RIP 'Los Espookys'

HBO canceled "Los Espookys" after two seasons. The uniquely Latino synthesis of deadpan comedy, telenovela tropes and all things Goth was fun while it lasted.
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HBO canceled "Los Espookys" after two seasons. The uniquely Latino synthesis of deadpan comedy, telenovela tropes and all things Goth was fun while it lasted.

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Kareem Daniel and the rise and fall of the Disney executive who helped define the Bob Chapek era Click to view images

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Why artist William Kentridge is embracing shadows in his new Broad show Click to view images

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