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Turkish dramas have become popular with U.S. Latino audiences

Turkish dramas have become popular with U.S. Latino audiences

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Periodically, the Latinx Files will feature a guest writer. This week, we’ve asked De Los contributing columnist Alex Zaragoza to fill in. If you have not subscribed to our weekly newsletter, you can do so here. My mom was sitting in the comfy chair in my living room completely enraptured by her phone, clutching her chest and contorting her face into a look I can only compare to a tantalized duck in the midst of a yearn-induced tantrum. The volume was at full señora level, and I could hear a man and a woman speaking breathlessly to one another in a dubbed-sounding Spanish. My interest was fully piqued after she gasped and uttered “desgraciado” under her breath. “Qué estás viendo, ‘ama?” It turns out my mom, like many others over the last few years, has become fully obsessed with Turkish dramas known as dizi — she calls them her “novelas Turcas.” I posted a photo of this scenario on Instagram stories and was immediately hit with a bunch of DMs from people telling me their …

Hookups lead to breakups for female characters in top teen romance dramas

Hookups lead to breakups for female characters in top teen romance dramas

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A scientific analysis of the romantic content in the 41 high-grossing teen romantic drama movies from 1961 to 2019 has found that male characters were more likely to express romantic ideals, whereas hookups — especially those involving female characters — often predicted relationship terminations. This trend highlights a persistent sexual double standard in these films, which could have negative implications for their primarily young female audience. The findings have been published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media. For decades, romantic films have played a significant role in shaping societal views about love and relationships, often idealizing these experiences in a way that might not align with reality. Previous research indicates that exposure to these films can influence young people’s beliefs about romance, leading them to hold more idealistic views about love. However, the specific content and messages conveyed in teen romantic dramas remained less explored. Given the popularity of these films among adolescents, understanding their content could provide insights into how media influences young viewers’ expectations and beliefs about relationships. “I, just like many …

Chinese censors target short dramas that don’t adhere to family values

Chinese censors target short dramas that don’t adhere to family values

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Tales about evil mothers-in-law have landed China’s wildly popular ultrashort dramas in trouble with official censors. Bossy matriarchs who baby their adult sons are a staple of the latest entertainment craze among Gen Z in the country. They harangue daughters-in-law, the heroines of the shows, for subpar cooking and high electricity bills. Sometimes, it gets weird. In one series, the older woman even helps her son shower and brush his teeth. Wronged and disgusted, the young wife plots revenge. In a dramatic finale, she reveals her mother-in-law’s bullying to her husband — or she dumps him and strikes out alone. Over-the-top dramas about family bust-ups like these helped turn bite-sized soaps into a $5 billion industry for Chinese streaming giants. Now, Beijing is cracking down on the format’s allegedly “inappropriate” plots about marital strife for fear they will hurt the government’s campaign encouraging families to stay together and have more children. Rising official concern about the corrupting influence of micro-dramas will probably slow the meteoric rise of the industry in China, experts say, and may …

Blue Lights review: Series two may be first rate, but there are still too many police dramas on TV

Blue Lights review: Series two may be first rate, but there are still too many police dramas on TV

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Some people fancy they could provide emergency medical care, simply by dint of watching Casualty for many years. Others – enthusiasts of The Bear, perhaps – believe they could run a Michelin-starred kitchen. But there’s no profession which has inspired quite as much armchair punditry as police work. And Blue Lights, the BBC’s Belfast-set saga, knew that, taking viewers right back to the beginning and throwing them in the deep end with a bunch of know-nothing new recruits. A year or so on from the events of Blue Lights’s first series, our three protagonists are no longer quite so fresh to the scene. Grace (Siân Brooke) and Annie (Katherine Devlin) are living together and both dealing with complicated workplace situationships. Tommy (Nathan Braniff) meanwhile, is dealing with his own intramural flirtation, meeting Aisling (Dearbháile McKinney) for regular fry-up dates at a rest-stop between Belfast and Derry. Which makes …

Missing Line Of Duty? Here Are 12 Must-See Police Dramas To Check Out Next

Missing Line Of Duty? Here Are 12 Must-See Police Dramas To Check Out Next

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As Line Of Duty’s millions of devotees will already know, nothing beats the thrill of a high-stakes police drama. After six seasons of Jed Mercurio’s BBC series following the AC-12 anti-corruption unit, fans might be feeling in need of another bingeable show to fill the gap. And while viewers are still waiting patiently for any update about a potential return of the hit police drama starring Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar, in the meantime there are plenty of police and detective thrillers out there to sink your teeth into… Broadchurch Olivia Colman and David Tennant in Broadchurch Before Line Of Duty gripped TV fans, there was Broadchurch. David Tennant and Olivia Colman star in this Bafta-winning ITV drama about the murder of an 11-year-old boy in a small Dorset community. It was an instant hit, with fans heaping praise on the show for exploring how the crime affected the local community, along with all the classic expectations of a whodunit. Slow Horses Gary Oldman in Slow Horses Critics were raving about this hidden …

