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This February marks the 100th year that, as a country, we have given Black Americans federal recognition and have been celebrating their accomplishments, struggles, and stories . In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched Black History Week to address the almost total absence of Black people in U.S. history books . It was placed in February to honor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Black History Month has evolved significantly since 1926 ; in 1976, it was officially recognized by the federal government and became a month-long cultural observance.  In the past, there was more of an emphasis on significant cultural figures, ministers, scholars, abolitionists, and intellectuals, whereas now the focus has shifted to encompass all Black people and tries to encapsulate experiences from all paths. Here are a few examples of stories that were once ignored and are now spotlighted: enslaved people, laborers, Black women, queer and trans leaders, artists, athletes, and activists.  Black ...

The early buzz surrounding 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is so compelling. This isn’t just another sequel trying to revive a familiar IP. It feels like a continuation that actually wants to say something new. Danny Boyle, the original director of 28 Days Later, the first in the franchise, is producing; Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War) is returning to write ; and lastly, Cillian Murphy will be back in his leading role. With this team, it feels like 28 Days Later is something stranger, darker, and more philosophical. Early coverage from The Guardian and Deadline , and interviews with director Nia DaCosta , suggest a film that’s less about sprinting through apocalyptic ruins and more about what kind of world grows out of the ashes. To get in the mood, we pulled three very different horror films from our library, each one exploring different nightmarish themes: apocalyptic, psychological, and supernatural. Mutant (1984) — Now in 4K Released in 1984 & streaming in 4K on our TheAr...