Tag: Queens
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Bowen Yang ‘Almost Died’ Filming ‘Nora from Queens’ in Iceland During a Horse-Riding Accident
Bowen Yang is trying to get back on the horse after a production mishap.The “SNL” star detailed how while filming “Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens” Season 3, he “almost died” after a horse he was riding was spooked at the sight of a drone.“Actually, [it’s] not fun to be on a horse,” Yang said during…
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Daria Nicolodi Is the Ultimate Scream Queen of Giallo Horror
When you think of Scream Queens, the usual names come to mind like Jamie Lee Curtis, Neve Campbell, and Heather Langenkamp. That trio and many others have dominated the American horror scene. There are a plethora of non-American films and actresses, however, that have given us some great Scream Queens, such as the Argentine Olivia…
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ABC Cancels Queens And Promised Land After One Season Each
Two critically acclaimed ABC dramas, “Queens” and “Promised Land,” are on the chopping block after seeing their ratings slip in their first season. Both shows hold a 100 “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes and were still north of a million viewers per episode, but the network has opted not to renew them.Created by Zahir McGhee,…
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Ashley McKenzie on Her Romantic Second Feature ‘Queens of the Qing Dynasty’
Filmmaker Ashley McKenzie (“Werewolf”) returns to the Berlinale this year with her second feature, “Queens of the Qing Dynasty,” premiering in Encounters on Tuesday. The writer-director stands out as an emerging Canadian talent, backed by the Toronto Film Critics Assn., who awarded her debut film the $100,000 Rogers Best Canadian Film Award in 2017.An impressive…
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‘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…
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‘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…