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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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Vlogger enthusiast Mario Grilli makes his debut podcast appearance and brings the guys their biggest challenge yet – a 350 movie queue! In this mind-bending episode, Alex and Matty explore a symbiotic relationship, ultimately rising from the ashes to discover a Razzie Award-winning film the whole family can enjoy. Plus: Paul Rudd’s mustache gets even thicker!
QUEUE CONTENDERS: “The Wackness” (2008), “Mr. Nobody” (2009), “Mute” (2018)
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