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‘The Underground Railroad’: Barry Jenkins’ Brings Poetic ‘Instant Light’ To The Ideas Of Black Humanity & Emancipation [Review]

May 4, 2021 12:43 pm

Andrei Tarkovsky was the name on Barry Jenkins' lips as the main influence for his television adaptation of “The Underground Railroad.” Not the first name to think of when considering the enormity of Colson Wh...

TV SHows May Underground Railroad Pose In Treatment

12 TV Shows To Watch In May: ‘Pose,’ ‘Underground Railroad,’ ‘In Treatment’ & More

Ally Johnson

May 3, 2021 11:56 am

Features, News, Television

After months of bare TV release schedules, May shows a return to form with plenty of new and returning series. While streaming services still monopolize many of the more popular releases, series such as “Pose,...

‘The Underground Railroad’ Trailer: Barry Jenkins’ Amazon Series Finally Debuts In May

Charles Barfield

April 15, 2021 12:22 pm

News, Television, Trailers

Despite a fair number of teasers already released, the new trailer for “The Underground Railroad,” from director Barry Jenkins, is the best look yet at the overall plot of his upcoming Amazon Prime series. The...

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Limited Series 2021 Emmys Predictions & Contenders

Gregory Ellwood

April 6, 2021 11:00 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television

The Comedy and Drama Series categories are filled with questions about what programs will fill out the eight slots allotted for each, but the Limited Series race is a battle royale for just five nominees. It's...

‘Underground Railroad’ Teaser Trailer: Barry Jenkins’ Alternate History TV Series Hits Amazon In May

Ned Booth

February 25, 2021 12:00 pm

News, Television, Trailers

After the one-two punch of "Moonlight" and "If Beale Street Could Talk," it's safe to predict that Berry Jenkins will be able to do any project he wants for the rest of his career. Both films are two of the mo...

Barry Jenkins Explains Why ‘The Underground Railroad’ “Isn’t A Show About Slavery”

Charles Barfield

January 27, 2021 12:57 pm

News, Television

When you see the title of Barry Jenkins’ new series, “The Underground Railroad,” and then combine it with the premise about a literal railroad system used to help Black people escape slavery, you may immediate...

‘The Underground Railroad’ Teaser: Barry Jenkins Releases A Visually Stunning Clip From His Historical Epic

Charles Barfield

January 25, 2021 1:12 pm

News, Television, Trailers

Without a doubt, the story in “The Underground Railroad” isn’t going to be full of rainbows and unicorns. The subject matter alone, dealing with the titular route that people would travel to find freedom durin...

The 65 Most Anticipated TV Shows & Mini-Series Of 2021

The Playlist Staff

December 16, 2020 12:19 pm

Features, News, Television

Another year comes to a close, another overlong, ahem, thorough most anticipated list from your friends at The Playlist. This time, we’re talking television and yes, there’s a lot of TV to deal with. Frankly, ...

‘The Underground Railroad’ Teasers: Barry Jenkins Adapts Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novel For Amazon

Reid Ramsey

October 19, 2020 1:11 pm

News, Television, Trailers

When Barry Jenkins crossed the stage in early 2017 to accept the Academy Award for Best Picture for his tremendous coming-of-age story “Moonlight,” all eyes were looking forward to the director’s next project....

‘Underground Railroad’ First Look: Barry Jenkins’ New Amazon Series Finally Revealed In New Photos

Charles Barfield

September 30, 2020 11:11 am

News, Television

It's been nearly two years since the release of Barry Jenkins' last feature, "If Beale Street Could Talk." But that doesn't mean Jenkins has taken a break. In fact, he's kept pretty damn busy with his first TV...

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