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We’re still at Peak IP.

on what happens to Hollywood IP during an economic downturn. This is part one of a two-part series. 

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“IP is recession-proof”

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With parallels to nonprofit movie theater initiatives.

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Barnes & Noble’s indie rebrand

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The consumption of Serbia’s first son.

on the world of products associated with Novak Djokovic.

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The Djokovicverse

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What Severance gets right about fandom.

on why podcasts are the new Blu-ray extras.

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Podcasts as lorecasts

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The quintessential American gimmick.

with an ode to wrestling’s “ladder match.” 

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Passing out in public.

on the self-fulfilling documentation of Shibuya’s nightlife.

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Shibuya Meltdown

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Leave it to chance.

on the thrills of AMC's Screen Unseen program. 

Movie roulette

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"The goal is to construct something that can outlast all of its members."

in conversation with Subvert founder [Austin Robey](https://x.com/austinrobey_?_bhlid=81970f543a569e033dfbc65c46692e2745380d00). 

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