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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BSG #18: Soooorrrrrryyyyyyyyy / The Leftovers
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What would you do if people started disappearing for no reason? Would you join a cult? Take a vow of silence? Run around barefoot smoking weed? Act like everything was normal? This week on the podcast, the Book Squad delves into this, Spongebob Squarepants, and more as we discuss the novel “The Leftovers” by Tom Perrotta. Plus, we finally get answers on how Michael was able to eat his flatbread and we apologize A LOT. Sorry.
Don’t forget to check out http://booksquadgoals.com for info on our upcoming books and to read all of our cool blog posts. On our next episode: We discuss “Jennifer’s Body” (now streaming, so watch it or rewatch it to prepare), and Emily interviews Grady Hendrix about his latest novel “We Sold Our Souls.” Please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts, and send any and all feedback, questions, and pet pictures to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com
0:41 - Which of our pets would get raptured?
5:45 - The Leftovers: WHOOSH a summary
7:41 - Disclaimer: Kelli works for The Man
8:37 - The Garveys and grief
13:45 - Why did everyone disappear?
17:17 - What people turn to in moments of desperation
19:15 - The Guilty Remnant
22:30 - Which cult is the worst?
23:52 - Which characters do we identify with?
31:20 - Christmas
35:00 - Spongebob Squarepants
43:22 - Emily’s Theory
47:00 - It’s easier to move past things when you’re angry
54:06 - What of the ending?
1:08:40 - The TV show
1:14:11 - Our ratings
1:17:14 - Some other Tom Perrotta books
1:18:40 - Send us feedback on these books, guys
1:20:02 - What’s on da blerrrg
1:26:33 - Michael explains his flatbread
1:28:20 - Our next episode: Not about Sharp Objects SORRY
Our next book is "The Trespasser" by Tana French!
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continue reading
Don’t forget to check out http://booksquadgoals.com for info on our upcoming books and to read all of our cool blog posts. On our next episode: We discuss “Jennifer’s Body” (now streaming, so watch it or rewatch it to prepare), and Emily interviews Grady Hendrix about his latest novel “We Sold Our Souls.” Please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts, and send any and all feedback, questions, and pet pictures to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com
0:41 - Which of our pets would get raptured?
5:45 - The Leftovers: WHOOSH a summary
7:41 - Disclaimer: Kelli works for The Man
8:37 - The Garveys and grief
13:45 - Why did everyone disappear?
17:17 - What people turn to in moments of desperation
19:15 - The Guilty Remnant
22:30 - Which cult is the worst?
23:52 - Which characters do we identify with?
31:20 - Christmas
35:00 - Spongebob Squarepants
43:22 - Emily’s Theory
47:00 - It’s easier to move past things when you’re angry
54:06 - What of the ending?
1:08:40 - The TV show
1:14:11 - Our ratings
1:17:14 - Some other Tom Perrotta books
1:18:40 - Send us feedback on these books, guys
1:20:02 - What’s on da blerrrg
1:26:33 - Michael explains his flatbread
1:28:20 - Our next episode: Not about Sharp Objects SORRY
Our next book is "The Trespasser" by Tana French!
183 episodes
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What would you do if people started disappearing for no reason? Would you join a cult? Take a vow of silence? Run around barefoot smoking weed? Act like everything was normal? This week on the podcast, the Book Squad delves into this, Spongebob Squarepants, and more as we discuss the novel “The Leftovers” by Tom Perrotta. Plus, we finally get answers on how Michael was able to eat his flatbread and we apologize A LOT. Sorry.
Don’t forget to check out http://booksquadgoals.com for info on our upcoming books and to read all of our cool blog posts. On our next episode: We discuss “Jennifer’s Body” (now streaming, so watch it or rewatch it to prepare), and Emily interviews Grady Hendrix about his latest novel “We Sold Our Souls.” Please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts, and send any and all feedback, questions, and pet pictures to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com
0:41 - Which of our pets would get raptured?
5:45 - The Leftovers: WHOOSH a summary
7:41 - Disclaimer: Kelli works for The Man
8:37 - The Garveys and grief
13:45 - Why did everyone disappear?
17:17 - What people turn to in moments of desperation
19:15 - The Guilty Remnant
22:30 - Which cult is the worst?
23:52 - Which characters do we identify with?
31:20 - Christmas
35:00 - Spongebob Squarepants
43:22 - Emily’s Theory
47:00 - It’s easier to move past things when you’re angry
54:06 - What of the ending?
1:08:40 - The TV show
1:14:11 - Our ratings
1:17:14 - Some other Tom Perrotta books
1:18:40 - Send us feedback on these books, guys
1:20:02 - What’s on da blerrrg
1:26:33 - Michael explains his flatbread
1:28:20 - Our next episode: Not about Sharp Objects SORRY
Our next book is "The Trespasser" by Tana French!
…
continue reading
Don’t forget to check out http://booksquadgoals.com for info on our upcoming books and to read all of our cool blog posts. On our next episode: We discuss “Jennifer’s Body” (now streaming, so watch it or rewatch it to prepare), and Emily interviews Grady Hendrix about his latest novel “We Sold Our Souls.” Please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts, and send any and all feedback, questions, and pet pictures to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com
0:41 - Which of our pets would get raptured?
5:45 - The Leftovers: WHOOSH a summary
7:41 - Disclaimer: Kelli works for The Man
8:37 - The Garveys and grief
13:45 - Why did everyone disappear?
17:17 - What people turn to in moments of desperation
19:15 - The Guilty Remnant
22:30 - Which cult is the worst?
23:52 - Which characters do we identify with?
31:20 - Christmas
35:00 - Spongebob Squarepants
43:22 - Emily’s Theory
47:00 - It’s easier to move past things when you’re angry
54:06 - What of the ending?
1:08:40 - The TV show
1:14:11 - Our ratings
1:17:14 - Some other Tom Perrotta books
1:18:40 - Send us feedback on these books, guys
1:20:02 - What’s on da blerrrg
1:26:33 - Michael explains his flatbread
1:28:20 - Our next episode: Not about Sharp Objects SORRY
Our next book is "The Trespasser" by Tana French!
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