Nandini Balial

Nandini Balial is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, Wired, Ebert Voices, Texas Observer, The AV Club, and Slate, among others. She lives and works in Fort Worth, Texas.

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EBB AND FLOW

How ‘American Born Chinese’ Turned Costumes Into Moving Art

The Disney+ show tells a fantastical Chinese American story—that is full to the brim with action too. Which meant costume designer Joy Cretton had a unique challenge at hand.

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EATING YOUR FEELINGS

What Padma Lakshmi Learned About Herself on ‘Top Chef’

Not long before announcing her departure from the hit cooking show, Lakshmi—who also hosts a road-trip food series on Hulu—talked about the hard truths the industry taught her.

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MIXTAPE

The Secrets Behind the Haunting ‘Yellowjackets’ Score

The Showtime drama owes so much of its unsettling tone to the original music—which is why composers Anna Waronker and Craig Wreden know so much more of the elusive lore than we do.

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