An Emmy nomination only bolsters the confidence for the writers of “Insecure.” But it does nothing to change their methods of storytelling, said writer and alumna Amy Aniobi. Read more...
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August 21, 4:40 pm
‘Chemical Hearts’ strives to encapsulate the complexities, emotions of adolescence
Warning: spoilers ahead. The imbalances and imperfections of teenage limbo echo through all aspects of “Chemical Hearts.” Starring Lili Reinhart and Austin Abrams, the film releases Aug. Read more...
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August 17, 5:32 pm
‘Ozark’ writer and directors divulge production details of Emmy-nominated show
Money laundering, marriage problems and local rivalries only scratches the surface of “Ozark.” The Netflix crime-thriller is nominated for 18 Emmys in 2020, ranging from outstanding contemporary makeup to outstanding drama series, while also being renewed for a fourth and final two-part season. Read more...
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August 10, 7:46 pm
Q&A: Jackie Cox talks ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ representation and activism in entertainment
Off the runway, Jackie Cox proves there’s more to her Persian-ality than meets the eye. The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television alumna brought her acting chops and creative fashion statements to the latest season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” which has recently been nominated for 13 Emmys. Read more...
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August 4, 3:07 pm
Stand-up review: Sam Jay’s comedy special brings honest, fresh humor to tough topics
Sam Jay is many things: Black, queer, hilarious and not afraid to drop an F-bomb. Airing on Tuesday, Jay’s Netflix stand-up comedy special, “Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning,” offers a seamless blend of personal and political comedy that covers topics ranging from global issues like climate change to intimate details of her sex life. Read more...
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July 27, 12:14 pm
Tribeca Drive-In series brings socially distanced entertainment to the big screen
Instead of watching football games at the Rose Bowl, crowds have gathered for a safer source of entertainment. The sports stadium has been transformed into a drive-in movie theater this month for the Tribeca Drive-In series. Read more...
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July 24, 12:15 pm
‘Yes, God, Yes’ examines relationship between religion and teen sexual exploration
A teenage girl’s sexual exploration and her faith mix like oil and water in “Yes, God, Yes.” Starring Natalia Dyer from “Stranger Things,” the semiautobiographical directorial debut from writer Karen Maine premiered Friday in select drive-ins and virtual cinemas. Read more...
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