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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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