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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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Dive into Bruce Springsteen's iconic Born to Run album on this episode of the Worst of the Best Podcast, where host Ryan and guest Hughezy unpack its timeless tracks, share heartfelt fandom tales, and pick their least favorite track from this rock masterpiece turning 50 in 2025. Hughezy recounts his obsession sparked by a 2007 near-brawl over Bruce songs and discovering the Magic album, while Ryan reflects on growing up with Springsteen as a household staple, from air-guitaring to Born in the U.S.A. to cherishing live shows with his parents. They explore the album's one-summer-night concept in Jersey, blending blue-collar yearning, escape via highways and romance, and post-Vietnam despair, all crafted over 18 months for perfection with layers of guitar, sax, and piano that AI could never replicate. Discussions cover live staples like static setlists, political influences on tours, and why this album's anthems endure despite modern music shifts.
Check out Hughezy at @HughezyEntertainment
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