Why We Work Less

While our work leisure balance has changed during the past century, the reason for more recreation can be debated.

Why We Want More (Academy Award Winning) Actors

Although yesterday, Academy Award diversity was boosted by Everything Everywhere All at Once, still the numbers are low.

What Movie Makers Say About Gender

Looking behind-the-scenes at women in film jobs, a NY Times critic cites progress from rather dismal figures.

Our Surprising Response to Peak TV

Faced with hundred of thousands of titles to choose from and what might be called peak TV, our response is surprising.

How Netflix is Like Starbucks

Offering an option with ads, the new Netflix prices could be compared to low priced basic coffee at Starbucks.

Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Lattes to COLAs

Connecting economics, current events, and history, thei sweek’s economic news rounmdup ranges from happoer hogs to the best countries.

The Problem With MoviePass

For those of us that thought the MoviePass story ended in 2019, we can go to their new website for the next chapter.

Where Shrinkflation is Spreading

Obscuring the impact of inflation on products that range from cat food to coffee, shrinkflation has spread.

July 2022 Friday’s e-links: A Film Recommendation

Continuing our July e-links, I wanted to recommend a very pleasant 90 minutes with Annette Bening and Bryan Cranston in a new film.

Why Theaters Could Have Popcorn Problems

Movie theaters operators warn us that remnants of pandemic supply chain disruptions could create popcorn problems.