PC Williams on Costume Designing ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Season 2

We speak with the costume designer of of We Are Lady Parts and frequent collaborator with Nida Manzoor, PC Williams!

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Nida Manzoor on ‘We Are Lady Parts’ Season 2 and the Role of the Artist

We speak once again with the brilliant creator of We Are Lady Parts, Nida Manzoor!

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Spotlight on Spectacular SWANASA Stars, Part 2

This is the second part as we continue this spotlight series on some rather amazing SWANASA (South West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia) actors that you should know, whether they are well known or not. What they have in common is that not only are they are all terrific artists but wonderful human beings that have come to my attention recently in their art and advocacy. Here are the eight that you should know:

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Spotlight on Spectacular SWANASA Stars

This will be the first of many posts whose purpose is to provide a spotlight on some rather amazing SWANASA (South West Asia, North Africa, and South Asia) actors that you should know, whether they are well known or not. What they have in common is that not only are they are all terrific artists but wonderful human beings that have come to my attention recently in their art and advocacy. Here are the eight (in the many to come) to kick it off:

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Shekhar Kapur on Directing ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’

Shekhar Kapur is an acclaimed Indian filmmaker whose credits range from directing The Bandit Queen to the Elizabeth films starring Cate Blanchett. He is now finally directing a rom-com, What’s Love Got to Do With It, starring Shazad Latif, Lily James, Shabana Azmi, Jeff Mirza, Asim Chaudry, Emma Thompson, and more in a heartwarming funny time that highlights Pakistani and Muslim culture in a refreshing way for western audiences.

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Shazad Latif on the Nuanced Relatability of ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’

In anticipation of What’s Love Got to Do With It releasing in the US this weekend, we spoke with one of the stars, Shazad Latif, on his role as Kaz in the film.

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‘Polite Society’ is an Action-Packed and Poignant Masterpiece

The Pakistani-British Khan sisters, Ria (Priya Kansara) and Lena (Ritu Arya) have dreams that deviate from what their community and family expect from them, namely to work in STEM and marry well to guarantee socioeconomic security. But Ria and Lena have dreams to work in the arts, whether that be stunt choreography for Ria or painting for Lena.

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Indira Varma and Tahar Rahim on their Roles in the New Apple TV+ Series, ‘Extrapolations’

We interview Indira Varma and Tahar Rahim of the new Apple TV+ series, Extrapolations, which explores the global near future effects of climate change.

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Kausar Mohammed on Joining ‘The Flash’

There’s a new speedster in town on The Flash! Dr. Meena Dhawan made her debut in “Keep it Dark” and received the spotlight in last week’s “The Man in the Yellow Tie.” Who is Dr. Meena and why has she sought Barry Allen and his team out?

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Hard NOC Life 261: SWANASA Excellence (Feat. Swara Salih and Simone Ashley)

Dominic and Britney are joined by our very own Swara to break down episode two of Disney+’s Moon Knight and continue the debate over Kamala Khan’s power set in the latest Ms. Marvel promo. Then, newest NOC Lyra interviews Bridgerton star Simone Ashley about representing on the popular Netflix series before the crew speculates about what Ezra Miller’s predicament means for the future of The Flash in the DCEU.

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