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Buzz Feed
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Most Addictive TV Shows On Hulu People Can't Stop Watching
While Hulu has a great selection across the board, one place they really shine is in their TV show catalogue. On the subreddit r/Hulu, Reddit user u/Infamous-Associate99 asked: What is the most recent show you couldn't stop watching? Here are some of the top recent TV shows that have people hooked. "Paradise." "Dying for Sex." "Mid-Century Modern." "Castle Rock." "Homeland. I'm on Season 2 and kind of obsessed." "The Americans." "What We Do in the Shadows." "The Bear." "Welcome to Wrexham." "Shogun." "ER (If you like medical dramas). I was skeptical due to its age, but the plot is actually well-done and the medical side is fairly believable." "Snowfall." "The Rookie." "Better Things." "Phrogging: Hider in my House." "Workaholics." "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." "High Potential." "Alone. I [love] a good survival show. I'm currently on season 8." "It's only one season, but, Under the Banner of Heaven is an excellent crime thriller on Hulu with Andrew Garfield." What is your favorite TV show on Hulu right now? Comment below!
Forbes
30-06-2025
- Forbes
A Modernist Masterpiece Hotel Is Hiding In Plain Sight On The Thames.
James McDonald The Sea Containers hotel occupies a historic Brutalist building in an enviable spot on the South Bank of the Thames, but it doesn't seem to get the attention of other design-forward hotels in London. Which is a head scratcher, to be sure. The building itself was designed by American Modernist architect Warren Platner, and the hotel's original interiors were by Tom Dixon's Design Research Studio (it was his first ever hotel project). For over a decade, the intriguing property — with 354 rooms, three restaurant/bar options, a cinema, and a spa — has been an IYKYK situation. Which is how regulars would love to keep it. But the tides are turning and the debut of four new over-the-top-in-the-best-way suites are thrusting this notable introvert into the spotlight. The lobby of the hotel boasts a dramatic, 223-fppt-long curved copper wall meant to resemble a ship's hull, complete with 160,000 rivets. Niall Clutton 'Everything in the hotel has a story. Entering the lobby is like arriving at a shipyard before going on your trans-Atlantic voyage, and all the rooms were designed to be cabins,' noted Jacu Strauss, creative director of Lore Group, operators of this property, as well as the Pulitzer in Amsterdam and the Riggs in Washington, DC. 'We wanted to add to the story. I looked back at key moments in trans-Atlantic travel over the last 125 years and there were, to me, four distinct eras of sea travel that correlated to interesting shifts in design, society and engineering.' The four eras Strauss identified were: Edwardian, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and the 1980s; he combined eight standard rooms on the 15th floor to create the four suites representing these eras, each with a bedroom, sitting room, bathroom and powder room. (Fun fact: as a young architect/designer, Strauss was employed by Tom Dixon and worked on the original designs for this very hotel). Red lighting becons those walking down the red-carpeted corridor towards these suites; each has a unique door that hints to what lies behind. The Edwardian Suite. James McDonald 'The Edwardian era was the first time travel became recreational. Ships were engineered like never before, and this was celebrated fully through decadence, elegance and grandeur,' explained Strauss. His Edwardian Suite features a 120 year-old kidney-shaped desk, artwork from that era including a large painting of a cruise liner at sea and even a plaque featuring the profile of King Edward VII, who, Strauss notes, is the era's namesake. James McDonald An antique oak cabinet in the bathroom is styled with ships in a bottle – 'a playful and nostalgic surprise.' At the time of this writing, this particular suite was proving to be a guest favorite overall. Strauss postulates that perhaps nostalgia plays a role: 'this reminds a little bit of something I saw or experienced when I as younger.' Or it could be the large copper soaking tub, set in a marble niche clad with vintage photos of sailing ships. Or the view of St. Paul's Cathedral, just across the way. The Art Deco Suite ©James McDonald 'Art Deco was the period between the two world wars, a celebration of style and simplicity, with strong forms combined with rich textures. People built their homes to look like big ships, for example.' James McDonald Strauss spent months sourcing treasures for the room, including vintage glassware appropriate for that era, as well as the reproduction full scale diving helmet in the powder room, and the gleaming nickel bath tub with a Tamara Lempika-inspired portrait above. ©James McDonald Strauss recalled that he 'personally collected [the artwork] from the seller in North London and drove it myself in my convertible Mini. Definitely got a few looks on that journey!' The Mid-Century Modern Suite James McDonald The mid-century modern era, Strauss notes, dates to the 1950s, but it could be argued that it continued through a portion of the 1970s as designs with mass appeal and staying power. 