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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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This week we’re shifting gears DRASTICALLY and talking the 1979 classic, The Muppet Movie. Kermit is maybe one of our best living actors. What exactly is Gonzo? Who is your favorite Muppet? This episode is the DEFINITION of a REAL GOOD TIME!
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