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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Gorillas in the Mist
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GORILLAS IN THE MIST Dian Fossey travels from the United States to Africa to study gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda. As she bonds with the animals, she grows increasingly concerned about poachers threatening their survival. Determined to prevent their extinction, Fossey forms a defense league to protect the gorillas, placing herself in a perilous situation. Craig and Elisabeth talk about their love of animals, prickly heroines, conservation and the movie “Gorillas in the Mist” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:20 Craig and Elisabeth talk about Elisabeth's love of animals. 17:23 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Gorillas in the Mist" 1:00:56 Recasting 1:19:00 Double Feature 1:25:20 Final Thoughts 1:31:14 A preview of next week's episode "Lethal Weapon 2 " Next week, we continue our welcome of Elisabeth by delving into her unhealthy obsession of Mel Gibson with "Lethal Weapon 2" https://youtu.be/ZbFE2P3tASI?si=GdRxSQefpVAKfZuA
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GORILLAS IN THE MIST Dian Fossey travels from the United States to Africa to study gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda. As she bonds with the animals, she grows increasingly concerned about poachers threatening their survival. Determined to prevent their extinction, Fossey forms a defense league to protect the gorillas, placing herself in a perilous situation. Craig and Elisabeth talk about their love of animals, prickly heroines, conservation and the movie “Gorillas in the Mist” on this week’s Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:20 Craig and Elisabeth talk about Elisabeth's love of animals. 17:23 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Gorillas in the Mist" 1:00:56 Recasting 1:19:00 Double Feature 1:25:20 Final Thoughts 1:31:14 A preview of next week's episode "Lethal Weapon 2 " Next week, we continue our welcome of Elisabeth by delving into her unhealthy obsession of Mel Gibson with "Lethal Weapon 2" https://youtu.be/ZbFE2P3tASI?si=GdRxSQefpVAKfZuA
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