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 today's episode, we are extremely honored to be joined by Peter MacDonald, who is one of the most talented and distinguished camera operators and second unit directors of all time. Throughout this interview, he reminisces about his experience directing Young Indiana Jones and the Phantom Train of Doom, which is one of the most exciting and action-packed episodes from the series. During this casual and compelling conversation, he discusses his collaboration with George Lucas, the ambitious challenges of directing stunts and explosions on real trains, and his hilarious recollection of how the actors spent their time after long days on the set.
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