Explore the Wild World of Blaxploitation with Odie Henderson | Kevin Lockett Podcast
On this episode of the Kevin Lockett podcast, Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson joins the conversation to delve into his book "Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras."
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction and Working at a Video Store
00:08:09 - The Rise of Melvin Van Peebles
00:16:40 - Bill Gun and "Ganja and Hess" at Cannes
00:25:00 - Underrated Actors in Black Exploitation Films
00:33:08 - The Influence of Michael Schultz
00:41:30 - The Whz: Broadway and Film Adaptation
00:49:41 - Honoring Unsung History
00:57:49 - The Underground Black Movies Between Eddie Murphy and Spike Lee
01:06:04 - The Underrated Career of Richard Pryor
01:14:54 - John Cassavetes: The legendary actor and director
01:23:14 - Advice for Film Critics
01:31:22 - The Hindrance of Skin Color and Gender
01:39:45 - Words of Wisdom
In this engaging discussion, Kevin and Odie explore a range of topics, from the groundbreaking work of Melvin Van Peebles to the cultural impact of Gordon Parks. They also touch upon the significance of The Shaft TV series, the enduring popularity of Pam Grier's Coffy and Foxy Brown, and the timeless legacy of Cooley High. Dive into the world of black cinema as they dissect the lesser-known gem "The Beast Must Die" and celebrate the underrated brilliance of Sugar Hill. Plus, they ponder what Stevie Wonder's '70s soundtrack might have sounded like, reflecting on Curtis Mayfield's financial struggles with the Superfly Soundtrack.
The conversation extends to the comedic genius of Richard Pryor, the backstory of Uptown Saturday Night, and the mark left by The Wiz on its era. Explore the underrated directing history of Michael Schultz and even discover the potent presence of Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Nyota Uhura in Isaac Truck Turner. This episode is a must-listen for fans of '70s blaxploitation films. #kevinlockettpodcast
#BlackCinema #Blaxploitation #MelvinVanPeebles #GordonParks #PamGrier #CooleyHigh #SugarHill #StevieWonder #JamesBrown #CurtisMayfield #RichardPryor #UptownSaturdayNight #TheWiz #MichaelSchultz #NichelleNichols #IsaacTruckTurner #FilmCriticism #PodcastDiscussion
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