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Look Good, Feel Good

Aerial Shot • 0 implied HN points • 26 May 23
🎭️ Culture Movies Actors Characters Romance
  1. Movies can be simple and entertaining with just two attractive actors in a room.
  2. Chemistry between actors and a willingness to 'go for it' can make a movie stand out.
  3. Exploring the question of the hottest movie character can lead to fun discussions and different perspectives.
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Four Big TV Shows End Their Runs, Plus Avatar: The Way of Water Opens Big

The Entertainment Strategy Guy • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Movies TV shows Streaming Entertainment industry Pop culture
  1. The Streaming Ratings Report covers popular streaming TV shows and movies from 29th May to 11th June 2023.
  2. The success of theatrical releases like 'Avatar: The Way of Water' on streaming platforms shows the impact of cinema releases on viewership.
  3. Several major TV series, including 'Succession' and 'Ted Lasso,' ended their runs in May 2023.

Movies Of My Life # 31: Wrestlemania III

Sounds Good! • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Wrestling Pop culture
  1. The author fondly recalls watching Wrestlemania III and considers it the peak of pro-wrestling.
  2. Watching Wrestlemania III allows the author to reminisce about childhood and enjoy the nostalgia of past wrestling matches.
  3. The event stands out as a significant moment in 80s pro-wrestling culture that helped establish the genre in mainstream pop-culture.

🇬🇹 Guatemala, “the land of many trees", and the Festival of Santo Tomas

De Nada Nights • 0 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture History Food & Drink Movies Literature Art & Illustration
  1. Guatemala is home to an ancient Mayan civilization, known for its impressive achievements in agriculture and architecture.
  2. Guatemala's history includes a period of Spanish conquest and later struggles with wealth distribution and political instability.
  3. Luis von Ahn, a notable figure from Guatemala, has contributed influential tech innovations such as Duolingo.

Chale Wote and a deep dive on the Ashanti

De Nada Nights • 0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration History Culture Food & Drink Movies Music
  1. Ghana and the Empire of Ghana never overlapped, with the former being known for its abundance of gold.
  2. The Ashanti Empire began with Osei Kofi Tutu forming an empire after defeating the Denkyira Empire.
  3. The Ashanti engaged in multiple wars with the British, including the War for the Golden Stool, leading to direct British control over the Ashanti people.

🌞🌄🇵🇪 Here comes the Sun: Peru, the Incas and Inti Raymi

De Nada Nights • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration History Culture Food & Drink Movies Documentary
  1. The Andes has a unique climate due to its height, leading to diverse ecosystems in Peru.
  2. The Inca civilization adapted to the harsh Andean environment and built wonders like earthquake-resistant stone walls.
  3. Inti Raymi is a colorful festival celebrating Andean culture, featuring music, dance, and traditional food like ceviche.

🇳🇱👑🥕 Koningsdag - Get low in the lowlands!

De Nada Nights • 0 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Travel Food Movies
  1. Koningsdag is a colorful celebration in the Netherlands centered around their love for the color orange.
  2. Netherlands is known for its liberal society and many inventions like orange carrots, fire hoses, and Bluetooth.
  3. During Koningsdag, Nederlanders dress in orange, enjoy unique foods like pickled herring and stroopwafels, and celebrate with street parties and music.

Recapping Christmas 2023's Banner Year in Streaming

The Entertainment Strategy Guy • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Streaming Entertainment Classics Holiday
  1. Christmas films' ratings increased in 2023 compared to previous years, benefiting from the shift to streaming.
  2. Beloved Christmas classics like 'Home Alone' and 'Elf' saw high viewership in 2023.
  3. There was an absence of new Netflix family films in the top charts, suggesting a potential strategic change may be needed.

Percy Jackson and Dr. Death are Hits, But We Might Have One of the Biggest Streaming Misses of All Time

The Entertainment Strategy Guy • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture TV shows Streaming Entertainment Movies Streaming platforms
  1. Christmas time is an important period for streaming platforms to attract new viewers.
  2. Disney's 'Percy Jackson' is a big hit on Disney+, showing strong viewership numbers and audience interest.
  3. Peacock's 'Dr. Death' may not have as high viewership as 'Percy Jackson,' but it's still a win for the platform, especially with its NFL streaming success.

The Best Best Picture

Aerial Shot • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Reviews Entertainment
  1. The Academy expanded the number of Best Picture nominees between 2009 and 2021 based on voting percentages.
  2. Yorgos Lanthimos' film 'Poor Things' is praised for its bizarre and offbeat nature.
  3. Greg Gottfried ranks 'Oppenheimer' as the best movie of 2023 and recommends watching it in theaters before the Oscars.

Mrs Doubtfire: the newsletter

Letters from Lisa • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Movies Celebrity Personal Stories
  1. Lisa Jakub reflects on her conflicted feelings about the enduring legacy of Mrs. Doubtfire in her life.
  2. She acknowledges the impact the movie had on her career path, despite the challenges it brought.
  3. Jakub expresses gratitude for moments of beauty and connection in her life, balancing the positives and negatives from her past.

