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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It’s Fanuary and that mean’s it’s time to review movies as suggested by you listeners. Both of you. First up is a Quaid Brother double feature. First, we learn about controlling our dreams with Dennis Quaid in DREAMSCAPE. Then we learn about how annoying neighbors and moving can be with Randy Quaid in MOVING.
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It’s Fanuary and that mean’s it’s time to review movies as suggested by you listeners. Both of you. First up is a Quaid Brother double feature. First, we learn about controlling our dreams with Dennis Quaid in DREAMSCAPE. Then we learn about how annoying neighbors and moving can be with Randy Quaid in MOVING.
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×This episode is all about Jack The Ripper movies! First up, Klaus Kinski takes on the title role as he experiments on different women in JACK THE RIPPER. Then, David Hasselhoff fights off a returning Jack the Ripper while never missing a chance to show off his chest hair in TERROR AT LONDON BRIDGE.
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This episode we’re taking a look at two haunted vehicle movies. First up, an alien possesses a bulldozer and runs amok in KILLDOZER. Then a woman decides to start over in her aunt’s old house but is soon haunted by a hearse that keeps trying to run her of the road in THE HEARSE.
This episode ends our Fan Selection series and there is no more fitting way to go out than with some Jim Wynorski films. First up, we chat about aliens and hot girls including Traci Lords last ever nude scene in NOT OF THIS EARTH. Then, we wonder if anyone realized they were ripping off Die … Continue reading Not Of This Earth & Demolition High →…
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This episode’s fan suggestions are Phil Tippett movies. First up, we take a trip to a planetary war between humans and bugs in STARSHIP TROOPERS 2. Then, we go on a really bad acid trip in MAD GOD. [powerpress}
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Kids get creepy as we look at these fan suggestions from Tracey. First, Anthony Hopkins shows up with a creepy beard as he says a little girl with night terrors is his reincarnated daughter in AUDREY ROSE. Then, a young girl finds that what she draws comes alive in her dreams in PAPERHOUSE.
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1 The Hit & Last Stop In Yuma County 1:49:30
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This week’s fan selections are giving off Tarantino/Coen Brothers Vibes. First up, a hitman has to make a cross-country trip with his target in THE HIT. Then, a group of strangers gather at a gas station while they wait to fill up in LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY.
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1 The Crazies & John Dies At The End 1:45:59
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This episode is just two requests mashed together. So first up, Timothy Olyphant tries to contain an outbreak in the 2010 remake THE CRAZIES. Then, things get surreal in JOHN DIES AT THE END.
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1 Hell Comes To Frogtown & They Live 1:56:26
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This week is Rowdy Roddy Piper week as Fanbruary keeps going. First up, we visit a post apocalyptic town where the only fertile male is Roddy Piper in HELL COMES TO FROGTOWN. Because of course he would be. Then Piper has to save the world from aliens with the help of some special sunglasses in … Continue reading Hell Comes To Frogtown & They Live →…
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1 Tuff Turf & Three O’Clock Hight 1:52:26
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This week we’re taking a look at what it’s like to be the new kid in town. First up, James Spader runs afoul of a gang at his new school all because he likes the leader’s girlfriend in TUFF TURF. Then, a new bully arrives as Jerry Mitchell is having the worst day of his … Continue reading Tuff Turf & Three O’Clock Hight →…
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1 The Dark Backward & Meet The Hollow Heads 1:43:03
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Noah picked two weird and crazy movies this week. First up, the stoner from the breakfast club grows a third arm. Then Chet from weird Science tries to sell him out. Then Wayne Newton steps in during THE DARK BACKWARD. After that, we enter the craziest sitcom ever conceived in MEET THE HOLLOW HEADS.
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This episode we’re looking at two Chris Walas films. First up, Eric Stoltz shows us that you never get over someone killing your dog in THE FLY II. Then, Bill Paxton teaches us that protecting your real estate investments from the homeless is important in THE VAGRANT.
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We’re looking at some Tarantino rip-off movies starring Jay Mohr! First, we’re splitting up into three different stories and heading to a rave in GO. Then, we’re taking Christopher Walken hostage in SUICIDE KINGS.
