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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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The Critics Club – Top 10 Film Scores of All Time
00:00 – Intro & Ground Rules
Geoff, Jim, and David set the stage: what counts as a great score, who gets to decide, and why The Dark Knight might be overrated (or not).
10:00 – Geoff’s Top 10 Film Scores
Geoff opens strong with emotional heavyweights and big cinematic moments—1917, Up, and The Social Network all make appearances.
42:00 – Jim’s Top 10 Film Scores
Jim mixes genre with mood, diving deep into There Will Be Blood, Drive, Gojira, and even Seven Samurai. Vintage meets synth.
60:00 – David’s Top 10 Film Scores
David goes orchestral with sweeping, iconic soundtracks like Gladiator, E.T., and Jurassic Park. Don’t worry—he brings the nostalgia too.
85:00 – Final Thoughts & Honorable Mentions
The guys compare notes, defend their wildest picks, and admit what got left out (Inception, anyone?). Let the debates continue.
Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their favorite movies, tv shows, video games and much more. Some are more right than others, but that’s half the fun. Join Jim, David and Geoff as they duke it out over their latest opinions.
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