'It was a stylistic and social revolution driven through what was happening in the US in particular. And this included a new social environment of recreation, practicality, and technology.' James McDonald Many iconic pieces from that era combine certain shades of wood, laminate and steel – three materials Strauss employed to great effect. There are distinctive pieces by USM Haller, a Swiss-based furniture company, vintage glass and ceramic pieces, a color blocked rug, lighting that nods to George Nelson and Noguchi and sideboards that Strauss repurposed as bathroom vanities. James McDonald The Dynasty Suite James McDonald The fourth and final suite is the Dynasty Suite. Which celebrates everything '80s but, Strauss is quick to point out, 'not the dress up party 80's…. the bold and confident and very decadent 80's. Bigger was better and this applied to ocean travel. Recreational cruise programs became more diverse, ships got bigger, focused on having a good time and exploring even more exotic destinations.' James McDonald Those who remember the iconic television show will appreciate the color palette, the curvaceous furniture (those scallop chairs were sourced f the U.S. and reupholstered), the spot-on accessories, the gold-toned swan faucets in the bathroom, and that fabulously over-the-top headboard. James McDonald James McDonald Collectors take note: Strauss observed that of all the suites, items for the Dynasty era were the hardest to find. He predicts an '80s interiors comeback, advising interest parties to 'snap up post-modern 80's items!' tout de suite. Sea Containers London, 20 Upper Ground, Sea Containers London occupies a 1974 Warren Platner-designed building on the Thames Niall Clutton
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Los Angeles Magazine and Hulu's 'Mid-Century Modern' Celebrate Pride 2025
Los Angeles Magazine and Hulu's 'Mid-Century Modern' Celebrate Pride 2025 originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Los Angeles magazine tapped into the festive spirit of Pride Month with a party on June 12 at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Welcoming Matt Bomer, the jubilant Thursday corralled a stylish crop of Los Angeles talent, media and tastemakers to The Terrace below stringed lights and surrounded by pulsing tunes by gay icons like Madonna and Robyn. The festive evening commemorated Hulu sitcom Mid-Century Modern and June cover stars Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham and Nathan Lane, alongside Los Angeles magazine's 50 LGBTQ+ Angelenos making an impact. From the feature, Marco Calvani of Netflix's The Four Seasons, Liv Hewson of Yellowjackets and singer Kalie Shorr were found mingling across the lush Terrace lawn. Other issue subjects Brian Crano, David Joseph Craig, Jen Cheng, Andrew Christian, Christos Garkinos, Andy Gelb, Anthony Allen Ramos, Ben Sidell, DJ Shai, chef Stuart O'Keefe and KTLA's Chris Holmstrom and Ross Palombo were also in attendance. The alfresco soirée was outfitted with 'Mid-Century Magic' and Los Angeles magazine photo moments by Brandhustle Designs, fitting for capturing memories between bites and sips. Guests enjoyed beverages by San Pellegrino, Mezcal 33, Siren's Tale Vodka, Empress Gin, Skorpios tequila and Klein Epstein Parker, while morsels (including a flavorsome taco bar) came courtesy of The Maybourne and Junior Cookies. In particular, Hulu's Mid-Century Modern lounge and libations stole the show. The portrait studio by Poltrona Frau offered the perfect setting for sipping cocktails inspired by each character. Arthur Broussard's Smoked Highball stirred Mezcal 33 with honey, fresh lemon juice and soda water, while Jerry Frank's Lavender Gimlet showcased the refreshing power of Empress Gin, lime juice and lavender simple syrup. Bunny Schneider's Starlet Sling add a touch of effervescence to the menu by combining Siren's Tale Vodka with grapefruit juice, St. Germain, sparkling water and lime juice. The party got an extra buzz upon the arrival of Bomer, who joined Los Angeles magazine publisher Chris Gianella and editor-in-chief Jasmin Rosemberg in front of the crowd to reflect on the June issue. 'I want to leave you with my favorite line that Matt said in the cover story,' Rosemberg shared. "[He said,] 'People always want to talk about the problem of what it's like to be a gay actor, but I'm so much more interested in the solution. And I think it's in giving our voices to something that people can identify with.'' View the 45 images of this gallery on the original article Read the full cover story here. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
