All news by author: Marina Fang

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Hulu's Latest True Crime Series Lacks Depth
Hulu's latest limited series, "Under the Bridge," narrates a tragedy but never fully delves into the essence of its subjects
Politics • Views: 518
Former President Barack Obama Shows His Support For The Writers Strike
Obama said he hopes striking film and TV writers "get the fair share of the fruits of their labor."
Fun • Views: 490
TBS Cancels 'Full Frontal With Samantha Bee' After 7 Seasons
Hosted by "The Daily Show" alum Samantha Bee, the comedy series has been one of a handful of late night shows with a woman at the helm.
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Constance Wu Reveals She Almost Ended Her Life Following Backlash From Tweets
The actress faced backlash on social media after voicing her frustration over the renewal of her ABC sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat."
Crime • Views: 957
How Much True Crime TV Is Too Much?
We're being inundated with new limited series like "Under the Banner of Heaven" and “The Staircase" — but there is one show that is a nice palate cleanser.
Fun • Views: 554
Will Smith Wins Best Actor Oscar After Shocking Onstage Slap: 'I Want To Apologize'
The "King Richard" star, who won for his portrayal of Serena and Venus Williams' father, called Richard Williams "a fierce defender of his family."
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For Asian Americans, the pandemic's 'new normal' means ongoing attacks
By the close of 2021, advocates had gathered close to 11,000 reports of hate incidents targeting Asian individuals
Fun • Views: 778
Will Smith Takes Home SAG Award for 'King Richard': 'A Career Highlight'
He plays the role of Richard, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, in "King Richard," and he is also up for a Best Actor Oscar for this role
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'Squid Game' Cast Ecstatically Celebrates Unprecedented SAG Victories
Lee Jung-Jae and Jung Ho-Yeon are the first performers from a show in a language other than English to secure victories in their respective categories
Fun • Views: 1006
What Bob Saget and 'Full House' Represented for Immigrant Children
The passing of the "Full House" actor and "America's Funniest Home Videos" host has deeply resonated with numerous immigrants and their children
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Numerous TV shows have fast-forwarded to a reality without COVID — and it's difficult to watch
After vividly depicting pandemic stories last year, series such as "This Is Us" and "Grey's Anatomy" have now decisively left COVID-19 behind
Fun • Views: 1155
"With Love" Broadens the Criteria for Who Can Star in a Romantic Comedy
"One Day at a Time" co-creator Gloria Calderón Kellett's latest series incorporates familiar romantic comedy themes with a primarily Latinx cast and explores a variety of relationships
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More TV Shows Are Portraying Abortion Stories. However, They Frequently Don't Mirror Reality
Amid increasing restrictions on abortion, television programs seldom portray the obstacles that numerous Americans encounter, as highlighted by a recent report
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The New Take on 'West Side Story' Highlights How Much Hollywood Still Needs to Evolve
Steven Spielberg's attempt at a "corrective" is misplaced, as he has more meaningful opportunities to leverage his influence to address years of Latinx exclusion in film
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Is 'Succession' Nearing Its Conclusion?
With the much-loved HBO series concluding its impressive third season and gearing up for a fourth, it's time for it to begin shifting toward its final chapters
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'Insecure' Cinematographer Ava Berkofsky On Creating The Show's Iconic Visual Style
As the director of photography on Issa Rae's HBO series, Berkofsky has helped to redefine what half-hour comedies can look like.
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‘Insecure’ Star Lisa Joyce Talks About Portraying Frieda And Life After We Got Y’All
Looking back at her three seasons on Issa Rae's groundbreaking HBO series, the actor says shows like it "don’t come along every day."
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'Insecure' Writer Jason Lew Discusses the 'Truly Intense' Lawrence-Condola Conflict
The HBO series addressed difficult realities of parenting during an intense argument between Condola, portrayed by Christina Elmore, and Lawrence, played by Jay Ellis
Fun • Views: 984
How Christina Elmore’s ‘Weirdest Audition Ever’ Led To One Of The Most Talked-About Characters On 'Insecure'
The actor talks about getting a kick out of fan reactions to Condola and reflects on how the groundbreaking HBO show has been "a humongous blessing."
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TV Diversity Is Improving On Screen. Behind The Camera, It's Still Mostly White And Male.
According to a new report, women and people of color are still a long way from reaching proportional representation as TV creators, writers and directors.
Fun • Views: 787
On ‘Succession,’ Family Is Always A Means To An End
Every Roy family relationship is transactional, as this week’s episode of the HBO drama brutally reminded us.
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‘Rust’ Camera Crew Protested Unsafe Working Conditions Hours Before Fatal Shooting
The prop gun had several misfires in recent days, a source told the Los Angeles Times, raising questions about safety procedures on set.
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The Flurry Of New Britney Spears Documentaries Can’t Match The Power Of Her Own Words
Ahead of Wednesday's court hearing in the conservatorship case, Hulu, Netflix and CNN all have documentaries about the pop star.
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New Network Television Programs Worth Watching
COVID is still affecting the fall TV lineup, yet there are a few exciting new series, such as "The Big Leap" on FOX and "The Wonder Years" on ABC
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The Emmys Had Their Most Diverse Nominees Ever, Yet Consistently Let Them Down
By the conclusion of the evening, none of the primary acting honors were awarded to actors of color or LGBTQ actors