October 25, 2024 - Week in Review: Idris Elba, Hallmark ageism, and a BBQ museum

First up: Actor Idris Elba has a 10 year plan to bolster the film industry in Africa. Born in London to a Ghanaian mother and Sierra Leonean father, he’s  on a mission to do this right by moving to several countries, from  Accra  to Zanzibar, making  sure a new generation of filmmakers can tell stories beyond slavery and trauma.Then, If you’re over 40 -years old, no mistletoe for you. Hallmark has been slammed with an age discrimination lawsuit, claiming  studio execs wanted to replace their old actors with younger talent. Plus, the Whitney Museum is implementing  our favorite four letter  word: FREE.  there will be no admission for anyone 25 years-old and younger.Finally, it’s time to get fired up for the world’s first museum dedicated to barbecue.