#also heléne yorke is there

[gravything]

I’m watching s1 of the good fight (well, just episode 1 yet) and so far it’s being such a normal show? strummy music in the background of scenes and all.

it’s cool that they gave maia a longterm girlfriend up front (and one who also has a serious and kinda similar career) and that adrian and diane and lucca already know each other. I didn’t expect any of that. it’s cool to see all of this, knowing everything from s3 and s4.

my watch has looked like: s3 entirety, s4 entirety, s5e1, s1 e1 — and I plan to keep going with s1 because I’m curious about what led up to s3.

there’s some darkly funny dramatic irony even in s1e1 this way. there was a direct callback in s4e1 to s1e1 that I got immediately and they must have loved setting that up; I hope it paid off. and seeing the original opening title sequence toned down a bit was also fun. I am drawing conclusions!

[bookgeekgrrl]

My media this week (10-16 Mar 2024)

📚 STUFF I READ 📚

🥰 Art Thief, Heart Thief (odetteandodile) - 58K, stucky white collar inspired AU - enjoyed how author took the WC set up (fbi art agent, criminal consultant) and made it theirs & perfect for stucky

💖💖 +195K of shorter fic so shout out to these I really loved 💖💖

Midlife Crisis (profoundalpacakitten) - MCU: stucky, 7K - reread, forever fave - the quiet, piercing, understated tenderness in this fic is unmatched

Progredi (justanotherStonyfan) - MCU: shrunkyclunks, 37K - the next installment in the fabulous Honey Honey series

Pistachios and Rose Water (goldsaffron) - The Old Guard: kaysanova, 15K - J&N spend 10 years putting down roots, building a home & collecting a found family as Nicky learns to express his love through food

Consensual Catfishing (foresthearts) - Stranger Things: steddie, 32K - modern AU, told via social media - delightful story! adored these characters & their voices and using all different sorts of SM to tell it. brilliant idea, adeptly executed. the art is also pretty great

they're going to send us to prison for jerks (greatunironic) - Stranger Things: steddie, 16K - another really fun modern steddie with a strong social media AU premise

Os Impurum (the_deep_magic) - The Eagle | The Eagle of the Ninth: Marcus Flavius Aquila/Esca Mac CunovalMarcus/Esca, 18K - solidly good fic about marcus/esca post canon, esp marcus discovering some new things about himself 😉

📺 STUFF I WATCHED 📺

Ghosts (US) - s3, e5

Game Changer - s6, e3

D20: The Unsleeping City: Chapter II - "For the Hoard!" (s7, e15)

D20: The Unsleeping City: Chapter II - "Treachery at Gramercy" (s7, e16)

D20: The Unsleeping City: Chapter II - "Two Sides of the Same Coin (Part 1)" (s7, e17)

D20: The Unsleeping City: Chapter II - "Two Sides of the Same Coin (Part 2)" (s7, e18)

D20: Adventuring Party - s3, e12-16

Um, Actually - s9, e2

D20: Fantasy High: Junior Year - "Cursed Out" (s21, e10)

D20: Adventuring Party - "Cool Ranch Communion" (s16, e10)

D20: Tiny Heist - "Big Little Crimes" (s4, e1)

D20: Tiny Heist - "Chicanery at Shoeby's Casino" (s4, e2)

D20: Tiny Heist - "Scheming and Scoring Fairy Dust" (s4, e3)

Agatha Christie's Marple - "The Secret of Chimneys" (s5, e2) [shout out to @leupagus for this rec; they were not wrong about the acting choices made here 🤩]

🎧 PODCASTS 🎧

Worlds Beyond Number: Fireside - Fireside Chat for WWW ep001 The Open Door

What Next: TBD - Instagram’s Pedophile Problem

Desert Island Discs - Cillian Murphy, actor

WikiHole - Lenny Kravitz (with Paul F. Tompkins, Drew Tarver, and Heléne Yorke)

This Cultural Life - Andrew Scott

Pop Culture Happy Hour - Our 2024 Oscars Recap

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - The Grave of XYZ

Vibe Check - Hey, Sis: featuring Morgan Parker

WikiHole with D'Arcy Carden - Fear of Dolphins (with Kumail Nanjiani, Emily Gordon, and Jonah Ray)

The Allusionist - 190. Craters

WikiHole with D'Arcy Carden - Tetris (with Adam Pally, Jon Gabrus and Blair Socci)

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - The Lighthouse Keeper

⭐ Vibe Check - A Special Conversation with Afeef Nessouli

Short Wave - What We Know About Long COVID, From Brain Fog to Fatigue

⭐ Decoder Ring - Why Stylists Rule the Red Carpet

⭐ 99% Invisible #573 - Toyetic

You Are Good - My Best Friend's Wedding w. Sam Sanders

If Books Could Kill - Lean In

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - Law of the Tongue

Imaginary Worlds - The Nine Lives of Red Dwarf

Today, Explained - Lip gloss, gum, and the Pill

Dear Prudence - My Ex Had Sex With My Brother. Help!

What Next: TBD - Is TikTok Cooked This Time?

Short Wave - Are We On The Brink Of A Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough?

Pop Culture Happy Hour - Love Lies Bleeding And What's Making Us Happy

Endless Thread - The Music Man, Part 1

Welcome to Night Vale #244 - A Multiplicity of Kevin

Today, Explained - Hollywood’s still not back

99% Invisible - The Power Broker #03: David Sims

Off Menu - Ep 233: Frankie Boyle (Live in Glasgow)

⭐ Hit Parade - Gotcha Covered Edition

🎶 MUSIC 🎶

The Donnas

Smooth Rockabilly

Respect: '60s Iconic Women

[cyarskaren52]

These shows were definitely worth the space in the dvr

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American Idol

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The Voice

Yellowstone

Young Sheldon

TVLINE'S YEAR IN REVIEW!

2023 in Review: The 20 Best Shows

BY TEAM TVLINE

DECEMBER 4, 2023 7:30 AM

TVLine’s annual year-end retrospective is officially here! And we could save the best for last, but really, where’s the fun in that?

Rather, our Year in Review kicks off with a ranking of 2023’s 20 best series, a list created by our editors’ spirited debates and reminiscences about the past 12 months of television.

Our ranking below covers the spectrum of broadcast, cable and streaming, from the sophomore slump-less Abbott Elementary to Fargo‘s triumphant return to a standout second season for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We’ve got returning veterans (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Succession) and breakout newbies (Silo, Shrinking), plus a few hidden gems from this TV year (if you’re not watching Dave… well, why not?).

But as much as we love a good spoiler here at TVLine, we won’t ruin the entire list for you. Keep scrolling to see our picks for 2023’s best shows — including our No. 1 pick for the best show — then drop a comment with your own favorites!

Still to come in TVLine’s Year in Review: Worst Shows of 2023, Biggest Plot Twists, Sexiest Scenes, Character Deaths That Nearly Killed Us, Shocking Cast Exits and much, much more!

20

The Other Two(Max)

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Max’s showbiz satire was funnier than ever in its third (and ultimately, ugh, final) season, skewering everything from Jeff Bezos’ billionaire status to Disney’s famously tepid approach to LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Stars Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver respectively took Brooke and Cary to new, cringe-worthy lows, as Brooke made a half-hearted attempt at do-gooding and Cary’s desire for fame became even more insatiable. But The Other Two also proved it could still surprise us, wading into occasionally dramatic waters — Brooke and Lance’s breakup fight, or the surprisingly moving series finale — that were just as effective as the show’s nonstop punchlines. — Rebecca Iannucci

19

One Piece (Netflix)

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Netflix has bonafide TV gold on its hands with this live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s long-running manga series about a ragtag group of pirates on a global quest for the ultimate treasure, the titular “One Piece.” A winning combination of breathtaking visuals, a delightful tone, incredible fight scenes and inspired casting resulted in a final product that managed to both impress critics and appease fans — an incredibly rare dual feat, especially in the inconsistent realm of live-action reimaginings. — Andy Swift

18

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)

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An occasionally uneven final season does not mask the simple truth: The Amazon comedy went out with a bang. Not only did Season 5 produce some of the finest episodes in Maisel’s entire run — we’re looking at you, Episode 6’s hilarious and heartbreaking Susie-centric “The Testi-Roastial” — but Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino delivered the period-appropriate goods when it mattered the most, i.e. via the immensely satisfying series finale. — Michael Ausiello

17

Silo (Apple TV+)

Juliette and Sheriff Holston (David Oyelowo)

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To be honest, this dystopian drama had us at “the last 10,000 people on Earth reside inside a mile-deep home.” But Silo took that provocative premise and added to it a knockout cast led by Rebecca Ferguson (and many of whom stuck around a lot shorter than you might have expected!), incredible and tactile production design, and a twist or two that even those who read the first of Hugh Howey’s Wool novels did not see coming. — Matt Webb Mitovich

16

The Fall of the House of Usher(Netflix)

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Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy ended their time at Netflix the way they started it: by scaring us silly while making us ache (in a good way!). Usher, based on various works by Edgar Allan Poe, followed the immensely satisfying formula the executive producers put forth in The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor. First, have a terrific ensemble play out an emotionally resonant saga. Then, sprinkle in just enough jump scares to distract from the deftly woven existential dread! Even better: This time around, Flanagan added heavy hitters Bruce Greenwood and Mary McDonnell to his troupe, giving Usher a solemnity befitting the final jewel in the horror auteur’s Netflix crown. — Kimberly Roots

15

Dave (FXX)

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With its third season this spring, Davemaintained its status as one of the best shows that not enough people are talking about. The FXX comedy took a deep dive into its protagonist’s psyche as he searched for new love and interrogated his own thirst for fame. The result — as is often the case with Dave — was a bizarre, sincere, reliably funny and surprisingly cameo-filled (Brad Pitt?!) batch of episodes, building to an unpredictable finale that was as horrifying as it was hilarious. — R.I.

