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AUGUST 1 - 7, 2021 staradvertiser.com SOUTH SIDE STORIES Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Tiff (Hannaha Hall) have faced plenty of challenges as their relationship has evolved in Season 4 of The Chi. Meanwhile, Kevin (Alex Hibbert) has been struggling in the aftermath of an act of police brutality involving his friend Jake (Michael Epps). Airing Sunday, August 1, on Showtime. Revitalization: SPECIAL INTERVIEWS INCLUDE: Gregory Dunn, Creating a thriving downtown President, Hawaii Theatre Join host Lyla Berg as she speaks with special Russell Lau, President, Chinese guests about the historical significance of Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Downtown Honolulu and the efforts to maintain Tony Pisculli, Director, it for future generations. Hawaii Shakespeare Festival olelo.org WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4 | 6:30PM Sandy Pohl, Executive Director, 53 SPECTRUM | 53 & 1053 HAWAIIAN TELCOM Downtown Art Center 590261_IslandFocus_ThrivingDowntown_8-4_2in_runs8-1.indd 1 7/27/21 11:25 AM ON THE COVER | THE CHI Life on the South Side ‘The Chi’ wraps up for a Comedy Series for her work on Netflix’s Justin Hillian (“Snowfall”), who also “Master of None” in 2017, but “The Chi” marks serves as showrunner for the series, saying, Season 4 a departure from comedy. “Each season, ‘The Chi’s’ authentic story- The first three seasons of the drama have telling resonates more deeply with its de- attracted a loyal following and performed voted and growing audiences. Lena Waithe, By Kyla Brewer decently in the ratings. In fact, Season 3 together with Justin Hillian, explore[s] TV Media doubled its audience on streaming platforms, the joys and the heartbreak of life on so it came as no surprise when Showtime an- the South Side in a way that is unique on elevision can be a great medium for story- nounced the Season 4 pickup in September television.” telling, and the industry is finally embrac- 2020. Those stories of joy and heartbreak range ing a more diverse range of subject mat- T Showtime executive ter. Some programs have even transcended from romantic entanglements and fam- Gary Levine praised entertainment to educate viewers on life reali- ily ties to violence and a series of difficult Waithe and fellow ties for various underrepresented communi- choices. It’s a formula that has worked well writer/executive ties. One such series, chronicling the lives for “The Chi” so far. producer of several people living in Chicago’s South “For us, we’re never chasing a story, Side, is about to wrap up for the season. we’re always just making sure to tell Neighbors in the primarily African one,” Waithe explained in a May inter- American community have struggled to view with Deadline.com. cope in the aftermath of an act of police Of course, a part of what makes brutality in the fourth season of “The Chi,” those stories so compelling is the which takes its final bow on Sunday, Aug. characters and the actors who play 1, on Showtime. The one-hour drama was in them. Season 4 has featured a tal- created by Lena Waithe, an Emmy-winning ented core cast who bring the tales to performer, writer and producer who grew life. up on the South Side of Chicago. Waithe was the first Black woman to win Genesis Denise Hale and Alex Hibbert as seen in “The Chi” a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing FREE Download the BREAKING NEWS FREE TRAFFIC FREE WEATHER No matter how you read it, we deliver. app for free. FREE PHOTO GALLERIES PRINT • WEB • MOBILE APP The Honolulu Star-Advertiser app gives you PREMIUM CONTENT breaking news updates on what’s happening Sign-in or subscribe in Hawaii, the nation and around the world. PRINT REPLICA www.staradvertiser.com/download Download it today for FREE. Sign-in or subscribe August 1 - 7, 2021 STAR CHANNELS 2 ON DEMAND ‘Squad’ goals Antiheros return to the screen in “The Suicide Squad” in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe. WHAT’S NEW ON HBO MAX time around, Idris Elba (“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,” 2013) joins the team as Bloodsport, WHAT’S NEW ON APPLE TV+ “The Suicide Squad” (2021) John Cena (“Bumblebee,” 2018) is Peacemaker, Pete Davidson (“Saturday Night Live”) plays “Mr. Corman” - Season 1 The DC Extended Universe’s most lovable mis- Blackguard, and Sylvester Stallone (“Rocky,” fits return. Catch the highly anticipated new film Tune in to Apple TV+ on Friday, Aug. 6 for the “The Suicide Squad” when it lands on HBO Max 1976) voices the role of King Shark. Returning Apple original series debut of “Mr. Corman.” on Friday, Aug. 6. A stand-alone sort-of-sequel characters Amanda Waller (Viola Davis, This comedy series is created