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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Superhero Suite #131: Justice, Like Lightning*
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Thunderbolts* is finally here! It's a very different kind of Superhero movie with some emphasis on mental health. But never fear, there's plenty of action and super powers. This week we give a spoiler-free review followed by a history of this ragtag group in the comics. And when you have seen the movie, check out our complete spoilery thoughts at the end of the show. Jay and Josh squeeze into their pee wee soccer jerseys on Superhero Suite.
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Thunderbolts* is finally here! It's a very different kind of Superhero movie with some emphasis on mental health. But never fear, there's plenty of action and super powers. This week we give a spoiler-free review followed by a history of this ragtag group in the comics. And when you have seen the movie, check out our complete spoilery thoughts at the end of the show. Jay and Josh squeeze into their pee wee soccer jerseys on Superhero Suite.
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