“Though effective in many ways, he’s largely unsuited for the entrepreneurial and managerial tasks for which he’s responsible.”
Archives for March 23, 2014
Hollywood + Bible = Scary, But Also Potentially Lucrative
“If that interest then [develops] into controversy, and if the censorship word comes in, if certain countries start banning it, then that in itself will arouse a little bit of interest, maybe even suspicion. And people will walk through the theater doors, [when earlier] perhaps they thought, ‘Oh, maybe not.'”
You Think You Can See Other People’s Pain? A Computer Can Do It Better
“Researchers led by the University of California-San Diego’s Marian Bartlett pitted humans against computers in a battle to see who could best distinguish between genuine and faked facial expressions of pain. We lost, by a lot.”
Bring Back The Angry, Unsent Letter!
“The unsent angry letter has a venerable tradition. Its purpose is twofold. It serves as a type of emotional catharsis, a way to let it all out without the repercussions of true engagement. And it acts as a strategic catharsis, an exercise in saying what you really think.”
How Do Adults Feel About Going To Kids’ Movies … Without Kids?
“The general ongoing sensation that I was about to be followed home by a pack of villagers with pitchforks who would burn my house down. If you’re a fan of excruciating awkwardness and/or feeling like you’d happily welcome death at any point, I really cannot recommend it enough.”
Now Magazines, Books, And Everything Else Want To Follow The Netflix Model
“The Netflix model is spreading like a spider virus, with companies bundling masses of content for a low monthly fee in an all-you-can-eat format, and packaging them with sifting tools and algorithms to help customers find what strikes their fancy.”
Want To Make Money At The Movies? Make A Cartoon – With A Message
“The insertion of environmental and multicultural messaging into animated films has less to do with Hollywood preaching than the execution of good business practice. The audience for animated film is broad, far broader than action adventure.”
What Can Dance Learn From Theatre?
“The dancers involved in this process need to be open-minded and brave.”