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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Tonight, the summer refresh continues with the iconic thriller, JAWS--celebrating its 50th anniversary! It scared millions from going into the water, but can Sam keep it together as he dives deep into his all-time favorite movie?
Plus, the guys welcome a new patron, Chris from PA; Jeff uncovers "hidden outtakes" from Robert Shaw's USS Indianapolis speech; and Sam & Jeff finally ask who's at the door before blindly opening it up. But, will their mystery visitor swim up and bite them in the ass?! Get yourself the biggest boat possible and listen to this special episode to find out!
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