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in TV, TV InterviewsInterview: Richard Gadd on the Devastating Bond Between Niall and Ruben in ‘Half Man’ and if it’s Love
Every time I watch Richard Gadd‘s work in Half Man, it evokes so many different thoughts, ones that I simply cannot shake. It keeps me revisiting moments, reassessing character actions and wondering if a few small choices along the way would have changed the fate of Niall and Ruben. Several viewings later, I still don’t […] More
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Interview: ‘Half Man’ Actor Mitchell Robertson Brings Nuance, Vulnerability, and Shame to Young Niall
In a growing sea of emerging talent, Mitchell Robertson is a stand out. He arrives on the scene not with bravado, but with a quiet humbleness and reflectiveness that feels genuinely charming. That same quality is found in his performance as young Niall in Richard Gadd’s Half Man, where so much of the character exists […] More
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TV Topics: Patrick Ball on Addiction, Accountability, and Why Langdon’s Journey is Just Beginning on ‘The Pitt’
For fans of The Pitt, one of the biggest questions heading into season two surrounded Dr. Frank Langdon (Patrick Ball). When viewers last saw him, Dr. Robby (Noah Wyley) had confronted Langdon about his addiction to painkillers, forcing him to face a reality he’d spent much of the season trying to hide, even from the […] More
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Interview: Jamie Bell on Niall Having “Absolutely No Idea Who He Is” in HBO’s ‘Half Man’
Actor Jamie Bell stepped into the shoes of Niall, a fractured man in Richard Gadd’s HBO limited series Half Man, and found himself exploring the character from the inside out and back again. Though many only see the most toxic, combustible, and tragic parts of Niall’s relationship with Reuben, his so-called “brother from another lover,” […] More
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Interview: Dexter Sol Ansell Brings a Lifetime of Depth to Egg Even at Just Eleven in ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’
When it comes to a high-profile series, a poor performance can pull audiences out of the story completely. This is especially true for a two-character series like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, where the entire narrative rests on a single partnership. If either actor rings false or feels too polished, you will lose the […] More
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Interview: Joy Sunday on Her Singular Smile in HBO’s ‘DTF St. Louis’
Joy Sunday may be a relative newcomer in Hollywood, but her striking smile is sure to make her an icon sooner rather than later. Still, we do not get to see that smile very often in the HBO miniseries DTF St. Louis, where Sunday plays special crimes officer Jodie Plumb, forming an iconic duo alongside […] More
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TV Topics: Luke Tennie Takes TV by Storm with Three Distinctly Different Roles on Shrinking, The Pitt, and Abbott Elementary
If you’ve been paying close attention, Luke Tennie is suddenly everywhere, appearing across three of television’s best shows as if it’s just standard procedure. What he is doing is no small feat: three roles on three hit series. The actor is wrapping his third season as Sean on Apple TV+’s Shrinking, while making strong recurring […] More
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Interview: Production Designer Cabot McMullen on the Personal Details in ‘Shrinking’ and ‘Rooster’
“Real-world therapists are often very strategic about the choices they make in their offices—either revealing something personal about themselves or removing any clues that might suggest bias or a point of view, often to invite a response from the patient that says something deeper about who they are.” That is the kind of insight you […] More
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Interview: ‘Miss You, Love You’ Stars Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells On Strangers Navigating Grief
The new HBO film Miss You, Love You directed by Jim Rash invites viewers into the home of Diane (Allison Janney) a recently widowed woman in the middle of planning a funeral for her recently passed husband. She anticipates her estranged son’s arrival, only to be joined instead by a less-than-welcome guest: his assistant, Jamie […] More
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Interview: ‘Industry’ Co-Creators on Genre Influence and Bringing the Show to Africa
For co-creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the world of Industry has always been growing. “We’ve always tried to expand the world of Industry spiritually,” says Down. What began on HBO in 2020 as a tightly wound financial drama, set largely within the offices of Pierpoint in London’s Canary Wharf, has since grown increasingly global, […] More
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TV Topics: Danielle Deadwyler is a Comedic Delight in ‘Rooster’
Upon learning of the new HBO comedy series Rooster, one name stood out among the cast: Danielle Deadwyler. Up until this point, the acclaimed actress was known primarily for her powerful dramatic roles, bringing unforgettable depth to complex characters – from her searing performance as Mamie Till-Mobley, the determined mother of the brutally slain Emmett […] More
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TV Review: You Will Cherish The Final Season of ‘The Comeback’
The Comeback season three premiered its eight-episode final season on HBO, and the dark Hollywood satire is some of the scariest television you will watch this year. Probably not what you expect to hear when reading about the mockumentary style comedy featuring Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish, a faded TV sitcom actress who seems to […] More
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