14

Fargo (FX)

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FX’s pitch-black crime anthology has made a triumphant return with Season 5, easily its best and most exciting outing in years. (Yes, only three episodes have aired so far, but trust us: It keeps getting better.) Juno Temple is a real spitfire as Minnesota housewife Dot, and Jon Hamm turns that old Don Draper mystique on its head as macho sheriff Roy Tillman. Season 5 strips away the indulgences that derailed previous Fargo seasons and ups the ante with a barrage of high-octane action sequences. Are we hooked again? Oh yah, you betcha. — Dave Nemetz

13

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds(Paramount+)

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The Paramount+ show’s sophomore run was a crowd-pleasing affair that gave us a little bit of everything. From Una Chin-Riley’s thought-provoking ethics trial to that charming musical episode that had us singing its praises (and proved this cast has serious vocal chops) — and let’s not forget that bonkers crossover with the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks — Season 2 took big creative swings that elevated the show to bold new heights and yet, never forgot its roots. — Keisha Hatchett

12

The Great (Hulu)

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The Hulu series delivered another — ahem — great season of absurdist comedy and political intrigue as Peter and Catherine finally called a truce and recommitted themselves to their marriage. The couple’s twisted romance felt especially engrossing this season, due in large part to Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult’s beautifully layered performances that were as devastating as they were funny. And the show’s needle-drop ending moment, during which Catherine danced through her grief to the tune of AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long,” highlighted an invigorating season of growth and loss tinged with raucous humor. — K.H.

11

Snowfall (FX)

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Set during the height of the 1980s crack epidemic, FX’s captivating drama ended its run on a series high as Franklin Saint wound up destitute and wandering the neighborhood he destroyed with drugs. Portrayer Damson Idris was brilliant in his final outing as the ruthless dealer, delivering a standout performance that deftly illustrated how greed, ego and addiction fueled the character’s gut-wrenching demise. It’s an unspeakable crime that Snowfall never received the Emmy recognition it deserved, especially after an exceptional final season that solidified its status as one of the all-time greats. — K.H.

10

A Small Light (Nat Geo)

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National Geographic’s gripping retelling of Anne Frank’s tragic story didn’t get a lot of love when it was released. And that’s a shame, because the limited series — told from the perspective of Frank family friend/protector Miep Gies (excellently played by Bel Powley) — did its subjects a great service by leaning into the moments of joy that sparked even in the darkest days of the Franks’ and Gies’ lives. With a modern sensibility and an examination of hatred that sadly still reverberates throughout the world, A Small Light was a profoundly moving project anchored by the warm gravitas of Liev Schreiber as Anne’s father, Otto Frank. — K.R.

09

Abbott Elementary(ABC)

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There was no sophomore slump for the hit ABC comedy, which continued to bring the laughs in its second season while also deepening its characters in ways that were both hilarious and illuminating. (Barbara’s school-fire meltdown is an unforgettable example.) With thoughtful but funny storylines, like the introduction of Janine and Melissa’s messy family dynamics, Abbott Elementary successfully expanded its scope beyond the school walls. Meanwhile, the delicious romantic tension between Janine and Gregory is still alive and well, even after the pair took some steps forward and backward in their “will they/won’t they” dynamic. — Vlada Gelman

08

Shrinking (Apple TV+)

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A series about grief turned out to be one of the year’s funniest and most heartwarming. Jason Segel lit up the screen as a widower struggling to parent his teenage daughter and move on from his loss. His big life change sparked an avant-garde approach to his work as a therapist, leading him to fly off the rails personally and professionally, as the impeccable supporting cast — including Harrison Ford, Christa Miller and Jessica Williams — landed well-executed quips and touching moments. Poignant and wildly entertaining, Shrinking proved that silver linings do exist, even if dark clouds may be blocking our view. — Nick Caruso

07

BEEF (Netflix)

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Netflix’s story of two unhappy souls whose paths collide after a vicious road rage incident spawned both humor and tragedy, and allowed stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun to showcase their deep arsenals of talent. From comedy that bordered on absurdism to the emotional meltdowns that had our jaws scraping the floor, the series took some thrilling turns before culminating with a literal bang that nearly destroyed us. By its end, BEEF‘s flame-broiled insanity left us hoping creator Lee Sung Jin has something else to throw on the grill soon. — N.C.

06

Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee)

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Now this one was a surprise! Amazon Freevee’s wildly chaotic prank comedy flew under the radar at first, placing an unsuspecting real guy named Ronald on the jury of a completely fictional court case, but it delivered more laughs than just about anything on TV this year. The twists were almost too crazy to believe — James Marsden cracked us up playing an arrogantly entitled version of himself — but it was the underlying sweetness here, with Ronald bonding with his fellow jurors as the trial dragged on, that made all those long days in the jury box worth it. — D.N.

05

The Last of Us(HBO)

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Executive producers Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin blended a cracking-good cast (expertly led by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey), beautifully spare scripts and loving devotion to/willingness to deviate from the source material — a post-apocalyptic zombie video game! — all to create one of the finest dramas we’ve seen in years. Let’s take a moment, as well, to acknowledge standout guest stars like Murray Bartlett, Nick Offerman and Ashley Johnson, whose performances propelled the deeply moving story toward its gorgeous, albeit devastating, Season 1 conclusion. — K.R.

04

Poker Face(Peacock)

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Star Natasha Lyonne and director Rian Johnson teamed up to pen a love letter to classic TV detective dramas with this charming Peacock mystery. It’s a real throwback, with Lyonne’s amateur private eye Charlie Cale solving one self-contained mystery per week and meeting a roster of fun guest stars, but Lyonne’s sassy, quippy performance brings it all right up to the present day. This isn’t bulls—t: We could watch her solve crimes all day. — D.N.

03

The Bear (Hulu)

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The first season of Hulu’s culinary dramedy, it turns out, was just an appetizer. Season 2 was even more delicious, taking its sweet time to let the drama marinate as chef Carmy and his pals worked their butts off to build a fine-dining restaurant from scratch. The energy was infectious, the emotions were raw, and the performances were astoundingly good, cutting right to the bone. Throw in an all-timer of a holiday episode with a feast of big-name guest stars, and The Bear’s sophomore outing somehow left us both supremely satisfied and hungry for more. — D.N.

02

Succession (HBO)

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Future Legends Of Advertising Season Two; Solicited Advice Launched; Spotify Supports New Podcasters

Season Two of Future Legends of Advertising podcast announced

iHeartMedia, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) and Known Originals has announced the season two debut of “Future Legends of Advertising,” a best-in-class podcast on all things advertising from the most-renowned experts in the industry.

The show pairs advertising luminaries with AAF Hall of Achievement inductees for wide-ranging and intimate conversations covering everything from how they are driving the advertising industry forward to the impact they are having on culture and in their communities.

Episode one of season two, premiered last week, features NBA All-Star Chris Paul, himself a 2023 AAF Hall of Achievement inductee, talking about his first time on a commercial set; his over a decade long relationship with State Farm Insurance and how his “brother” Cliff was developed ; and how he became one of the greatest marketers in all of sports.

The eight-episode season is hosted by Ross Martin, President of Known, and Hayley Romer, Chief Growth Officer for Art Basel.

You can listen to “Chris Paul Fills His Cup,” the first episode of season two “HERE.” New episodes post weekly, and season two include Elicia Azali, Marketing Executive and Board Member; Cathie Black, Principal, Madison Park Ventures; former Chairman and President, Hearst Magazines; Advertising Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Baldwin Cunningham, Director, Media and Partnerships, State Farm Insurance

New Advice podcast launched by chef Alison Roman

Alison Roman has launched Solicited Advice, a brand-new podcast. Roman is a cook, writer and New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Enough, Nothing Fancy and Dining In. Every Thursday, Roman will be joined by a special guest who, like her, enjoys giving and/or receiving advice. Together they will answer questions from live and recorded callers, covering everything from modern dating to awkward neighbor interactions, how to order a martini with confidence, and, of course, cooking (no, you should not be “washing your chicken,” and yes, you really should have two types of salt).

The podcast is launching with distribution and revenue support from Talkhouse and joins Björk: Sonic Symbolism, How Long Gone, Open Mike Eagle’s What Had Happened Was, Santigold’s Noble Champions and more on the award-winning podcast network.

The series premiere is out now and the first season will feature conversations with Tinx, Cat Cohen, Raven Smith, Heléne Yorke, and more; new episodes dropping each week on all podcast platforms.

Listen and subscribe to Solicited Advice with Alison Roman HERE

As the creator of the bi-weekly YouTube series, Home Movies, and author of the bi-weekly A Newsletter, Alison Roman says, “I am so excited to have a better, deeper, wide-reaching platform to answer the questions I get on a daily basis, and to talk about something other than cooking (I contain multitudes!) with some of the funniest and smartest people I know. It’s long been my dream to follow in Delilah’s footsteps, to stand on the shoulders of Car Talk — here’s hoping this podcast comes close to either.”

If Roman wants to be like Car Talk — an admirable goal — she’ll have to work on her laugh, since the Magliozzi brothers made a career from a snout-producing laugh that could cause hearing damage.

“Alison is a singular voice who speaks to so much more than just food,” adds Ian Wheeler, Founder of Talkhouse Creative Studio, who will handle distribution, ad sales, marketing and partnerships for Solicited Advice. “We couldn’t be more excited to work alongside her wonderful team on this show.”

Alison Roman can also be seen live in Austin, Nashville, Boston and more this November. Find tickets and dates at: alisoneroman.com/tour.

Spotify announces second class of its next-gen podcasting talent program — RADAR

Spotify has unveiled its second class of RADAR — Spotify’s emerging artist, podcaster, and songwriter program — Podcasters. “Spotify is where people come to find their next great listen, and RADAR was built to put the next generation of audio talent on their — yes, you guessed it — radar.”

Very clever, Spotify. Now, can you find a way to use the word SONAR in the program as well. Challenge extended. Challenge accepted?

Through a careful editorial process, the program sources rising artists, burgeoning songwriters, and promising podcasters to spotlight — all with the aim of helping them find new audiences and deepening their engagement among existing fans. Participating creators are given specialized on-and-off platform support to maximize exposure to potential audiences.

Covering a range of important and interesting topics through engaging conversations, humor, and humility, the 23 selected shows represent a diverse group of creators from around the world. These are the podcasts Spotify has identified as the next big thing.

“We know that one of the biggest challenges for podcasters is growing their audience — RADAR aims to create opportunities and pathways for discovery within various markets across the globe, so these shows can garner new, larger audiences.”

The full list of RADAR Podcasters’ 2023 class can be found HERE, and listed below are 5 U.S. shows.

