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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"Day” Review - The Acolyte, Season 1, Episode 4
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A shorter episode this week, but one that has a hell of a cliffhanger.
Takeaways From This Week
- The Acolyte has received mixed reviews, with some viewers influenced by YouTube critics
- The portrayal of the Jedi in the series challenges the traditional image of the all-good, all-powerful heroes
- The introduction of the new creature/character Bazil adds a classic Star Wars element to the show
- The identity of the mysterious master is a topic of speculation among fans
- The hosts are excited for the upcoming episodes and enjoy the series as a whole
Episode Breakdown
- Episode Title: Day
- Synopsis: Racing to the next target, the Jedi head to a new world as they close in on the clever assassin.
- Director: Alex Garcia Lopez
- Writer: Claire Kiechel, Kor Adana
- Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, Rebecca Henderson, Joonas Suotamo, Paul Bullion
Hosts:
Acolyte Insight Credits:
- Intro Trailer & Images: LucasFilm/Star Wars
- Holocron Entries Art: Cherie Henriques
- Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
- Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
100 episodes
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A shorter episode this week, but one that has a hell of a cliffhanger.
Takeaways From This Week
- The Acolyte has received mixed reviews, with some viewers influenced by YouTube critics
- The portrayal of the Jedi in the series challenges the traditional image of the all-good, all-powerful heroes
- The introduction of the new creature/character Bazil adds a classic Star Wars element to the show
- The identity of the mysterious master is a topic of speculation among fans
- The hosts are excited for the upcoming episodes and enjoy the series as a whole
Episode Breakdown
- Episode Title: Day
- Synopsis: Racing to the next target, the Jedi head to a new world as they close in on the clever assassin.
- Director: Alex Garcia Lopez
- Writer: Claire Kiechel, Kor Adana
- Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, Rebecca Henderson, Joonas Suotamo, Paul Bullion
Hosts:
Acolyte Insight Credits:
- Intro Trailer & Images: LucasFilm/Star Wars
- Holocron Entries Art: Cherie Henriques
- Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration
- Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion
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