Pirate Wires
Media Layoffs Everywhere, Jon Stewart Is Back, Barbie Movie Shunned By The Patriarchy
Jan 26, 2024
River Pag, Mike Solana, and Brandon Gorrell discuss the media industry's implosion with multiple layoffs. They react to Jon Stewart's return for the election, analyze the Bryan Johnson interview, and debate the controversy surrounding the Barbie movie's Oscar nomination, summoning Hillary Clinton due to the patriarchy's influence.
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- The media industry is facing significant layoffs, highlighting the challenges and instability within the field.
- Jon Stewart's return for the election is met with mixed reactions, indicating a potential shift in public interest and engagement.
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Controversy over Oscar nominations for Barbie movie
The recent announcement of the Oscar nominations sparked outrage as Greta Gerwig was not nominated for Best Director and Margot Robbie was not nominated for Best Actress for their roles in the Barbie movie. Many people believed that these nominations were evidence of the systemic sexism in the film industry. However, others argued that the movie was not deserving of such recognition and that the backlash was unwarranted.
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