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The new HBO documentary “Spielberg” directed by Susan Lacy, chronicles the life and greatest achievements of the famous filmmaker Steven Spielberg. The film premieres Saturday, Oct. 7 on HBO.

‘Spielberg’ Documentary Captures Spirit of Filmmaker

Jillian Harrington, Contributing Writer Oct 2, 2017
HBO's new documentary on Steven Spielberg offers an inside look at many of his films that have become childhood staples.
HBO’s “The Deuce” shows the grittier side of New York City with James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

HBO’s ‘The Deuce’ Has Grit

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer Sep 11, 2017
HBO's new original series "The Deuce," focuses on New York in the 1970s, and the emergence of mainstream pornography films.
Problematic Portrayal of Female Friendship in Girls

Problematic Portrayal of Female Friendship in ‘Girls’

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
The HBO series "Girls" does what other television series have failed to do — it offers a realistic look at female friendships, instead of idealized or exaggerated versions.
From left to right, Susan Sandler, Kelly Edwards and Vanessa Benton discussed the issues of diversity in the entertainment industry at the Brunch with an Icon event on Saturday.  The brunch was one of the many events hosted by the Fusion Film Festival.

At Fusion Film Fest, HBO Encourages Confidence, Passion and Having a Voice

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer Mar 8, 2017
As one of Fusion Film Fest's guests of honor, HBO's Head of Talent Development Kelly Edwards discussed overcoming shyness and her love for Black Ops 3 over brunch.
The Fusion Film Festival held a Directing Masterclass event as a part of the 15th anniversary celebration.  Grammy award winning director, Melina Matsoukas, was announced as Fusion’s Woman of the Year.

Fusion Fest Holds Directing Masterclass with Alum Melina Matsoukas

Kyna McClenaghan, Contributing Writer Mar 8, 2017
At a masterclass hosted as a part of the annual NYU Fusion Film Festival, director and NYU alum Melina Matsoukas discussed directing and social justice.
The comedy show “Crashing,” directed by Judd Apatow, premiered Sunday, Feb. 19 on HBO. It airs Sundays at 10:30 p.m.

“Crashing” Departs from the Typical Comedy

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer Feb 24, 2017
In a refreshing break from political satire and tiring cynicism, Judd Apatow and Pete Holmes' new HBO series "Crashing" takes a silly, candid look at the trials and tribulations of a comedian.
Actor Jon Glasier, who plays Laird on Girls, answering questions at the screening in Kimmel on Tuesday.

“Girls” Attracts More Than Just Girls

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer Feb 1, 2017
The "Girls" screening and Q&A with cast members Alex Karpovsky and Jon Glaser was a major success for NYU's Student Resource Center and HBO.
A film about Warren Buffett, “Becoming Warren Buffett,” shows various aspects of this billionaire’s life, from his rise in success to his underlying humility.

“Becoming Warren Buffett,” an Inspiring Story about an Inspiring Man

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer Jan 31, 2017
HBO's new documentary "Becoming Warren Buffett" takes a larger-than-life icon of our age and makes him into something almost unimaginable — human.
Vice displays the harsh reality of the Syrian front line in the war against ISIS, in the Emmy nominated documentary “Fighting ISIS.”

VICE News: Feel Now

Emily Conklin, Contributing Writer Oct 12, 2016
HBO's brand new series Vice News Tonight is working to radically change the way news is reported in our post-digital age.
Issa Rae’s new HBO comedy “Insecure” features two women protagonists as they power through their late 20’s struggles.

‘Insecure’ Off to a Confident Start

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer Oct 11, 2016
HBO's new comedy "Insecure" is the bluntly comedic look into life as an ambitious late-20's black woman.
The Washington Square Arch was lit up to mirror the flag of Paris following last years attacks on the Charlie Hebdo headquarters. A new HBO documentary looks back on the tragic days.

New HBO Doc Revisits Charlie Hebdo Attacks

Spencer Nachman, Contributing Writer Sep 22, 2016
HBO's latest documentary "3 Days of Terror: The Charlie Hedbo Attacks" brings a frighteningly real perspective to the terror that rocked through Paris in early January 2015.
Riz Ahmed is one of the stars in HBOs new upcoming crime series, The Night Of.

Tribeca 2016: New HBO Crime Series Promises an Honest Procedural

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor Apr 27, 2016
Tribeca Film Festival hosted a preview screening of the first two episodes of "The Night Of," starring Riz Ahmed and John Turturro. The show will premiere on HBO in July.

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