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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This episode has so many levels, and the Questie Besties were here for all of it. They dive deep into Pootie Shoe being Ian’s son, THAT moment between Dana and Rachel in the arcade, the obsession David has for cookies, and Brad and Jo bonding over predator/prey videos. They also discuss the black market of video games, Charlotte’s incredible performance in this episode, and Rob’s talented and camera-trained dog Simon! Soooo whatcha waitin’ for? Pop in those pods and press play!
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