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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Meg and ELI discuss "Inside Out 2," "Superman," "The Gilded Age," and more. Plus, recent podcast recommendations.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
02:43 Inside Out 2: A Deep Dive
05:46 Parenting Perspectives on Animated Films
08:30 Reflections on Middle School and Growing Up
11:43 Reality TV and Upcoming Events
14:30 Gilded Age: Season 3 Insights
17:34 Superman and Other Recent Watches
20:41 Marketing Missteps and Cultural Commentary
23:44 Podcast Recommendations and Final Thoughts
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