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An essay inspired by a quote cited by the pastor of my local church and the melancholy end of another bad year in the movie business. open.substack.com/pub/thecontine…
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I’m old enough to remember that it was a critical plot point in Smokey and the Bandit
Who is old enough to remember when pulling over for a funeral procession was a sign of respect?View quoted post on X
When I was writing this piece I spent some time confirming my memory that big companies like the agencies and studios were paying six figures a year in subscription fees PLUS paid ads. That money is all gone now, so we get engagement bait. thecontinentalcongress.substack.com/p/how-hollywoo…
thecontinentalcongress.substack.com How Hollywood Lost the Hollywood Press Corporate money very rarely mixes well with art. The virality of this post is the point. It’s absolutely terrible for the movie business, but no one cares anymore.View quoted post on X
The virality of this post is the point. It’s absolutely terrible for the movie business, but no one cares anymore.
We’re Dangerously Close to Another #OscarsSoWhite Year. Can Zendaya, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal and More Prevent It? variety.com/2026/film/awar…View quoted post on X
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Gun-Grabbers Smell Blood After Democratic Midterm Sweep zerohedge.com/political/gun-…View quoted post on X
