Tag: Atlanta
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‘Atlanta’ Director Amy Seimetz on Creating Those ’Get Out’ Vibes in the Creepy Episode ‘Helen’
[Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for the “Atlanta” episode “Helen.”]A couple who is dating drives to the girl’s hometown and is surprised by an encounter with a wild animal on the road. In town, the guy can’t seem to adjust to feeling scrutinized, is one of the few black people around, and finds the…
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‘Atlanta’ Soundtrack: Listen to This Playlist of Every Song From Donald Glover’s Groundbreaking FX Series
“Atlanta” is nothing short of a cultural achievement with the awards and critical acclaim to back it up. In Season 1, Donald Glover wanted viewers to feel what it’s like to be black, while in Season 2, his brother Stephen Glover emphasized that the show would attempt to capture the essence of life in Atlanta.While…
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‘Atlanta’ References You May Have Missed, From ‘Rocky III’ to Nicolas Cage’s Dinosaur
[Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers from the “Atlanta” episode “Money Bag Shawty.”]“Atlanta” continues to blow us away week to week with its insight into today’s culture, brand of danger-comedy, gorgeous cinematography, and layers of meaning all packed into a half hour. Thursday’s “Money Bag Shawty” kicked off that episode’s tone with a direct reference…
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‘Sorry To Bother You’ Trailer: Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson & More Live In A Surreal Sci-Fi World
You’ve seen Lakeith Stanfield everywhere recently in a flurry of supporting roles including in the Oscar-winning “Get Out,” Netflix’s remake of “Death Note,” and a recurring role on Donald Glover’s hit show, “Atlanta.” In “Sorry to Bother You,” Stanfield finally gets shot as a leading man.Read More: Boots Riley’s ‘Sorry To Bother You’ Is Visionary…
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‘Atlanta’ Review: A Shocking First Scene Sets the Table for ‘Robbin’ Season,’ But Let’s Not Forget ‘Florida Man’
[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “Atlanta” Season 2, Episode 1, “Alligator Man.”]Welcome back to “Atlanta,” where the more things change, the more they stay the same. While the premiere offers a bounty of enticing new developments — namely a tragic, telling, and seemingly disconnected first scene — the episode as a whole…
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Emmy Predictions 2018: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Last Year’s Winner: Donald Glover in “Atlanta”Still Eligible: Yes.Hot Streak: William H. Macy has been nominated each of the past four years — every year since “Shameless” switched categories, from drama to comedy.Fun Fact: Alan Alda, Kelsey Grammer, and Ted Danson have the most nominations in this category, but only Grammer has been nominated for…
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Daily Podcast: Westworld, Men In Black, Rocketeer, Solo, Atlanta, Snowpiercer, Moviepass, Clue
On the February 28, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined /Film senior writer Ben Pearson, and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest news, including the Men in Black reboot, The Rocketeer animated series, Solo timeline, Atlanta season 2 early buzz, the Snowpiercer tv series and Moviepass lawsuit. And in…
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‘Atlanta’ Season 2 Early Buzz: Donald Glover Has Done It Again
When a brand new show wins two Emmys and two Golden Globes, it can be tough to top that level of early success. But it seems as if Donald Glover‘s occasionally surreal FX comedy/drama Atlanta has managed to fly in the face of the dreaded sophomore slump. The reviews are in, and early buzz about…
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Fresh, Inventive ‘Atlanta Robbin’ Season’ Takes Off With A Bang [Review]
In this golden age of television, a lot of networks are giving shows the creative freedom to break the mold. Just check out Jill Soloway and Sarah Gubbins’ “I Love Dick” or one of the drug trip episodes of “Mr. Robot,” and you’ll see how certain shows are reinventing the form. In 2016, Donald Glover’s…
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‘Atlanta’ Season 2 Review: ‘Robbin’ Season’ Changes the Game with Sharp New Episodes That’ll Leave You On Edge
There is no “B.A.N.” in the first three episodes of “Atlanta” Season 2. Anyone expecting the long-awaited follow-up to Donald Glover’s breakout FX comedy to be as earth-shatteringly on point as its Season 1 peak needs to know a) that’s not happening, and b) that’s not how it happened last time. Meticulous but surprising, the…