Happy Hump Day POU! Who's the cat that won't cop out / When there's danger all about? If you know the answer to that question (Shaft!), and probably even if you don't, then you know that Blaxploitation films represent an indisputably integral part of the history of American popular culture. From cool gangsters to deadly heroines to campy monsters, the characters … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: History of the Blaxploitation Movie Era
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Tuesday Open Thread: History of the Blaxploitation Movie Era
Good Morning POU! We continue to look at the impact and legacy of the Blaxploitation Film Era! I'm very interested in how everyone feels about the comments regarding Sidney Poitier, hope it sparks a lively conversation! Michael Jai White remembers the first time he saw people onscreen who looked like they came from his 'hood. This was in an otherwise forgettable 1976 … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: History of the Blaxploitation Movie Era
Monday Open Thread: History of the Blaxploitation Movie Era
Good Morning POU! It's a look back at the history and legacy of the blackety-black blackest era of "Getting Back at the Man! Blaxploitation is a term coined in the early 1970s to refer to black action films that were aimed at black audiences. Featuring African-American actors in lead roles and often having anti-establishment plots, the films were frequently condemned … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: History of the Blaxploitation Movie Era