Brown Bag — Hosted by Letty Peniche, DoKnow, Rosencrans Vic, this is an LA-based podcast from three Hispanics who love to hustle, put people on game, and, of course, clown. The BCC Club — Hosts Sarah Schauer and Kendahl Landret take a deep dive into the internet and discuss new titillating topics every week. Just the Nobody’s — Each week, two brothers and TikTok theorizers, Ryan and Daniel Omoto, dig down the mysterious rabbit holes of the world’s craziest conspiracy theories, science facts, murder mysteries, and any and all things pop-culture. Good Children — Childhood best friends and hosts Joe Hegyes and Andrew Muscarella dive into their shared history of anxiety, food courts, wigs, and trying their best to do everything right as adolescent closeted queer kids growing up on the south shore of Long Island. The Scottie & Sylvia Show — Besties, Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell are behind the mic every week on the podcast “The Scottie and Silvia Show”, talking about everything from the personal to the professional to pop culture. Together, the nuanced cultural takes heard on their podcast are borne out of a deep care for Black women and safe spaces.

iHeartMedia, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) and Known Originals has announced the season two debut of “Future Legends of Advertising,” a best-in-class podcast on all things advertising from the most-renowned experts in the industry.

The show pairs advertising luminaries with AAF Hall of Achievement inductees for wide-ranging and intimate conversations covering everything from how they are driving the advertising industry forward to the impact they are having on culture and in their communities.

Episode one of season two, premiered last week, features NBA All-Star Chris Paul, himself a 2023 AAF Hall of Achievement inductee, talking about his first time on a commercial set; his over a decade long relationship with State Farm Insurance and how his “brother” Cliff was developed ; and how he became one of the greatest marketers in all of sports.

The eight-episode season is hosted by Ross Martin, President of Known, and Hayley Romer, Chief Growth Officer for Art Basel.

You can listen to “Chris Paul Fills His Cup,” the first episode of season two “HERE.” New episodes post weekly, and season two include Elicia Azali, Marketing Executive and Board Member; Cathie Black, Principal, Madison Park Ventures; former Chairman and President, Hearst Magazines; Advertising Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Baldwin Cunningham, Director, Media and Partnerships, State Farm Insurance

New Advice podcast launched by chef Alison Roman

Alison Roman has launched Solicited Advice, a brand-new podcast. Roman is a cook, writer and New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Enough, Nothing Fancy and Dining In. Every Thursday, Roman will be joined by a special guest who, like her, enjoys giving and/or receiving advice. Together they will answer questions from live and recorded callers, covering everything from modern dating to awkward neighbor interactions, how to order a martini with confidence, and, of course, cooking (no, you should not be “washing your chicken,” and yes, you really should have two types of salt).

The podcast is launching with distribution and revenue support from Talkhouse and joins Björk: Sonic Symbolism, How Long Gone, Open Mike Eagle’s What Had Happened Was, Santigold’s Noble Champions and more on the award-winning podcast network.

The series premiere is out now and the first season will feature conversations with Tinx, Cat Cohen, Raven Smith, Heléne Yorke, and more; new episodes dropping each week on all podcast platforms.

Listen and subscribe to Solicited Advice with Alison Roman HERE

As the creator of the bi-weekly YouTube series, Home Movies, and author of the bi-weekly A Newsletter, Alison Roman says, “I am so excited to have a better, deeper, wide-reaching platform to answer the questions I get on a daily basis, and to talk about something other than cooking (I contain multitudes!) with some of the funniest and smartest people I know. It’s long been my dream to follow in Delilah’s footsteps, to stand on the shoulders of Car Talk — here’s hoping this podcast comes close to either.”

If Roman wants to be like Car Talk — an admirable goal — she’ll have to work on her laugh, since the Magliozzi brothers made a career from a snout-producing laugh that could cause hearing damage.

“Alison is a singular voice who speaks to so much more than just food,” adds Ian Wheeler, Founder of Talkhouse Creative Studio, who will handle distribution, ad sales, marketing and partnerships for Solicited Advice. “We couldn’t be more excited to work alongside her wonderful team on this show.”

Alison Roman can also be seen live in Austin, Nashville, Boston and more this November. Find tickets and dates at: alisoneroman.com/tour.

Spotify announces second class of its next-gen podcasting talent program — RADAR

Spotify has unveiled its second class of RADAR — Spotify’s emerging artist, podcaster, and songwriter program — Podcasters. “Spotify is where people come to find their next great listen, and RADAR was built to put the next generation of audio talent on their — yes, you guessed it — radar.”

Very clever, Spotify. Now, can you find a way to use the word SONAR in the program as well. Challenge extended. Challenge accepted?

Through a careful editorial process, the program sources rising artists, burgeoning songwriters, and promising podcasters to spotlight — all with the aim of helping them find new audiences and deepening their engagement among existing fans. Participating creators are given specialized on-and-off platform support to maximize exposure to potential audiences.

Covering a range of important and interesting topics through engaging conversations, humor, and humility, the 23 selected shows represent a diverse group of creators from around the world. These are the podcasts Spotify has identified as the next big thing.

“We know that one of the biggest challenges for podcasters is growing their audience — RADAR aims to create opportunities and pathways for discovery within various markets across the globe, so these shows can garner new, larger audiences.”

The full list of RADAR Podcasters’ 2023 class can be found HERE, and listed below are 5 U.S. shows.

Brown Bag — Hosted by Letty Peniche, DoKnow, Rosencrans Vic, this is an LA-based podcast from three Hispanics who love to hustle, put people on game, and, of course, clown. The BCC Club — Hosts Sarah Schauer and Kendahl Landret take a deep dive into the internet and discuss new titillating topics every week. Just the Nobody’s — Each week, two brothers and TikTok theorizers, Ryan and Daniel Omoto, dig down the mysterious rabbit holes of the world’s craziest conspiracy theories, science facts, murder mysteries, and any and all things pop-culture. Good Children — Childhood best friends and hosts Joe Hegyes and Andrew Muscarella dive into their shared history of anxiety, food courts, wigs, and trying their best to do everything right as adolescent closeted queer kids growing up on the south shore of Long Island. The Scottie & Sylvia Show — Besties, Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell are behind the mic every week on the podcast “The Scottie and Silvia Show”, talking about everything from the personal to the professional to pop culture. Together, the nuanced cultural takes heard on their podcast are borne out of a deep care for Black women and safe spaces.

[its-only-v]

Stock market, fame & part-time catering gigs

Somehow, all three picks ended up being shows starring Ken Marino so I’m declaring this week to be a Ken Marino appreciation week which you can also celebrate by watching his work. Or, you could just watch them because he’s hilarious.

Black Monday (2019- )

I can’t tell you how much I love this show. This is one of my favorite shows of all time. It’s clever. It’s hilarious. And it’s unpredictable. If I had to describe it in one word, I’d say it’s irreverent. It’s about the 1987 stock market crash which was the largest one-day percentage drop in the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average but it also isn’t because it’s all made up. I’d even say it’s crazier than The Wolf of Wall Street because it doesn’t have to stick to the facts. Honestly, I’d even skip the trailer and go in blind and watch the pilot, Let me tell you how it starts - it’s Black Monday, the streets of Wall Street clearly in crisis mode. The focus shifts to a bright red stretch Lamborghini which rolls to a stop. The driver gets out to polish the hood and wait around for his boss to come in. And then, someone drops down from the building onto the roof of the car, which crumbles under him. I know what it sounds like but I assure you, this is definitely a comedy. It’s possibly Don Cheadle’s best work and it deserves some attention because he absolutely deserves  more recognition than his most famous role as the second-choice US government’s soldier version of Iron Man. It also has Regina Hall, Andrew Rannels, Casey Wilson, and Ken Marino (who plays the twin Lehman Brothers - not related to the real Lehman Brothers who weren’t twins and were three in number) giving great performances. The show moves beyond Black Monday after Season 1 and they’ve still managed to keep it interesting. Season 3 aired earlier this year and it hasn’t been renewed or cancelled yet.

Watch the Trailer

Three seasons of Black Monday are streaming on Showtime.

The Other Two (2019- )

This isn’t your traditional sitcom. Sure, it’s set in New York City. Sure, they even have real hosts announcing the news. But it’s a comically exaggerated version that unabashedly parodies reality and modern culture. As a YouTube commentator called it, “it’s not satire, it’s advanced satire”. There are a lot of similarities to real-life people and events that aren’t coincidental. I don’t know how they managed to pull it off but it might be because it doesn’t take itself too seriously, signaling that you shouldn’t either. It’s about two millennial siblings who are struggling to ‘make it’ in New York City. Cary (Drew Tarver) is a struggling actor. His sister, Brooke (Heléne Yorke), used to be a professional dancer and is now… trying to figure things out. Things aren’t going well but they also aren’t bad. Until their little 13-year-old brother, Chase (Case Walker), becomes an overnight pop sensation, getting 22 million hits on a song called ‘Marry U at Recess’ and he’s immediately taken under the wing of a somewhat incompetent manager (Ken Marino). ChaseDreams is hailed as the “sexy new singer in town” and “the next big white kid” who starts getting invites to movie premiers, invitations from school dances of his millions of teen fans, and begins living in Justin Theroux’s ridiculous former apartment. I’d say one thing, it’s very memorable because it’s another show that goes where you didn’t think they could go.

Watch the Trailer

The two seasons of The Other Two are streaming on HBO Max with the show greenlit for another season.

Party Down (2009-2010 | 2022?)

I didn’t see this when it originally aired in 2009 (which is 12 years ago???) and when I finally did watch it recently, it was just me looking at the screen going - isn’t that ___ from ___ for practically the whole pilot and then again every other episode. Apart from the actors you see above*, the show also starred Megan Mullaly, Jennifer Coolidge, J. K. Simmons, Ken Jeong, and Kristen Bell. That still isn’t the full list. Even Kevin Hart and George Takei made appearances. You can just go in knowing it has the biggest names in comedy, it’s impossible to fuck up something when you have such a brilliant cast (well, almost impossible). But if you do need to know what it’s about, it’s about a bunch of struggling actors trying to make it in Hollywood while working at a catering company (spoiler alert - they’re not the best caterers). But they do get to go to the craziest parties. It’s not as crazy as the other shows but it’s a solid comedy and it’s getting a revival soon with almost all the original cast members returning so it’s a great time to catch up and then recommend this to others so they can watch it too.

