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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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Ryan North's Fantastic Four (2022) . It's kind of fantastic. In the news, Diamond Distributors is dead and AnimeNEXT appears to be dead . Related Links Forum Thread Fantastic Four (2022) Discord Chat Fantastic Four (2022) Bluesky Post Fantastic Four (2022) Things of the Day Rym - The Union Pacific Big Boy Scott - Landing the Nostromo…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the remake of Ranma 1/2 . It's a solid remake of the classic anime based on the classic manga by Rumiko Takahashi. In the news, stay strong as the fascists take control of the US government, and Sony is trying to buy Kadokawa . Related Links Forum Thread Ranma 1/2 (2024) Discord Chat Ranma 1/2 (2024) Things of the Day Rym - The Ghosts of Misery Mire Scott - curl -v https://google.com…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the Terminator Zero anime. It's a worthy Terminator entry, though we'd suggest watching Terminator and Terminator 2 (and nothing else ) before watching it. Eight episodes on Netflix and produced by Production IG , Skydance, and Netflix. In the news, John Wick is getting a prequel anime , and Animation Speak Easy is this Friday in Brooklyn. Be sure to make a plan to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Don't be a sucker . Related Links Forum Thread Terminator Zero (2024) Discord Chat Terminator Zero (2024) Things of the Day Rym - he single worst seat at Guaranteed Rate Field Scott - Protecting a Dust Jacket…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Look Back . Directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama and based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga of the same title. You may know Tatsuki Fujimoto from Goodbye Eri and Chainsaw Man . In the news, Rym's flight home from Singapore has its own wikipedia page , Anno is producing a new Space Battleship Yamato film , and the Uzumaki anime has some drama . Related Links Forum Thread Look Back (2024) Discord Chat Look Back (2024) Things of the Day Rym - T-Bar Problems Scott - BBC Sound Effects…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Scavengers Reign , a science fiction drama television series created by Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner for Max, based on their 2016 short film Scavengers. It's not bad. In the news, Deadpool & Wolverine is worth seeing if you like Deadpool, Arcane and Terminator Zero are already leaked , and the Rick and Morty anime is coming August 16th. Related Links Forum Thread Scavengers Reign Discord Chat Scavengers Reign Things of the Day Rym - Fever Feels Horrible, but is Actually Awesome! Scott - DanceDanceRevolution THE SAMPLES (1st-5thMix)…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the 2023 French animated neo-noir science fiction film Mars Express . Just watch it. It's Robocop Bladerunner 2001 Terminator 2 Total Recall Ghost in the Shell Murderbot (and more). In the news, The Time Masters is getting a theatrical 4k remastered release , the creator of Centaurworld is making a musical feature , and Ranma 1/2 is getting a redo . Related Links Forum Thread Mars Express Discord Chat Mars Express Things of the Day Rym - DITCHING SCHOOL Scott - The VOTOMS Hub…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the anime version of Ōoku: The Inner Chambers from 2023. In the news, the Lupin III Kabuki Stage Play streams live with English subtitles on August 11 and Dandadan is opening in theaters on September 13th. Related Links Forum Thread Ōoku: The Inner Chambers (2023 Anime) Discord Chat Ōoku: The Inner Chambers (2023 Anime) Things of the Day Rym - When you steal an Arab's car Scott - Super Mario Maker 2 - If You Jump 4 Times You Die…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the delightful Pokémon Concierge on Netflix. In the news, Dungeon Meshi grows a plot if you watch past the first bit, Chinese Indie Feature Art College 1994 is in theaters this Friday, and Tonari no Yokai-san looks super cute . Related Links Forum Thread Pokémon Concierge Discord Chat Pokémon Concierge Things of the Day Rym - Kinko Best Moments Scott - GUNDAM EVOLUTION Private Server Project…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review The Orbital Children . It's an excellent short hard science fiction show written and directed by Mitsuo Iso . In the news, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM is in theaters May 7-8 and somebody bought Superman again . Related Links Forum Thread The Orbital Children (2022) Discord Chat The Orbital Children (2022) Things of the Day Rym - What is the range of Sting's Orc-radar? Scott - Truncate…
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Tonight on GeekNights, with Rym back from the plague and Scott back from PAX, we review the hot new anime Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi / ダンジョン飯). From Studio Trigger, it's part light fantasy part cooking show. It's worth your watch. In the news, The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story dropped in partnership with the Kevin Love Fund and two lost Astro Boy episodes were recovered ! Related Links Forum Thread Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) Discord Chat Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) Things of the Day Rym - 2 days into college Scott - Joby Carter…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the fantastic Robot Dreams , a Spanish-French animated tragicomedy was saw at the New York International Children's Film Festival . It has no dialog and you will remember the 21st night of September . In the news, Akira Toriyama has died , and the creator of X-Men 97 has been fired . Related Links Forum Thread Robot Dreams (2023) Discord Chat Robot Dreams (2023) Things of the Day Rym - Attack the Gas Station Scott - How to Fold the Miura Ori…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review the first season of Castlevania: Nocturne . If you enjoyed the first show then your vampire cup overfloweth. In the news, PAX has an official Discord and Bong Joon Ho is working on a new animated film about deep sea creatures . Related Links Forum Thread Castlevania: Nocturne Discord Chat Castlevania: Nocturne Things of the Day Rym - Putin’s Story | The Puppet Show Banned In Russia Scott - Clarke Jaxton Motorbike…
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Tonight on GeekNights, we review several anime, cartoons, and comics that only one of us has experienced. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off , Chainsaw Man , Hilda , The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus , and Twins in Paradise . In the news, Mickey Mouse has actually for-real entered the public domain and Disney is facing a huge internal power struggle . Also Rym and Emily saw the Field of Light . Related Links Forum Thread Several Cartoons and Comics Only One of Us Watched Discord Chat Several Cartoons and Comics Only One of Us Watched Things of the Day Rym - Hilda - Early Animation Test Scott - PAKU PAKU…
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Tonight on GeekNights we review Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron (How Do You Live? / 君たちはどう生きるか). In the news, the final season of Hilda is live, and Scott has a low opinion of LAX . Related Links Forum Thread The Boy and the Heron (2023) Discord Chat The Boy and the Heron (2023) Things of the Day Rym - PUNCH PUNCH FOREVER! Scott - Haunted Mirror Maze Puzzles…
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Tonight on GeekNights, Rym and Emily review Star Trek: Lower Decks . Based in part on the high concept TNG episode Lower Decks , it's worth your watch. If you've never seen any Star Trek before, perhaps try the first episode of this and the first episode of Strange New Worlds to see if it's your cup of tea.…
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