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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Toniiight, it's creepy vibes, bad jokes, special guests, and a recap & ridicule session of season 5, episode 6, Halloween Knights! The 4th annual Mactacular finds Sam & Jeff in costume (as usual) and joined by Chicago's post-punk duo Bellhead! Plus, Grandpa Harry stops by with a Psycho connection! Heat up some cider , grab a few candy corns, and join the gang for this cringe-fest celebration of spooky season.
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