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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On today's episode, Josie and Daniel get together to watch the movie that earned Tom his second Academy Award for Best Actor, FORREST GUMP. Will this critical hit and box office success hold up in the current climate? Which character will be deemed one of Josie and Daniel’s least favorites of any Tom Hanks film to date? And is life really like a box of chocolates? Listen to find out! *Trigger Warning* this episode contains brief conversation about sexual assault & rape. Plus, a new edition of #HanksHappenings. Remember to rate and review us on iTunes, and leave your favorite memories about Tom in the review for a chance to hear it on the show. 'Hanks for Listening! www.talkintom.com www.twitter.com/podhankstomcast www.instagram.com/podhankstomcast www.twitter.com/josievorenkamp www.twitter.com/thatdanielott Logo by Jackie Phillips (www.preciousbeast.com) Theme by JCW (www.thejcw.bandcamp.com)
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On today's episode, Josie and Daniel get together to watch the movie that earned Tom his second Academy Award for Best Actor, FORREST GUMP. Will this critical hit and box office success hold up in the current climate? Which character will be deemed one of Josie and Daniel’s least favorites of any Tom Hanks film to date? And is life really like a box of chocolates? Listen to find out! *Trigger Warning* this episode contains brief conversation about sexual assault & rape. Plus, a new edition of #HanksHappenings. Remember to rate and review us on iTunes, and leave your favorite memories about Tom in the review for a chance to hear it on the show. 'Hanks for Listening! www.talkintom.com www.twitter.com/podhankstomcast www.instagram.com/podhankstomcast www.twitter.com/josievorenkamp www.twitter.com/thatdanielott Logo by Jackie Phillips (www.preciousbeast.com) Theme by JCW (www.thejcw.bandcamp.com)
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