In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this βBlack New Wave?β Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Isengard and the Tower of Orthanc
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Join the Mellon Heads as we delve into the rich history and mystique of Isengard and the Tower of Orthanc. In this episode, we explore the transformation of this ancient stronghold from a place of wisdom to a symbol of Saruman's ambition and betrayal. Enjoy this week's deep dive into one of Middle-Earth's most iconic locations, filled with exciting lore, fun games and typical Mellon Head banter. Play along with our Lord of the Rings movie "Quotes Game" as Johnny quizzes Dave on his Isengard knowledge and put yourself to the test against these LotR nerds! Episode out everywhere now!! Check out our episode on the Blue Wizards here! π https://open.spotify.com/episode/21eWACAoa6ryUqs1sPwe8H?si=S8EYNIurS9KLPNIQlHpPJA Check out our episode on The Mighty Mumakil here!π https://open.spotify.com/episode/6V3Fzuh6q91wuDA39jxAvk?si=CaXkWkbRQXa0adcqKypzYg Check out our episode on Grima Wormtongue here!π https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ad5H5TB0VAdnOza9Rl5Hw?si=f7bac6849cd945b3 Please join our PATREON!! You can get your hands on the entire episodes on video - not just these shorts, and much more weekly Mellon Head content!! https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you can do so at this link; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads
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Join the Mellon Heads as we delve into the rich history and mystique of Isengard and the Tower of Orthanc. In this episode, we explore the transformation of this ancient stronghold from a place of wisdom to a symbol of Saruman's ambition and betrayal. Enjoy this week's deep dive into one of Middle-Earth's most iconic locations, filled with exciting lore, fun games and typical Mellon Head banter. Play along with our Lord of the Rings movie "Quotes Game" as Johnny quizzes Dave on his Isengard knowledge and put yourself to the test against these LotR nerds! Episode out everywhere now!! Check out our episode on the Blue Wizards here! π https://open.spotify.com/episode/21eWACAoa6ryUqs1sPwe8H?si=S8EYNIurS9KLPNIQlHpPJA Check out our episode on The Mighty Mumakil here!π https://open.spotify.com/episode/6V3Fzuh6q91wuDA39jxAvk?si=CaXkWkbRQXa0adcqKypzYg Check out our episode on Grima Wormtongue here!π https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ad5H5TB0VAdnOza9Rl5Hw?si=f7bac6849cd945b3 Please join our PATREON!! You can get your hands on the entire episodes on video - not just these shorts, and much more weekly Mellon Head content!! https://www.patreon.com/themellonheads You can find us at: https://linktr.ee/themellonheads If you enjoy our content and would like to treat us to a coffee or a beer you can do so at this link; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themellonheads
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