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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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Welcome back! This week we’re delving into the depths of our teenage trauma to recount our experiences with high street fashion thanks to new Netflix doc White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch. If you were a teen in the 2000s, you’ll remember that all of the cool kids (if they were wealthy and slim enough) were wearing clothes from A&F, but how did its reign over pop culture come to an end? We discuss how this is explored in the doc, as well as ponder on what other great pop culture mysteries would make great documentaries. The titles mentioned this week include: The First Monday in May White Hot: The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch White Gold Old Enough Serendipity 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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