Nia DaCosta’s Candyman holds strong connections to Bernard Rose’s classic while carving a fresh take on the original story. Deciding to expand on the legend of Daniel Robitaille by incorporating another story similar to his. This iteration of Candyman is less subtle in expressing its themes, but the powerful direction, impressive world-building, and top-notch performances keep it… Continue reading Review: CANDYMAN Expands Legend Through Brilliant World Building
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BIG MOUTH SEASON 4 | TV Review
After the somber end of Season Three, the kids of Bridgeton Middle School continue with their struggles with puberty. Season Four picks up where Season Three had left off: Andrew and Nick’s friendship has broken down. Unfortunately, Andrew and Nick have to spend the summer together at camp and Nick starts to suffer from anxiety.… Continue reading BIG MOUTH SEASON 4 | TV Review
Crafting Lovecraft Country | HBO
“The next universe and multiverses are the limit.” Showrunner and executive producer Misha Green, as well as the cast and crew, offer a behind-the-scenes look at how Lovecraft Country came to life, its impact on culture, and the historical references woven into the show. Crafting Lovecraft Country is now streaming on HBO Max. #HBO #LovecraftCountry…
Crafting Lovecraft Country: Promo | HBO
“The next universe and multiverses are the limit.” Showrunner and executive producer Misha Green, as well as the cast and crew, offer a behind-the-scenes look at how Lovecraft Country came to life, its impact on culture, and the historical references woven into the show. Stream Crafting Lovecraft Country October 26 on HBO Max. #HBO #LovecraftCountry…
Lovecraft Country Radio: Full Circle | Episode 10 | HBO
In the season finale episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston discuss Episode 10: “Full Circle.” First, they break down the episode and all its narrative throughlines. Then, they sit down with showrunner Misha Green along with Jurnee Smollett, who plays Letitia Lewis, to discuss what went into making the…
Lovecraft Country: The Craft – Comic Book Artist Afua Richardson | HBO
“Comics felt like where I belong.” Afua Richardson, the artist Hippolyta referenced in the season finale of Lovecraft Country, is more than dialogue – she’s the comic book artist behind Dee’s handdrawn sketches in-season. Richardson shares the importance of comics in her life and how comic arts contributed to storytelling in the Lovecraft Country universe.…
Lovecraft Country Radio: Rewind 1921 | Episode 9 | HBO
In this episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston discuss Episode 9: “Rewind 1921.” The hosts follow the characters as they unpack generational trauma while traveling through space and time. They also sit down with Aunjanue Ellis, the actress who plays Hippolyta, to discuss her character’s journey this season. This…
Lovecraft Country: The Craft – Co-Executive Producers, Sonya Winton-Odamtten & Jonathan Kidd | HBO
“Our aspirations as writers is to inform by exploring worlds that are marginal.” Co-executive producers and writers Jonathan Kidd & Sonya Winton-Odamtten share how historical context informed the process of creating Lovecraft Country. #HBO #LovecraftCountry #SonyaWintonOdamtten #JonathanKidd Subscribe to HBO on YouTube: https://goo.gl/wtFYd7 Official Site of Lovecraft Country on HBO: https://itsh.bo/lovecraft-country-series Stream on HBO Max:…
Lovecraft Country: Season Finale Promo | HBO
On the season finale of #LovecraftCountry. #HBO Subscribe to HBO on YouTube: https://goo.gl/wtFYd7 Official Site of Lovecraft Country on HBO: https://itsh.bo/lovecraft-country-series Stream on HBO Max: http://itsh.bo/hbo-max Get More HBO Official Site: https://itsh.bo/dotcom Twitter: https://twitter.com/hbo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbo Lovecraft Country: Season Finale Promo | HBO
Lovecraft Country: The Craft – Prop Master, JP Jones | HBO
“I’m an extension of the actor” JP Jones explains the significance of props in creating the world of Lovecraft Country. #HBO #LovecraftCountry #JPJones Subscribe to HBO on YouTube: https://goo.gl/wtFYd7 Official Site of Lovecraft Country on HBO: https://itsh.bo/lovecraft-country-series Stream on HBO Max: http://itsh.bo/hbo-max Get More HBO Official Site: https://itsh.bo/dotcom Twitter: https://twitter.com/hbo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbo Lovecraft…
