A film critic joins us to review the best movies of 2023 and preview the award season for films. Then, we talk to the author of a new book looking at how conglomeration in the publishing industry has affected what we read.
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Your 2023 movie wrap, plus awards previews
“The Reel Critic” Reggie Ponder takes us through some of his picks for new movies coming out over the holidays, ones to watch from the nominations for Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice awards ceremonies coming up in January, as well as recommendations for box office hits from the past year you may have missed.
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How the publishing industry shapes the world of books
Since 1965, the book publishing industry has undergone a series of major consolidations, ultimately leading to the Big Five publishers that dominate the market. The author of a new book tracing this history explains how trends in the publishing industry affect what we see on the bookshelves.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Reggie Ponder Guest
- Dan Sinykin Guest
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