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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Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our exclusive interviews from 2024 New York Comic Con (www.newyorkcomiccon.com). BTB's own Al Sotto talks to actor and voice actor Ross Marquand, the voice of Professor X from the X-Men 97 series on Disney Plus as well as Aaron from The Walking Dead! Ross talks about his inspiration for the voice of Professor X, and whether he would portray a live action version of the X-Men leader! In addition, Ross talks about whether he would portray Immortal if there was an Invincible live action movie. Also, Ross pitches a spinoff of the Walking Dead with him Ezekiel and Jerry. Walking Dead fans you don't want to miss what Aaron says! Don't miss this interview!
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