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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It's the ultimate comic book showdown! Marvel and DC have joined forces many times over the years to bring fans the crossover battles of their dreams. From Superman vs. Spider-Man to the epic JLA/Avengers clash, these team-ups gave us unforgettable "what if" moments before the multiverse was even trendy. Jay and Josh meet their slightly different doppelgangers Javial and Shua on Superhero Suite.
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