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Issa Rae & Director Stella Meghie Break Down the First Date Scene in ‘The Photograph’

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7 years ago

February 14, 2020

On this episode of “Notes on a Scene,” star of ‘The Photograph’ Issa Rae and writer-director Stella Meghie take us through Mae (Issa Rae) and Michael’s (Lakeith Stanfield) first date. To craft such an intimate scene, Stella explains the importance of Issa’s ad-libbed lines, the chemistry felt through their flirtatious banter, and how they set a strong romantic tone that carried through the rest of the film.

‘The Photograph’ is in theaters everywhere on Valentine’s Day!

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Issa Rae & Director Stella Meghie Break Down the First Date Scene in ‘The Photograph’

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Nara Smith shows you how she designs a tablescape for a dinner party.

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3 days ago

October 16, 2026

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Nara Smith shows you how she puts on a dinner party

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Nara Smith’s Guide to the Perfect Dinner Party | Vanity Fair

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4 days ago

October 15, 2026

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Nara Smith is inviting you to dinner! Nara takes us insider her approach to hosting, from setting the table to creating the perfect atmosphere for her guests. Follow along as she shares her process for bringing a dinner party to life, with all the thoughtful details that make an evening around the table special.

Nara Smith’s debut cookbook “Homemade” will release on October 13, 2026.

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