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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In this episode, Ryan and Cinik discuss a variety of topics including returning to work, the move of WWE to Netflix, political news, and the ranking of the seasons of Fargo. They also share their thoughts on the performances in Fargo Season 5 and speculate on the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, the hosts discuss the second part of their review of the TV show Fargo. They focus on themes such as strong female characters, character development, authentic representation, dislikable characters, political undertones, the supernatural element, and the finale and epilogue. Takeaways
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- The move of WWE to Netflix is a significant development in the streaming landscape.
- The political landscape is currently lacking inspiring candidates, leading to apathy among voters.
- The return of Jon Stewart to The Daily Show is an interesting development in the world of political satire.
- The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is uncertain, with the potential recasting of Kang the Conqueror.
- Fargo Season 5 received mixed reviews, with some standout performances. Fargo showcases strong female characters who are capable of taking care of themselves in believable ways.
- The show provides authentic representation without sacrificing the quality of the story.
- The season includes political undertones that reflect how certain parts of the country see things.
- The supernatural element introduced in the season may not have been necessary and could have been better executed.
- The finale and epilogue of the season were somewhat disappointing, but the overall season was still highly enjoyable.
Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media
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In this episode, Ryan and Cinik discuss a variety of topics including returning to work, the move of WWE to Netflix, political news, and the ranking of the seasons of Fargo. They also share their thoughts on the performances in Fargo Season 5 and speculate on the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, the hosts discuss the second part of their review of the TV show Fargo. They focus on themes such as strong female characters, character development, authentic representation, dislikable characters, political undertones, the supernatural element, and the finale and epilogue. Takeaways
…
continue reading
- The move of WWE to Netflix is a significant development in the streaming landscape.
- The political landscape is currently lacking inspiring candidates, leading to apathy among voters.
- The return of Jon Stewart to The Daily Show is an interesting development in the world of political satire.
- The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is uncertain, with the potential recasting of Kang the Conqueror.
- Fargo Season 5 received mixed reviews, with some standout performances. Fargo showcases strong female characters who are capable of taking care of themselves in believable ways.
- The show provides authentic representation without sacrificing the quality of the story.
- The season includes political undertones that reflect how certain parts of the country see things.
- The supernatural element introduced in the season may not have been necessary and could have been better executed.
- The finale and epilogue of the season were somewhat disappointing, but the overall season was still highly enjoyable.
Follow Portable Hole Publishing on Social Media
Youtube @PortableHolePublishing
Email us at [email protected]
www.PortableHolePublishing.com
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