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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In this episode of the Twincast/Podcast, "City of Fear", we join ScottyP, Megatronus, and RodimusConvoy13 as they catch up on the lastest Transformers news, starting with the results of Hasbro's Fan Vote won by the pairing of Impactor and Mirage. In-hand impressions of the latest Transformers Generations Power of the Primes figures occurs next, with a look at Deluxe Class figures Rippersnapper and Moonracer. This is followed by a look at Voyager Class figures Elita-One and Hun-Gurrr, and the Generations toy talk concludes with impressions of Leader Class Rodimus Unicronus. Thoughts on the highly anticipated Movie Studio Series follows, with an examination of the first wave of Deluxe Class figures. The discussions shifts to Transformers Masterpiece figures, with a description of the latest release, MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rod. Next, the cast ponders the rumor of a potential new Masterpiece Optimus Prime, which would be the third Masterpiece incarnation of the character. After a short look back at some favorite transformers item from the 90s, the discussion moves on to Optimus Prime #16 and Lost Light #15. The cast talks about their favorite art and story moments from each issue. The comics talk alternates with answers to listener questions about modifications done to Transformers toys and desire for a high quality Transformers series of some form on a digital platform such as Netflix. The episode concludes with rumors and speculation addressing the IDW Transformers comics and whether or not a fresh start is on the way.
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In this episode of the Twincast/Podcast, "City of Fear", we join ScottyP, Megatronus, and RodimusConvoy13 as they catch up on the lastest Transformers news, starting with the results of Hasbro's Fan Vote won by the pairing of Impactor and Mirage. In-hand impressions of the latest Transformers Generations Power of the Primes figures occurs next, with a look at Deluxe Class figures Rippersnapper and Moonracer. This is followed by a look at Voyager Class figures Elita-One and Hun-Gurrr, and the Generations toy talk concludes with impressions of Leader Class Rodimus Unicronus. Thoughts on the highly anticipated Movie Studio Series follows, with an examination of the first wave of Deluxe Class figures. The discussions shifts to Transformers Masterpiece figures, with a description of the latest release, MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rod. Next, the cast ponders the rumor of a potential new Masterpiece Optimus Prime, which would be the third Masterpiece incarnation of the character. After a short look back at some favorite transformers item from the 90s, the discussion moves on to Optimus Prime #16 and Lost Light #15. The cast talks about their favorite art and story moments from each issue. The comics talk alternates with answers to listener questions about modifications done to Transformers toys and desire for a high quality Transformers series of some form on a digital platform such as Netflix. The episode concludes with rumors and speculation addressing the IDW Transformers comics and whether or not a fresh start is on the way.
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