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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Episode 95: Top 20 Films of All Time [Finale]
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In the final episode of the Listen To Us Rant About Movies podcast, Zach and Wes count down their top 20 films of all time, reminiscence, hear from a few listeners, and – of course – drink. This episode is sponsored by Audible. Visit www.audibletrial.com/LTURAM for a free audiobook with a free 30-day trial. Original music by Johnny Gagen and Zach Harris. Logo designed by Catherine Hodges. Producer: Sean Pierce.Supporters: Dan McMahon, Will McClung, Andrew Fortnum, Catherine Hodges.
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In the final episode of the Listen To Us Rant About Movies podcast, Zach and Wes count down their top 20 films of all time, reminiscence, hear from a few listeners, and – of course – drink. This episode is sponsored by Audible. Visit www.audibletrial.com/LTURAM for a free audiobook with a free 30-day trial. Original music by Johnny Gagen and Zach Harris. Logo designed by Catherine Hodges. Producer: Sean Pierce.Supporters: Dan McMahon, Will McClung, Andrew Fortnum, Catherine Hodges.
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