257: Blacula

An episode of the Film Buds podcast, hosted by Film Buds Podcast, titled "257: Blacula" was published on February 17, 2023.

February 17, 2023 · Film Buds

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Summary

Hey y’all,Black representation in film has a long and complicated past that extends back to the beginning of Film. Blackface, racial disparity behind the scenes, and more all made it difficult for accurate Black representation by Black artists. And in the wake of the Civil Rights movement came a subgenre all its own, Blaxploitation. The style of filmmaking taps into many of the zeitgeist elements of the 1970s, including sex and violence on screen, and even included Horror. For this week’s episode we’re looking at the Blaxploitation Horror Blacula. We’ll discuss the tropes of Dracula, how they work in this new setting, and review Blacula. We thank you for joining us this week, and be sure to check out last week’s episode. Enjoy y’all,The BudsBe a Friend to the Film Buds:* thefilmbuds.com* The Buds on Patreon* The Buds on bandcamp* @filmbuds on Twitter* @thefilmbudspodcast on Instagram* Paul’s Letterboxd Click this link and get some sweet movie related art while also supporting the show. Show Open Exploitation and the 70sBlacula ReviewTotal Runtime - 01:06:50

Episode Description

Hey y’all,

Black representation in film has a long and complicated past that extends back to the beginning of Film. Blackface, racial disparity behind the scenes, and more all made it difficult for accurate Black representation by Black artists. And in the wake of the Civil Rights movement came a subgenre all its own, Blaxploitation.

The style of filmmaking taps into many of the zeitgeist elements of the 1970s, including sex and violence on screen, and even included Horror. For this week’s episode we’re looking at the Blaxploitation Horror Blacula. We’ll discuss the tropes of Dracula, how they work in this new setting, and review Blacula.

We thank you for joining us this week, and be sure to check out last week’s episode.

Enjoy y’all,

The Buds

Be a Friend to the Film Buds:

Click this link and get some sweet movie related art while also supporting the show.

Show Open

Exploitation and the 70s

Blacula Review

Total Runtime - 01:06:50