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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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with toy designer Justin Ishmael about the release of the BNG 1:1 scale Mouser available for preorder on Thursday 12/4/2025. The two-foot tall behemoth is fully articulated and lights up, making it an incredible centerpiece for any TMNT collection. In the interview, Ishmael details its development and explains that you must pre-order now! https://bottleneckgallery.com/ Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/
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