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‘Lady’s’ Nigerian Stars Slam ‘Dehumanizing’ Trump Travel Ban, Praise ‘Sisterhood’ Behind Sundance Prizewinner and Berlin Player

It’s a high-stakes gambit to assemble a cast of relative newcomers for a first feature film — especially when that film is set against the sprawling, kinetic, unpredictable backdrop of the Nigerian megacity of Lagos. But if early returns are anything to go by, British Nigerian writer-director Olive Nwosu struck paydirt with the ensemble cast…

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Critic’s Notebook: In Praise of ‘Heated Rivalry’ and Gay Happy Endings

Critic’s Notebook: In Praise of ‘Heated Rivalry’ and Gay Happy Endings The cultural landscape for queer stories has undeniably expanded in recent years. Yet, a specific, potent alchemy occurs when a narrative combines high-stakes drama, genuine romantic heat, and an unapologetically happy resolution. HBO’s breakout hit, ‘Heated Rivalry’, has mastered this formula, becoming a phenomenon…

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