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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This week’s episode is a hodgepodge of things. We get deep into the world of cults, unpack the “Cuties” drama from Love is Blind’s Zanab and Cole, and we finally solve the mystery of what SK’s name stands for. Tolani also admits to being in love with her therapist, so there’s that. The titles mentioned this week are: Orgasm Inc: The Story of One Taste Wild Wild Country Love is Blind Season 3 Buying Beverly Hills Motherland Season 3 Falling For Christmas Stutz Capturing the Killer Nurse Each week, join hosts and IRL friends, Tolani Shoneye (of The Receipts podcast fame) and Gena-mour Barrett (who works for Netflix) as they discuss what they’re watching, and what they think *you* should be watching. If you want to get involved, tweet us at #1010WouldRecommend and tell us your TV and film takes.
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