I just saw Shang-Chi. There’s a lot to like about it. There’s Kung Fu, there’s attractive, charming, funny actors in it, and it’s what you expect from a Marvel movie. However I think I understand (again) why Marvel movies just make me tired in our post endgame world. I’m going to be quick, but I’mContinue reading “Indication vs Integration and why I’m tired of Marvel”
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Peanuts, Apple Tv+, and the Balkanization of shared culture.
Apple bought the rights to distribute Peanuts cartoons in 2018. The plan was to create several series of new shorts in the coming years (including Mother’s Day, Earth Day, New Years Eve and others), as well as stream them exclusively on Apple’s streaming service, Apple TV+. They managed to stream It’s the Great Pumpkin CharlieContinue reading “Peanuts, Apple Tv+, and the Balkanization of shared culture.”
Why streaming is bad, and theaters are good.
Streaming has arrived. Last week, Warner Media announced that all of their 2021 theatrical slate will be released simultaneously on HBO Max and in theaters. A puzzling move that is likely equal parts financial caution, a move to get movies to people in uncertain times during a pandemic, and a desperate attempt to give HBOContinue reading “Why streaming is bad, and theaters are good.”
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