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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Ep 195 - Murphy's Romance Deep Dive + Top Corey Haim
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Wes and Ty take a detour into rom-com territory with a deep dive into the 1985 classic Murphy’s Romance, starring Sally Field and James Garner. Wes is all in on the movie’s cozy small-town vibe and heartfelt performances, calling it a standout in the genre. Ty, not usually a fan of romance, actually ends up liking it more than he expected—mostly thanks to James Garner’s charm.
Things get even more fun when the guys go down a nostalgic rabbit hole and rank their Top 5 Corey Haim films. From Lucas to The Lost Boys, they revisit the hits that made Haim an '80s icon.
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Things get even more fun when the guys go down a nostalgic rabbit hole and rank their Top 5 Corey Haim films. From Lucas to The Lost Boys, they revisit the hits that made Haim an '80s icon.
211 episodes
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Wes and Ty take a detour into rom-com territory with a deep dive into the 1985 classic Murphy’s Romance, starring Sally Field and James Garner. Wes is all in on the movie’s cozy small-town vibe and heartfelt performances, calling it a standout in the genre. Ty, not usually a fan of romance, actually ends up liking it more than he expected—mostly thanks to James Garner’s charm.
Things get even more fun when the guys go down a nostalgic rabbit hole and rank their Top 5 Corey Haim films. From Lucas to The Lost Boys, they revisit the hits that made Haim an '80s icon.
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continue reading
Things get even more fun when the guys go down a nostalgic rabbit hole and rank their Top 5 Corey Haim films. From Lucas to The Lost Boys, they revisit the hits that made Haim an '80s icon.
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