Culture Gabfest: Mile High, Inch Deep
This week Steve and Dana are joined by guest host Nichole Perkins, writer, poet, and host of the Thirst Aid Kit podcast. First they discuss the new film adaptation of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, which stars Viola Davis and features Chadwick Boseman in his final role. Then they weigh in on the HBO Max mystery thriller The Flight Attendant. After that, Vulture writer Mark Harris joins the show to talk about Disney's rapid growth and what it means for the movie industry.\nIn Slate Plus, the hosts talk about which historical performances they wish they could witness.\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Rachael Allen.\nOutro Music: "Go slow" by Daniel Fridell\nSlate Plus members get a bonus segment in each episode of the Culture Gabfest and access to exclusive\xa0shows\xa0like Dana Stevens\u2019 classic movies podcast Flashback.\xa0Sign up now\xa0to listen and support our work.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices