Often hailed as one of Denzel Washington’s finest performances - and that is a high bar - Malcolm X holds the distinction of bringing together a number of African-American cultural icons. Besides starring Washington, the 1992 film is directed by Spike Lee, and of course centres around the life and struggles of African-American activist Malcolm X. We revisit the movie, and discuss how it, in many ways, went on to define Malcolm X for a whole new generation.

<p>Often hailed as one of Denzel Washington&rsquo;s finest performances - and that is a high bar - Malcolm X holds the distinction of bringing together a number of African-American cultural icons. Besides starring Washington, the 1992 film is directed by Spike Lee, and of course centres around the life and struggles of African-American activist Malcolm X. We revisit the movie, and discuss how it, in many ways, went on to define Malcolm X for a whole new generation.</p>

Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.

<p>Talking apes and Jedi Knights are cool, but how do they impact Hollywood as a whole? That's the kind of stuff we talk about on Popcorn Culture - a mixed-bag-exploration of the movies, TV shows, and pop culture buzz that we love, as well as the ones we love (slightly) less.</p>

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