Melvin Van Peebles

The 10 Best Classic Films on Blu-ray in 2021

The 10 Best Classic Films on Blu-ray in 2021

If you really want to understand today’s culture, it pays to watch old restored films such as these in our 10 Best Classic Films on Blu-ray in 2021.

Filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles Cast His Stylistic Net Wide in His Groundbreaking Works of the ’70s

Filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles Cast His Stylistic Net Wide in His Groundbreaking Works of the ’70s

For Melvin Van Peebles good cheer and cool heads prevail against the tirade of ill-will and malevolence. His wide-ranging filmmaking style conveys that overarching sentiment.

Good Thing Melvin Van Peebles Ignored All That Dumb-Ass Safe Advice

Good Thing Melvin Van Peebles Ignored All That Dumb-Ass Safe Advice

Melvin Van Peebles’ life and art are about breaking the rules, ignoring society’s “wise” advice, and following your heart.

The Heliocentrics and Melvin Van Peebles: The Last Transmission

The Heliocentrics and Melvin Van Peebles: The Last Transmission

The Heliocentrics and Melvin Van Peebles create an ambitious, "cosmic" effort with collaboration The Last Transmission.
Sweetback in the Cosmos: An Interview with Melvin Van Peebles

Sweetback in the Cosmos: An Interview with Melvin Van Peebles

He’s almost single-handedly invented the Blaxploitation film genre, but as his recent collaboration with Heliocentrics proves, Melvin Van Peebles is much more than simply a filmmaker in command of his craft.

‘Peeples’ Depicts Another Rich Family in Need of Emotional Rehab

American Swing

The Black List: Vol. 2

Blaxploitation & ‘Slumdogs Can’t Have Dignity’ – A Critical Response to Indian Media Coverage

Part 3: The Stellar ’70s

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