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‘Taste the Nation’ host Padma Lakshmi with Mexican American chef and restaurateur Emiliano Marentes in El Paso. (Photo by Dominic Valente for Hulu.)

Hulu presents ‘Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi’

Home cooking in America

Hulu’s new food and travel series, ‘Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi,’ explores what the diverse cuisines throughout the country say about America and the American experience. Kelly Conrad reviews.
Kelly Conrad

Kelly Conrad

Articles 3 minute read
Nolan wants us to see it on the big screen, so we we’re still waiting for ‘Tenet.’ (Image courtesy of Warner Bros.)

Movie theaters are reopening, but I'm not ready to go back

The popcorn problem

Film critic Stephen Silver misses movie theaters, and can't wait to see Christopher Nolan's upcoming ‘Tenet.’ But he still won’t risk attending an indoor theater.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Articles 4 minute read
What’s the story behind that winning feeling? (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein, courtesy of Netflix.)

Netflix and ESPN Films present ‘The Last Dance’

Inside one of the greatest teams of all time

The Last Dance, now streaming on Netflix, is a 10-part documentary series spotlighting Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty leading up to their last run at a championship in 1997-98. Christina Anthony reviews.
Christina Anthony

Christina Anthony

Articles 4 minute read
Jo Koy enjoys a jeepney ride. (Image courtesy of Netflix.)

Netflix presents ‘Jo Koy: In His Elements’

Celebrating Filipino identity

Stand-up comedian Jo Koy takes Netflix to the Philippines with a variety show featuring all Filipino artists spotlighting the Filipino experience. Kelly Conrad reviews.
Kelly Conrad

Kelly Conrad

Articles 4 minute read

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A refreshing focus on a questioning character: Michael Cimino in ‘Love, Victor.’ (Photo courtesy of Hulu.)

Hulu presents ‘Love, Victor’

Does a ‘Love, Simon’ sequel move the conversation forward?

Like its predecessor ‘Love, Simon,’ the Hulu series ‘Love, Victor’ moves the conversation about LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream media forward. But some voices still aren’t part of the conversation. Cameron Kelsall considers.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 5 minute read
Behind the scenes of the original ‘Rocky’: Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown on the set with Sylvester Stallone. (Image courtesy of Garrett Brown.)

As the Rizzo statue goes down, ‘40 Years of Rocky’ reflects on Philly’s past

A tale of two statues

A new short documentary, ‘40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic,’ examines a movie that tells one story of Philadelphia. Are we writing a new history this month? Stephen Silver considers.
Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver

Articles 4 minute read
Funny but stressful narratives of an Egyptian American family: Hiam Abbass, Ramy Youssef, and Amr Waked in ‘Ramy.’ (Image courtesy of Hulu.)

Hulu presents season 2 of ‘Ramy’

Muslims in America

The second season of Hulu’s hit drama series ‘Ramy’ follows an Egyptian American family in New Jersey. Ramy Youssef’s protagonist makes a compelling antihero navigating violence, bias, and his own challenges with sex and love. Corey Qureshi reviews.
Corey Qureshi

Corey Qureshi

Articles 3 minute read
‘Identidad’ follows the sunrise on a new national dream. (Image courtesy of Quechua Films.)

PHLAFF presents José Carlos García and Carlos Granda’s ‘Identidad’

Unity through fútbol

‘Identidad (As We Are),’ screened online at the 2020 Philadelphia Latino Film Festival, reflects on Peru’s tumultuous history leading up to its 2018 return to the FIFA World Cup. Christina Anthony reviews.
Christina Anthony

Christina Anthony

Articles 2 minute read
Adora is back, in an affirming, truly beautiful adventure. (Image courtesy of Netflix.)

DreamWorks and Netflix present the final season of ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’

Chicken soup for the queer soul

Unlike those in many other movies and TV shows, the queer characters in the new ‘She-Ra’ are not sidelined or disposable. They’re central to the adventure. It gives Mina Reinckens hope for the future.
Mina Reinckens

Mina Reinckens

Articles 4 minute read
Great comedic chemistry: Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani in ‘The Lovebirds.’ (Image courtesy of Netflix.)

How Netflix’s ‘The Lovebirds’ could change the film industry

When the movies go to us

Michael Showalter’s ‘The Lovebirds’ debuted last month on Netflix after its originally scheduled premiere at SXSW and theatrical release were canceled. Is it a harbinger of the post-pandemic film industry? KC Wingert reviews.
KC Wingert

KC Wingert

Articles 3 minute read