by, directed to the 2016 smash hit “Suicide Squad” (the “Fences,” 2016), Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman, by and stars Emmy and SAG Award winner “The” is important to differentiate these ones), “House of Cards”) and Captain Boomerang Joseph Gordon-Levitt, known for his work on this brand-new film brings back fan-favorite (Jai Courtney, “A Good Day to Die Hard,” 2013) “Inception” (2010), “Looper” (2012), “(500) character Harley Quinn, played by Margot make their way back to the Squad, while the Days of Summer” (2009) and “The Trial of Robbie (“I, Tonya,” 2017), alongside a whole cast is rounded out by Taika Waititi (“Thor: the Chicago 7” (2020), among many others. host of brand-new faces on the super-secret Ragnarok,” 2017), Michael Rooker (“Guardians Gordon-Levitt stars as Josh Corman, an or- (and super shady) taskforce. Sent on a mission of the Galaxy,” 2014), Alice Braga (“I Am dinary teacher working at a public school in to South America, the team must use their Legend,” 2007), Nathan Fillion (“Castle”), David California’s San Fernando Valley. With dreams unique skillsets to take down the enemy — and Dastmalchian (“The Dark Knight,” 2008), Freddie of a career in music that never came to fruition, maybe a few unexpected forces as well. This Stroma (“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Corman is trying to be thankful for what he Prince,” 2009), Jennifer Holland (“American has while dealing with anxiety, loneliness and Horror Story”), Sean Gunn (“Guardians of self-doubt. Heartfelt and relatable, this dark the Galaxy,” 2014) and Mayling Ng (“Wonder comedy series brings contemporary struggles Woman,” 2017). Based on the comics by John in adulthood to life. Starring alongside Gordon- Ostrander, “The Suicide Squad” is directed Levitt in the series are Arthur Castro (“Broad Joel Kinnaman, Idris Elba and John Cena as and written by James Gunn (“Guardians of the City”), Jordan Galindo (“Lodge 49”) and Debra seen in “The Suicide Squad” Galaxy,” 2014), the first director to take on films Winger (“Terms of Endearment,” 1983). Giving hope. SUBSCRIBER Changing lives. DONATION PROGRAM We live here. We give here. Please join us in strengthening Hawaii families by making a donation today. Make a donation to your Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscription invoice or call 538-NEWS (6397) or donate online Navigating the Future of Giving at www.staradvertiser.com/donation For amounts over $25, a donation receipt will be childandfamilyservice.org sent to you directly from Compass Foundation. 3 STAR CHANNELS August 1 - 7, 2021 CROSSWORD Across Down 1. Go up against 1. “What Kind of Fool ___?” 5. Hosp. procedure 2. Freshwater fish 8. Part of an archipelago 3. Certain plaintiff, at law 12. Old sitcom set in Korea 4. Drama that airs its fourth sea- 13. Words of son finale this week understanding 5. City-to-city helper 14. Procedural starring Mark 6. Butler of fiction Harmon 7. Major world religion 15. Words of enlightenment 8. Be the first one to come up 16. Speed: Abbr. with something 17. Like space, the final 9. Computer picture frontier 10. “Schindler’s ___” (Oscar-win- 18. James Bond and Maxwell ing 1993 film) Smart 11. Guesses: Abbr. 21. Former “SNL” star Phil 19. “The Facts of Life” star Char- 22. Hollywood production lotte 25. Unit of cinnamon 20. Roadside sign 29. Eggs in a biology lab 22. “Boardwalk Empire” and 30. Boot part “Manchester by the Sea” 31. McCartney of Wings (2016) star Gretchen 34. Official substitute 23. Prefix with duct 36. One that got away 24. Vehicle with sliding doors 40. Nickname for 4 Down’s set- 26. “How was ___ know?” ting 27. “Friends” star 38. Wayne Brady-hosted game 45. Adriatic seaport 28. Little piece of Florida show “Let’s Make ___” 46. Anthem contraction 32. “Three’s Company” star 39. Funeral fires 47. Church section Joyce 40. Skier’s transport 49. Jillions 33. “Just ___ thought!” 41. “Arrested Development” and 50. ___ Bo (exercise system) 34. Chest muscle, for short “Veep” star Tony 51. Scratched (out) 35. “All in the Family” and “The 42. Greek god of love 52. Take a load off Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) 43. Bangladeshi currency 53. Golfer Ernie star Rob 44. Rocher of cosmetics 54. Itch cause 37. 100 smackers 48. Old English letter Free Headlines, Breaking News There can’t be a Next Generation without Whether you like the stories, the features, the columns, the savings, the comics...or just the feel of a newspaper in your hand, and Much More on staradvertiser.com the original one. There’s always the original — the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. The Next Generation — news and information your way 538-NEWS. 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