“Get Duked!” needs more than just a name change. Originally titled “Boyz in the Wood,” the 87-minute-long romp from Amazon Studios follows four high schoolers hiking through the Scottish Highlands in pursuit of the Duke of Edinburgh Award – a prestigious youth achievement award founded by the queen of England’s husband. Read more...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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