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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Every Wednesday, we share our thoughts on a newer entertainment property, and currently, that's Only Murders in the Building. While we have mostly lost patience with the mystery here, there are still some entertaining moments, such as a payoff for Oliver's years of name-dropping. Mentioned: Actors Dylan Baker and Becky Ann Baker and the movie Trading Places.
Next Wednesday, we'll discuss Lost's season 3 finale. We'll return to Only Murders in the Building in two weeks with S5, E8 and E9. We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.
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Next Wednesday, we'll discuss Lost's season 3 finale. We'll return to Only Murders in the Building in two weeks with S5, E8 and E9. We'll be back tomorrow with our weekly roundup.
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