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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It's a cult classic crossover-palooza! Walt and Annie discuss the finer points of ritualistic boardgame sacrifice, Jayne and Mal butt heads over the assignment of avatars, preparations begin in earnest for our next Halloween episode, and one of us recommends Battlestar Galactica. Again. Find out which one inside, and don't forget to leave us a review! Theme Song: "Password" by Go Gadget
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It's a cult classic crossover-palooza! Walt and Annie discuss the finer points of ritualistic boardgame sacrifice, Jayne and Mal butt heads over the assignment of avatars, preparations begin in earnest for our next Halloween episode, and one of us recommends Battlestar Galactica. Again. Find out which one inside, and don't forget to leave us a review! Theme Song: "Password" by Go Gadget
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