The New York Times – Film:
With three new films on Netflix, Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground, is pursuing projects in different genres that aren’t always uplifting.
Category: Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming
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The Real Story Behind Shane MacGowan’s ‘Boys of the N.Y.P.D. Choir’
The New York Times – Music:
The police musicians famously recognized in the Pogues song “Fairytale of New York” never sought the limelight, and for good reason.
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Three Great Documentaries to Stream
The New York Times – Film:
This month’s picks include two disturbing looks at domestic dysfunction, and — on a brighter note — a portrait of a brilliant Leonard Bernstein protégée.
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Soccer Watchalongs Like Stretford Paddock Offer a Broadcast Alternative
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Soccer fans are tuning out broadcasts in favor of watchalongs: streaming parties where you hear what you want to hear and see everything except the game.
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Bobbi Storm, Gospel Grammy Nominee, Is Nearly Kicked Off Flight for Singing
The New York Times – Travel:
In a widely shared video, a Delta flight attendant told the gospel singer Bobbi Storm that she would be removed if she would not listen to his instructions to be quiet.
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SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood Studios Agree to Deal to End Actors’ Strike
The New York Times – Film:
The agreement all but ends one of the longest labor crises in the history of the entertainment industry. Union members still have to approve the deal.
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For TikTok, He Asks You to Talk About Your Rolex or Patek
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Mike Nouveau has attracted hundreds of thousands of followers with his “Watch Spotting” videos.
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Netflix’s Shuttered DVD Service by the Numbers
The New York Times – Film:
For a singular marathon of the filmmaker’s work, the discs were vital amid lockdown. A look at the newly shuttered service and how other renters used it.