*To spare you the whole where-have-I-seen-this-actor-let-me-check-IMDB process, I’m giving you a list for the main cast:

Martin Starr - who you may know as Gilfoyle from Silicon Valley

Ryan Hansen - who you may know as Dick from Veronica Mars

Lizzy Caplan - who you may know as Virginia from Masters of Sex

Adam Scott - who you may know as Ben from Parks & Recreation

Ken Marino - who doesn’t need an introduction at this point but you may have also seen him in Veronica Mars and Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Jane Lynch - who also doesn’t need an introduction, but you may have seen her as Sue in Glee

Watch the Trailer

The original Party Down is streaming on Starz.

Until next time,

V

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TV shows like Schitt's Creek | Apartment Therapy

The “Schitt’s Creek” series finale aired a month ago (well, unless you only watch “Schitt’s Creek” on Netflix, in which case, you have so much to look forward to when season six becomes available), and I’m still in mourning. Over the course of six seasons this Canadian series about what happens when the ultra-rich Rose family lose everything and are forced to live in the motel of a town—the titular Schitt’s Creek—that they once bought as a birthday gag gift, has been equal parts hilarious and heart-warming. It deftly walked the line of being a sitcom filled with joy without ever letting itself get saccharine. It will be deeply missed. And yet there is hope! Although nothing can truly replace this show, there are other comedies out there that might ease the pain even just a little bit. 

Although I’d be surprised to find a lot of “Schitt’s Creek” fans who haven’t already watched “Parks and Recreation,” I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind people how closely related these two comedies are. Like “Schitt’s Creek,” “Parks and Rec” is a silly, smart comedy with lots of heart. You’ll instantly fall in love with Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) and her colleagues at the Parks and Rec department in Pawnee, Indiana. Speaking of Pawnee, if you love the small-town wacky vibe found in Schitt’s Creek, dare I say, “Parks” actually does that better? On top of all of this, if your favorite part of “Schitt’s Creek” was the rom-com feel it provided thanks to David (Dan Levy) and Patrick (Noah Reid) and Alexis (Annie Murphy) and Ted (Dustin Milligan), oh boy, just wait until Lelise meets Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott). If you thought you were done crying tears of joy over a sitcom, you were wrong. Streaming on Netflix

Do you already miss David and Alexis arguing over who gets murdered first but also loving each other deeply? Let me introduce you to another set of siblings who aren’t living their best lives, don’t always get along, but share a deep affection for one another: Meet Cary and Brooke Dubek (Drew Tarver and Heléne York). Their teenage brother Chase (Case Walker) becomes a viral music sensation making them even more acutely aware of their failings as adults. They attempt to help Chase navigate his new-found fame while also trying to get their lives together. Usually it’s a disaster in the best way possible. Streaming on the Comedy Central app and on demand

One of the charms of “Schitt’s Creek” is the fish-out-of-water framework. What TV character is more of a fish-out-of-water than Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper) who moves to New York City after being held hostage in a cult for 15 years? Although she has a harrowing origin story, Kimmy is nothing if not positive, looking to find the joy in the world. Compared to “Schitt’s Creek,” “Kimmy Schmidt” slings jokes at you at an incredible speed, and its clever pop culture references are a thing to behold. Although the tone of the show is different, it’s always fun to watch someone try to figure out a world where they don’t completely feel at home in. Streaming on Netflix

This content was originally published here.

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Elementary 7x04 Red Light, Green Light -- Both Halcon & the Steampunk Tank are Back

“Red Light, Green Light” – An explosion at a traffic stop puts Holmes and Watson on two separate tracks of investigation as they try to determine whether the attack was gang-related or a terrorist attack. Also, Holmes and Watson suspect there is more for them to discover regarding the recent attack on someone within their inner circle, on ELEMENTARY, Thursday, June 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Jonny Lee Miller directed the episode.

CHEAT TWEET: Holmes & Watson investigate whether an explosion was gang related or the work of a terrorist group in an episode directed by @jonnyjlm! @Elementary_CBS 6/13 10pm #CBS http://bit.ly/2HLlSes

REGULAR CAST:

Jonny Lee Miller

(Sherlock Holmes)

Lucy Liu

(Joan Watson)

Aidan Quinn

(Captain Tommy Gregson)

Jon Michael Hill

(Detective Marcus Bell)

James Frain

(Odin Reichenbach)

GUEST CAST:

Rob Bartlett

(Captain Dwyer)

Jon Huertas

(Halcon)

Mac Brandt

(Patrick Meers)

Heléne Yorke

(Holly Meers)

Namir Smallwood

(Jarius Jackson)

Rayquila Durham

(Tina)

Jasmin Richard-Brooks

(Chloe)

Sam McMurray

(Cameron Maranek)

Maureen Sebastian

(S.S.A. Tanyag)

Jason Altman

(Agent Fisker)

David Rossmer

(Saul Maranek-Halevi)

David Christopher Wells

(Agent Heller)

Nick Choksi

(Phil)

Quentin Earl Darrington

(Dewashe)

WRITTEN BY: Robert Hewitt Wolfe

DIRECTED BY: Jonny Lee Miller

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LOOK AT THIS CATEGORY. HOLY MOTHER OF GAY.

Christina! Phoebe! Natasha! Rachel! Julia! Catherine! AKA MOIRA FUCKING ROSE!!!

Yes, this a phenomenally tough category — so tough that Tracee Ellis Ross was snubbed for Black-ish despite having been nominated every year since 2016. Also overlooked were Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, aka the broads from Broad City, Issa Rae on Insecure, Kristen Bell on The Good Place, and Heléne Yorke's breakout role on The Other Two. (Really, in this climate?)

How on earth are Emmy voters supposed to make a decision here? How are those of us watching at home supposed to know who to root for?

Has anyone risen from seeming obscurity to dominate Hollywood the last few years like Phoebe Waller-Bridge? After the success of the first season of Fleabag a few years ago, she's been busy creating Killing Eve and working on the script of the next James Bondfilm (Daniel Craig himself was said to have requested that she be involved).

Somehow, she's found time to produce one of the most moving, hilarious, offbeat, devastating, and sexy (yes, the hot priest was sexy) seasons of television ever made. "Ok we can stop making TV now. I just finished Fleabag, and we’re all done here," gushed comedian Kumail Nanjiani of the show.

It seems he's not alone. Emmy voters showered Fleabag with nominations — even Fiona Shaw earned a nom for her SINGLE scene appearance as Fleabag's therapist.

All hail Phoebe Waller-Bridge. I want to be her and I want to be friends with her.

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EW is headed to Atlanta!

Savannah College of Art and Design has unveiled the initial lineup for this year’s SCAD aTVfest, which will honor Ellie Kemper, NBC’s New Amsterdam, and SCAD alum Mir Zafar Ali, in addition to featuring the premiere of the SCAD-produced sitcom G.R.I.T.S. (“Girls Raised in the South”).

Entertainment Weekly is serving as the first-ever official media partner for the festival, which is now in its seventh year and will take place Feb. 7-9 at SCADshow in Atlanta. SCAD aTVfest celebrates the best in the television industry, and EW helped curate this year’s programming and will have staff on site to moderate select talent panels. EW will also host a photo and video studio for talent to come through, and galleries will be available exclusively on EW.com and its social platforms, as well as special events.

Additional shows to be featured at this year’s festival include The CW’s All American, Fox’s The Passage, Amazon’s Bosch, ABC’s Schooled, Comedy Central’s The Other Two, and Hulu’s Pen15.

“Georgia’s only festival dedicated to television, SCAD aTVfest gives attendees direct access to performers, producers, and industry experts as well as screenings, exclusive looks, and program premieres,” SCAD founder and President Paula Wallace said in a statement. “The world needs SCAD aTVfest to stay current on everything from streaming platforms to network news. This year, we fête the funny and wildly talented Ellie Kemper as well as everything about the small screen. And with EW as our first official media partner, we’ve drawn in more talent and unique programming than ever before. I can’t decide who’s luckier: SCAD students, or the industry professionals who get to meet our rising stars and hear their best pitches!”

See the full list of shows and representatives slated to attend this year’s SCAD aTVfest:

All American (The CW) with Nkechi Okoro Carroll, showrunner and executive producer; Daniel Ezra, actor; Taye Diggs, actor; Michael Evans Behling, actor; Karimah Westbrook, actor; Bre-Z, actor.          

American Gods (Starz) with Ricky Whittle, actor; Pablo Schreiber, actor; Yetide Badaki, actor with additional cast to be confirmed.     

Bosch (Amazon Prime Video) with Titus Welliver, actor; Jamie Hector, actor; Amy Aquino, actor; Madison Lintz, actor; Lance Reddick, actor; Henrik Bastin, executive producer; Michael Connelly, executive producer and author of the novels on which the series is based   

The Enemy Within (NBC) with Jennifer Carpenter, actor; Morris Chestnut, actor; Ken Woodruff, executive producer and creator.        

The Gifted (Fox) with Amy Acker, actor; Emma Dumont, actor; Skyler Samuels, actor; Matt Nix, showrunner.          

I’m Sorry (truTV) with Andrea Savage, actor, director, writer, executive producer; Joey Slamon, executive producer; Gary Anthony Williams, actor.              

Manifest (NBC) Josh Dallas, actor; Melissa Roxburgh, actor; Athena Karkanis, actor; J.R. Ramirez, actor; Jeff Rake, executive producer, showrunner, creator.             

Miracle Workers (TBS) with Karan Soni, actor; Jon Bass, actor; Sasha Compère, actor; Jorma Taccone, director.               

New Amsterdam (NBC) with Ryan Eggold, actor; Freema Agyeman, actor; Anupam Kher, actor; Tyler Labine, actor; Jocko Sims, actor.        

The Oath (Sony Crackle) with Ryan Kwanten, actor and producer; Cory Hardrict, actor; Zulay Henao, actor; Leona Lewis, actor; Noah Nelson, consulting producer and writer.

The Other Two (Comedy Central) with Heléne Yorke, actor; Drew Tarver, actor; Chris Kelly, creator and writer; Sarah Schneider, creator and writer.

The Passage (Fox) with Mark-Paul Gosselaar, actor; Saniyya Sidney, actor; Brianne Howey, actor; Jamie McShane, actor; Henry Ian Cusick, actor; Caroline Chikezie, actor; Vincent Piazza, actor; Emmanuelle Chriqui, actor; Liz Heldens, showrunner.                

