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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Wheel of Horror 13 days of Halloween: Day 9 of 13.
Get ready to feast on some undead fun Alec Lawless & Joe Testa delve into George A. Romero’s iconic The Day of the Dead! This week, we’re exploring the chilling yet thought-provoking third installment of the legendary Dead trilogy. Join us as we navigate the post-apocalyptic landscape where zombies roam, and survival takes a backseat to the complex dynamics between the living and the undead.We’ll unpack the film’s social commentary, the unforgettable characters, and those spine-tingling moments that keep us on the edge of our seats. Plus, we’ll discuss why this movie stands out in the zombie genre and how it brilliantly weaves themes of humanity, power, and hope into the chaos.So, grab your favorite snacks (maybe not brains!), and join us for an episode that’s equal parts chilling and thought-provoking. Let’s raise a glass to the undead and celebrate what makes The Day of the Dead a true classic!
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Get ready to feast on some undead fun Alec Lawless & Joe Testa delve into George A. Romero’s iconic The Day of the Dead! This week, we’re exploring the chilling yet thought-provoking third installment of the legendary Dead trilogy. Join us as we navigate the post-apocalyptic landscape where zombies roam, and survival takes a backseat to the complex dynamics between the living and the undead.We’ll unpack the film’s social commentary, the unforgettable characters, and those spine-tingling moments that keep us on the edge of our seats. Plus, we’ll discuss why this movie stands out in the zombie genre and how it brilliantly weaves themes of humanity, power, and hope into the chaos.So, grab your favorite snacks (maybe not brains!), and join us for an episode that’s equal parts chilling and thought-provoking. Let’s raise a glass to the undead and celebrate what makes The Day of the Dead a true classic!
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel
440 episodes
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Wheel of Horror 13 days of Halloween: Day 9 of 13.
Get ready to feast on some undead fun Alec Lawless & Joe Testa delve into George A. Romero’s iconic The Day of the Dead! This week, we’re exploring the chilling yet thought-provoking third installment of the legendary Dead trilogy. Join us as we navigate the post-apocalyptic landscape where zombies roam, and survival takes a backseat to the complex dynamics between the living and the undead.We’ll unpack the film’s social commentary, the unforgettable characters, and those spine-tingling moments that keep us on the edge of our seats. Plus, we’ll discuss why this movie stands out in the zombie genre and how it brilliantly weaves themes of humanity, power, and hope into the chaos.So, grab your favorite snacks (maybe not brains!), and join us for an episode that’s equal parts chilling and thought-provoking. Let’s raise a glass to the undead and celebrate what makes The Day of the Dead a true classic!
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel
…
continue reading
Get ready to feast on some undead fun Alec Lawless & Joe Testa delve into George A. Romero’s iconic The Day of the Dead! This week, we’re exploring the chilling yet thought-provoking third installment of the legendary Dead trilogy. Join us as we navigate the post-apocalyptic landscape where zombies roam, and survival takes a backseat to the complex dynamics between the living and the undead.We’ll unpack the film’s social commentary, the unforgettable characters, and those spine-tingling moments that keep us on the edge of our seats. Plus, we’ll discuss why this movie stands out in the zombie genre and how it brilliantly weaves themes of humanity, power, and hope into the chaos.So, grab your favorite snacks (maybe not brains!), and join us for an episode that’s equal parts chilling and thought-provoking. Let’s raise a glass to the undead and celebrate what makes The Day of the Dead a true classic!
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-of-horror/id1534102813
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3HnyAISG8Z8hvMFdSG60tE?si=9b785cf21c7f46a3
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wheelofhorrorpodcast1802/videos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheel_of_horror/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HorrorWheel
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