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 335 begins with Japanese toy unveilings, featuring the eighth Beast Wars Again 2-pack, which includes Ghost Starscream and Decepticon Waspinator. Other highlights include MP-59 Rhinox and the unexpected Dramatic Capture Series Nemesis 3-Pack. From the North American perspective, the 40th Anniversary re-releases of Soundwave, Blaster, and their cassette companions are brought under scrutiny. Skybound kicks off a fresh take on the iconic G1 origin story with "Transformers" Issue 1, penned and illustrated by Darren Warren Johnson. The Twincast crew deliberates the significance of this comic and ponders whether it could be pivotal at all. The "40 for 40" segment then delves into 1992's array of Japanese Micromaster combiners and redecos, plus brand-new European releases. Each team member highlights their standout figure from that year, leading to a mix of anticipated and surprise choices. The episode wraps up with "bragging rights" and an intriguing chat about newly-emerged animation cels from The Transformers: The Movie, which have mysteriously made their way into the market.
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Episode 335 begins with Japanese toy unveilings, featuring the eighth Beast Wars Again 2-pack, which includes Ghost Starscream and Decepticon Waspinator. Other highlights include MP-59 Rhinox and the unexpected Dramatic Capture Series Nemesis 3-Pack. From the North American perspective, the 40th Anniversary re-releases of Soundwave, Blaster, and their cassette companions are brought under scrutiny. Skybound kicks off a fresh take on the iconic G1 origin story with "Transformers" Issue 1, penned and illustrated by Darren Warren Johnson. The Twincast crew deliberates the significance of this comic and ponders whether it could be pivotal at all. The "40 for 40" segment then delves into 1992's array of Japanese Micromaster combiners and redecos, plus brand-new European releases. Each team member highlights their standout figure from that year, leading to a mix of anticipated and surprise choices. The episode wraps up with "bragging rights" and an intriguing chat about newly-emerged animation cels from The Transformers: The Movie, which have mysteriously made their way into the market.
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