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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Episode 178 God's Own Country
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At its core, the gay romantic drama God’s Own Country (2017), is a quiet, tender film about personal growth and the power of perspective. It just also happens to have a lamb-skinning scene, and an elbow-deep, bovine rectal reproductive examination. While similar to Brokeback Mountain, this movie eschews pathos by giving its characters the power of choice, yielding an emotional and satisfying experience that both Matt and Ryan had to sit and digest through the credits. Brilliant performances, stunning cinematography, and a smart script round out this true treasure of modern queer cinema. Join us for an episode that includes a bunch of beef-bit butter, a trendy moment of transcendence, and an introduction to our new friend Willy Nilly, this week on Ex Rated Movies!
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At its core, the gay romantic drama God’s Own Country (2017), is a quiet, tender film about personal growth and the power of perspective. It just also happens to have a lamb-skinning scene, and an elbow-deep, bovine rectal reproductive examination. While similar to Brokeback Mountain, this movie eschews pathos by giving its characters the power of choice, yielding an emotional and satisfying experience that both Matt and Ryan had to sit and digest through the credits. Brilliant performances, stunning cinematography, and a smart script round out this true treasure of modern queer cinema. Join us for an episode that includes a bunch of beef-bit butter, a trendy moment of transcendence, and an introduction to our new friend Willy Nilly, this week on Ex Rated Movies!
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