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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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This Week in Geek, we’re recapping our time at The Toronto Game Expo! We had the pleasure of attending the semiannual convention that brings everything you love under one roof — from retro games and indie creators to collectibles, cosplay, and the incredible community that makes this event special.
In this episode, we dive into our overall thoughts on the experience and break down what we played, who we met, what we picked up, and why gatherings like this remind us how influential and joyful geek culture can be.
We also shout out some of the amazing creators, artists, and vendors we connected with throughout the day:
Naomi Lasagna – @naomilasagna
Riceboyyy TV – @riceboyyytv
Nolee Ness – @noleeness
The ManCave Museum – @the_mancave_museum
Retro Remix Studio – @retroremixstudio
TK Fantasy Forge – @tkfantasyforge
Funky Punky Designs – @funkypunkydesigns
The Toronto Game Expo takes place twice a year, in March and November. Tickets are already on sale for next year — the next expo runs March 28–29, 2026.
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