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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 lengthy episode, true, but so are movie musicals—a genre enjoying a resurgence, thanks to mega-hits like Wicked. Joining us for a lively discussion is theater kid-turned-show producer-turned-Congressman Toff de Venecia. Together, we delve into why Wicked works, the enduring appeal of musicals, and the secrets to successfully adapting them for the screen.
Guess which one of us hasn't seen RENT!
(19:45) Wicked
(49:55) Our fave movie musicals
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