Weekly Journal #56

Industry News

Agencies, Studios Debate: When to Drop a Star Who Becomes Toxic? (Hollywood Reporter)

The Quiet Confidence of Julia Garner (Rolling Stone)

Film

Il Maestro By Martin Scorsese: Federico Fellini and the lost magic of cinema (Harpers)

As Bollywood Evolves, Women Find Deeper Roles (New York Times)

Television

Teaching Black History Has Become a Flashpoint. Three Docuseries Refuse to Sugarcoat Their Narratives (Time)

With Chris Harrison Gone Amid Racial Controversy, 'The Bachelor' Aims to Salvage Historic Season (Hollywood Reporter)

Will The Bachelor’s Latest Racism Scandal Actually Lead to Lasting Change? (Vanity Fair)

‘Young Rock’ And ‘Kenan’ Debuts Strong For NBC; ‘This Is Us’ Tops Tuesday Ratings (Deadline)

Joe Biden’s Debut Presidential Town Hall Is A Ratings Winner For CNN & POTUS (Deadline)

“Search Party” ’s Brilliant, Twisted Portrait of a New Lost Generation (New Yorker)

Digital

The Passion Economy and the Future of Work (A16Z)

Can anyone moderate podcasts? (Verge)

In Other News

Spotlight Series: Lileana Blain-Cruz in Conversation - On Directing, Episode 2 (Watch Here)

She was trafficked into a giant brothel. Now she runs it (Economist)

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John Wells