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Griffin Matthews: Actor on The Flight Attendant Jan 20, 2021

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Griffin Matthews is an actor, activist and raises chickens. You might remember him playing the role of D'Unte in the third season of the Netflix series Dear White People. He's also been on the series Ballers and Law and Order: SVU. More recently, Matthews can be found stealing scenes (in the best way possible) on the HBO Max series The Flight Attendant. He also co-wrote the documentary musical, Witness Uganda which is based off the true story of Matthews' humanitarian trips to Uganda.

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Ahmet Zappa and Alex Winter: The documentary Zappa Jan 13, 2021

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The late-iconic American musician and composer Frank Zappa has a continued place in pop culture and politics. In the documentary Zappa, director Alex Winter explores the man and his life with never-before-seen footage from Zappa's personal vault. Winter along with Zappa's son Ahmet Zappa discuss the film, Frank Zappa and his relevance in 2020.

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Tiffany Boone: Maya in The Midnight Sky Jan 06, 2021

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You likely know Tiffany Boone best for playing Roxy Jones on the Amazon series Hunters — you know, the one that also stars Al Pacino. In 2020, she starred as Maya in the George Clooney film The Midnight Sky on Netflix and she played a younger version of Kerry Washington’s character on the Hulu series Little Fires Everywhere. She has also been on the shows The Chi, The Following and Grey's Anatomy among others. We recorded this interview in October, when Tiffany was filming the Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy series Nine Perfect Strangers in Australia.

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Noemi Gonzalez: Actress on Netflix's Selena: The Series Dec 30, 2020

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The new Netflix show Selena: The Series follows the rise to fame and tragic life of the iconic performer Selena Quintanilla known as the Queen of Tejano music. In the series, Noemi Gonzalez plays Selena's sister and drummer Suzette. Before this show, Noemi appeared in the Hulu series East Los High, Rosewood on Fox, Dark/Web and The Kicks on Amazon. She has also been on the show The Young and the Restless as well as in the films Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones and The Tax Collector.

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David Oyelowo: Actor, director, optimist and MMA fan Dec 23, 2020

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David Oyelowo, perhaps best known for his role as Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, knows it's a tricky time to bring out a sci-fi drama that deals with the end of the world as we know it. But The Midnight Sky, directed by George Clooney and arriving on Netflix this December, isn't just a story about goodbyes, he says. It's about people, love, beginnings and -- in the age of COVID-19 -- a reminder of just how fragile our world is. He's also happy to share why he loves the gamesmanship of mixed martial arts.

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Kelly Jenrette: Actress on Manhunt: Deadly Games Dec 16, 2020

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In 2018, actress Kelly Jenrette was nominated for an Emmy Award for her performance as Annie on the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale. The nomination shined a bright spotlight on her work and talent. Before her Emmy nom, Kelly worked on shows like Fuller House and Grandfathered. But in 2020, she starred in two films and a new TV series. She played Brenda in the film Uncorked, Delanda in All Day and a Night opposite Jeffery Wright and Stacy Knox in the CBS series Manhunt: Deadly Games. Not only are those three projects currently on Netflix, but Manhunt: Deadly Games is currently one of the top 10 series on the streaming service.

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AnnaSophia Robb: Actress in Little Fires Everywhere and Dr. Death Dec 09, 2020

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For most of us, 2020 has been a garbage year. But for actress AnnaSophia Robb it has been huge with roles in the Hulu mini-series Little Fires Everywhere (playing a younger version of Reese Witherspoon), in the film Words on Bathroom Walls, and in the series The Expecting on the now defunct video service Quibi.

In her youth, she had a very successful career in films like Because of Winn-Dixie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Bridge To Terabithia. She even starred on the CW series The Carrie Diaries as a young Carrie Bradshaw based on the character Sarah Jessica Parker made famous on the series Sex and the City.

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Dr. John Carlos: The World's Fastest humanitarian Dec 02, 2020

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One of the most iconic examples of athletes using their visibility to protest political and social issues took place at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. After placing first and third respectively in the 200-meter event, runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists atop the medal stand as the Star Spangled banner played. The act was meant to bring attention to human rights.

52 years later Dr. John Carlos, billed as the world's fastest humanitarian, is featured in the new documentary film Ali's Comeback: The Untold Story which covers the years Muhammed Ali was banned from boxing and what it took legally, socially and politically for him to make his comeback. Carlos cites Ali as a friend and peer who would tour schools in the US talking about activism and the importance of fighting for human rights.

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Carl Safina, ecologist, conservationist, animal whisperer Nov 25, 2020

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Ecologist Carl Safina has made it his life's work to study how humans are changing the world -- and how those changes are affecting non-humans and the planet. In his latest book, Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace, the acclaimed researcher and author examines the lives of sperm whales, chimpanzees and macaws. When we humans aren't getting in their way -- and invading their space -- the way animals live isn't so very different from how we do. It's a realization that may help enable us to save species from extinction.

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Paul Feig: Filmmaker (Bridesmaids, Spy) and gin purveyor Nov 18, 2020

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Paul Feig is an actor, producer and filmmaker best known for making the films Bridesmaids, Spy and Ghostbusters. He created the series Freaks and Geeks for which he was nominated for two Emmy Awards as a writer. Paul also directed episodes for shows like The Office (for which he was nominated for another two Emmy Awards) as well as Arrested Development, Weeds, 30 Rock, Mad Men, Nurse Jackie, among others.

Paul is an avid gin aficionado and even has his own gin: Artingstall's Brilliant London Dry Gin. He is also the charming and dapper host of Quarantine Cocktail Time on his Instagram account.

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