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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 sit down with Ben Mankiewicz to trace his path from sports-obsessed kid to TCM host, exploring what makes a film “classic,” why nostalgia hits harder with age, and how storytelling in podcasts and on-air curation keeps cinema alive. Along the way, we debunk Cleopatra myths, celebrate overlooked gems, and make the case for family movie night as a way to slow time. This is a perfect podcast for the holidays, as we ruminate on family, nostalgia, and the importance of movies.
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Chapters
1. TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz On Baseball, TCM’s Legacy, And The Future Of Classic Film (00:00:00)
2. Holiday Banter And Baseball Beginnings (00:00:24)
3. The Broadcaster He Almost Became (00:05:03)
4. Sports As The Ultimate Live Drama (00:10:03)
5. Favorite Sports Films And Fathers (00:15:09)
6. Hidden Gems And Hoops Memories (00:21:11)
7. Two Decades At TCM And Its Meaning (00:26:48)
8. Nostalgia, History, And Why TCM Sticks (00:33:18)
9. What Counts As A Classic Film (00:40:05)
10. Filmmakers Championing TCM’s Future (00:47:04)
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