Pen15 (Hulu) with Maya Erskine, co-creator, executive producer and actor; Anna Konkle, co-creator, executive producer and actor.

Proven Innocent (Fox) with Russell Hornsby, actor; Nikki James, actor; Riley Smith, actor; Danny Strong, executive producer; David Elliott, executive producer.                  

The Resident (Fox) with Matt Czuchry, actor; Manish Dayal, actor; Jane Leeves, actor; Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor; Rob Corn, executive producer and director.                 

Schooled (ABC) with AJ Michalka, actor; Tim Meadows, actor; Brett Dier, actor.                  

SEAL Team (CBS) with John Glenn, showrunner and executive producer; and select members of the cast.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix) with Ellie Kemper, actor.            

The Village (NBC) with Warren Christie, actor; Michaela McManus, actor; Lorraine Toussaint, actor; Grace Van Dien, actor; Mike Daniels, executive producer and showrunner.

Click link above for full article. Items pertaining to The Resident are in bold.

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Royals that married in to the Royal Families since 1800

Monaco

Philippe Junot born 19 April 1940

Philippe is a venture capitalist and property developer with business interests in Paris, New York City, Detroit, and Montreal. He is also known as the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco.

He is the son of Michel Junot, Deputy Mayor of Paris, and Lydia Thykjær, the daughter of a Danish industrialist. His family's claim to the family of General Jean-Andoche Junot cannot be traced

Junot started his career in the United States (he was an early investor in the Jack in the Box fast-food hamburger chain), and then formed a series of small start up companies in France, one of which specialized in housekeeping. Junot is one of the founders of Access International Advisors Group (AIA Group), a hedge fund platform. He was among the large number of investors to be duped by Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme which collapsed in late 2008

In Monaco, he married civilly on 28 June 1978, and religiously on 29 June, Princess Caroline, eldest daughter of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, and former Hollywood icon Grace Kelly. The couple were divorced on 9 October 1980. He settled down with Nina Wendelboe-Larsen in October 1987, and is the father of three children: Victoria, Isabelle, and Alexis. The couple separated 10 years later. He is also the father of Chloé, born in Paris in 2005, with model Helén Wendel.

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The Other Two Season 2 Turns In a Classic Sitcom Episode

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This article contains spoilers for the first two episodes of The Other Two season 2.

We expect a lot from our TV comedies nowadays. 

Maybe it’s because the mid-2010s saw an increasing number of talented comedians trying their hands at being auteurs. Or maybe it’s because the Emmy Awards categorized basically anything with half-hour episodes as a comedy, regardless of their Jokes Per Minute (JPM) status. But whatever the reason, many sitcoms are expected to ask us to examine the human experience while making us laugh at the same time.

Sometimes, however, you just want to laugh so hard that you’re barely able to remember you even have a corporeal form, let alone comprehend life’s many mysteries. Thank God then for shows like HBO Max’s The Other Two. The Other Two comes from former SNL writers Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider and stars Drew Tarver and Heléne Yorke as brother and sister Cary and Brooke Dubek, who struggle with their status as “the other two” to their younger brother Chase a.k.a. ChaseDreams (Case Walker), a burgeoning pop superstar. 

The show’s well-received first season debuted on Comedy Central all the way back in the “before times” of early 2019. After a very lengthy wait, the first two episodes of season 2 premiered Aug. 26, on HBO Max. This time around, Cary and Brooke aren’t only in the shadow of their uber famous younger brother (who has “retired” to fulfill his month-long dream of attending NYU) but also their mother, Pat Dubek (Molly Shannon) who now hosts her own wildly popular Ellen-style daytime talk show. 

“We just thought it was a nice way to one-up season one, where it’s what would happen if you’re playing second fiddle to your little brother? Now you’re playing third fiddle to your own mother. Jesus Christ,” Kelly tells Den of Geek. 

When The Other Two season 2 picks up, Cary and Brooke are both indeed occupying third fiddle status in the Dubek family but that doesn’t mean they aren’t on their grind. Cary, a longtime struggling actor, has picked up some new jobs. Unfortunately the vast majority of them are hosting gigs. In episode one alone, Cary hosts an online series called “Gay News”, which appears to be wall-to-wall Laura Dern coverage and works a red carpet for “Age, Net Worth, Feet” – the one site bold enough to ask the only three questions anyone cares about. Brook, meanwhile, is trying to find the next big young music star. This quest leads her to reach the literal end of Tik Tok and also to type “young boy hot find now” into a Google search bar. 

While season 2’s first episode is an excellent reintroduction to The Other Two’s comedic sensibilities, its second, “Pat Connects with Her Fans”, is something approaching a modern sitcom masterpiece. This installment picks up with Pat Dubek running a distinctly daytime TV gambit in which she invites closeted young gay men to publicly come out to their traditionally masculine fathers, get their begruding acceptance, and then receive a $25,000 check from the studio for their troubles. Naturally this recurring segment quickly becomes an exploitable money-making opportunity for a gay couple with a big disparity in age.

“I remember it as something maybe Ellen did a few times on her show where a sweet, young gay boy would come out to his dad and then his dad wasn’t that homophobic. And so they fly into New York and are given $10,000,” Kelly says. “We liked the idea of every gay man in town would be like ‘I want $10,000. So I’m going to pretend my husband is my dad and we’re going to go to New York and get $10,000.”

When Cary and his milquetoast new boyfriend Jess (Gideon Glick) encounter the “father and son” duo at lunch, they offer to take them around the big city (including neighborhood “secrets” like The Highline and Big Gay Ice Cream Shop) to show them that being gay isn’t so scary. All the while, the fully sexually liberated couple must continue the ruse of being a gay son and a disapproving father, lest the son of the talk show host they just defrauded realize the truth.

“I just love how clueless (Cary) is and how earnestly he tries to comfort this younger gay that he thinks needs his guidance. And that younger gay has been married for six years,” Schneider says.

“It just struck us as the perfect sitcom balance, even if there’s some deeper shit going on there,” Kelly adds. 

The “deeper shit” that Kelly refers to is what perfectly complements the sitcom-y premise and makes the episode shine. Cary Dubek is a peculiar creature. While openly gay (thanks to his brother releasing a chart-topping hit called “My Brother’s Gay and That’s Okay!”), Cary still isn’t completely comfortable in his own sexual skin. He was able to come out to his father, but his father never fully accepted him before his death. In season 1 of the show, Cary developed a crush on his straight roommate as pining after someone who is unavailable was far more preferable than taking a real risk. 

Now Cary has taken another step forward in dating a gay man but that gay man is just…fine. He’s fine. Cary has forced himself into something safe rather than really exploring his sexuality once again. 

“He is deciding he’s marrying this man, basically,” Kelly says. “You know what I mean? He’s kind of in a very safe relationship. And you can tell that he’s maybe not a hundred percent for me for this guy. I think he likes that this is a safe little picture, perfect relationship he can present to mommy and daddy. If daddy was alive, he could tell daddy, ‘Yeah, I’m gay. But, look, this is kind of… it’s harmless.’”

“Let’s organize this. It’s basically a straight relationship, but it’s gay,” Schneider adds. “All those kinds of gross things you do to try to make your mom and dad approve. (Cary) is trying to do a G-rated version. He’s not really following his instincts. He’s not really following where sexuality would truly take him.”

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Ah, so on second thought The Other Two is just like those conscientious other comedies we expect so much from after all. Come for the “Age, Net Worth, and Feet” jokes and stay for the touching exploration of one young man’s sexual journey. 

The Other Two season 2 will premiere two new episodes every Thursday on HBO Max.

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Top 10 New Shows of 2019

Luckily, 2019 turned out to be a much better year for freshman TV than the year before. Cutting down the list to just 10 was a hard enough task, and that is with me still missing some great stuff that I didn’t manage to finish in time. I had a total of 26 new shows to choose from, which is 24 down from last year. Turns out this list is better than last year’s, so quality over quantity?

10. Perpetual Grace, LTD (Epix)

Perpetual Grace, LTD was given a chance just because it existed on Epix. Get Shorty managed to find itself in the #2 spot of returning shows last year, so it was only natural I should try out some of their new offerings. Good thing Perpetual Grace did not disappoint! Led by a fantastic cast, the story is truly one of the most insane things I’ve seen on TV. Not even necessarily because the story beats are unique, but because the presentation is unlike anything else. Fantastic cinematography and directing gave this it’s very own look, and I loved every second of it. Add some Ben Kingsley giving amazing monologues here and there in his typically psychopathic speech pattern, and you’ve got a winner.

9. Catch-22 (Hulu)

Catch-22 was a real breath of fresh air. It’s not often I’ll try out a show set during a World War, as that is not usually my cup of tea. I went against my instincts with this show though, and I am so glad I did. Catch-22 is not at all your average war show or movie. It has such a different tone to it that I haven’t seen in any similar show. Some really clever writing throughout, and some of that elevated by Kyle Chandler’s incredible performance. It’s a short show to get through, but it’s a great watch. I’d love to see more of these somewhat light-hearted shows set in times and settings you wouldn’t usually see them.

8. Undone (Amazon Prime)

How could you not give Undone a shot? Just one look at its gorgeous animation should be convincing enough that this is worth the small amount of time it asks of you. Rose Salazar turns out to be a great lead, and Bob Odenkirk is as charming as always. The way they play into the story with this unique style of animation is stunning. The story, it’s the type of mindfuck that I absolutely adore. Not only are you traveling through time, experiencing timeloops and entering potentially different universes, you’re doing all that with amazing visuals and performances to boot. It got a surprise renewal for season 2, but I’m not complaining!

7. Doom Patrol (DC Universe)

Doom Patrol might sound all doom and gloomy, but it really is not. In fact, it’s probably the most ridiculous superhero show or movie I have ever seen. And I mean that with all of my possible affection. This show does not seem to give a fuck in all of the best ways. It’s constantly surprising you with whatever weird shit they try to do next, and almost always easily succeeding. Diane Guerrero anchors the whole show with a compelling and believable turn as the personality-changing Crazy Jane, but all the others characters are a total hoot as well. Normally I would argue a show is too long if it’s 15 episodes of roughly 60 minutes, but every minute here was enjoyable.

