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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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It’s a packed, extended episode this week as Ben and Rob review and breakdown the mid-season finale of Legends of Tomorrow, then dive head first into this year’s Elseworld crossover. They talk about the many, many highs, the almost non-existent lows and geek out over all the great nods, moments and easter eggs that made … Continue reading "Issue #127 – ELSEWORLDS"
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