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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Ep60 - Holes + Inception
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It’s the bagel party of your dreams–but definitely don’t google it. This week, we’re crossing over the brilliantly crafted time-crossing middle grade adventure Holes and the heist-in-a-nested-reality action film Inception. Join us for our conversation on cootie catchers, Eartha Kitt’s version of Santa Baby, and actresses who do a lot with roles that don’t give them much to work with. Plus, teamwork truly makes the dream work!
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It’s the bagel party of your dreams–but definitely don’t google it. This week, we’re crossing over the brilliantly crafted time-crossing middle grade adventure Holes and the heist-in-a-nested-reality action film Inception. Join us for our conversation on cootie catchers, Eartha Kitt’s version of Santa Baby, and actresses who do a lot with roles that don’t give them much to work with. Plus, teamwork truly makes the dream work!
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