“Severance” is an Apple TV+ series set in a shadowy company where employees have their consciousness split into “innie” and “outie” halves. The show uses classic film techniques to portray the corporate environment, such as rigid geometry, repetition, and low ceilings to convey confinement and isolation. The innies are trapped on the severed floor, with their work and surroundings acting as literal and metaphorical cages, while the managers hold power from behind their desks. The show subverts office film conventions by isolating characters in large rooms and emphasizing the oppressive nature of corporate life through visual cues like clocks and private offices.
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Mandalorian actress Gina Carano settles lawsuit with Disney over firing
Actress Gina Carano has settled her lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm after being fired from The Mandalorian in 2021 due to controversial comments comparing Republican experiences to the Holocaust. She announced the settlement on X, expressing hope for healing, with support from Elon Musk during the case, though the terms remain undisclosed. Want More Context? 🔎
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