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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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We’re chatting Monty Python’s Life of Brian: the controversy, the quotable moments, the oddball humour, and whether it still lands. Think of this as two mates catching up over a pint and arguing about what’s actually funny.
Whether you’re a lifelong Python stan or a Gen Z first-timer, there’s a lot here to laugh at, squirm at, and debate. Spoilers? Slightly. Strong opinions? Absolutely. Pull up a chair and let’s disagree nicely.
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