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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FAR AND AWAY Joseph, a poor Irish farmer, and Shannon, a rebellious landlord's daughter, journey together from Ireland to America seeking freedom and a fresh start in the Oklahoma land rush. After arriving in Boston, their dreams get delayed when harsh realities force them to fight for survival in unexpected ways. As challenges mount and tensions rise, Joseph and Shannon must confront their feelings for each other and decide whether their ambitions are worth risking it all. Craig and Elisabeth talk about St. Patrick’s Day, bad Irish accents, the immigration experience and the movie “Far and Away" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:09 Craig and Elisabeth talk about celebrating St. Patrick's Day. 6:30 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Far and Away" 47:55 Recasting 1:05:02 Double Feature 1:09:12 Final Thoughts 1:23:04 A preview of next week's episode "The Martian" Next week we continue our travelogue as we go interplanetary with "The Martian."
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FAR AND AWAY Joseph, a poor Irish farmer, and Shannon, a rebellious landlord's daughter, journey together from Ireland to America seeking freedom and a fresh start in the Oklahoma land rush. After arriving in Boston, their dreams get delayed when harsh realities force them to fight for survival in unexpected ways. As challenges mount and tensions rise, Joseph and Shannon must confront their feelings for each other and decide whether their ambitions are worth risking it all. Craig and Elisabeth talk about St. Patrick’s Day, bad Irish accents, the immigration experience and the movie “Far and Away" on this week’s Matinee Heroes!! Show Notes 1:09 Craig and Elisabeth talk about celebrating St. Patrick's Day. 6:30 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "Far and Away" 47:55 Recasting 1:05:02 Double Feature 1:09:12 Final Thoughts 1:23:04 A preview of next week's episode "The Martian" Next week we continue our travelogue as we go interplanetary with "The Martian."
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