When was the last time you watched a movie solely because of the director? Jordan Peele, with his unique vision and style, is an anomaly in contemporary Hollywood. You can announce a movie with as little information as possible and still generate massive interest if you tack his name on the project. Take “Nope”, an upcoming film hyped up despite its sparse trailer. It showed the cast, the setting, and nothing else… until the 50-second mark, which revealed that it was being filmed by Jordan Peele. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
