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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Celebrating Superman with Neva Howell
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Ma Kent has joined the Superman celebrations! The wonderful actress Neva Howell, who portrays Martha Kent in James Gunn's new film, joins Shawn for a freewheeling discussion about her experience taking on this iconic role. They discuss how she started developing the character from her very first audition, some of her favorite memories from the set, and what it was like seeing the film on the big screen for the first time. They also express their excitement for Gunn's take on the Man of Steel, and how it's so crucial to emphasize Superman's kindness and love for humanity in a world that tends to take these things for granted.
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Ma Kent has joined the Superman celebrations! The wonderful actress Neva Howell, who portrays Martha Kent in James Gunn's new film, joins Shawn for a freewheeling discussion about her experience taking on this iconic role. They discuss how she started developing the character from her very first audition, some of her favorite memories from the set, and what it was like seeing the film on the big screen for the first time. They also express their excitement for Gunn's take on the Man of Steel, and how it's so crucial to emphasize Superman's kindness and love for humanity in a world that tends to take these things for granted.
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