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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The Yesterworld Podcast #014 - Talkin' Hagrid's Motorbike, Epcot changes & More!
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Universal Orlando has finally unveiled Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure How long are you willing to wait in line to experience a new attraction? Disney has announced some huge changes to Epcot, including a completely redesigned entrance and a replacement for the Wonders of Life Pavilion What is Disney’s ultimate plan for parks in limbo like Hollywood Studios, Epcot and California Adventure? Would Universal Studios ever consider relinquishing control of the Marvel characters in the Orlando area to Disney? Mark and Quinn discuss their opinions on alcohol in Disney theme parks
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