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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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Hey there, nerdy friends! Our dynamaic duo, Sarah Belmont and Will Polk, are back in action, ringing in 2025 with all things Golden Globes and entertainment gossip. From Nikki Glaser's monologue that played it safe but still hit the mark, to the juicy rumor mill churning about Tom Holland and Zendaya's possible engagement, they've got the award season scoop you crave. Plus, they're buzzing about Shogun's big wins and Colin Farrell's expected triumph for Penguin.
During their TV talk, Sarah and Will dish on their holiday binge-watching, including a love-it-or-hate-it take on What If Season 3. They're also hyped about upcoming releases like The Last of Us 2, Andor Season 2, and Daredevil, with April promising a killer lineup. And of course, they can't resist chatting about the latest K-dramas and the ever-evolving MCU.
Looking ahead, our hosts tease a look back at 2024 with chats about Invincible Season 2 and the final showdown of Cobra Kai. They're also gearing up for the epic clash between Fantastic Four and Superman, and they're calling on you to come up with some clever mashup names for this cinematic face-off.
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0:40 Golden Globes tho
8:33 The Last of Us 2 teaser trailer and release date
12:35 Holiday TV and Movie watches
27:57 What If...? Season 3
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