why Curse Changed Horror (00:10:06)
7. Warner’s Role And Global Impact (00:14:55)
8. Building A Definitive Restoration (00:21:06)
9. Audio, HDR, And Aspect Ratios (00:26:06)
10. Deluxe Editions And Feature Design (00:28:20)
11. Packaging, Art, And Fan Expectations (00:35:54)
12. Future Releases And The Road Ahead (00:51:45)
13. Closing Thanks And How To Buy (00:56:30)
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