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The way directors and stars talk about their work on commentary tracks is pretty similar to the way they do as guests on these and other podcasts. As such, film buffs who listen to movie podcasts have already primed their brains to follow commentary tracks without the visual resource of the movie itself. Sure, some of those tracks in isolation would be loaded with information that lacks context or with useless tidbits like “This is actually the first scene we shot,” but that routinely happens on podcasts. … [Read more...] about Why all DVD commentary tracks should be available as podcasts

That wasn’t the case four years ago. When Vlasic joined Bravado in 2016, the merchandising industry was rooted in memorabilia. Fans bought a shirt at a show the same way they might buy a souvenir from a circus, Vlasic explains. He knew audiences were yearning for tangible ways to connect with artists, especially since most fans buy or stream their music online. He also knew artists’ fashion choices influence culture, and even fashion designers, so there was an intrinsic connection between music and fashion. That was part of his pitch when he called a buyer at a high-end retailer about selling Justin Bieber merchandise for the first time. “My thought was, ‘He influences all the designers within the store. Why shouldn’t he be there beside them?'” … [Read more...] about Fashion takes a front-row seat in the music world

That possibility is worrying many as the pandemic chips away at the foundations of much of what makes cities special. Restaurants, small businesses and even big brand-name retail chains are closing in record numbers. Mass transit systems, like New York City’s, are warning of severe cuts in service if they don’t get aid soon as state and local tax revenue plunges. Many have fled to rural or suburban areas. And the situation appears likely to only worsen as America endures a “dark winter” with no guarantee of more aid from Congress. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 won’t kill cities