Wednesday Notes for January 31st, 2024
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Culture
‘American Fiction’ Filmmaker Cord Jefferson Talks to Robert Townsend, Who Went There First With ‘Hollywood Shuffle’
‘American Fiction’ Filmmaker Cord Jefferson Talks to Robert Townsend, Who Went There First With ‘Hollywood Shuffle’
“The themes of the film are not new,” Jefferson says. “Which is a little heartbreaking, right?”
Tortured Jets Fans, NFL Fixes, and the 25-Year Run of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ With Larry David
Tortured Jets Fans, NFL Fixes, and the 25-Year Run of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ With Larry David
The comedian, writer, and actor joins Bill to talk about a wide variety of topics, including movies, sports, TV, and more!
Bill Simmons
Sports
Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh and how the Jets’ season fell apart: ‘Something has to change’
Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh and how the Jets’ season fell apart: ‘Something has to change’
Thirty sources in and around the Jets described a team riddled with excuse-making and an organizational tunnel vision on its star QB.
Zack Rosenblatt and Dianna Russini
Joel Embiid suffers knee injury in final minutes of 76ers loss to Warriors
76ers’ Embiid injures knee in loss to Warriors
Joel Embiid has missed 12 total games this season and is five absences away from becoming ineligible for postseason awards.
Mark Puleo and Sam Amick
Business x Technology
Allen Media Group Makes $14.3 Billion Offer for Paramount Global
Byron Allen Makes $14B Offer to Buy Paramount Global
The comic-turned media mogul also owns The Weather Channel, local TV stations, and a syndicated TV business, among other ventures.
Alex Weprin
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