Your Mid-Week Experiment

The Experiment • 0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Movies TV shows Comedy Books Essays
  1. The writer shared diverse media recommendations like movies, comedy specials, and TV shows.
  2. Discussion on attention as prayer, an upcoming speaking engagement, and the Democratic Party's identity crisis.
  3. Reviews and analysis of various media content like books, essays, and movies were included.

For the Love of the Theater

startupdreams • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Theater Movies Technology Experience
  1. Finding activities that clear your mind can bring real joy and peace.
  2. Creating a home theater setup can offer an immersive movie-watching experience in the comfort of your home.
  3. Investing in high-end AV equipment for a home theater can greatly enhance the sound and picture quality, providing a cinematic experience that streaming services may not match.

Rewatch: A technicolor Y2K time capsule

I have thoughts • 0 implied HN points • 21 Aug 22
🎭️ Culture Movies Fashion Art Creativity Pop culture
  1. Josie and the Pussycats is a movie from 2001 that deserves a rewatch, offering a satirical take on consumerism and pop culture in a colorful, over-the-top manner.
  2. The film serves as a time capsule of the early 2000s, critiquing the power of the recording industry and prominently featuring various brands as a commentary on consumerism.
  3. Despite initial critical reception, the movie presents ambitious women in a positive light, focusing on their success and camaraderie, standing out in a landscape that often punishes ambitious female characters.

How We Get More Representation in Art

Inland Nobody • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Representation Stories Creators Movies Perspectives
  1. Increased discussion on representation in art arises due to a desire for art that reflects different identities and perspectives.
  2. The stories that get told in movies are crucial, as the narrative significantly impacts how a film is perceived and received.
  3. Having more diverse perspectives in filmmaking is essential to sharing a variety of stories and ensuring representation from different identities.

Things left lying around

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Sep 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Masks Movies
  1. Testing wastewater from dorms can be an effective way to manage the spread of viruses on college campuses.
  2. Health Canada is now considering approving at-home COVID-19 tests, showing a willingness to adapt during the pandemic.
  3. The UK subsidizing restaurant meals results in increased interest, showing that incentives like these can have a positive impact on the economy.

Star Treks Ground Zero Copyright Battle

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 31 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Movies Copyright Fandom
  1. Paramount and CBS are suing the makers of Axanar, an independent Star Trek film, for copyright violation.
  2. One reason for the lawsuit could be to protect CBS's upcoming Star Trek series, but the exact harm to the series is uncertain.
  3. The case raises questions about the necessity of strong copyright protection for derivative works, such as fan films, that might be of high quality even without the protection.

How Ender’s Game, the movie, enhances Ender’s Game, the book

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 Nov 13
🎭️ Culture Movies Books Media Art Politics
  1. The movie adaptation of Ender's Game failed to capture the depth and character development of the book, but the attempt to translate the story into a new medium led to an intellectual exercise that made viewers think more deeply about the book.
  2. Adapting a complex book like Ender's Game into a movie format poses significant challenges, but it can spark discussions about storytelling, character development, and the importance of written expression.
  3. Controversies surrounding Orson Scott Card's personal beliefs should not overshadow the value of his literary work, and readers can disagree with an author's views while still appreciating their creative contributions.

Oh man, I miss 2011

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 May 20
🎭️ Culture Movies Literature Books Internet Social media
  1. The author reflects on the current world situation, expressing interest in more dystopian stories that mirror the present fears and explore different responses.
  2. The text includes useful links for wellbeing apps, supporting shuttered clubs, and a source of joy on Twitter related to bookcase credibility.
  3. Book and movie recommendations such as 'Minority Report' and 'Station Eleven' are made for those interested in exploring themes of technology and personal legacies.

The world needs romcoms more than ever

The Shift With Sam Baker • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jul 22
🎭️ Culture Movies Entertainment
  1. The entertainment industry is seeing a resurgence in romcoms with stars like Cameron Diaz coming out of retirement to act in them, showing that there is a demand for these feel-good movies.
  2. Romcoms offer an escape from the real world's chaos and difficulties, providing audiences with a much-needed break and a chance to immerse themselves in heartwarming stories.
  3. The popularity of romcoms signals that now, more than ever, people are craving the comfort and joy that these light-hearted, romantic comedies bring to their lives.

Disastrous Fun with Tanks

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 24
🎭️ Culture Gaming War Movies History Entertainment
  1. World of Tanks offers a unique gaming experience focused on tank battles and strategic gameplay.
  2. Tanks symbolize both technological might and intricate, cool war machines with strengths and flaws.
  3. The portrayal of tanks in media and games like World of Tanks offers insights into the realities and complexities of operating these powerful war vehicles.