What to Watch in August
We’re finishing off summer with a lineup of films and series highlighting fantastical battles, family crises, and characters that wrestle with belonging, justice, and empowerment.
How “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Changed How I See My Hair
Seeing Belly’s poofy hair on Prime Video’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” made me realize how much I longed to see mixed-race Asian girls like me on screen — frizz, waves, and all.
Prarthana Mohan Brings Cultural Nuance to the Rom-Com “Picture This”
Director Prarthana Mohan brings cultural nuance and humor to “Picture This,” a British Indian rom-com starring and executive produced by Bridgerton star Simone Ashley.
Constance Wu Shines a Light on Journalistic Integrity in “The Terminal List”
The jingoistic Amazon Original Series takes you down a tunnel of American government conspiracy theories. We talked to Constance Wu about journalistic integrity, her role in the series, and more.