Monday, December 21 to Sunday, December 27
One minute, fifty-six seconds: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
What would be the magic spell for bringing back a blockbuster franchise? “Profitus maximus!” perhaps. But the first trailer for J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter prequel, starring Eddie Redmayne, looks as if it will continue the, um, magic. (Youtube.com)
Three minutes, eight seconds: You Are Mine
No judgment here, just the facts: James Franco has a band, Daddy, and its first album, Let Me Get What I Want, comes out in the spring. (Where does he find the time for all these projects?) All the songs are based on works from Franco’s collection of poetry, including the newly released track You Are Mine. (Youtube.com)
Ten minutes: Get Rich or Die Vlogging: The Sad Economics of Internet Fame
Yes, there are YouTube stars who are millionaires. But Gaby Dunn’s insightful piece on the site’s “middle class” is as interesting as it is depressing. Imagine having hundreds of thousands of fans online but having to pay the bills by waiting tables out in the real world. (Fusion.net)
Five minutes: #DearDaddy
This PSA from CARE Norway is moving and disturbing. Told from the perspective of a girl addressing her father, the short film explores sexist language and its toxic consequences. (Youtube.com)