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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"The Sympathizer": Park Chan-Wook's HBO Adaptation Unveiled

Park Chan-Wook, showrunner of HBO's "The Sympathizer," discusses the premiere episode and the challenges of adapting Viet Thanh Nguyen's bestseller. The Korean director highlights the dynamic between the protagonist and the commandant, emphasizing the captivating storytelling and the necessity of maintaining viewer engagement. Despite wanting to direct all seven episodes, practical constraints led him to direct the first three, with new episodes streaming on HBO every Sunday.

via IndieWire|

#entertainment #hbo #park-chan-wook

entertainment1 year ago•7 min saved

"The Sympathizer": HBO's Ambitious Adaptation Falls Short of Book's Brilliance

HBO's adaptation of "The Sympathizer" is criticized for watering down the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel's sharp edges and losing its searing commentary on war storytelling. The series, while stylish and well-acted, lacks the heft of the book and struggles to capture its mordant satire and duality. The show's heavy-handed approach and lack of subtlety are highlighted, with some praise for the visual references and standout performances. The adaptation's departure from the source material is seen as a missed opportunity to convey the complexity of the original story.

via HuffPost|

#adaptation #entertainment #hbo

entertainment1 year ago•6 min saved

"Robert Downey Jr.'s Transformative Performance in HBO's 'The Sympathizer' Rewrites Hollywood History"

HBO's adaptation of "The Sympathizer," based on Viet Thanh Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, shifts the prisoner's confession from the book to the screen, exploring the complexities of identity and espionage in post-war Vietnam. The series features a diverse cast and Robert Downey Jr. in multiple roles, challenging Hollywood representations of the conflict. With a focus on internal factions of the Vietnamese and broader immigrant experience, the show captures the feeling of Nguyen's world while embedding its own critique. The first episode premieres on HBO and Max on April 14 at 9 p.m. ET, with remaining episodes airing weekly on Sundays.

via Variety|

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entertainment1 year ago•9 min saved

"Robert Downey Jr. Shines in HBO's Adaptation of 'The Sympathizer'"

HBO's adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel The Sympathizer is a visually inventive and darkly funny miniseries that follows a North Vietnamese double agent during the Vietnam War, featuring a lot of Robert Downey Jr. The show's complex narrative, humor, and Hoa Xuande's compelling lead performance make it a captivating and thought-provoking watch, despite occasional moments of being too lost in its own head. The first episode premieres on April 14 on HBO and Max, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly.

via Rolling Stone|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"The Sympathizer": HBO Unveils Trailer, Premiere Date, and Cast

HBO's upcoming series "The Sympathizer," based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen, released its second teaser on February 15, featuring Hoa Xuande and Robert Downey Jr. in complex roles. The show is set to premiere on April 14, 2024, and will be available on HBO Max. Co-showrun by Don McKellar and Park Chan-wook, the series boasts a talented cast including Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh.

via Vulture|

#cast #entertainment #hbo

books-and-literature2 years ago•15 min saved

"Viet Thanh Nguyen's Memoir: Unveiling the Dualities of Identity, Imperialism, and Vietnam"

Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses his new memoir, "A Man of Two Faces: A Memoir, a History, a Memorial," which explores themes of war, memory, identity, and the refugee experience. He reflects on the impact of U.S. imperialism in Vietnam and the ongoing violence in Gaza, as well as his personal experiences with anti-Asian violence. Nguyen also discusses the upcoming TV adaptation of his novel "The Sympathizer" and the importance of challenging Hollywood's depiction of the Vietnam War.

via Democracy Now!|

#anti-asian-violence #books-and-literature #memoir

culture2 years ago•5 min saved

NY Jewish Institution Cancels Pulitzer Winner's Talk Due to Palestine Support

92NY, a prominent cultural venue in New York City, faced criticism after abruptly canceling an event featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen due to his signing of an open letter critical of Israel. The event was moved to a bookstore and drew a standing-room crowd of about 100. 92NY stated that the event was postponed to determine how best to use their platform and support the community. The decision sparked concerns about stifling dissenting voices and limiting free expression. The cancellation is the latest example of cultural fallout over the Israel-Hamas war, with debates arising over free expression, solidarity, and the limits of permitted debate over Israel.

via The New York Times|

#92ny #censorship #culture