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Well, Here We Are

Aerial Shot • 19 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Actors Visual Effects Filmmaking
  1. The movie Barbie received eight Oscar nominations but still left questions about its overall reception.
  2. Charles Melton did not receive an Oscar nomination for his work in May December, despite early critical praise.
  3. Release dates played a critical role in the Oscar nominations this year, with late releases potentially impacting recognition.

Would you go to the movies to watch Youtube?

Cosmos • 19 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Creators Music Theater Entertainment
  1. Tom Cruise's incredible work ethic earned him the title of biggest movie star in the world and led to huge box office successes
  2. Top music artists like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are bypassing traditional distributors and striking direct deals with movie theaters, signaling a shift in the industry
  3. The creator economy is booming, with platforms like Stripe paying out billions to creators and top YouTubers like MrBeast earning millions while negotiating directly with platforms

A Movie Night

Unstable Orbits • 67 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Movies Review Art Entertainment
  1. The movie Barbie had a unique and immersive experience with homages to cinema masterpieces.
  2. Barbie had a deep and thought-provoking storyline, but faced issues due to marketing confusion and age-appropriate content.
  3. Oppenheimer lacked focus on scientific aspects, leaned towards politics, and had unnecessary elements like sex scenes.
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Profit-Maximizing Barbie

Good Reason • 56 implied HN points • 19 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Movies Critique Corporate Influence Body Image Consumer Culture
  1. The movie 'Barbie' critiqued the doll's unrealistic standards while making billions in profit.
  2. Corporate entities like Vought in 'The Boys' and Mattel with Barbie can profit off criticism and controversial themes.
  3. Mattel faced criticism for Barbie's body image standards, attempted changes, but struggled due to societal norms and children's preferences.

What Liberals Missed In Sound of Freedom

Marginally Compelling • 44 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Movies Politics Media Ideology Society
  1. The movie 'Sound of Freedom' tells a compelling story of child trafficking and was surprisingly successful despite initial doubts.
  2. The success of 'Sound of Freedom' was due to a unique production history involving crowd-funding and a strategic distribution approach.
  3. The backlash against 'Sound of Freedom' highlights a dangerous trend of viewing everything through a political lens, even important issues like child sex trafficking.

🇲🇨🏎 On your marks. Get set. Monac-GO!

De Nada Nights • 19 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🎭️ Culture History Movies Food
  1. Monaco's history is rich with power struggles and strategic moves for prosperity.
  2. The transformation of Monaco into a prominent state was fueled by innovative economic choices such as establishing casinos.
  3. Monaco's unique tax system, focused on consumption rather than income, has played a key role in its economic success.

Good Lessons from Bad Men

Castles in the Sky • 52 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🎭️ Culture Movies Masculinity Morality Lessons
  1. Gangster movies can offer lessons on being a better man and person, despite the characters' flaws.
  2. Being a good man involves being a protector and provider, different from just being a good person.
  3. Contrasts in character arcs in gangster movies highlight the distinction between being a bad person and a bad man.

Fathers & daughters

Kvetch • 60 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Family Movies Gender Literature Parenting
  1. Daughters change you - fathers of daughters are less likely to interrupt, more likely to divorce, and may receive less investment than sons.
  2. The feminine - a father's love for his daughter is pure and appreciates the feminine qualities without lust.
  3. Disney and other cartoons - Disney often portrays wayward daughters and bildungsroman sons, emphasizing the special bond between fathers and daughters in various films.

How Movies and Novels Can Make you Less of an Asshole

Akash Chinnaiah • 44 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Movies Novels Perspectives Self-Improvement Life experiences
  1. Movies and novels offer different perspectives on life, allowing you to see the world through diverse lenses.
  2. Films and books act as a mirror, showing you behaviors or traits you might not easily recognize in yourself.
  3. To gain a well-rounded perspective on life, a combination of traveling, watching movies, and reading books is beneficial.

Films + Books, Q1 2023

Nabeel S. Qureshi • 49 implied HN points • 06 May 23
🎭️ Culture Film Literature Books Movies Writer
  1. Films from different decades and countries can offer unique perspectives on American culture
  2. Exploring classical literature and scientific writings can provide valuable insights and inspiration
  3. Engaging with different genres and styles of books and films can broaden your perspectives and appreciation for art

Welcome and everything.

I have thoughts • 39 implied HN points • 09 Apr 22
🎭️ Culture Movies Fashion Health & Wellness
  1. The author values longform content over social media platforms due to issues like lack of control and surveillance.
  2. The movie 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' was a deeply emotional and genre-defying experience, touching on topics like generational trauma, immigrant experiences, and depression.
  3. The film highlights the importance of small moments, representation, and the relationships we have with our loved ones.

