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Representation matters: a movie recommendation, a confession, a CTA. Last night my friend Alison invited me to a one-night-only movie screening in Manhattan. It was not: celebrities, red carpets, flashbulbs, a fully packed theater It was: a small romcom indy film with a disabled protagonist in a half empty theater [Spoiler alert] When the guy got his girl -- there were audible happy sighs and exclamations of delight from the members of the community who had shown up enmass (at least to the extent the theater could accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs and scooters) to see themselves on screen. It got me thinking about all the boring briefs I've written that resulted in casting the "ambiguous multi-racial" person. Because... mass appeal? Covering our bases? [chagrin] Make bold choices that get an audible response because the audience feels seen, maybe for the first time. Resonate with someone because the “safe” choice doesn't actually connect with anyone. Homogeneity is so booooooring. Also, and this is the business bit: Gen Z isn't having it.

New Post: ‘Desert Road’ review: A time-travel thriller unlike any you’ve seen before - https://lnkd.in/gsjEzpMj - Do you ever feel hopelessly stuck? Like no matter what you do, you keep ending up in the same shitty place? That's the conundrum facing the heroine of Desert Road. After crashing her car in a remote desert, no matter what Clare Devoir (Kristine Froseth) does, she ends up back where she started. The pieces don’t fit together. Time is wimey. Sometimes the few folks she comes across seem to know her, even fear her.A unique thriller that plays with time outside of a typical Groundhog's Day looping structure, Desert Road is an indie gem that you absolutely must seek out.   SEE ALSO: 14 of the best time travel movies you can watch right now Desert Road offers an uncommon horror movie heroine.Forget the sheepish babysitters or the brazen hussies of slasher films. Forget the meta-heroines, so familiar with genre movies that they can practically predict what should happen next, be it zombies, vampires, or Back to the Future-esque antics. What makes Desert Road's heroine remarkable is all the ways she isn't playing into the tired stereotypes; she's neither a clueless victim nor a terrorized damsel. Clare doesn't have some cryptic backstory that will play into the plot. She's not especially skilled at anything in particular — at least not if you ask her. She dreams of being a photographer, but when anyone calls her that she blushes. Photographers get paid for their work, but she takes pictures she won't let anyone see. Perhaps she is her own worst critic, her own worst enemy, a self-saboteur. But when it comes to being in a pinch, she's self-reliant. When her tire is destroyed, she capably changes it. At a nearby gas station, she's quick to suss out a scam from its sketchy clerk (Max Mattern). But even being clever and capable, she doesn't know what to do when she can't escape this eponymous desert road. Over and over again, she walks from point A to point B to point C and winds up at A again. How is it possible? What does it mean? Is she dead? Is she doomed? Is there any way out?Desert Road is a lean, mind-bending thriller.There is a sophisticated slipperiness to the storytelling here. Writer/director Shannon Triplett rejects the rules and the clichés of so many sci-fi tales that have come before. By the time the pieces start to add up, It’s hard to do anything but marvel with a dropped jaw.Part of the horror here is that the scenario begins in such a mundane way. It’s easy to imagine yourself in a similar position, but the solutions are much harder to imagine. Thankfully, Clare is our grit-toothed guide, spitting out enough frustrated monologues to herself and pointed dialogues at others that we are able to follow with her as she maps out this tricky terrain. Froseth shoulders this journey with gumption and a captivating charisma that is edged with

