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 “Black New Wave?” 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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×In this episode we go to Chicago TARDIS 2024 to present you with an interview discussion with Wendy Padbury, Frazer Hines, and Sophie Aldred who played Zoe, Jamie, and Ace respectively in Doctor Who. The trio discuss convention memories, what was special about their respective eras, writing asperations, Doctor Who characters they wish that they had worked with, and what they want young fans to appreciate about their characters in the show. If you enjoy this episode consider attending Chicago TARDIS in 2025 or another year. It’s held every year in Chicago during the last weekend of November and always hosts a number of guests to satisfy classic and new Doctor Who fans. It’s always a fun time. You can find more information on their website here . Since this is a convention interview, there is no five-minute controversy this week. Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 228: Chicago TARDIS 2024 – Our Companions, Our Friends appeared first on The 42cast .…
With the release of the second part of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune there are now three live action adaptations of the story. In this episode we examine the Lynch, Harrison, and Villeneuve adaptations. We discuss what we like about each one and talk about the things that we felt do not work in each. We compare notes on the various portrayals of characters and debate what worked and what didn’t in terms of an adaptation and in terms of telling the narrative each version was trying to tell. We also get into production values, visual aesthetics, and musical choices. By the end we ensure that everyone responds to the question, “How You Dune?” Due to time constraints there is no five-minute controversy this week. This week Kevin ; Jess ; and newcomers, Nathan and Van , join the cast. Show Notes: Discord Link Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 227: How You Dune appeared first on The 42cast .…
85 years ago, L. Frank Baum’s classic tale was adapted into the first film that used technicolor. That movie was The Wizard of Oz. In this episode we discuss that epic film. We talk about the acting, characters, and the sheer spectacle that must have left crowd’s awestruck. We discuss the themes of the source material and how well this film works as an adaptation. We get into the Disney sequel made over forty years later and how it’s such a departure from the MGM take. we also give our opinions on how Hollywood has used the Oz material ever since. Due to time constraints there is no five-minute controversy this week. This week Beth , Anji , Felicity , and Eric join the cast. Show Notes: The Land of Oz theme park in North Carolina Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 226: Over the Rainbow appeared first on The 42cast .…
It was a title so good that we had to use it twice. In this episode we take a deep dive on Invincible. It’s a coming of age story about Mark Grayson, a teenager who has to navigate attaining super powers, his father’s secret, and getting into college. We discuss the phenomenal story and what makes it so unique at a time when we have so much superhero content. We also talk about the phenomenal voice work and the great care that goes into selecting each and every voice. Along the way we navigate the comic origins of the series and frantically try to stay away from spoilers. Those of us who haven’t read the comic give our hopes for what we’ll see in the future. We also get into the art style, animation, and depictions of superhero action and whether it works for us. Due to time constraints there is no five-minute controversy this week. This week Shaun , Kevin , Daviorr , and Kelley join the cast. Show Notes: The Popcycled Baubles Store Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 225: Hitting the Mark (Invincible Edition) appeared first on The 42cast .…
Marvel’s Runaways adapted a relatively unknown but also fairly recent comic book concept for the small screen. The story followed the children of super villains who ran away from their parents and become heroes. In this episode we take a look at the final season of the series. We discuss the plotlines and how well this final season wrapped up the plot of the series. We talk about the depiction of the world and whether or not this all takes place within the MCU. We also get into the characters both established and new, such as the villain, Morgan le Fay, played by Elizabeth Hurley. We also debate whether we’d like to see these characters again. The five-minute controversy this week asks if it was a good idea for Marvel to replace Scott Derrickson with Sami Raimi on Doctor Strange 2. This week Beth , Ryan , Mike , and Anji join the cast. Show Notes: Sam Raimi in talks to direct Doctor Strange 2 Runaways Season One Panel Runaways Season Two Panel Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 224: Final Run appeared first on The 42cast .…
