Pivot Oscars Reactions, Apple Subscriptions, and The Team Behind Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
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Mar 29, 2022 Brian Koppelman, the executive producer of Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber, joins the discussion on the tumultuous world of tech and media. They dive into the recent Oscars incident, dissecting its implications on societal norms. The convo shifts to Apple's bold move towards subscription models for devices, exploring consumer engagement and loyalty. Koppelman also reflects on the ethical dilemmas of disruption in business practices, questioning the balance between innovation and integrity in Silicon Valley.
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The Slap
- Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars after a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.
- The Academy's handling of the situation, including Smith's subsequent award and celebration, was criticized.
Normalizing Violence
- The Academy's decision to allow Will Smith to remain and accept his award normalizes violence.
- Chris Rock's de-escalation was praised as an example of true masculinity.
Apple's Best Picture Win
- Apple TV+ won Best Picture for CODA, becoming the first streaming service to do so.
- This win demonstrates the growing influence of tech platforms in the film industry, similar to their impact on music and TV.
