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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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Our Agents continue their pirate mission with a review of all five Pirates of the Caribbean movies. They tackle important questions like: Can a fight scene be too long? What is an acceptable age gap between suitors? When should your Kraken be light and when should it be intense? Join us as we try to focus on the first movie but end up discussing the full series at length.
Trigger warning: We talk about the allegations about Johnny Depp from 50 to 62 minutes so you can skip that part or you can skip this whole episode if you prefer.
Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise
Annette Wierstra with Kathy Campbell, Kirsten Goruk, Shelly Brisbin, James Thomson and Amanda McTaggart
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Shelly brought us a cocktail AND book recommendation:
Captain Vadrna’s Grog 2.5 oz spiced rum 3/4 oz white grapefruit juice 3/4 oz simple syrup 3/4 oz lime juice 1 dash Angostura bitters
Shake all ingredients with lots of ice. Pour the drink (don’t strain out the ice) into a double old-fashioned glass, or a tiki mug.
Pirate book series:* Bloody Jack Adventures*
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