Taraji P. Henson joins ‘Abbott Elementary’ in guest role

Taraji P. Henson joins ‘Abbott Elementary’ in guest role

Taraji P. Henson | Photo Credit: AP Acclaimed Hollywood actor Taraji P. Henson will be making a guest appearance in the latest season of the comedy series Abbott Elementary. Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, the show centres on Janine, a positive second-grade teacher at the poorly funded Abbott Elementary, a fictional predominantly Black school […]

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Gentrification on-screen: evolution of black sitcoms in America

Gentrification on-screen: evolution of black sitcoms in America

Watching the teachers of Willard R. Abbott Elementary lament over the public education system in America, while dissing colleagues who dislike pizza, has become a weekly ritual for many television connoisseurs like me. Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson’s situational comedy, is a masterclass in mockumentary filmmaking that touches upon the issue of race in modern-day America, […]

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Gentrification on-screen: The evolution of Black sitcoms in America

Gentrification on-screen: The evolution of Black sitcoms in America

Watching the teachers of Willard R. Abbott Elementary lament over the public education system in America, while dissing colleagues who dislike pizza, has become a weekly ritual for many television connoisseurs like me. Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson’s situational comedy, is a masterclass in mockumentary filmmaking that touches upon the issue of race in modern-day America, […]

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Before Oscars, ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ sweeps Spirit Awards

Before Oscars, ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ sweeps Spirit Awards

Paul Rogers, from left, Ke Huy Quan, Tim Headington, Daniel Scheinert, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jonathan Wang, Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, and Daniel Kwan accept the best feature award for “Everything Everywhere All at Once” at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) | Photo Credit: […]

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‘The Bear’ star Ayo Edebiri joins ‘Abbott Elementary’ cast

‘The Bear’ star Ayo Edebiri joins ‘Abbott Elementary’ cast

Ayo Edebiri | Photo Credit: Jordan Strauss Ayo Edebiri, the breakout star of The Bear, has joined the cast of Abbott Elementary. According to Variety, Ayo will be seen as Ayesha Teagues, Janine’s infamous sister in the show. Throughout the series, Janine mentions having a troubled connection with Ayesha, because of a strained relationship Ayesha […]

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From ‘Euphoria’ to ‘Abbot Elementary,’ how mothers came-of-age in 2022

From ‘Euphoria’ to ‘Abbot Elementary,’ how mothers came-of-age in 2022

The role of the mother in a story is often undeniable, and even inescapable. We see this in how this additional character is forced into the storyline for it to make sense, like in the case with teen dramas where the protagonist’s childhood affects them in the present. But we seldom see the mother break […]

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‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ top Emmys; 1st time winners shine

‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ top Emmys; 1st time winners shine

The Emmy Awards have spread honors around repeat winners – Zendaya, Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart – and some first timers, like Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson of “Abbott Elementary.” The Emmy Awards have spread honors around repeat winners – Zendaya, Jason Sudeikis and Jean Smart – and some first timers, like Sheryl Lee […]

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