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Will Disney Dump Hulu?

The trials and tribulations of the large streamers seem somewhat petty - and yet the Mouse just announced plans to cut 7,000 jobs. Will some of those jobs come from one of the OG streaming sites? - Vulture

The Netflix Password Crackdown Backlash Is Part Of Something Much Bigger

"There was a moment in which it felt like the desires of users and the desires of Big Tech aligned, especially in the pandemic. ... Now, we’re at odds over who is bringing value to whom." - Slate

Poet Em Strang Says We’re Living Through A Time Of ‘Incredible’ Misogyny

"At the moment it just seems at the forefront because we’re living in these extraordinary climate-change end times and so much is collapsing. I’m interested in the idea that maybe forgiveness in some way, shape or form is a tool for emboldening and empowering women." - The Guardian (UK)

The BAFTA Nominees Aren’t So White Anymore

Or at least, following not so hard upon the all-white 2020 actor nomination slate, not this year. - The New York Times

How The Mythologies Of UFOs Color Our View Of Government

A recent edited collection of essays by leading ufologists notes that, some seventy-five years after the alleged Roswell crash, we arguably know no more than we did then: “The UFO field has produced thousands of dedicated researchers over the years, and reams of literature; but to what end? - The Walrus

The Limitations Of Our One-Dimensional Schooling

In the consumerist world, the difference between true and false needs vanishes—we become convinced that ultimate fulfillment can be found in our next luxury purchase or mass-market commodity, and when it inevitably fails to deliver, we seek out another. - The Point

How Harry Styles Caught Our Collective Mood

Harry’s House is simply just fun pop music at the perfect time. We are coming out of a pandemic and are in a cost of living crisis – we need some easy and joyful listening. - The Conversation

US Movie Releases Are No Longer Necessary For International Success

The U.S. theatrical market is no longer always an accurate model. Certain genres, particularly action and thriller, tend to out-perform globally — there’s a reason why those Gerard Butler and Liam Neeson movies sell out every film market — while others struggle to transfer domestic success to foreign shores. - The Hollywood Reporter

Are Theatre Creators Being Shut Out Of Credit?

Today, a de-emphasis on the authors and director seems more common within theatre marketing – a far cry from the days when contractual language enforced the rule that these names should appear at least 50% of the size and typeface used for the show’s title. - The Stage

What Membership Data Say About Health Of Public Media

Median Membership Revenue for the three-month period from October through December is down 0.6% year-over-year. TV and joint-licensee stations saw a decrease of 0.7% in membership revenues while radio stations achieved a slight gain of 0.9% after 9 months of declines. - Current

Why Is An Erotic Love Poem, One That Never Really Mentions God, In The Middle Of The Old Testament?

Actually, Jewish and Christian theologians have been trying to finesse that question about the Song of Songs (or the Song of Solomon) for 2,000 years — repeatedly arguing that poetry that's obviously about carnal love is really a metaphor for God's devotion to His people. (Yeah, they mean "His.") - The Conversation

Alex Ross: Being Realistic About Dudamel

Unlike its future-oriented counterpart on the West Coast, the New York Philharmonic is always looking back to its glory days under Mahler, Toscanini, Bernstein, and Boulez. It’s worth noting that many conductors have left the post frustrated, exhausted, or embittered. - The New Yorker

Why So Many Choreographers Want To Set “The Rite Of Spring”

Since Nijinsky created the original in 1913, there have been, starting in 1920,  more than 150 different dance settings to Stravinsky's score.  Most follow the original scenario, but they draw on such varied genres and vocabularies as American modern dance, flamenco, bharatanatyam, and African dance.  - The Guardian

The Hammer Museum’s Building Transformation Has Taken 24 Years

After a 24-year renovation and expansion and a $180m capital campaign (of which $156m has been raised), the Hammer has announced 26 March as the completion date for its building transformation. - The Art Newspaper

Why Exactly Is That BBC Documentary About Narendra Modi So Controversial? (An Explainer)

For a start, the TV film — titled India: The Modi Question — deals with a very sore subject for the Prime Minister: his role, when he was chief minister of Gujarat state, in the 2002 sectarian riots that saw more than 1,000 people killed, most of them Muslims. - The Guardian

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