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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Out Now 602: Wicked & Gladiator II
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This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe travels the path that is WIKIATOR! Maxwell Haddad and Alan Aguilera join Aaron and Abe in different acts to discuss Wicked and Gladiator II. Hear what the group has to say about the fantasy musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, along with Ridley Scott’s historical action sequel. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:49), the main reviews (13:51) and (1:15:55), Games (2:01:45), and Out Now Feedback (2:13:17). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…
- Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast!
- Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Cinemaxwell, @AldoRayne
- Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Ember Productions
- Read Aaron’s reviews for Wicked and Gladiator II
- Next Week: Moana 2
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This week’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe travels the path that is WIKIATOR! Maxwell Haddad and Alan Aguilera join Aaron and Abe in different acts to discuss Wicked and Gladiator II. Hear what the group has to say about the fantasy musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, along with Ridley Scott’s historical action sequel. Plus, there’s plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (4:49), the main reviews (13:51) and (1:15:55), Games (2:01:45), and Out Now Feedback (2:13:17). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…
- Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast!
- Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Cinemaxwell, @AldoRayne
- Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs: TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Ember Productions
- Read Aaron’s reviews for Wicked and Gladiator II
- Next Week: Moana 2
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