Tag: Nora

  • Catalan Pics to Track at Berlin

    Catalan Pics to Track at Berlin

    “20,000 Species Of Bees”(Estíbaliz Urresola)A Berlin competition contender and, like “Alcarràs,” redolently grounded – unspooling in a Basque Country village – and yet a big-issue drama. Catalonia’s Inicia Films (“La Maternal”) and Basque Country’s Gariza Films (“Nora) produce.Sales: Luxbox“Anqa”(Helin Celik)Selected for Forum, a doc feature produced by Barcelona’s Kepler Mission Film and Vienna-based Kurd Celik.…

  • ‘Minari’ Breakout Alan Kim Finds His Next Major Role: ‘Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens’

    ‘Minari’ Breakout Alan Kim Finds His Next Major Role: ‘Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens’

    Alan Kim is one of the biggest breakouts of Oscar season thanks to his role in Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari,” and now his post-“Minari” career is taking shape. As reported by TV Line, the rising child actor has landed a pivotal role on the second season of Comedy Central’s “Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens.” The…

  • ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens’ Review: Comedy Central Series Is as Awkward as Its Title

    ‘Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens’ Review: Comedy Central Series Is as Awkward as Its Title

    One year since the final season of “Broad City” debuted, Comedy Central is releasing its heir apparent. “Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens” makes a few tweaks to the formula, including a singular borough (rather than Queens and Brooklyn), a singular lead (Awkwafina steps in for the double act of Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson), and…