The 42cast is proud to welcome Captain Power himself, Timothy Dunigan , to the show. In this episode Tim talks with us about his career starting with performing in high school plays to starring in his own TV series and beyond. Along the way he discusses being the original Faceman in The A-Team, guest starring in almost every TV series of the 80’s, working for Disney as Davy Crockett, and being Hollywood’s king of working with animals. He also regales us with many tales of working with costars ranging from George Peppard to David Hemblen. He also informs us of Power On Con the first Captain Power themed convention ever with many unusual and welcome perks to attending. As this is an interview episode there is no five-minute controversy. Show Notes: Power On Con Tim’s e-mail address Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 223: The Timothy Dunigan Interview appeared first on The 42cast .…
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Akira Toriyama, a brilliant creator responsible for the design of games like Sonic the Hedgehog and Dragon Quest (Dragon Warrior in the 80’s/90’s in the US) as well of course as the Dragon Ball manga. Dragon Ball Z is one of the first anime that many people in America ever saw. Popularized by the Toonami block on Cartoon Network, Dragon Ball quickly gained a huge following. In this episode we look at the entire franchise from the original Dragon Ball to the more recent Dragon Ball Super. We also discuss the potential for Dragon Ball Daima. Along the way we touch on our favorite characters, favorite storylines, and what we find compelling about the overall narrative. We’ll also air some frustrations and give some thoughts about what we’d still like to see from the franchise. Due to time constraints there is no five-minute controversy in this episode. This week James ; Mike ; and the living embodiment of Goku himself, Kevin , join the cast. Show Notes: That letter Nathan got from Cartoon Network Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 222: Power Trip appeared first on The 42cast .…
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was the last title to come out of the DCEU. Featuring Jason Momoa as Aquaman the movie was meant to focus on the sibling relationship between Aquaman and his brother Orm, played by Patrick Wilson. In this episode the cast discusses this film. They examine the plot and characters and discuss what they think worked and didn’t. They talk about the controversies surrounding members of the cast as well as any other factors that may have contributed to it performing less at the box office than its predecessor. They also get into a discussion about the new DCEU and Momoa’s likely placement there as Lobo. Due to time constraints there is no five-minute controversy in this episode. This week Anji , Nate , Daviorr , and James join the cast. Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 221: Waiting for Lobo appeared first on The 42cast .…
Star Trek: Picard was the second series in the new Star Trek line initially created by CBS: All Access and later continued by Paramount Plus. The series provided a bridge for fans who didn’t connect with Star Trek: Discovery by providing recognizable characters from the height of Trek popularity in the 90’s. While many fans appreciated this effort some did not appreciate the darker tone of that first season. A second season followed with a lighter tone but many plotting issues. In the third season, many Next Generation cast members as well as situations and characters from Deep Space Nine and Voyager were brought into the series to provide further touchstones to Star Trek series of the past. In this episode we discuss the third season of Star Trek: Picard. We discuss the new characters and the old and whether we appreciated the many call backs. We also talk about the plot, whether the Borg are overused, and what other legacy storylines could have been used for the hook this season. Along the way we opine on Star Trek: Legacy and what we’re like to see if that series ever comes to fruition. Our five-minute controversy asks if streaming services removing content soon after airing is destroying our trust in them. This week Stephanie is cohost and Tom and Joe join the cast. Show Notes: Streamers are removing a LOT of content Picard Season 1 Panel Picard Season 2 Panel Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 220: Shades of Grey appeared first on The 42cast .…
Legion was one of two TV series that Fox produced while owning the X-Men license. The story followed David Haller, the son of Professor Charles Xavier; his struggles with mental health; and his development as one of the most powerful mutants on the planet. The series was told from the point of view of this unreliable narrator which sometimes lead to strange visuals and editing choices. In this episode the cast discusses the third and final season that focused on time travel and the consequences of various characters’ actions. Along the way they talk about the various characters, what they think about the use of time travel in this season, mental health and how its depicted in the series, and whether or not this is a satisfying ending for the series. Our five-minute controversy asks if we have concerns over the closing of Marvel TV and the move of all future TV projects to Marvel Studios. This week Anji and newcomer, Pat , join the cast. Show Notes: Marvel TV Shutting Down Legion Season 1 Review Legion Season 2 Review Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 219: Time After Time appeared first on The 42cast .…