Michael Jackson’s three children Paris, Blanket and Prince make rare joint appearance amid ongoing legal dramas

Michael Jackson’s three children Paris, Blanket and Prince make rare joint appearance amid ongoing legal dramas

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In a moment that caught the attention of fans and media alike, Michael Jackson’s three children, Paris, Prince, and Blanket, made a rare and unified appearance on the red carpet.  This significant family gathering occurred during the press night of MJ: The Musical at London’s Prince Edward Theatre.  The event spotlighted not only their solidarity but also unfolded against the backdrop of an ongoing legal dispute involving their grandmother, Katherine Jackson, over the allocation of the late pop icon’s estate funds. © Dave Benett(L to R) Prince Jackson, Paris Jackson and Bigi Jackson aka Blanket Jackson attend the press night performance of “MJ: The Musical” Dressed to impress, Prince, aged 27, and Blanket, now 22 and preferring the name Bigi, donned sharp black suits that mirrored their refined style. Paris, 25, captivated onlookers in a striking rust-colored dress, elegantly designed with crossing straps at the chest.  Their collective appearance underscored a rare public outing as a trio, amidst a tumultuous family legal drama. © John PhillipsParis Jackson stuns in rust colored dress The context of …

‘Outer Range’ Season 2: Josh Brolin Reveals All About His Time-Travel Drama’s Return

‘Outer Range’ Season 2: Josh Brolin Reveals All About His Time-Travel Drama’s Return

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Murray calls it a kind of Close Encounters problem, a desire for truth that turns into a punishing reality. Whether the truth brings Cecilia and Royal closer together or pushes them apart is one of many subtler dramas driving the season. While answers come more clearly and frequently this time around, there’s still plenty of new wrinkles being introduced, many elements still dangling—ready to be plucked for a potential season three, as Murray hopes. “We bonded from the jump, we didn’t dance around each other—we went straight to the work,” Murray says of his relationship with Brolin. “Josh just said to me, ‘So I’ve got ideas about season three,’ and that means that I get to talk to him and hang out with him more.” As the cast told me before the series premiere, Outer Range’s first-season shoot could be brutal. Freezing, long days. Tough conditions. “We were with people with a little lack of experience, so the idea of me running in the snow naked was super attractive to them—but for me, after 40 …

7 upcoming BBC dramas that we can’t wait to watch

7 upcoming BBC dramas that we can’t wait to watch

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The BBC has announced a line-up of new dramas, and they sound seriously good. From time-travelling drama to a much-loved stage adaptation, here are our top picks from BBC’s new line-up of shows coming to the network…  Dear England Perhaps one of the most exciting instalments in BBC’s new line-up of shows is the TV adaptation of Dear England, based on the hugely popular theatre show of the same name that looks at Gareth Southgate’s career after becoming manager of the England team. The Handmaid’s Tale star Joseph Fiennes will star as Gareth after portraying the football legend throughout the theatre production. The story comes from screenwriter James Graham, who fans might know from his hit show Quiz. Long story short? We can’t wait.  The Ministry of Time Based on the debut novel The Ministry of Time, the story follows a newly established government department gathering ‘expats’ from across history in an experiment to test the viability of time travel. Sounds amazing, right?  The synopsis reads: “Commander Graham Gore (an officer on Sir John Franklin’s doomed …

Best Joanne Froggatt dramas if you loved Breathtaking

Best Joanne Froggatt dramas if you loved Breathtaking

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Joanne Froggatt is back on our screens in ITV’s Breathtaking, a new drama about the Covid-19 crisis. Delivering a heartbreaking performance as Dr Abbey Henderson, an acute medicine consultant working on the frontlines during the first wave of the pandemic; the series has left viewers with their “blood boiling” and “tears streaming” this week.  WATCH: Breathtaking – trailer But, of course, it’s not the actress’ first foray into the genre. When it comes to TV dramas, Joanne has built up an impressive portfolio, appearing in critically acclaimed vehicles for ITV and the BBC, including Downton Abbey, Liar and Sherwood. Fancy another gripping series? If you’re a fan of Joanne, then we’ve got the round-up for you… Downton Abbey  Joanne was awarded a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress, thanks to her portrayal of lady’s maid Anna Bates in Downton Abbey.  © Nick briggsDownton Abbey is set in the Post-Edwardian era A great choice for period drama fans, the show follows the wealthy Crawley family and their domestic servants, as they navigate life in the Post-Edwardian era. …