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‘Conversations With Friends’ Review: This ‘Normal People’ Follow-Up Is Muted, Frustrating & Bloodless

May 10, 2022 11:00 am

Sally Rooney’s stories of deconstructed yearnings and anxious young adulthoods have been the talk of the literary scene since 2017, when the author’s debut, “Conversations With Friends,” was published to accla...

‘Conversations With Friends’ Trailer: Joe Alwyn, Sasha Lane & More Star In Lenny Abrahamson’s New Hulu Mini-Series

Edward Davis

April 12, 2022 12:22 pm

News, Television, Trailers

The Irish romantic psychological drama "Normal People" from BBC Three, Hulu, author Sally Rooney, and Academy Award-nominated director Lenny Abrahamson ("Frank," "Room") was a huge hit in the spring of 2020, d...

‘Conversations With Friends’ Teaser: Hulu/BBC’s Latest Sally Rooney Adaptation Debuts In May

Charles Barfield

February 8, 2022 11:22 am

News, Television, Trailers

Much like the original novel, the “Normal People” series adaptation became a huge success almost immediately, when it debuted in 2020. It was so much of a success, Hulu and the BBC were quick to get the gang b...

‘Conversations With Friends’ First Look: Joe Alwyn, Jemima Kirke, Sasha Lane Star In Lenny Abrahamson’s New Series

Edward Davis

February 3, 2022 1:32 pm

News, Television

Remember Hulu’s “Normal People” that took the world of TV by storm in 2020, made colossal breakthrough stars of Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal, and provided a massive boost for Oscar-nominated “Room” filmma...

‘Normal People’s’ Paul Mescal Got A Congratulatory Emmy Email From Hugh Jackman, Lenny Abrahamson Casting ‘Conversations With Friends’

Gregory Ellwood

July 28, 2020 7:56 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News, Television

To say that Paul Mescal's life has been forever changed is something of an understatement. His role as Connor in the BBC and Hulu adaptation of Sally Rooney's "Normal People" has made him a recognizable face o...

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‘Conversations With Friends’: Hulu To Reteam With Lenny Abrahamson On New Sally Rooney TV Series

Charles Barfield

June 26, 2020 11:06 am

News, Television

After the apparent success of Hulu’s recent drama series, “Normal People,” based on the best-selling novel by Sally Rooney, it appears the streaming service is ready to move ahead with yet another adaptation o...

Lenny Abrahamson On The Steps Taken To Capture The Intimacy Of ‘Normal People’ [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

April 27, 2020 12:49 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, Interviews, News, Television

Lenny Abrahamson hasn't taken the road you might expect for the director of a Best Picture and Best Director nominee. After "Room" earned four nods and saw Brie Larson win Best Actress in 2016, Abrahamson seg...

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‘Normal People’: A Genuine But Seriously Problematic Romance [Review]

Jonathan Christian

April 25, 2020 3:15 pm

Features, News, Reviews, Television

Every once in a while, there arrives a piece of entertainment—be it a film or TV show—that makes you stop and think, “Something about this isn’t right.” On the surface, all the pieces seemed to be set in place...

‘Normal People’ Trailer: Sally Rooney’s Bestselling Novel Comes To Life On Hulu This April

Charles Barfield

March 31, 2020 12:03 pm

News, Television, Trailers

“Normal People” is definitely going to be a sexy show. I don’t say this just because the stars of the series are attractive, which they are, but just because, if the trailer is any indication, the Hulu/BBC dra...

‘Normal People’ Trailer: Hulu/BBC’s Upcoming Limited Series Is Directed By Lenny Abrahamson

Charles Barfield

January 17, 2020 1:26 pm

News, Television, Trailers

Odds are, if you’ve browsed the paperback section of your local bookstore (well, if you’re lucky enough to live near an actual bookstore), then you probably have come across the novel, “Normal People.” It’s a ...

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