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Hari Kondabolu's 'Problem with Apu'; Tarantino goes shopping; Quetzal in Mexico
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Hari Kondabolu's 'Problem with Apu'; Tarantino goes shopping; Quetzal in Mexico

Comedian Hari Kondabolu explores his love-hate relationship with “The Simpsons” in a documentary about the show's portrayal of the South Asian store keeper; with The Weinstein Co. out of the picture, Quentin Tarantino is a free agent with his next film; the L.A. band Quetzal explores its musical roots in Veracruz.

The Problem with Apu, by Hari Kondabolu filming with Aziz Ansari in Brooklyn New York on August 1, 2016.
The Problem with Apu, by Hari Kondabolu filming with Aziz Ansari in Brooklyn New York on August 1, 2016.
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Comedian Hari Kondabolu explores his love-hate relationship with “The Simpsons” in a documentary about the show's portrayal of the South Asian store keeper; with The Weinstein Co. out of the picture, Quentin Tarantino is a free agent with his next film; the L.A. band Quetzal explores its musical roots in Veracruz.

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Harvey Weinstein was known to call his studio, “The House That Quentin Built.” Now that the producer is out of business, Tarantino and his next film look for a new home.
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The Grammy-winning band traveled to Veracruz for an immersion in a regional sound that has long influenced its music.
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"The Simpsons" indirectly responded to Kondabolu and his documentary on a recent episode, which has re-ignited the debate over the representation of South Asians.