In this episode, we tackle two Frankenstein films. First up, Boris Karloff returns to the franchise in FRANKENSTEIN 1970. Then, we head overseas for a Italian take on the fabled tale that has more than we bargained for in FRANKENSTEIN 80.
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1 The Prophecy & The Addiction 1:16:49
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This week we’re taking a look at two movies with the ever quirky Christopher Walken. First up, we learn some biblical stuff in THE PROPHECY. Then, we learn some artsy vampire stuff in THE ADDICTION.
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We’re back to give our spoilery thoughts on Replicator.
We are back with another Coming Attraction. This time we talk about the upcoming Listen Carefully. A psychological thriller about a man trying to get his baby back. How is it? Find out here.
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We sit down to talk through the sequel to probably the most famous slasher movie ever made. That’s right, we’re heading to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital to watch as Laurie stumbles around doped up on drugs through a hospital that is pretty empty while a skinnier Michael Myers kills some hapless nurses. Watch along as we … Continue reading Halloween II Commentary →…
We check out the new film The Man In The White Van which is out NOW!!!! Is it worth making a trek to the theater? Find out.
As promised we are back to talk about all the fun things from our Coming Attractions episode about Get Away, to discuss all the spoilery bits we couldn’t talk about before the movie debuted. Hopefully you all had a chance to catch up on this great film and can listen along as we give our … Continue reading The Spoiler Section – Get Away →…
For this Coming Attraction, we talk about the upcoming film Replicator. A young woman begins to notice that those around her are acting odd. She quickly finds that the reason is much more sinister than she could have imagined. Check out Replicator Digitally and in select theaters December 10th
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Welcome to our new mini-episodes, where we get to talk about upcoming movies you should seek out. For this installment, we’re talking about the film Get Away coming from IFC Films and Shudder in theaters on December 6th. A family takes a holiday on a remote island where there may be more going on than … Continue reading Coming Attractions – Get Away →…
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It’s time to celebrate as only Americans know how. Observe a holiday about how we slaughtered native people and took their land, and then participate in capitalism by making people fight over stupid appliances and toys. First up, we head to Massachusetts to celebrate with a slasher on the loose in Eli Roth’s THANKSGIVING. Then, … Continue reading Thanksgiving & Black Friday →…
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We are rolling deep into some David Fincher movies this episode. First up, we get an invitation to some crazy stuff that maybe doesn’t make sense in THE GAME. Then, when thieves break into your house who are you going to call? Well, no one because they cut the phone lines but you can hide … Continue reading The Game & Panic Room →…
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In this episode, we’re talking about two Stephen King films. First up, we lose a ton of weight in THINNER. Then we try to report on a vampire that flies around in a plane in THE NIGHT FLIER.
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It’s time to look at our family. First up, we question what everyone is eating in PARENTS. Then we have the difficult discussion about mom turning into a blood thirsty monster thanks to Brion James in MOM.
Two of you requested it, so since it was so overwhelming, we decided to tackle this entry into the Friday The 13th franchise. The insight you’ll get to hear is us discussing why Crystal Lake would sell souvenir items about their local mass killer. Does New York actually look like Canada? Inappropriate teacher relationships. The … Continue reading Friday The 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan Commentary →…
For our final selection of spooky films for October we are checking out the trope of kids fighting monsters. First up, we take the test to see if Wolfman does in fact have nards in MONSTER SQUAD. Then, we try to stop an alien invasion in KIDS VS. ALIENS.
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This week, for our spooky films, we’re taking a look at some haunted house movies. First up, we are put in charge of children in THE INNOCENTS. Then, Guillermo Del Toro teaches us why we should fear CRIMSON PEAK.
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For October we decided to check out some spooky movies but our first week didn’t quite hit the target. First up, we learn about gambling, drinking, and hunting kangaroos in WAKE IN FRIGHT. Then, we hop in a semi with Stacey Keach and his wonderful mustache in ROAD GAMES.
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1 Too Wong Foo & The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert 1:47:58
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After some internet outages, technical issues, and just straight tom foolery, Swayze September finally rolls to a close as we take a look at Swayze in drag! First up, Swayze, Snipes, and Leguizamo get all dressed up to spend time in a small town in TOO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING, JULIE NEWMAR. Then, Hugo … Continue reading Too Wong Foo & The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert →…
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