Inkoo Kang

TV critic for the New Yorker

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TV critic for the Hollywood Reporter

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In Netflix’s “Beef,” two strangers get into a dispute in a parking lot, and the random encounter devolves into catfishing, kidnapping, and more.

At heart of ‘Beef’ is exploration of male loneliness

In Netflix’s “Beef,” two strangers get into a dispute in a parking lot, and the random encounter devolves into catfishing, kidnapping, and more.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“Bling Empire” (Netflix) and “House of Ho” (HBO Max) both follow lavish parties, vacations, drama and petty behavior.

Asian reality TV: What do ‘Bling Empire’ and ‘House of Ho’ mean for representation?

“Bling Empire” (Netflix) and “House of Ho” (HBO Max) both follow lavish parties, vacations, drama and petty behavior.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Angelina Jolie and Family Guy’s Seth MacFarlane are front and center this week’s Friday film roundup. We talk Maleficent, A Million Ways to Die in the West, and more.

Maleficent and Ways to Die in the West

Angelina Jolie and Family Guy’s Seth MacFarlane are front and center this week’s Friday film roundup. We talk Maleficent, A Million Ways to Die in the West, and more.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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