6. Harley Quinn (DC Universe)

A second animation show to add to the list! Harley Quinn more than earns its spot. As if a show starring Harley Quinn wasn’t amazing enough, it turns out to actually be great on its own as well. Always hilarious and constantly cracking jokes, it’s hard not to enjoy a single second of this show. Kaley Cuoco does a brilliant job at portraying Harley Quinn exclusively through her voice work, and her relationship with Poison Ivy is easily the standout of the show. Enter lots of cameos from all kinds of DC characters too, and you know you’re in for a good time. They also swear a lot. Fuck.

5. Encore! (Disney+)

A reality show?! First a documentary show on last year’s list, and now we’re doing reality! Encore! easily deserves it’s #5 spot. Not often does a show bring you this much joy. I’m a big fan of musicals overall, and seeing these people go back to their high school lives and give an encore performance of one of their high school musicals is just too fun. It brings me tears of happiness. I have cried. Many times. It’s a shame Kristen Bell decided that she didn’t want to show up anymore, because that’s the only thing that could’ve made this better!

4. Why Women Kill (CBS All Access)

Why Women Kill was a total surprise. Sure, I was always gonna watch a Marc Cherry soap show. I’ve never seen more than one episode of Desperate Housewives, thanks to its terrifying length, but that doesn’t mean I have to miss out on his new projects! Glad I decided to not miss out on this. It’s a genuine soapy spectacle that had me rolling as much as it had me tearing up. Ginnifer Goodwin and Lucy Liu’s storylines are a total blast, and while the Kirby’s isn’t quite as good, it doesn’t let down the show in the slightest. Add some really fun production design and an incredible directed finale, and you’ve got a soap for the ages. Also, that intro!

3. The Morning Show (Apple TV+)

Probably my most anticipated show of the year, and while it didn’t quite manage to get to first on my eventual ranking too, third is pretty damn respectable. It’s hard to pass up a show starring both Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, who are both masters of the ACTING here. It manages to balance its more light-hearted storylines as well as it’s very serious and touching storylines very well. They also made Aniston sing Not While I’m Around, which is as if someone looked into my brain and knew exactly what I would want.

2. The Other Two (Comedy Central)

This show came totally out of nowhere. The Other Two suddenly got these great reviews, and I was like: why the hell not? Turns out to be one of my best impulsive decisions of my TV career. Heléne Yorke gives an astoundingly funny performance was Brooke, and genuinely might end up in my comedy hall of fame if she keeps at it like this. Not just Heléne makes the show though, because the writing of the show is as sharp and funny as anything. Molly Shannon makes for a great supporting role too, so really you can’t go wrong with this show in general. Easily was my favourite of the year until...

1. Watchmen (HBO)

... until Watchmen happened. I’ve already got a soft spot for Damon Lindelof, okay? I’ll admit it. The Leftovers topped my returning shows of 2017 list, with good reason, and now Lindelof returns with Watchmen to once again top a list of mine... with good reason! Watchmen is an incredible miniseries. Twists galore, top tier performances, sharp writing and huge standouts such as A God Walks Into Abar and This Extraordinary Being is probably the best way to summarise the beauty of Watchmen, but no words will truly do it justice. Do yourself a favour and just watch it already.

The top 10:

1. Watchmen (HBO) 2. The Other Two (Comedy Central) 3. The Morning Show (Apple TV+) 4. Why Women Kill (CBS All Access) 5. Encore! (Disney+) 6. Harley Quinn (DC Universe) 7. Doom Patrol (DC Universe) 8. Undone (Amazon Prime) 9. Catch-22 (Hulu) 10. Perpetual Grace, LTD (Epix)

Honorable mentions:

David Makes Man (OWN) Evil (CBS) Unbelievable (Netflix)

My hope and prayers from 2018 came true. 2019 ended up being a fantastic year for TV. Would I have expected most of these shows to make my list when we started? Probably not. It’s always best to be surprised however, and I hope that 2020 will have many surprises in store for me as well. Let’s not alternate between good and bad years, let’s make it all great.

[lady-plantagenet]

A Bygone Era - Chapter 4

A fictionalised account of the life of Isabel Neville told through the eyes of those who knew her and herself.

Points of view written so far include Anne Beauchamp, Anne Neville, George Duke of Clarence and Isabel Neville herself

25th April 1469

High up and far-removed from the soothing slosh of a now fully thawed thames and the bustle of the city street’s mercers, sat the kingmaker’s women. The mahogany panels of the solar were warmed by ribbons of newborn saffron light. It now piercing through the stained glass windows threw a rainbow at the gold-adorned hems of the ladies’ gowns, setting them alight like embers. Queen Elizabeth sat above them all on a heavy dark chair propped upon the highest dias Isabel had ever seen. She was like a Heléne on her throne at Troy now gladly rinsed of her previous marriage to Sparta. The lovely curves of her rosy cheeks were raised in concentration as she led them all in the honourable practice of sewing shirts for the peasantry.

Isabel smirked at how much straighter her stitches were and how much nimbler her fingers worked through the countless linen shirts. Her mother from whom she had inherited her craft had, like her, finished ten, little Anne six and the Queen four. Perchance, it is true what they say about lineage and the gifts that come with it.

Besides her was sat the queen’s sister Anne, now Viscountess Bourchier, soon to be Countess of Essex, but never to truly be Isabel’s cousin-in-law. Not nearly as lovely as the Woodville Queen, but the way her long fingers would strum the strings of the psaltrey, was so light that the air seemed filled with each delicate twang.

The queen’s other lady, the flaxen-haired Elizabeth Tilney sat at the fringes of the queen’s entourage: far removed from Isabel’s mother, sister and the grandiose ‘proud Cis’. The room division’s resembled battle lines and that did not elude Isabel. She let out a dry cough, which she attempted to stifle behind her emerald sleeve in vain.

‘Milady Isabel’ started the queen causing her to arch an eyebrow at the masked daggers that lay beneath Elizabeth’s modulated voice. ‘You seem weary child, The way you danced at the St George’s day festivities! - oh - it is no surprise that your body may not have recovered’

Oh but how I danced. Isabel could remember that night still: the jolly minstrels, the helmeted cockentric clad in the blue and murrey livery of the house of York astride the pig and George’s invariably bright smile when portraying St George in the pageantries with a makeshift lead crown on his head.

Isabel felt a blush threaten to surface on her cheeks. Feeling the sudden wish to abscond to her chambers and immerse herself in her romances and think on George, graciously excused herself.

As she made for the end of the solar she caught sight of her mother’s drawn faded face. Rumours of her father’s clandestine affinity for Lancaster have seen a wane in his power at court. The future would scatter Isabel and Anne onto either side of this war depending on who they marry, but their mother’s rise and fall ran with her husband’s, for whom she now had only miscarriages to contribute. From the door Isabel once more dipped her head slightly as a special gesture meant only for her mother to which she responded with unmoving eyes.

Isabel’s moods now also greyed such that she forgot all about George and the pagentries and she felt the disquiet for her family’s fortunes grasp around her throat. Nevertheless, she counted herself fortunate to be free from the queen’s presence. That woman’s beguiling black eyes had done more damage to the House of Neville, then she could have ever herself known nor contemplated. That serpent. For all her foreigness to courtly power, it is for certes she who stands betwixt George and I.

Isabel took to hating her as organically as a fish to water. Little Anne however remained in awe of her loveliness and would often try to emulate her gestures and walk, probably believing that on account of similar colouring, someone would mistake her for the Queen. I was not as impressionable and naïve when I was her age, was I?

She made for the open hallway leading her to the wing where her provisional bedchamber was situated. The short trimmed grass enclosed within square shapes was a far cry from the phantasmagoria of the windswept scenes at Middleham or even Warwick castle. The Earl had always allowed the vines to grow onto the battlements and towers like in an Arthurian legend, their terre verte arms asserting their dominance over the grey stone like a snake would its prey.

‘Nostalgic, darling?’ Asked a young voice

Isabel spun around so quickly that the emerald of her skirts and the crimson of the long silk of her henin whirled around her thin frame as if in protection.

‘George! You half-frightened me!’ gasped Isabel

‘Are you indeed so surprised to find someone about court before vespers?’ he replied sardonically

‘No... no’ said Isabel regaining her composition ‘I was merely lost in thought’

‘On what may I ask?’

‘Thoughts too many to count on both hands’ she said feeling a sense of unwarranted nervousness creep into her voice, ‘mainly on when we are to marry. It has been many years past and I feel that if father cannot procure this, it only comes to show the King loves him no longer’

‘Oh how impatient you are!’ he chuckled

‘At ten and eight, how could I not be? Have you any notion of how it feels to know of all those since girlhood married and with children of their own?’ All those far plainer and less landed than I.

George gave her a look which no matter how endearing it may have appeared to him struck her as condescending.

‘Come here my haughty Isabel’ he said playfully gesturing to the stone bench behind them ‘Edward knows that I mean to have you and I will have it no other way. I have made my intentions clearer than a spring pond’

Though still appearing unappeased in the strain of her eyebrows, Isabel’s felt her body naturally turn towards his while she obeyed and sat. ‘It is that Rivers woman is it not? Casting her net over-‘

George placed his hand, on the small of her back bringing her closer, which they both knew was the most ardent gesture he could offer without making his cousinly preference for her visible. Little good it did them as the other half of the court that did not whisper of the Earl’s Lancastrian sympathies, rightly believed them secretly promised in a dangerous alliance. ‘Come now, as much as I am wrought to ever defend her or her kin, I must say that your father’s enmity over her has made you also overestimate her’

‘Do you truly believe my judgment to be wrong?’ demanded Isabel inquisitively ‘I have seen her over the past months. The Duchess of Bedford must have imparted to her all her craft’.

‘He has loathed her since that affair with Sir Hugh and how she spurned him thinking herself above in rank to his retainer. Who though a knight of Jerusalem, had not the courage to even ask for her hand himself. It was first father who had written to her and then yours.’

‘I thought it was because the Queen's father, then a mere knight, dared to summon father to Rochester believing him guilty of piracy and then having the nerve in refusing to relinquish his command of Calais, until the troops had been paid their - in arrears - dues.’

‘Oh but how much you do know!’

‘Father tells me all of this.’ smiled Isabel ‘I am his heiress after all.’ The future Countess of Warwick... like mother I shall be. How god wanted me to be powerful that he had me placed into a line where titles to pass to women like they do to men.

