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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The wait is finally over. We know the listeners have been waiting with bated breath to hear our thoughts about these two movies. First up is the controversial “Megalopolis” followed by “Joker: Folie à Deux”. You might be surprised to find out where we land. Or maybe you won’t be. BUT, we guarantee you’ll at least enjoy the journey. Dig in! 0:00 – Introductions 4:05 – “Megalopolis” Review 1:55:57 – “Joker: Folie à Deux” Review Music Intro: For What It Is - Kontravoid Outro: She Reigns Down - Cold Cave
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