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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Seibertron.com Twincast / Podcast #332 "Earthsharks"
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Episode 332 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast begins with a comprehensive discussion of the Paramount+ Transformers series, Earthspark. As the crew looks back at the conclusion of season 1, they note the series' strengths, weaknesses, and how the show reflects on prior characterizations of the eponymous robots. Next, the discussion turns to toys, and the many leak lists that have populated the news of late, including a Walmart exclusive series of Star Seekers, Transformers Legacy reveals, and Studio Series. After reviewing the highlights, the Twincast crew focuses on our recurring segment, '40 for 40', where we review our favorite release in a given year. This time: 1989, the year of Micromasters and Mega Pretenders. The episode wraps up as it always does, with a round of bragging rights, where everyone talks about the new toys they've bought since the last episode.
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Episode 332 of the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast begins with a comprehensive discussion of the Paramount+ Transformers series, Earthspark. As the crew looks back at the conclusion of season 1, they note the series' strengths, weaknesses, and how the show reflects on prior characterizations of the eponymous robots. Next, the discussion turns to toys, and the many leak lists that have populated the news of late, including a Walmart exclusive series of Star Seekers, Transformers Legacy reveals, and Studio Series. After reviewing the highlights, the Twincast crew focuses on our recurring segment, '40 for 40', where we review our favorite release in a given year. This time: 1989, the year of Micromasters and Mega Pretenders. The episode wraps up as it always does, with a round of bragging rights, where everyone talks about the new toys they've bought since the last episode.
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