Lovecraft Country Radio: Jig-A-Bobo | Episode 8 | HBO
In this episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston discuss Episode 8: “Jig-A-Bobo.” The hosts discuss Dee’s journey following the death of her best friend, and the adult characters who abandon her while in the midst of their own chaos. Then, they sit down with film scholar and producer Tananarive…
Lovecraft Country: Season 1 Episode 9 Promo | HBO
On the next #LovecraftCountry. #HBO Subscribe to HBO on YouTube: https://goo.gl/wtFYd7 Official Site of Lovecraft Country on HBO: https://itsh.bo/lovecraft-country-series Stream on HBO Max: http://itsh.bo/hbo-max Get More HBO Official Site: https://itsh.bo/dotcom Twitter: https://twitter.com/hbo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbo Lovecraft Country: Season 1 Episode 9 Promo | HBO
Lovecraft Country: The Craft – Special Effects Makeup Supervisor, Carey Jones | HBO
“Everybody has an idea, everybody has the potential.” Special effects makeup supervisor Carey Jones discusses how he and his team bring the details of the show to life through vision, ingenuity, and problem solving. #HBO #LovecraftCountry #CareyJones #JurneeSmollett #JonathanMajors Subscribe to HBO on YouTube: https://goo.gl/wtFYd7 Official Site of Lovecraft Country on HBO: https://itsh.bo/lovecraft-country-series Stream on…
Lovecraft Country Radio: I Am. | Episode 7 | HBO
In this episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston discuss Episode 7: “I Am.” The hosts discuss Hippolyta’s journey as she travels through the multi-verse. They talk about self-exploration as therapy and Shannon gives her insider perspective on being one of the lead writers on the episode. This podcast is…
Lovecraft Country: Season 1 Episode 8 Promo | HBO
On the next #LovecraftCountry. #HBO #JurneeSmollett #JonathanMajors Subscribe to HBO on YouTube: https://goo.gl/wtFYd7 Official Site of Lovecraft Country on HBO: https://itsh.bo/lovecraft-country-series Stream on HBO Max: http://itsh.bo/hbo-max Get More HBO Official Site: https://itsh.bo/dotcom Twitter: https://twitter.com/hbo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbo Lovecraft Country: Season 1 Episode 8 Promo | HBO
Lovecraft Country: Season 1 Episode 7 Promo | HBO
On the next #LovecraftCountry. #HBO #JurneeSmollett #JonathanMajors Subscribe to HBO on YouTube: https://goo.gl/wtFYd7 Official Site of Lovecraft Country on HBO: https://itsh.bo/lovecraft-country-series Stream on HBO Max: http://itsh.bo/hbo-max Get More HBO Official Site: https://itsh.bo/dotcom Twitter: https://twitter.com/hbo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbo Lovecraft Country: Season 1 Episode 7 Promo | HBO
Lovecraft Country Radio: Meet Me in Daegu | Episode 6 | HBO
In this episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston discuss Episode 6: “Meet Me In Daegu.” First, they sit down with Jamie Chung, who plays Ji-ah, and discuss the episode’s themes of monstrousness and the character’s coming-of-age journey. Then, they’re joined by Inkoo Kang, TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter,…
Lovecraft Country: Season 1 Episode 6 Promo | HBO
On the next. #LovecraftCountry #HBO Subscribe to HBO on YouTube: https://goo.gl/wtFYd7 Official Site of Lovecraft Country on HBO: https://itsh.bo/lovecraft-country-series Stream on HBO Max: http://itsh.bo/hbo-max Get More HBO Official Site: https://itsh.bo/dotcom Twitter: https://twitter.com/hbo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbo Lovecraft Country: Season 1 Episode 6 Promo | HBO
Lovecraft Country Radio: Strange Case | Episode 5 | HBO
In this episode of Lovecraft Country Radio, hosts Ashley C. Ford and Shannon Houston discuss Episode 5: “Strange Case.” Eric Eddings, host of The Nod Show and For Colored Nerds, joins the conversation to discuss how black male anger is portrayed in the episode. The hosts also discuss the different forms that code-switching can take…
Lovecraft Country: The Craft – Storyboard Artist Eric Yamamoto | HBO
“I want the director to feel comfortable and competent with the idea that they’re going to put on the screen.” #LovecraftCountry Storyboard artist Eric Yamamoto talks about how he helps bring directors’ visions for the show to life. #HBO #EricYamamoto Subscribe to HBO on YouTube: https://goo.gl/wtFYd7 Official Site of Lovecraft Country on HBO: https://itsh.bo/lovecraft-country-series Stream…