The abuser, who hadn’t had anything to do with the festival, or so Sundance says, since 1993, went on to make religious and family-themed movies for the Mormon Church – until one of his victims came forward. The victim “could not shake the questions: What if there were other victims out there? What if the abuse was still going on? So in January of last year, he reached out … on Facebook.” – The New York Times
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How To Make It Big In Music
What will happen to classical in this world where labels have to get the algorithms on an artist’s side side – and appeal to a bunch of people making the playlists on Spotify. “Last year the money made by record labels from streaming surpassed income from the sale of traditional formats.” – The Observer (UK)
Theatre Needs To Tell Bold Stories Of Those Who Stood Up To Power And Survived
A young director who had three weeks to devise a musical with 14 over-50 LGBTQ-identified actors says that her generation needs to hear more about the past, and that they’re good for theatre. “Stories from untold perspectives– with one hand in reality and one in imagination – are what interest me. As a writer, they unlock the immeasurable potential within a subject. As a director, they challenge you to avoid the deadly valleys of stereotype and assumption and implore you to take the tricky hillside treks through discomfort and authenticity.” – The Stage (UK)
So, You Think You Can Write An Apolitical Novel?
Scottish crime writer Denise Mina says it’s not possible. “I think a lot of people are wanting to run, to get the fuck out of here, so I wanted to write a really engaging world for them to be in.” – The Guardian (UK)
You Can Take The ‘Society’ Right Out
The Film Society at Lincoln Center isn’t that anymore – it’s simply Film at Lincoln Center, a move that is intended to appeal to a younger, and broader, crowd. Society, so old-school. – The New York Times
Novelists, You Have To Get Your Science Right
Otherwise, everything else collapses – and you don’t need to be writing science fiction to use science. “Science provides a clear and pragmatic framework with which to view the murkier and less-than-perfect world of humans, giving resonance and beauty to a fictional story while also being a metaphor for its larger theme. Science also asks questions about the world, as do characters in a novel.” – LitHub
As The Humanities Collapse, Who’s To Blame?
Tenured professors, perhaps? This article thinks so. “As far back as 1972, The New York Times reported that the [American Historical Association] was ‘facing open discontent in its ranks as a result of the recession, academic budget trimming and an oversupply of trained historians,’ which engendered a ‘job crisis’ that showed little sign of abating. Nevertheless, for nearly a half-century, historians have failed to organize to halt the disappearance of positions. This must now change.” – The Chronicle of Higher Education
Author Susan Choi Says ‘Harmful Stories Are On The Rise’
The author of The Trust Exercise was doing research about cults, Scientology, and some of the power of repetition in molding disparate people into one focused group. But, she says, that wasn’t her intention in writing her book: “I never outline in advance and most of the time I have no idea, in advance, how something is going to end.” – The Millions
Comcast Customers Are Using Way, Way More Data Than Ever Before
No, it’s not an issue, but it might be soon. Median usage is 200GB a month of streaming data (the Comcast limit is one terabyte a month, and then users have to pay). Sure, “200GB a month is still a good distance away from that 1TB limit, but it’s a considerable jump from just 60GB a month just a couple of years ago, and that likely means that even more customers are meeting or exceeding that data cap, although Comcast didn’t reveal that figure.” – The Verge
Artists Need To Back Up Off Of Critics’ Necks
The internet has democratized many things, including, in some case, criticism that isn’t thoughtful. But professional critics still take their knowledge, and their craft, seriously. “Lively arguments about talked-about shows – like the discussion of the Fleabag finale – can quickly spread. But social media also provides a platform for performers to reveal their thin skins, or for armies of fans to descend upon anyone who dares to dislike a favoured star or film franchise.” – The Guardian (UK)