The Watcher 12

GOOD INTERNET • 13 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Reviews Entertainment Art
  1. Dream Scenario receives high praise for its unique plot and warning about future technologies
  2. The Boy and the Heron, while good, is criticized for lacking originality compared to Miyazaki's other works
  3. A Lizard in a Woman's Skin and Warriors from the year 2072 are both described as convoluted and weird films

Sora at the Movies

GOOD INTERNET • 10 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Movies Entertainment Video
  1. AI-generated movies are still a decade away due to the challenge of conveying emotions and depth in storytelling through synthetic video. It's about more than visual effects; it's the connection and relatability with characters that make a movie impactful.
  2. OpenAI's Sora aims to create a world model for future AGI by 'understanding' spatial realities, but it's still far from truly grasping physical reality. Object constancy and depth perception are crucial for AI to comprehend the world like we do.
  3. The development of multimodal AI-systems combining spatial understanding, language, and audio is progressing, but AI still lacks the imaginative, curious, and social skills that babies possess. It's a long journey before AI can truly comprehend and interact with the world like humans do.

You have to be obsessed

Austin Kleon • 59 implied HN points • 19 Mar 21
🎭️ Culture Books Music Movies Art TV
  1. Being passionate or obsessed about something can drive you to achieve great things. It's important to let that passion show in your work and hobbies.
  2. Books, music, and movies can all inspire you and provide comfort or entertainment. Exploring different genres can open up new perspectives.
  3. Sharing recommendations and experiences with others can create connections and help build a supportive community. It's great to share what you love!

Spring has arrived💐[HTC #59]

Hold the code • 11 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Movies Technology Ethics
  1. Recapping the movie '2001: A Space Odyssey' and its impactful portrayal of technology's effects on society.
  2. Linking the film's portrayal of AI systems and space travel to today's technological advancements.
  3. Highlighting the film's timeless exploration of the ethical considerations surrounding technology and its impact on humanity.

Godzilla vs. Kong

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 03 Apr 21
🎭️ Culture Movies Environment Fiction Heroes Life lessons
  1. Godzilla vs. Kong movie includes themes of monsters destroying civilization and an ancient war between King Kong and Godzilla.
  2. The film serves as a reflection on environmental destruction and the potential consequences on humanity's survival.
  3. The concept of inner battles and choosing to nurture the 'good wolf' is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of inner strength and positivity.

Covid-19 Disruption Experiments

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 21 Dec 20
💼 Business Economics Entertainment Streaming Movies Experimentation
  1. Covid-19 has forced businesses into experiments, pushing them to face changes they had been avoiding. For example, the movie industry is reevaluating its model post-pandemic.
  2. WarnerMedia is embarking on a disruptive experiment with HBO Max by releasing all 2021 movies on the platform. This move could reshape the industry.
  3. The movie industry is testing a new model by releasing films on streaming platforms first. The outcomes are uncertain but could lead to major shifts in how movies are distributed.

Seven Summer Gems

What's Important? • 5 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Podcasts Articles Books Movies TV
  1. Podcast: Ed Thorp's My Personal Blueprint discusses wealth, investing, gambling, and living a balanced life.
  2. Article: Explore Toby Shorin's insightful essay on the consumer economy and supply chains in Life after Lifestyle.
  3. Podcast: Listen to Christopher Begg's conversation on investing, wisdom, and lifelong learning.

Marvelous Failures

Some Unpleasant Arithmetic • 4 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Movies Hollywood Film Industry Awards Entertainment
  1. The film industry is prioritizing big budget spectacles over creativity, resulting in low output and little interest.
  2. There is a trend of exhaustion with the current state of movies, with audiences craving new and innovative content.
  3. The history of the film industry shows cycles of innovation, exhaustion, and reinvention, suggesting a potential new realignment in the future.

Super Mario Bros. (2023)

The Author Is Dumb • 3 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Movies Entertainment Opinion Art Review
  1. The Super Mario Bros. (2023) movie lacks depth and original storytelling, focusing more on fan service.
  2. Current Hollywood trends prioritize fidelity to intellectual property over creative storytelling.
  3. Despite its entertainment value for young audiences, the film misses the opportunity to incorporate classic story elements for a more enriching experience.

12 Charts For Nielsen's “Tops of 2022” Lists

The Entertainment Strategy Guy • 0 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture TV shows Streaming Movies Data Analysis Entertainment industry
  1. The top shows and films of 2022 reveal a dominance by Netflix in original content.
  2. Netflix has been increasing production of their own original content over the years, securing big hits like Stranger Things.
  3. Disney dominates the film charts with popular kids content, like Zootopia and Frozen, showing a trend towards family-friendly movies.