On May 13, join us and @backstage for a special Expats screening and Q&A. Our kateyrich will interview Lulu Wang
and Sarayu Blue about the series’ subtle shifts between blame and accountability through stories of grief and loss.

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Today’s my official first day at The Ankler ! My first newsletter won’t be out until next week but in the meantime I’m catching up on all things Emmy season, Cannes, and whatever else is on the road to awards. Got something for me? [email protected]

Tashi Duncan absolutely let Dakota Johnson’s Social Network character copy her class notes

When will Letterboxd allow me to add Bluey season 3 to this list

After watching Shogun I think I would NOT like having leprosy but I WOULD like attending all meetings hidden mysteriously behind a curtain

This one’s for all the “Robert De Niro Will Ruin Your Life” superfans

I believe this is what they call some personal news

GOLDIE! people.com/see-stars-recr…

Dawn Staley is the most powerful person in the state of South Carolina, long may she reign

Sundance doc winner Daughters just played to a standing ovation and a lot of audible tears at Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. It’s about the best imaginable example of cinema as a tool for creating empathy. Keep an eye out for this one

How long does it take YOU to cook your grits??

It must be Spike

TV on the Radio and/or MGMT at the McCarren Park Pool, indie valor I absolutely did not earn