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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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We usually stick to theatrically released 80s flicks, but when Ruby Wells makes a special request, we listen! So we’re taking a detour to Sillyville! In this special episode, Ruby Wells and her mom, Bethany Wells, join the pod to defend the honor of the 1989 classic Wee Sing in Sillyville.
Why does this 80s direct-to-video musical hold such a special place in their hearts? We’re talking nostalgia, Bitty Booties, and the magic of sharing movies across generations. You don’t want to miss this walk down memory lane!
Sources:
Wikipedia, IMDB
https://www.buzzfeed.com/andrewfirriolo/renee-margolin-sillywhim-interview
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