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Suzanne Collins Of The Hunger Games Is Not Bowing To BookTok’s Whims

“Who are we if not citizens of the Capitol, tuning in to the show, priming ourselves for the emotional punch of the next death, feeling moved to send sponsor gifts to children who are stuck in caves and trees, awaiting the moments of their demise?” - Slate

How Tate Modern, Now A Quarter-Century Old, Transformed London

“It was genuinely groundbreaking in its relationship with the city. The bridge over to St Paul’s was conceived really early on and it caused a great opening up of the river. ... It has helped London develop its confidence.” - The Observer (UK)

In A Hollywood Of Perfect Teeth, Some Actors Are Starting To Buck The Trend

Truly, how can one act without dental veneers? Apparently, “the current trend is shifting away from ‘catalog' smiles.” Perfect, but not too perfect. - El País

Was The So-Called AI Backlash To The Brutalist All Part Of Other Studios’ Plans?

David Cronenberg thinks so. "It’s very much a Harvey Weinstein kind of thing, though he wasn’t around,” the director said. - The Hollywood Reporter

The Gallerists Of Taipei

“Taiwan offers a unique blend of strong collector support, rich cultural diversity and a climate of freedom and openness — the ideal ingredients for a strong art scene.” - The New York Times

Three Out Of Four Members Of A British Punk Rock Band Were Denied Entry To The US

Bassist Alvin “Gibbs, along with bandmates Marc Carrey and Stefan Häublein, were deported back to the UK following their detainment. Only vocalist Charlie Harper had been allowed entry.” - The Guardian (UK)

Did Facebook Mean For Their Gag Order To Create A Bestseller?

“The moment that an arbitrator (requested by Meta) slapped Wynn-Williams with a gag order, banning her from promoting her memoir, Careless People, he handed her the kind of publicity no book party could match.” - Vulture (MSN)

Film Fans’ Favorite Supply Closet

“The real appeal of the Criterion Closet is emotional. It’s a place to let your movie obsessions—your obscure taste, your love of cult classics, your knowledge of directorial deep cuts—run wild and then be recognized for them.” - The Atlantic

Four Of The UK’s Biggest Broadcasters Are Found Guilty Of Colluding To Pay Freelancers A Lot Less

One enforcement agency director said, "Companies should set rates independently of each other so pay is competitive - not doing so could leave workers out of pocket.” - BBC

Why The Los Angeles Times’ AI Tracker Is So Terrible

Sure, it argued a few weeks ago that the Ku Klux Klan wasn’t that bad. But the real issue is that “it’s as if someone thought American political discourse was too healthy and needed some roughing up.” - Nieman Lab

Animals Memoirs Are All The Rage

Did a fox write this? - The New York Times

Hamline University Suddenly Announces It’s Closing Its MFA Program

Students and faculty at one of the only low-residency university creative writing programs in the country are shocked and horrified. - MPR

Open AI’s Video Tool Sora Plagued With Racist, Sexist, Ableist Biases, Study Finds

Maybe reconsider that Open AI pitch, Hollywood creatives. "In Sora’s world, … pilots, CEOs, and college professors are men, while flight attendants, receptionists, and childcare workers are women. Disabled people are wheelchair users, interracial relationships are tricky to generate, and fat people don’t run.” - Wired

Open AI Tries To Pitch Hollywood Creatives On Its Video Tool Sora

“I’m most excited for people to walk away with a sense of, ‘Oh my God. These people are so creative. There’s so much that you can do with Sora,’” said one Sora “artist.” - Los Angeles Times (Yahoo)

The Long Overdue Return Of A Great American Musical

Love Life premiered in 1948 “as a new show with music by Kurt Weill, and a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. ... Stephen Sondheim got himself a ticket, as did his future collaborator Hal Prince.” But it was never recorded, and seemed lost. - The New York Times

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