‘I see then. Would my lady care for a stroll around the herber garden?’ Asked George offering his hand, no doubt wanting to draw her somewhere more remote where he can freely confide.

Isabel knew she was expected to be in her room but begrudgingly accepted the offer nonetheless... She clung onto his peach satined arm as if he were leading her into a banquet. Feeling the slipperiness of the sumptuous material with each readjustment of her fingers. She started fearing that her nails would leave cuts into the material.

They dallied about the quadrangles pretending to be attentive to the spicy mix of violet hyssop and gentle-hued sage. Both their minds were elsewhere. They claimed their seats but this time on a bench so much smaller than the last, that George found himself blanketed by the thick skirts of Isabel’s Burgundian gown.

Isabel plucked a part of the Betony behind them. Its fuschia so bright it seemed to her that it did not belong in the same world as the fortress of Westminster with its sad colours and hoare-white walls whose winter spirit seemed to melt with each striking of the sun. ‘There George, I have just the plant for your humours’.

‘You believe me to have violent blood, you contemptuous girl?’ he said amicably responding to her coyness.

‘There never was a day I doubted it. Tempestuous, you were always’ she said softly with a twinge of longing for their schooldays

‘Then you ought to be my calming force. But now that I see how testy you be, I am beginning to question my belief!’ he teased holding a sage up to her eyes and finding it comparatively lacking in colour.

Isabel’s eyes peered at his back in amazement - at how they appeared to be constantly shifting in between honey and hazel. I may have the sea’s green in mine, but he has all its capriciousness. Oh how I mean to be married to him. Queen or mere Duchess, it matters not now. How noble he looks with his new black velvet cap - though a crown would suit better. She thought back to the tableaux of him as St George at the banquet. The delay in marriage had given her ample opportunity to grow accustomed to her role in George’s ambitions and for the past year she found she too yearned for their outcome. In being schooled in Latin and matters constitutional and equitable, she found a welcome addition to her otherwise stale instruction in religion and manors.

‘Now sweetling, tell me of your father’s plans. What was that business with Wenlock in Calais?’ prodded George

‘That I was not privy to’ answered Isabel quietly ‘But perhaps it is time you told me of what you and father mean to do with that Robin fellow. His name was circulating around Middleham before we left a fortnight ago.’

‘A mere decoy, my love. It is John Conyers, a kinsman of yours by marriage’ replied George ‘Would you keep a secret?’

It just now dawned on her how easily George is like to surrender information just to prove himself the more informed. Isabel nodded quickly, ‘Oh yes! Jesus wept, I thought I would go mad trying to wade through your and father’s spider mesh ‘till I could decipher your strategy!’

‘Well, We have borrowed some money from the city to raise men and we will march north to Edgecote’ whispered George jubilantly ‘with troops raining down on him from Yorkshire and us from the south. Edward will be entrapped like a lamb in its pen. With that simpleton Robin of Holderness dealt with, Edward would immediately assume that our Robin of Redesdale be of Lancaster as well’ George’s already large eyes clearly brightened at the prospect of schooling the kingmaker’s daughter in strategy. With a voice that bordered on too loud he continued, ‘-and deal with him himself thinking Captain Margaret begins this plot. Did you know he always secretly feared her’

Isabel nodded slowly in comprehension. ‘If you have taken to drawing arms against your brother, then pray tell: how may we secure permission to wed?’

‘Why we need only god for that, do we not? And that we have for the dispensation has been given by his Holiness’ announced George smuggly to a hushing Isabel who was now nervously peering around for any sign of life that would betray this conversation to her newfound enemies. Reassurance and bliss showed on her face when he added, ‘and we shall finally be married, in a couple months time but in Calais. And no one, not even Edward can move against it’

New dissensions brewed and strangely in a room which populated with the tight-lipped smiles of the barons’ wives, and the handsomest King and Queen that England had ever seen, seemed dyspathetic to such.

After being privy to what she believed to be the full extent of her formidable father and George’s plan, she felt an unfathomable anxiousness follow her with every step she took at court. She may have felt so uneasy, that even her raven hair felt heavy and tangling under the protection of the confining heart-shaped henin, but she was resolved to prove herself a true lady of good virtue.

I am kingmaker’s daughter and need to also mask my knowledge of treason, in every empty smile and curtesy, however dishonest that act may be, she thought to herself, while approaching the dias. The naïve Felice was now once more at war with the heiress of four great houses.

In the same azure gown she wore before vespers, Elizabeth the Queen minced onto the dias in a manner whose imperiousity, Isabel conceded, was greatly aggravated by her own dislike. Therefore, she was half-surprised to see it was indeed the king, who with a booming proclamation declared court reopened.

‘Ah- if only it had been you there beside the king. A more apt mediator to soothe our differences could never have existed’ cautiously joked her father, one step behind her. You mean to say I would have better filled the throne that you built.

‘Oh but father, surely you could not fault me for that, I was not yet ten and still with the nurses, when you - he was crowned’ said Isabel

‘The fault would be of none but mine. It did not occur to me until the last of your dear mother’s miscarriages that I would have no son. Had I realised how god feared the coming into this world of a son born of people as we are, insatiable and limitless, who would soon make half of our native land but the manor of one man, I would have made certain that if the blood of our lines must pass into new houses, it would have been that of royal. Nine years past he would have denied me nothing.’

The Earl’s tone was tender, causing a smile that revealed some of the lines and folds of one on the brink of advanced age. The way the rich red folds of his overgrown fell, however, revealed the body of a younger man still lean and strong. He amiably caressed the arm of his favourite daughter, the warmth of his hand cooled by the pale jewels resting on each finger. To all around them it would appear as if a plot were being hatched between the Neville clan, such smiles were commonplace for Isabel and foreign to all else. It was particularly that which made Isabel reciprocate.

‘But father, what of George?’ She queried with amusement still in her voice ‘I could not be more pleased with such an arrangement, not even if it were with the King himself’.

She spared him a glance. He who towered above all men unrepentant, shared the same kingly beauty as George: a small rosebud mouth, retrousse nose and high forehead. However, where George’s hair hung in châtain curls streaked with gold and some copper, Edward’s hair was straight, dark and fashioned under a velvet cap like she so often saw sported by his emulative brother of Gloucester. Where George’s eyes were large, round and revealed much, his were were her father’s Neville brown cunning eyes, sharp, alert and intelligent.

Edward of York’s large frame, voice and person did nothing to diminish the impossible elegance of his every movement and friendly countenance. In spite of Isabel’s penchant for prettiness in men that naturally exalted George in her eyes, she could see that Edward was rightfully considered the handsomest and born to be king, and begrudgingly Isabel accepted that, on looks alone, Elizabeth seemed to as well.

‘Yes, Clarence has all the superficial signifiers of his house: gallantry, bravery and chilvalry. I believe him to be a protector of the old ways and what is true and good. I also think him more inclined to listen to counsel than his brothers. But, dear daughter, you mistake me for your uncle of Montagu. It is he who is a soldier and I, a diplomat, have little interest in bloodshed and moreseo where it concerns one who I once thought of as a brother’ her father added sadly ‘Alas, you, Clarence and I are Nevilles and we do not shirk from our obligations to England’

‘I mean to say, I do not dutifully come to the Clarence as a wife’, she plead redressing her indescrete use of his Christian name. A habit that she should resign in the annals of her childhood, when becoming Queen ‘It is no resignation for me. Truly father if you’d know how lonely I felt after sister Margaret left to marry that knight, with naught but mother and books to keep me company... But whenever at court, Clarence provides me with a companionship I am so joyous and gracious of, that I feel loved by him as I merit. He is comely, charming, witty and oh so very learned’. To her chagrin Isabel noticed herself nervously fiddling with the rings upon her pale dainty fingers. When shall the day come where I no longer have to switch in between fingers George’s emerald ring? I so yearn to proudly present it to all.

‘A curse on that learning I say’ muttered the Earl ‘his love for poesies has yielded upon us a man full of scruples, fears and doubts. I daresay the only flaws he shares with his brother of Gloucester. But where Gloucester with the cold craft strange for one so young harnesses them into a shield, Clarence lets himself be swepped up in the chaos of his own wary premonitions and acts rashly.’ The Earl’s ominous speech was interrupted by the slight chuckle he had to himself, bringing his fingers up to his temple as if in a headache, he continued in a light incredulous tone that confused even Isabel in its interspersion of fatherly affection and judgment, ‘My, had you been there to witness how he demanded for your hand in marriage - he strode into the privy council and made his request in a manner so defiant, it was as if the king had already refused him before!’

Read the rest of the chapter and all those before it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22268239/chapters/55672000

[wosoamerica]

Also I know we love Maia and Amy but let's not get hostile about including them together in every episode. The best thing about this relationship is that it's not overdone. Like don't get me wrong I'm am 100% in favor of more heléne yorke but the show itself is amazing and so don't get stuck on that ONE relationship

[roselesliesource]

The Good Fight Premiere Vogue Interview

The new legal drama The Good Fight may have spun off of CBS blockbuster The Good Wife, but star Rose Leslie, a newcomer to the franchise who plays a young lawyer mired by a Madoff-like Ponzi scandal, has an impressive TV backstory of her own: In addition to playing key roles on two rabidly watched dramas, Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey, Leslie is also Jon Snow’s real-life better half. “Not going to lie—FaceTime is brilliant,” she said of her relationship with GoT comeback kid Kit Harington. “I think it will always be tricky if you happen to fall in love with somebody who’s in the same profession, whether you’re actors, doctors, or lawyers,” Leslie added, wearing a frock by Lafayette 148. “Heléne Yorke [Masters of Sex] plays my girlfriend on the show. We hit it off, so it was easy to slot into her body language. Their relationship starts out so solid, but it becomes, like any relationship, a bit tumultuous as the season progresses.” (source)

[batgeschaftsideen-blog]