Willow was released in theaters in 1988. The film was George Lucas’ take on a fantasy epic. Unfortunately, it didn’t perform up to expectations in the box office, so a sequel film was never made. However, it did develop a cult following that spawned The Chronicles of the Shadow War novel series and a television series on Disney+. In this episode the cast discusses the film, the novels, and the Disney+ series. They talk about the elements within the plot, characters, performances, and production that made the movie great. Then, they get into the merits of the various spinoffs and what worked for those, what failed, and what they’d like to see happen in the Willow universe in the future. Due to time constraints there is no five-minute controversy this week. This week Beth , Ryan , Nate , and Anji join the cast. Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social , or Threads as . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 218: Willow They or Won’t They appeared first on The 42cast .…
The Marvels was the last MCU film of 2023. Combining plot threads from Captain Marvel , WandaVision , and Ms. Marvel , it created a crossover storyline to begin preparing the MCU for its next big event. In this episode we look at the movie and discuss whether it worked as a sequel for the various properties that came before. We’ll also talk about how the plot worked for us and what we think of the characters and how they were used. We end by going over where we think the storyline is going for the MCU and these characters. Due to time constraints there is no five-minute controversy this week. This week Anji , Jess , Page , and Cammie join the cast. Show Notes: Bob Iger says that there weren’t enough execs on the set of The Marvels Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social , or Threads as . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 217: Marvelous appeared first on The 42cast .…
The Obi-Wan Kenobi series started as a plan for a movie following the titular character. Over time that morphed into a plan to do a limited series on Disney+. In this episode the cast discusses the series. They talk about how the series fleshes out not only the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi but also Anakin Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Owen and Beru Lars. They also discuss the timeframe of the series and how it uses elements of the prequels to elevate the prior material above it’s quality when it stood alone. They also get into the new characters and whether the online controversies have any merit. They close off by opining on the future of Obi-Wan Kenobi as a character in the franchise. In lieu of a five-minute controversy this week, the cast discusses the trailer for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. This week Ryan , Alli , and Shaun join the cast. Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social , or Threads as . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 216: Square Wan appeared first on The 42cast .…
Secret Invasion was part of the second wave of Disney+ shows after the popularity of the 2021 output. Announced with Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, and She Hulk, it was long assumed that this series would come out in 2022, but instead it came out in 2023. In this episode we take a look at Secret Invasion. We talk about the use of elements from the Captain Marvel film. We debate the use of AI generated images, the shapeshifter plotlines, and the advent of Super Skrulls. We also discuss the racial allegory and the acting talents on display within the series. This week’s five-minute controversy discusses Tom Hank’s boycott of alterations made to works of literature, so as not to offend people’s sensibilities. This week Nate , Keith , and Stephen join the cast. Show Notes: The Tom Hanks boycott Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on X as @42cast , Instagram/Threads as 42cast , or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social , or Threads as . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 215: Secret’s Out appeared first on The 42cast .…
It’s about the time that the show covered The Big G himself, The King of the Monsters, the legendary Godzilla. As Godzilla turns 70 we look at decades of films and many many takes on the basic concept. We discuss our favorite Kaiju. We debate whether Godzilla works best as a defender of the Earth or a an implaccable force of terror. We also talk about our favorite Godzilla films and eras. We also get into the modern eras with concurrent Legendary Pictures and Toho versions of Godzilla and why we feel like they work or don’t. Due to time constraints, this episode doesn’t have a five-minute controversy. This week Beth , Shaun , Kori , and Kevin join the cast. Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast . You can also find us on Twitter as @42cast or Instagram as 42cast . We can also be found on Pandora , Amazon Music , Youtube , Spotify , and Apple Podcasts . Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com . The post The 42cast Episode 214: Hail to the King appeared first on The 42cast .…
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