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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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On today's episode, Bob and Matt continue their exploration of the 555 Oscar-nominated pictures with 2017's "Darkest Hour." Did Gary Oldman deserve to take home the award for Best Actor? Do historical inaccuracies undercut the power of a true story? Does a movie need to have strong writing to be considered for Best Picture? How did the cinematography provide insight into the characters and compliment the production design? Plus, Bob tells us all about his Slime Bonus and Matt wonders if his friend Jared really wanted to see the Spongebob Squarepants movie with him in 8th grade.
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