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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Man-Size in Marble
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In this week’s Ghost Report, Lisa Morton shares a classic ghost story, 'Man-Size in Marble' by Edith Nesbitt, set on Halloween. Originally published in 1887, the tale features newlyweds warned about moving marble statues in a village church. The story is said to be based on a real legend from Ingham, Norfolk, involving knights' effigies that come to life. Also - Halloween Fans - Lisas has a upcoming online course on Halloween’s history at atlasobscura.com.
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In this week’s Ghost Report, Lisa Morton shares a classic ghost story, 'Man-Size in Marble' by Edith Nesbitt, set on Halloween. Originally published in 1887, the tale features newlyweds warned about moving marble statues in a village church. The story is said to be based on a real legend from Ingham, Norfolk, involving knights' effigies that come to life. Also - Halloween Fans - Lisas has a upcoming online course on Halloween’s history at atlasobscura.com.
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