Best Of: Colman Domingo / Writer Leïla Slimani
Summary
Coleman Domingo discusses his Emmy-nominated roles in *The Four Seasons* and *Euphoria*, his directing work, and his Oscar-nominated performance in *Sing Sing*. Rock critic Ken Tucker celebrates the 50th anniversary of Aretha Franklin’s soundtrack for the film *Sparkle*. Finally, novelist Leila Slimani explores her new book *I’ll Take the Fire*, drawing on her family’s history to examine colonialism, gender, and sexuality in Morocco.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and Coleman Domingo's recent roles
Coleman Domingo on hosting Jimmy Kimmel and The Four Seasons
Domingo's directing work and multi-hyphenate career approach
The film Sing Sing and rehabilitation through arts
Domingo's career struggles, Boardwalk Empire, and aging
Ken Tucker on the Sparkle soundtrack by Aretha Franklin
Leila Slimani on her family history and new trilogy
Slimani on gender inequality and social constraints in Morocco
Slimani on sexuality laws, class, and personal freedom
Outro and closing advertisements
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