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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Earth, Fire, Water, Wind, Heart... Beer!
For this episode, Morgan teaches Tom all about the history of the classic '90s cartoon series, environmental heroes and pop culture icons, Captain Planet and the Planeteers.
From its incredible theme tune, and insanely impressive voice cast roster, to how it genuinely changed the world for the better, we delve into a true '90s legend.
We also discuss:
- The oft-forgotten theme tune rap
- How were the Planeteers selected by Captain Planet?
- Why Heart was the one power you didn't want at school
- The excellence of Kath Soucie
- Scooby Doo was in the same universe??
- Why Tom Cruse wasn't good enough for Captain Planet
- Is The Return of Jafar superior to Aladdin?
- Why you don't hire the bloke from the B-52s to rescue your franchise
Clips used:
- Captain Planet and the Planeteers (TBS/Syndication)
- Levar Burton in 1994 NBA 'Stay in School' Jam (YouTube)
- Captain Planet with Don Cheadle (Funny or Die)
- OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes (Cartoon Network)
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