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 ...
…
continue reading
Content provided by RantInc and Rant Inc.. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by RantInc and Rant Inc. or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Out Now Commentary: Day of the Dead (1985)
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 516871521 series 166583
Content provided by RantInc and Rant Inc.. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by RantInc and Rant Inc. or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary wants you to choke on ‘em! The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Milky Way Blues’ Yancy Berns join Aaron and Abe to discuss 1985’s Day of the Dead, the third entry in George A. Romero’s “Dead” series, and the final horror special for 2025. Listen in to hear the group discuss the film’s legacy, how it stands against the other entries, why it drew some ire from critics, and all the clear quality to be found in this low-budget production. Additionally, there are numerous stories about the film’s production, how it relates to the hosts and their connection to the film, tangents about other movies, and much more. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill…
- Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD, @YancyJack
- Check out all of our sites and blogs: The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Milky Way Blues
- Check Out All of Our Horror Specials.
- Watch the trailer for Day of the Dead
1087 episodes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 516871521 series 166583
Content provided by RantInc and Rant Inc.. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by RantInc and Rant Inc. or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary wants you to choke on ‘em! The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and The Milky Way Blues’ Yancy Berns join Aaron and Abe to discuss 1985’s Day of the Dead, the third entry in George A. Romero’s “Dead” series, and the final horror special for 2025. Listen in to hear the group discuss the film’s legacy, how it stands against the other entries, why it drew some ire from critics, and all the clear quality to be found in this low-budget production. Additionally, there are numerous stories about the film’s production, how it relates to the hosts and their connection to the film, tangents about other movies, and much more. So now, if you’ve got an hour to kill…
- Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD, @YancyJack
- Check out all of our sites and blogs: The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, The Milky Way Blues
- Check Out All of Our Horror Specials.
- Watch the trailer for Day of the Dead
1087 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.