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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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It’s the wonder of nature, baby! Alex and Nick discuss all things “Twister(s),” first by sharing their general thoughts on Lee Isaac Chung’s new film, “Twisters” (00:30).
Next, the guys have a spoiler-filled conversation about the polarizing end of “Twisters” (23:10).
Lastly, they close with a deep dive into Jan de Bont’s legendary blockbuster, “Twister” (58:50).
Final warning: The end of the new film, “Twisters,” will be spoiled from 23:10–58:50 in this episode.
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