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SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 3, 2020 staradvertiser.com RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES Emmy winner Jeff Daniels stars as FBI Director James Comey, who handles two very controversial investigations during his tenure in the premiere of The Comey Rule. Based on Comey’s book “A Higher Loyalty,” the two-part miniseries also stars Brendan Gleeson as President Donald Trump and Holly Hunter as acting attorney general Sally Yates. Airing Sunday, Sept. 27, on Showtime. SPECIAL PROGRAM Honoring our Nisei Veterans Join us as we honor the patriotism, courage and sacrifice of the Nisei Veterans of World War II. Listen to stories of valor, hear from dignitaries and enjoy live musical performances. TODAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | 9:30 AM | CHANNEL 53 olelo.org 5 9 0 2 2 0 _NiseiVeteransMemorial_2 in_ru n9 -2 7 .indd 1 9 /2 3 /2 0 1 1 :0 0 AM ON THE COVER | THE COMEY RULE Political power play ‘The Comey Rule’ the production details recent historical events “Of course, I wanted this series to air before from Comey’s perspective, including the FBI’s the 2020 elections,” Ray said in a July article. premieres on Showtime Russia investigation and Comey’s handling “I think our democracy is on the line right now. of the Hillary Clinton email controversy. The And I wanted this series to be part of the By Kyla Brewer miniseries depicts the relationship between conversation.” TV Media Comey and President Donald Trump (Brendan Considering the highly charged subject Gleeson, “Mr. Mercedes”) and Comey’s even- matter and its depiction of the sitting presi- s Nov. 3 looms on the horizon, the U.S. tual dismissal from his post as the head of the dent, it’s no doubt that the show will draw a presidential election campaign is in full FBI. Holly Hunter (“Saving Grace”) also stars. lot of attention. No matter which side of the Aswing. No matter which way you intend “The Comey Rule” was written and directed table you sit on, Comey is a controversial to vote, chances are that you have been in- by Oscar-nominee Billy Ray (“Captain Phillips,” figure, to say the least. In 2013, President undated with news stories and all manner of 2013) and was filmed in Toronto, Canada, Obama — who is played by Kingsley Ben-Adir political theories about the candidates and beginning in November 2019. Initially, it was (“The OA”) in “The Comey Rule” — named their parties. With only weeks to go before scheduled to air after the 2020 presidential Comey the director of the FBI. During his the big day, a new miniseries explores events election, but Ray publicly decried the move to tenure, Comey faced backlash from both surrounding the previous presidential election delay the broadcast and even went so far as Democrats and Republicans. Democrats from the perspective of a key player. to write a letter to the cast to apologize criticized him for reopening the Clinton email Emmy winner Jeff Daniels (“The for the move. After Showtime’s parent investigation after previously determining Newsroom”) returns to television as FBI company, CBSViacom, changed its tune that no charges were warranted. Days before Director James Comey in the four-hour and rescheduled the miniseries for a the election, news of the renewed investiga- miniseries “The Comey Rule,” premier- September premiere, Ray explained why tion was leaked, and many blamed Comey ing Sunday, Sept. 27, and conclud- he felt it was important to air the for Clinton’s loss, despite the fact that three ing Monday, Sept. 28, show in the run-up to the election in days before the election the FBI reiterated on Showtime. Based an interview with Vanity Fair. that charges were not warranted. On the on Comey’s flip side, many Republicans claimed that he bestselling book Holly Hunter in a scene from planned to exonerate Clinton even before the “The Comey Rule” “A Higher Loyalty,” investigation was complete. 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Based on dark fantasy author ex, Donald (Matt Bomer, “White Collar”); the stage to the screen in the premiere Nathan Ballingrud’s novel “North America Lake of this drama. Featuring the same cast Hank (Tuc Watkins, “One Life to Live”), who Monster Stories,” the series features eight of openly gay actors who revived the play just left his wife; Larry (Andrew Rannells, hour-long episodes, each of which tells a dif- on Broadway for its 50th anniversary in “A Simple Favor,” 2018), the man Hank now ferent story set in a different part of America. lives with; the highly opinionated Emory “Monsterland” depicts the darkness within hu- (Robin de Jesus, “Hair Brained,” 2013); and man beings and the lines we are willing to cross Bernard (Michael Benjamin Washington, when pushed to a point of desperation with epi- “30 Rock”), who is determined to keep sodes featuring a wide range of scenarios from the peace between his dramatic friends. an elderly, grief-stricken couple or a struggling Tensions begin to rise within the group as single mother to a reformed scheming socialite Harold’s gift — a prostitute named Cowboy or a wealthy CEO. Each faces struggles that (Charlie Carver, “Desperate Housewives”) weigh on them, but there’s a twist: each epi- — arrives, closely followed by Michael’s sode features an encounter with a non-human seemingly heterosexual, conservative creature, whether it be a fallen angel (perhaps college friend, Alan (Brian Hutchison, “The encouraging a Faustian deal?) or even a mer- Jim Parsons, Robin de Jesus, Michael Sinner”). As the night rolls on and intense maid. The series is set to feature an impressive Benjamin Washington and Andrew Rannells party games are played, the friends are cast, including Mike Colter (“Evil”) and Kaitlyn in “The Boys in the Band” forced to confront deep personal truths. Dever (“Unbelievable”). Pagoda’s Autumn Specials Roast Prime Rib for 2 1/4 Roast Prime Rib & Choice of (1) Perfectly Roasted Prime Rib. Approximately four pounds Whole Steamed Tai Snapper Served “Chinatown Style”. before cooking and serves 5 people. 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