“Before Eric’s wife left him, I thought a lot about their sex life,” says Industry star Ken Leung. “And I had a very specific idea of their relationship, that she was the so-called ‘pants wearer’ in that relationship.” Leung’s Eric Tao has been a formidable force on the Pierpoint trading floor since the HBO series’ […] More
Chimp Crazy became HBO’s most watched documentary series since 2020 this year, and it is easy to see why. From the same creative team behind Netflix’s smash hit Tiger King, the docuseries features the very same blend of zany humor and high-stakes drama. The talented editing team behind the project perfected that careful combination of […] More
Similar to the vast deserts of Arrakis, the universe that has been created in Dune can feel endlessly expansive. So much, in fact, that tackling its full scope may seem like a insurmountable task for new fans. I will admit, Dune: Prophecy intimidated me at first—so many settings, countless characters and storylines spanning across decades […] More
Just as Oz Cobb has taken Gotham by storm, the HBO original series The Penguin has captivated fans of Batman, crime dramas, and richly developed characters. This series continues the story from the 2022 film The Batman, exploring the rise of a key villain in unprecedented depth. While much attention has been given to Colin […] More
After years of playing the neurotic host, including earlier this year in Stress Positions, John Early shows a truer, groovier version of his comedy. In his Emmy-nominated special John Early: Now More than Ever he alternates between serenading the audience and hilarious bits all framed by sketches reminiscent of This is Spinal Tap. I had […] More
Sometimes a cut to black does not signify the end (though I have my theories). In the case of The Sopranos, which features perhaps the most infamous cut to black of all time, this editorial choice is just one of many reasons why, decades later, fans (myself included) continue to hold affection for and endlessly […] More
Producers Susan Downey and Amanda Burrell are the masterminds behind Team Downey, the production company co-founded by Susan and her husband, Robert Downey Jr., the Oscar-winning actor. Team Downey’s catalogue comprises a wide range of television and film, including such recent hits as HBO and A24’s The Sympathizer and Netflix’s Sweet Tooth. Of course, the […] More
After 24 years of playing Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm, I finally got a peek behind the curtain to see the woman behind the character and what I found surprised me. Susie Essman is nothing like her on screen persona. Actually, that was a goal of hers because, as she said, “I live with […] More
The Australian actor Hoa Xuande has had to put on an American accent for roles before, but his performance as The Captain in HBO’s miniseries The Sympathizer was an altogether different challenge. “With this specific character, I wanted to lean into this idea that the character…he has studied in America, he has watched American movies, […] More
Actor Duy Nguyen was born and raised in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi, moving to Canada as an international student in 2014. Nguyen quickly fell in love with American pop culture, finding a particular fascination with HBO and its iconic Sunday night slate of shows. “I’m a big fan of HBO. I love HBO Sundays, […] More
In late December of 2023, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their shortlists in 10 different categories for this year’s Oscars. It was likely a joyous day for all those who were recognized, but only documentary filmmakers Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson can claim to have been shortlisted in two separate categories. Going […] More
HBO delivered an early holiday gift to fans of the late 1800s historical drama, The Gilded Age, with the announcement of a third season renewal. The series from creator Julian Fellowes has achieved acclaim for its incredible ensemble cast including Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, and Cynthia Nixon, costume design, and Emmy-winning production design. A renewal […] More
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