It’s been a couple of weeks since my last post. I don’t want to talk about how busy I’ve been but let’s just say life has been full. Very. Full to bursting. There are a number of half-finished drafts cluttering up my folder. Some of this may be old news but it’s still worthwhile. As we head into a long holiday weekend, I give you Five Compelling Things:
- Found out about a movie I desperately want to see but it hasn’t gotten a wide release.
‘Fast Color’ Director Calls Out Film’s Lack Of Marketing And Hollywood’s Old White, Male Gatekeepers
Despite rave reviews (including one from Shadow And Act’s Monique Jordan), Julia Hart’s superhero saga Fast Color has only opened in 25 theaters and so far has grossed over $60,000 at the box office. Now, the director of Fast Color is sounding off on the lack of marketing and distribution surrounding the acclaimed motion picture.Definitely, a “shut up and take my money” scenario if there ever was one.
- New Web Project Immortalizes the Overlooked Women Who Helped Create Rock and Roll in the 1950s. I am into this.
- Bathtubs Over Broadway is now on Netflix.
A Late Night comedy writer stumbles upon a hilarious, hidden world of entertainment and finds an unexpected connection to his fellow man. With David Letterman, Chita Rivera, Martin Short, Jello Biafra, and more.
- Recently discovered Jessica Hopper’s podcast, Lost Notes. Loving it! Really enjoyed this episode exploring the world of modular synths with Suzanne Ciani. I highly recommend it.
- I Am Human is a tech doc with a refreshing focus on people. “It’s an optimistic, wholesome antidote to fearmongering” - more of that, please!
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