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How to make an addictive, drama-free reality TV show

Jul. 31, 2018

Fires, politics -- the news is stressful. It’s one reason why gentle TV shows are popular now. On the Japanese TV show “Terrace House” there are no fights, no drama, and everyone is respectful.

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Why MoviePass imploded and what that means for movie subscriptions

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A new kind of reality TV offers all niceties, no drama

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