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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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For this episode, Morgan teaches Tom all about the history of the Mad Max film franchise, starting with 1979's Mad Max starring Mel Gibson, and continuing to 2024's latest instalment.
From surprising music influences to dodgy American dubs, this franchise has had it all over the past few decades.
We also discuss:
- Mel Gibson's surprising age in What Women Want
- The 'other' Brian May
- Why didn't Eminem act again?
- Mad Max's bizarre timeline
- Our brand new FACT SMASH jingle(s)!
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