New Post: Framed answer today – here’s the solution for February 23 - https://lnkd.in/dkxMbMvf - The last couple of years have seen a huge rise in browser-based puzzle games, tasking players with working out a certain kind of answer using limited guesses. Framed is one of the newest, following in the footsteps of Wordle, but offering a slightly different twist. You’ll still need to work out the answer using limited information and only six tries, but it’ll be movies that you’ll be guessing. READ MORE: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today You see, Framed focuses on individual frames, or stills, of an ever-changing roster of movies. Some show a fair amount of action at the start, while others will take careful analysis and decent trivia knowledge to crack. With each wrong guess, a new still is revealed, hopefully adding enough extra information and context for you to guess the correct movie title. With only six guesses at your disposal, you may need a little help guessing today’s Framed answer. To give you a hint, we’ve included some clues that will tease the title of the movie picked as today’s puzzle. If you’ve already failed today’s puzzle, or would just like to know the answer, we’ve detailed that as well. Framed hint for today Today’s puzzle is an American crime comedy film. Released in 1987 Directed by Joel Coen Stars Nicolas Cage, Trey Wilson, William Forsythe Framed answer for today (February 23) The answer for Framed today is Raising Arizona. This is the answer for February 23 with a brand new puzzle tomorrow. Check back in if you need any help! How to play Framed To play Framed you just need to follow these steps, in your browser of choice. Note that any Framed versions you find elsewhere on app stores or other storefronts are likely to be fakes. Go into your browser and visit framed.wtf Take a look at the still for today Make a guess, if it’s correct, you will see the rewards screen If incorrect, you have five more chances, each showing a new still. Previous Framed answers Sometimes, when trying to solve the Framed puzzle of the day, it can be extremely advantageous to know previous answers. Here are the answers from the last few days. Burn After Reading True Grit A Serious Man Rear Window The Love Bug Jumper Brooklyn Gran Turismo Source Code Matchstick Men Last Vegas Animal House Jennifer’s Body Heathers Bride Of Frankenstein The Rocky Horror Picture Show The Flash Desperado Alice In Wonderland Patton The Super Mario Bros. Movie Steve Jobs This Is Spinal Tap Ingrid Goes West Heavenly Creatures Allegiant The King Lethal Weapon Kramer vs Kramer Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Saltburn Escape From New York Yesterday 500 Days Of Summer Air Carlito’s Way Cowboys & Aliens Before Midnight Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Birth Magnolia Doctor Sleep The Full Monty Alita: Battle Angel Tenet Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Training Day Unstoppable Wreck-It

Tom Hanks is often remembered for his iconic roles in movies such as "Forest Gump," "Philadelphia," and "Saving Private Ryan." However, many overlook his earlier achievements as a comedy actor, particularly his collaborations with Meg Ryan in romantic comedies. Recently, during a flight, I decided to revisit one of their joint ventures, "You Got Mail," and was surprised by its uncanny foresight into the future that would later impact us all. The film portrays the struggle between small businesses, represented by Meg's small bookstore, and the emergence of large retail chains, symbolized by Tom's character, echoing the eventual rise of online giants like Amazon and the demise of the corner stores and even the traditional brick-and-mortar stores like Borders. Beyond its commentary on shifting economic landscapes, "You Got Mail" is a nostalgic reminder of the early days of internet culture, particularly the dominance of AOL during the dial-up era. AOL, once the primary internet service provider in the United States, offered users access to chat rooms where anonymous interactions flourished. Unlike today's social media platforms, which emphasize curated profiles and images, AOL's chat rooms fostered genuine connections based solely on text and pseudonyms, allowing for openness and authenticity rarely found in today's online interactions. Revisiting "You Got Mail" highlights the enduring relevance of its themes and prompts reflection on the enduring parallels between technology, business, and human behavior. As we navigate through ever-evolving mediums and market dynamics, the film reminds us of the constants that shape our interactions and choices. In the end, you can recognize the patterns that persist despite time. https://lnkd.in/e9JzUATc

Maybe it wasn’t very “girl’s girl” of me to post criticism of Blake without sharing what I would do if Blake hired me for the “It Ends with Us” social campaign. Here’s a take no one asked for: 💐 Push the launch of Blake's hair care line to MUCH later post movie launch and make sure Target could actually fulfill orders. I can see this working so well when “A Simple Favor 2” comes out later this year. Let it have its moment. 💐 Let Deadpool’s promo be its own and let this movie shine in the ways it was meant to. 💐 Partner with BookTok creators who love this book and hire them to create positive content about the adaptation. 💐 PR and message training for all the actors. They re actors, not DV counselors, they deserved guidance on how to speak about this subject matter with grace. 💐 Adjust the “grab your girls and dress in florals!” messaging in favor of thoughtful interviews with the cast and creators who can speak to the subject matter more graciously. 💐 partner Justin and Blake in interviews so they can play off each other: let her talk about the costumes and the character and Justin can speak to the delicate nature of directing a movie about DV.

False. (In fact, this is one of the biggest misconceptions I encounter). To explain: comedy is the *dramatic manifestation* of humour. So you need: 1) A character 2) A story This might be, for example, a stand-up telling a funny anecdote or an actor in a sitcom. ...But with humour in advertising, it’s quite different. For instance, you might have a billboard with no character and no story — but it’ll still be funny. Just think of many Oatly ads. To really get to the root of things, it’s important to put our notions of comedy to one side. Only then can we explore humour mechanisms and see how they’ll work best in your advertising. To find out more about how humour can benefit your brand, you can get my free weekly Substack, Brands & Humour — latest issue in the comments 👇 — or just drop me a line for a free chat.