'Mid-Century Modern' follows friends in their golden years in Palm Springs
Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer and Nathan Lee Graham star in 'Mid-Century Modern' as gay best friends of a certain age living under one roof. June 12, 2025
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Emmy experts analyze Limited Series race: Why ‘Adolescence' is ‘the one to beat' as voting begins
Is the Best Limited Series Emmy race over before it's even begun? With voting beginning Thursday, four top Emmy experts — Variety's Clayton Davis, The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg, Indiewire's Marcus Jones, Deadline's Pete Hammond — predict the race with moderator and Gold Derby editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum in our latest slugfest (watch above). "I can start and end with Adolescence," Hammond declares as the others laugh in agreement. "The race here we're going to talk about is for nominees two, three, four, and five. But I think [the eventual winner is] Adolescence for every reason you can imagine: its global reach, what it's talking about, the extraordinary acting, directing, writing. Everything about this is once in a generation. This thing is taking off and it isn't going to stop at nominations. This is the one to beat." More from GoldDerby Making of 'Mid-Century Modern': How comedy legends created Hulu's freshest sitcom starring Nathan Lane and the late Linda Lavin Parker Posey reveals 'The White Lotus' fans are making sure she's living a comfortable life Animal skins, clothes-swapping, and those terrifying masks: How 'Yellowjackets' costume designer works with Liv Hewson and cast Feinberg notes how it's actually "twice in a generation" because something similar happened last year with Baby Reindeer, which also aired on Netflix. He then singles out Monsters for "the whole conversation" it created throughout the country. "Whether you like it or not — and I'm annoyed by how much I think it's ridiculous talking about paroling the Menendez brothers — it's in the news every day." Birnbaum mentions how Adolescence was a "binge drop" on Netflix that "nobody knew anything about," and then "built momentum" to become a global phenomenon. She notes, "And again, going back to my point about voters watching the thing that they know they have to talk about, this is it." HBO Davis refers to The Penguin as "the one to beat before Adolescence showed up," adding, "But here's the thing: I maybe would have been a little hesitant, because genre superhero doesn't do that well at Emmys. Ask WandaVision [and its stars] Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, and Kathryn Hahn, who went home empty-handed. They just don't typically go for genre superhero stuff, but I think it's undoubtedly going to get in." The pundits name-drop more limited series in the running for a nomination, including Dying for Sex, Zero Day, Black Mirror, Sirens, Apple Cider Vinegar, Disclaimer, Presumed Innocent, Dope Thief, Long Bright River, and Say Nothing. And TV movies up for some Emmy love include Rebel Ridge, Mountainhead, and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. "I think we're bringing up a lot of shows that we're going to see represented in the acting categories," Jones says. "Say Nothing is that prestige pick that has picked up the Scripter and the Peabody, etc. I do think it's on people's radar, but is not probably going to get acting nominations, and so people can take all that passion toward making sure the show is nominated." Which Emmy expert do you agree with the most? Be sure to make your predictions and join the Emmy discussion in our TV forum. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby TV Hall of Fame: Top 50 best choices who should be inducted next Carrie Preston on fencing with Matthew Broderick and the heart, humor, and growth of 'Elsbeth': 'She's more than just quirky' 'RuPaul's Drag Race': Onya Nurve and Jewels Sparkles dish their 'ride of a lifetime,' stolen jokes, and turning drag 'inside out' Click here to read the full article.