So kaufe ich ein: 'PEN15' und 'Plus One' Star Maya Erskine

https://de.bufinans.com/so-kaufe-ich-ein-pen15-und-plus-one-star-maya-erskine/?wpwautoposter=1560531856 So kaufe ich ein: 'PEN15' und 'Plus One' Star Maya ErskineGeschäftsideen - Bufinanshttps://de.bufinans.com/so-kaufe-ich-ein-pen15-und-plus-one-star-maya-erskine/?wpwautoposter=1560531856 Maya Erskine, eine Marie Claire, ehrt den roten Teppich von Hollywood's Change Makers. Foto: Emma McIntyre / Getty Images für Marie Claire Wir alle kaufen Kleidung, aber keine zwei Leute kaufen gleich ein. Es kann eine soziale Erfahrung sein und eine zutiefst persönliche; zuweilen kann es impulsiv und unterhaltsam sein, zuweilen zweckorientiert, eine lästige Pflicht. Wo kaufst du ein? Wann kaufst du ein Wie entscheiden Sie, was Sie brauchen, wie viel Sie ausgeben und was Sie sind? Dies sind einige der Fragen, die wir prominenten Persönlichkeiten in unserer Kolumne stellen. "Wie ich einkaufe. " Fans der Hulu Serie "PEN15" wissen das Maya Erskine peinlich und makellos Nägel alle Trends der frühen 2000er Jahre – Viele von ihnen erleben auf unironische Weise eine Wiederbelebung der Landebahn. Beispiele sind kurze Cargohosen, Riemen mit Low-Rider-Hosen und ein von Scary Spice inspiriertes Outfit mit Leopardenmuster für eine auf den Punkt gebrachte, sengende Episode Das hat mich als chinesisch-amerikanisches Kind aus dem Mittleren Westen sehr beeindruckt. (Sie schafft auch einen weiteren Übergangsritus für asiatische amerikanische Jugendliche jeder Generation: die Schüssel schneiden.) Danke fürs zuschauen!Besuche die Website Danke fürs zuschauen!Besuche die Website Danke fürs zuschauen!Besuche die Website Erskine, ein Comedy – und Stilchamäleon, porträtierte kürzlich auch einen blaue Kesselanzug tragen tausendjähriger Künstler mit einer rasenden Fran Drescher Besessenheit in "Wine Country" auf Netflix. Als nächstes spielen der Autor, Produzent und die Schauspielerin die Hauptrolle in "Plus One", einer Rom-Com, in der es um zwei College-Freunde geht, die diesen unvermeidlichen Meilenstein der späten 20er Jahre erreichen: den Sommer der ununterbrochenen Hochzeiten. Erskines Alice und Ben (Jack Quaid) entschließen sich, einem Ansturm von Ehen zu trotzen, die denen der anderen überlegen sind – und möglicherweise Romantik auf dem Weg dorthin zu finden. In Anbetracht des von Ben Stiller produzierten Films "Sei immer mein Vielleicht"Inspiriert von klassischen Rom-Coms wie" Als Harry Sally traf "sieht das Ergebnis positiv aus. Aber es kommt zu Übergriffen und Missverständnissen, ebenso wie die Gelegenheit für Alice, einige hervorragende Sommerhochzeitsoutfits zu tragen, darunter ein plissiertes rosa Midikleid das überlebt einen Sprung in den Pool (und einen besonders exponierter Moment auf einem Friedhof) und ein floraler Jumpsuit aus Schößchen, der sich in bestimmten Situationen als etwas einschränkend erweist. Im wirklichen Leben hat der in Los Angeles aufgewachsene Erskine – wer besucht die gleiche schicke Santa Monica Mittelschule wie Gwyneth Paltrow und Kate Hudson (sowie Co-Star Quaid, dessen Eltern Dennis und Meg Ryan sind) – hat einen ausgeklügelten Sinn für Stil und eine Vorliebe für das Tragen exzellenter Anzüge. Vor der Premiere von "Plus One" telefonierte Erskine mit Fashionista, um zu besprechen, wie ihr echter Sommerhochzeitsstil in ihrem kommenden Film zur Geltung kommt, wie es war, die Modetrends der frühen 2000er wiederzuentdecken und wo sie mit ihr einkauft Mutter, Mutsuko, die ihre Mutter auf "PEN15" spielt. "Es fühlte sich an wie ein verliebtes Kleid", sagt Erskine über ihr gedrucktes Sommerhochzeitskleid. Jack Quaid als Ben und Erskine als Alice in "Plus One" (Mitte). Foto: Mit freundlicher Genehmigung von RLJE Films "Ein Großteil der Kleidung in 'Plus One' stammte aus meinem Kleiderschrank. Die Kostümdesigner (Anais Castaldi und Hannah Greenblatt) und ich haben eng zusammengearbeitet. Es war der größte Spaß, den ich hatte, weil wir beispielsweise Accessoires herstellen mussten diese Tasche mit diesen Schuhen. ' Es ist eine meiner Lieblingsbeschäftigungen. Jede Hochzeit hatte ein anderes Thema; (es) begann an einem ziemlich beschissenen Ort und wurde mit dem Fortschreiten des Films höher, was darauf hindeutet, dass die Beziehung (von Alice und Ben) blühte und wo sie sich emotional befanden. Bei der großen ersten Hochzeit trage ich ein rotes Kleid – und ich bin mir ziemlich sicher, dass Alice die einzige in einem roten Kleid ist – und sie sorgt überall für Chaos, wie ein tasmanischer Teufel. Ich beschäftige mich hauptsächlich mit Kleidern im Sommer und mag es wirklich. Mal sehen, ich schaue gerade in meinen Kleiderschrank und denke, ich muss alles loswerden und mir einen neuen Kleiderschrank zulegen, wenn ich gehen muss eine Sommerhochzeit. Lange Seidenkleider oder Vintage-Teekleider im 40er-Jahre-Stil oder ein Anzug, wenn ich Lust dazu habe. (Trug Anfang der 2000er Jahre Kostüme auf 'PEN15') war unglaublich. Zuallererst hatten wir eine unglaubliche Kostümdesignerin (Melissa Walker) in dieser Show und sie wusste, dass wir wollten, dass es sich so authentisch wie möglich anfühlt. Also ging sie zu eBay und zu Secondhand-Läden. Was interessant ist, ist, dass viele dieser Klamotten jetzt zurückradeln, also haben wir Glück gehabt. Ich bin mir ziemlich sicher Delia ist zurück. Ich sehe eine Menge glitzernder Clips, Gelees und Plateausandalen. Erskine und "PEN15" Co-Creator und Co-Star Jenny Konkle bei der Hulu '19 Präsentation. Foto: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images für Hulu Ich hatte so spezielle Klamotten im Kopf. Es war auch komisch, sie als Erwachsene zu tragen, weil sie für kleine Kinder gemacht sind. Also, wenn ich ausgestellte Cordhosen trug, war das für meinen Körper in keiner Weise schmeichelhaft. Dann trugen wir Riemen, um unsere Brüste festzuschnallen, und drückten meinen Bauch wie eine Wurst aus. Es war unangenehm, diese Dinge wieder zu tragen, aber es war aufregend, nostalgische Dinge zu entdecken, wie Raketenhund Sandalen. Ich war besessen von denen und bekam nur die Weniger bezahlen Versionen, weil meine Mutter mir die echten nicht kaufen würde. Es hat Spaß gemacht, die echten auf meine Füße zu bekommen, endlich. Als Teenager war das Einkaufen mit meiner Mutter die Quelle vieler unserer Kämpfe. Ich habe gerade mit ihr darüber gesprochen: Ich bin auf eine Schule gegangen, die überwiegend wohlhabend war, und das war ich nicht. Wir haben in der Show ein bisschen darauf zurückgegriffen, aber ich möchte in der zweiten Staffel mehr erforschen. Es gab so viele Bat Mizwa und jedes Mädchen wollte Tiffany Halsketten. Ich erinnere mich, dass ich meine Mutter gebeten habe, für jedes Mädchen eine Tiffany-Herzkette zu besorgen – die einfachste, die billigste, die sie hatten. IN VERBINDUNG STEHENDE ARTIKEL:So kaufe ich ein: Heléne Yorke von 'The Other Two'So kaufe ich ein: Annie Murphy von 'Schitt's Creek'So kaufe ich ein: Sophie Turner Erskine mit ihrer Mutter Mutsuko bei der Tribeca Film Festival-Premiere von "Plus One". Foto: Dominik Bindl / Getty Images Sie erzählte mir neulich, dass sie eine Art Wünschelrute war und wünschte, sie würde mehr in eine Richtung gehen, weil sie mir ein schlechtes Gefühl geben würde, wie: "Nein, das können wir uns nicht leisten." Wir hätten diesen riesigen Kampf und sie würde nachgeben und wir würden zu Tiffany gehen und es wäre stressig. Wir würden dafür an der Theke bezahlen, aber wir wussten beide, dass wir uns das nicht wirklich leisten konnten. Dann gibst du es dem Mädchen und sie kümmert sich nicht einmal darum, weil sie 10 andere hat. Es ist nicht die große Tiffany-Herzkette. Das ist herzzerreißend, wenn ich zurückblicke. Sie sagte, dass sie so traurig für mich war, dass ich mich so sehr bemühte, zu diesen Mädchen zu passen, indem ich diese Dinge besorgte, die nicht einmal das Zifferblatt in Bezug auf ihre Freundschaft mit mir bewegten. Wir sind beide Sendungsfreaks. Es macht also wirklich Spaß, jetzt bei ihr einzukaufen, denn ich bitte sie nicht, mir etwas zu kaufen. Ich kaufe Dinge und brauche ihre Erlaubnis nicht. Es sind mehr zwei Erwachsene, die sagen: "Hey, gefällt dir das an mir?" Und wir können uns gegenseitig beraten. "Eh, ich denke, es ist ein bisschen zu teuer." Aber am Ende des Tages kann ich diese Entscheidung für mich selbst treffen. Vor kurzem gingen wir in ein Konsignationsgeschäft in Santa Monica und ich sah eine Chanel Wollanzugkleid, von dem sie dachte, dass es ein bisschen matronisch für mich ist – und ich bin damit nicht einverstanden -, aber ich liebe es immer noch und es war wirklich ein gutes Geschäft. Ich werde es nur bekommen, weil ich es eines Tages vielleicht verkaufen werde und ich es für die Presse verwenden kann. Also sagte sie 'sicher, ja.' " "Plus One" wird am Freitag, den 14. Juni, in den Kinos eröffnet. Dieses Interview wurde aus Gründen der Übersichtlichkeit bearbeitet und komprimiert. Verpassen Sie nie die neuesten Nachrichten aus der Modebranche. 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