A very interesting distinction-- helpful, too, because the better a brand understands humor, the more apt they are to employ it and reap its benefits. #marketing #advertising #brands #marketingstrategy #ads 

This is the importance of telling our sixties story Bubblegum Sun in an entertaining way... There are too many things that have not changed. Abuse of deadly drugs is even more rampant, violence fills the streets, and hate is still in full swing. How do you reach the world? Preaching will not help... maybe, just maybe, by being entertained on a screen (in the way that most now see the world)? Perhaps someone will walk out and think, "I'll skip the fentenyl for a change," or maybe some parents or grandparents will say, "I can do better for the kids." Maybe Bubblegum Sun will serve as persuasion to be better, or maybe it will be just seen as enjoyable fun. The viewers will take what they take from our story... that's the point of presenting socially relevant content in an entertaining way. Tagline: "Reason of age." Logine: "Two teenage sisters navigate, friends, family, drugs, and race, as they find their voices during the civil rights movement of 1967. Lives forever change as drugs flow north from Toledo and riots move south from Detroit." Inspired by real events. DM or IMDb for representative contact information imdb.me/claudettewalker Book link Bubblegum Sun https://a.co/d/0gCZcS6z #entertainmentindustry #tiff24 #entertainment #screenplay #film #socialissues #drama #executive #producers #studios #streamingnetworks #buyers #business #creativity #media #hollywood #losangeles #detroit #atlanta #toronto #intelectualproperty #book #linkedin ©️Abacus Books, Inc. Abacus Books, Inc. USA Matrix Filia

New Post: Framed answer today – here’s the solution for March 08 - https://lnkd.in/gTQg58HV - The last couple of years have seen a huge rise in browser-based puzzle games, tasking players with working out a certain kind of answer using limited guesses. Framed is one of the newest, following in the footsteps of Wordle, but offering a slightly different twist. You’ll still need to work out the answer using limited information and only six tries, but it’ll be movies that you’ll be guessing. READ MORE: ‘Connections’ answers and hints for today You see, Framed focuses on individual frames, or stills, of an ever-changing roster of movies. Some show a fair amount of action at the start, while others will take careful analysis and decent trivia knowledge to crack. With each wrong guess, a new still is revealed, hopefully adding enough extra information and context for you to guess the correct movie title. With only six guesses at your disposal, you may need a little help guessing today’s Framed answer. To give you a hint, we’ve included some clues that will tease the title of the movie picked as today’s puzzle. If you’ve already failed today’s puzzle, or would just like to know the answer, we’ve detailed that as well. Framed hint for today Today’s puzzle is a British folk horror film. Released in 1973 Directed by Robin Hardy Stars Edward Woodward, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento Framed answer for today (March 08) The answer for Framed today is The Wicker Man. This is the answer for March 08 with a brand new puzzle tomorrow. Check back in if you need any help! How to play Framed To play Framed you just need to follow these steps, in your browser of choice. Note that any Framed versions you find elsewhere on app stores or other storefronts are likely to be fakes. Go into your browser and visit framed.wtf Take a look at the still for today Make a guess, if it’s correct, you will see the rewards screen If incorrect, you have five more chances, each showing a new still. Previous Framed answers Sometimes, when trying to solve the Framed puzzle of the day, it can be extremely advantageous to know previous answers. Here are the answers from the last few days. House Of Gucci Chicken Run Marcel the Shell with Shoes On West Side Story The Whale We Need To Talk About Kevin Gandhi The Mask Of Zorro Frenzy Dolemite Is My Name Friday Night Lights The Devil Wears Prada Raising Arizona Burn After Reading True Grit A Serious Man Rear Window The Love Bug Jumper Brooklyn Gran Turismo Source Code Matchstick Men Last Vegas Animal House Jennifer’s Body Heathers Bride Of Frankenstein The Rocky Horror Picture Show The Flash Desperado Alice In Wonderland Patton The Super Mario Bros. Movie Steve Jobs This Is Spinal Tap Ingrid Goes West Heavenly Creatures Allegiant The King Lethal Weapon Kramer vs Kramer Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Saltburn Escape From New York Yesterday 500 Days Of Summer Air Carlito’s Way Cowboys &amp