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culture1 month ago•4 min saved

Crypto's Loneliness Paradox, Explained by Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie argues that crypto's appeal partly stems from male loneliness and the longing for real-world community; at WIRED@Night he discussed his new documentary Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, his crypto-skeptic stance, and travels to El Salvador to explore why the technology captivates despite its reputation, noting that crypto often functions as online extreme gambling that surged during the pandemic and calling for more IRL antidotes to digital isolation.

via WIRED|

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film1 month ago•21 min saved

Ben McKenzie Takes On Crypto Scams—and Trump’s Coin Craze—in New Documentary

Actor-director Ben McKenzie’s debut documentary Everyone Is Lying to You for Money argues crypto is largely a scam, spotlighting market manipulation like wash trading, recounting his interview with Sam Bankman-Fried, and connecting Trump’s crypto ventures to a broader political-money game, all framed with humor and personal notes about his family.

via Deadline|

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entertainment1 month ago•30 min saved

Crypto Hearings and Time-Travel Cinema: A Mosaic of Modern Film Moments

A digest of four arts stories: Ben McKenzie testifies on crypto before Congress in a documentary that mirrors Mr. Smith Goes to Washington; Sophy Romvari’s Blue Heron blends memory, grief and immigrant family life into a naturalistic feature; Marvin Gaye’s Trouble Man soundtrack is celebrated as a cult classic with a rich, jazzy score; and Spoiler Space critiques Jonah Hill’s Outcome, a harsh look at cancel culture in Hollywood.

via AV Club|

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entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Mischa Barton Reveals Shocking Relationship with 'O.C.' Co-Star Ben McKenzie"

Mischa Barton revealed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that she dated her "The O.C." co-star Ben McKenzie when she was 17 and he was 25, admitting that their off-screen relationship complicated her experience on the show. She also expressed feeling pressured to mature quickly and discomfort with the show's themes of sex and drugs, and hinted at feeling unprotected and experiencing bullying on set. This adds to her previous candid remarks about feeling like a fraud playing her character and the decision to kill off her character, Marissa, in the show's third season.

via HuffPost|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Mischa Barton Reveals Secret Relationship with 'The O.C.' Co-Star Ben McKenzie

Mischa Barton revealed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that she and her "The O.C." co-star Ben McKenzie secretly dated during the show, sharing that their romance wasn't just on screen. Barton, who was 17 at the time, admitted that their relationship was her first and that she felt overwhelmed and unprepared for it. The producers of the show were concerned about their age gap, and the relationship caused a stir. Both actors had previously denied dating rumors, and "The O.C." ran for four seasons from 2003 to 2007.

via Page Six|

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cryptocurrency2 years ago•4 min saved

Ben McKenzie Exposes Cryptocurrency's Fraudulent Nature

Former actor Ben McKenzie, known for his roles in "The O.C." and "Gotham," has transitioned into a part-time crypto critic, denouncing the "Hollywoodization of crypto" and publishing an anti-crypto book called "Easy Money." However, McKenzie's credibility is called into question as he previously invested in and lost money in the crypto market. Critics argue that while McKenzie raises valid concerns about scams and oversimplification in the industry, he overlooks the advancements and benefits of blockchain technology. Despite his criticisms, McKenzie continues to profit from the attention generated by the crypto industry.

via CoinDesk|

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