Strands of Genius: No More Eternal Septembers, Subtitles Are Fundamental, 30 Years of Silence of the Lambs
Strands of Genius: No More Eternal Septembers, Subtitles Are Fundamental, 30 Years of Silence of the Lambs
Guest curated by Husani Oakley
Each year we’re aiming to highlight 50 creative thinkers that have inspired us, by giving them the opportunity to guest curate this newsletter, Strands of Genius. This edition is guest curated by Husani Oakley, as part of our collaboration with 600 & Rising.
:: A BIT MORE ABOUT GUEST CURATOR, HUSANI OAKLEY ::
LOCATION: New York, NY
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Netflix
Hi, I’m Husani. I work at Netflix, where I’m the Director of Creative Practices, and I serve on a few non-profit boards, including 600 & Rising. Been at a few agencies (Deutsch NY, W+K), started a few startups (Flavorpill, GoldBean), and perhaps obviously, I drink more than a few cups of coffee a day.
Editor’s Note (Genius Steals Team): This edition of Strands is part of our ongoing partnership with 600 & Rising, an advocacy group for Black talent in advertising and PR. Thanks so much for being here, Husani, and for sharing the links below!
:: THE LINKS ::
NO MORE ETERNAL SEPTEMBERS
Believe it or not, there was an era where the Internet was more than a just couple of social media apps. Back when logging on took a hell of a lot more effort, technically-minded folks hung out on USENET message boards all on their own. Until one fateful day in 1993, when everything changed. (Tedium)
BECAUSE READING (SUBTITLES) IS WHAT? FUNDAMENTAL!
As the mainstream, ever hungry for new content, shines a spotlight on more and more subcultures, how do we ensure the nuances of that subculture remain understood and appreciated by outsiders? Here’s a fascinating piece on the complications that arise when translating Ru Paul’s Drag Race, an American reality show focused on the drag community, to a global audience. (Asymptote)
DR. LECTER, MY NAME IS CLARICE STARLING
It has been thirty (!!) years since The Silence of the Lambs debuted in theaters. Lambs is one of those movies that you know backwards and forwards, but if it’s on while you’re mindlessly flipping through channels on a Saturday afternoon, you stop and watch it anyway. Or is that just me? Tananarive Due interviews the movie’s stars, Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins. (Vanity Fair)
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:: AND NOW… SOME FAST FAVORITES ::
:: Game :: Cities: Skylines
:: City :: New York. Is there any other city?
:: Book :: The Information, Martin Amis
:: Podcast :: Citation Needed
:: Album :: Coltrane - Giant Steps
:: BOBBY ::
@robertwilliamsfilms on TikTok
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Husani Oakley
husani.oakley@husani.com
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