Archive - The Brad Berens Weekly Dispatch

December 2024

Movie Marketing Magic and... Stupidity

Two Hollywood stories this week prompted a mediation on the two things movies need to succeed—and yes, it's only two. (Issue #148)

Dec 22, 2024 •

Bonus Dispatch: The Best TV Shows That Only Lasted One Season

Friends, TV watchers, Dispatch readers, lend me your shows! I want to know about your favorite TV shows that lasted only one season.

Dec 18, 2024 •

Move Fast and Kill Kids

Trigger Warning: If the title wasn't enough of a hint, this issue gets into dark territory after the usual short bits. (Issue #146)

Dec 15, 2024 •

Incursions of Memory

A delightful podcast provoked three unexpected memories and a think about the differences between coincidence and serendipity. (Issue #145)

Dec 8, 2024 •

On Thanks and Other Things I Think

Reflections after my favorite holiday… (Issue #144)

Dec 1, 2024 •

November 2024

Can You Only GenAI Your Way to the Middle?

Should we take seriously a recent study that shows people like AI-generated poetry? And what are the broader implications? (Issue #143)

Nov 24, 2024 •

Tempest on a Toy Box

Mattel printed the wrong URL on the back of the boxes of toys for the new "Wicked" movie, which was not good, but just how bad was it? (Issue #142)

Nov 17, 2024 •

An atypical Dispatch because I’m on the road. (Issue #141)

Nov 10, 2024 •

Why Musk Supports Trump

It has little to do with politics. (Issue #140)

Nov 3, 2024 •

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