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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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With Rob on his excursion to Iceland, it’s up to long time listener Shad Welsh to fill his shoes! This week, Shad joins Ben as his co-host as the two of them rate and review a full week of shows. The Arrowverse was back to full strength with all 4 shows airing new episodes for … Continue reading "Issue #144 – Damn It Shad!"
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