What We’re Watching — August 2021

The best shows, movies and bingable delights from August 2021.

Curated byCourtney E. Smith, Hark Editor

11 CLIPS40 MINS

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‘White Lotus’ & Considering Systemic Injustice

On 'The Watch,' Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the transactional nature of the relationships the characters and the show’s audience are forced to grapple with.

‘White Lotus’ & Considering Systemic Injustice

The Watch

4 MINS

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Barbara Lee & the Lone Vote Against the Iraq War

A new documentary about the California Congresswoman highlights her historic vote and the reaction to it.

Barbara Lee & the Lone Vote Against the Iraq War

It’s All Political

3 MINS

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Two Therapists Analyze the Positivity of Ted Lasso

What's hiding behind Ted Lasso's never-ending optimism? Two therapists, Ryan Engelstad and Hayley Roberts, peel back the layers to find sadness, anxiety and maybe season 2 spoilers underneath.

Two Therapists Analyze the Positivity of Ted Lasso

Pop Psych 101

4 MINS

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The Problem with ‘FBoy Island’? It Tells Women to Try & Change Men

This delightful summer reality romp has a dark message hidden in it for women.

The Problem with ‘FBoy Island’? It Tells Women to Try & Change Men

The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism

2 MINS

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Making a Symphony with the Big Actors in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’

Director Jonathan Levin explains how he got this all-star cast of actors with big personalities to work in harmony.

Making a Symphony with the Big Actors in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’

All Of It

3 MINS

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Why it Had to Be Sandra Oh in ‘The Chair’

Creator and co-writer Amanda Peet explains why she cast Sandra Oh as the star of 'The Chair,' and not herself.

Why it Had to Be Sandra Oh in ‘The Chair’

TV's Top 5

4 MINS

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Jennifer Hudson on Becoming Aretha Franklin

It's hard to imagine anyone other than Jennifer Hudson playing Aretha Franklin in 'Respect.' But getting into character was hard work.

Jennifer Hudson on Becoming Aretha Franklin

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

3 MINS

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‘Annette’ Is Summer’s Most Divisive Movie

People either love or hate 'Annette,' starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard.

‘Annette’ Is Summer’s Most Divisive Movie

Pop Culture Happy Hour

3 MINS

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Remaking ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ After a Year of Protests

Following the death of George Floyd, 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' grapples with being skeptical about policing.

Remaking ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ After a Year of Protests

BuzzFeed Daily

2 MINS

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“It’s a Happy Accident & Go with It”: the Story of Bob Ross

Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone got a lot more than they expected while making 'Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed.'

“It’s a Happy Accident & Go with It”: the Story of Bob Ross

The Treatment

2 MINS

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Mad, Bad & Punk in ‘The Pursuit of Love’

Emily Mortimer describes how her adaptation of a Nancy Mitford novel into a period drama ended up soundtracked by punk rock.

Mad, Bad & Punk in ‘The Pursuit of Love’

The Watch

4 MINS

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What We’re Watching — August 2021

‘White Lotus’ & Considering Systemic Injustice

The Watch

Barbara Lee & the Lone Vote Against the Iraq War

It’s All Political

Two Therapists Analyze the Positivity of Ted Lasso

Pop Psych 101

The Problem with ‘FBoy Island’? It Tells Women to Try & Change Men

The Waves: Gender, Relationships, Feminism

Making a Symphony with the Big Actors in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’

All Of It

Why it Had to Be Sandra Oh in ‘The Chair’

TV's Top 5

Jennifer Hudson on Becoming Aretha Franklin

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

‘Annette’ Is Summer’s Most Divisive Movie

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Remaking ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ After a Year of Protests

BuzzFeed Daily

“It’s a Happy Accident & Go with It”: the Story of Bob Ross

The Treatment

Mad, Bad & Punk in ‘The Pursuit of Love’

The Watch

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