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EXPECTATIONS ARE TOO HIGH FOR HBO’S ‘THE OUTSIDER’

The is dark forest overcast with a grey from the moon, making the place look solemn and mysterious, much like "The Outsider" in the series. It's also used as a nod to a scene from the series which is based in the woods. — Rosie Sun

Is this show really worth the hype?

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January 17, 2020January 21, 2024

ANOTHA BANGA!, TV SHOWS

‘BARRY’ IS VERY DARK AND UNCOMFORTABLY GOOD

This is a porcelain white mask against a scratch grey surface which is split with two tones of grey with haphazardly drawn black markings. The top section of the surface is a soft grey and the bottom part of the surface is a dark shade of grey. This picture captures the general ill air of "Barry". — Edilson Borges

Who knew Bill Hader could play such an evil man?

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December 15, 2018January 21, 2024

BEYOND IMAGINATION, TV SHOWS

‘MY BRILLIANT FRIEND’ SHOWS THE HARD LIFE OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN 1950s NAPLES

This is an archival black and white picture of 1950s naples used to provide an image of how life may have faired for people in the period of "My Brilliant Friend".

“You always overdid it, Lila, when we were little and now that we’re old, too.”

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November 27, 2018January 21, 2024

BEYOND IMAGINATION, TV SHOWS

‘SUCCESSION’ SEASON ONE: BETRAYAL OFTEN REVEALS A DEEPER DEVASTATION

This is a cross walk with a black car in the road, an a building alight with orange lights. It features a sign that reads "Ermengildo Zegna". This represents the general sleek and business feel of succession, and the use of muted and yet appealing lighting represents the mystique of "Succession" — Johnny Wang

Have you ever watched a show simply because of the theme song?

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October 12, 2018January 21, 2024

ANOTHA BANGA!, TV SHOWS

THE NIGHT OF DRAWS ON TIMELY CONVERSATIONS ON FAILURE IN THE AMERICAN CRIMINAL-JUSTICE SYSTEM

This is a black and white picture of the hall way of a jail cell which shows a series of metal caged doors, representing the bleakness of the criminal justice system as a whole and particularly in "The Night Of". — Emiliano Bar

How much do we need to see before we change as a society?

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September 13, 2018January 21, 2024

ANOTHA BANGA!, RECAP, TV SHOWS

ISSA AND NATHAN BUILD HEAT ADDING FLAVOR TO A SLUGGISH INSECURE

This is a ferris wheel to represent the climatic moment in "Insecure" when Issa and Nathan share a passionate moment on a ferris wheel. — phot0geek

Issa is just the right amount of awkward.

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September 11, 2018January 21, 2024

BEYOND IMAGINATION, RECAP, TV SHOWS

SHARP OBJECTS SEASON FINALE “MILK” EXPLAINED: recap & analysis

This is a black and white photography with a White woman's menacing eye peaking through the cracks of a wooden surface, signifying the very real threat of Amma in "Sharp Objects". — Rene Asmussen

Can you predict what will happen?

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September 7, 2018January 21, 2024

ANOTHA BANGA!, RECAP, TV SHOWS

ISSA MAKES MOVES IN “INSECURE” SEASON 3, EPISODE 4

This is a sign of a protester that reads 'There is no planet B" used to refer to the idea that in episode 3 season 3 of Insecure, Issa has one one option available to her. — Markus Spiske

It’s time that everyone changed.

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September 4, 2018January 21, 2024

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Tag: HBO

EXPECTATIONS ARE TOO HIGH FOR HBO’S ‘THE OUTSIDER’

‘BARRY’ IS VERY DARK AND UNCOMFORTABLY GOOD

‘MY BRILLIANT FRIEND’ SHOWS THE HARD LIFE OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN 1950s NAPLES

‘SUCCESSION’ SEASON ONE: BETRAYAL OFTEN REVEALS A DEEPER DEVASTATION

THE NIGHT OF DRAWS ON TIMELY CONVERSATIONS ON FAILURE IN THE AMERICAN CRIMINAL-JUSTICE SYSTEM

ISSA AND NATHAN BUILD HEAT ADDING FLAVOR TO A SLUGGISH INSECURE

SHARP OBJECTS SEASON FINALE “MILK” EXPLAINED: recap & analysis

ISSA MAKES MOVES IN “INSECURE” SEASON 3, EPISODE 4

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