Dead white men. It may seem strange to open a review of Lisa Rovner s Sisters With Transistors, a film about women that pushed the boundaries of music forward through electronics, talking about men, but the above is a phrase repeated during the picture that tells us why this story needed to be told. Music is haunted by the specters of Beethoven and Mozart, even Elvis and John Lennon, with the canon being built around these names that we are told deserve not just celebrating but worshipping. These old, dead white men. What Sisters With Transistors tells us is that it s time for all this to change.
Scott Rudin
Amid fallout over abuse claims against the producer, two things are clear: More reports of bad behavior are likely to come, and many in Hollywood are nonetheless rooting for Rudin.
The silence is audible.
After
The Hollywood Reporter s April 7 cover story reported claims of Scott Rudin’s abusive behavior, an agent who represents the sort of high-end talent who would be likely candidates to write, direct or appear in a Rudin production called with a question: How radioactive is he?
In other words, will clients suffer reputational damage if they do business with a man who has now been accused, on the record, of tormenting scores of assistants and others who worked with him over the years, including at least one allegation of physical assault?
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Scott Rudin stepping back from film projects following accusations of bullying
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Last Updated: Apr 21, 2021, 11:45 AM IST
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Rudin said he would use the time to work on personal issues I should have long ago.
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Rudin said his work on Broadway would for now be filled by others, including those already at work on those productions.
NEW YORK: Scott Rudin says he s stepping back from film and streaming projects, along with his Broadway productions, as the fallout continued for one of the entertainment industry s most powerful and prolific producers following renewed accusations of bullying. In a statement Tuesday, Rudin said he would use the time to work on personal issues I should have long ago. Rudin, who has many projects in various stages of development, didn t otherwise specify what stepping back entailed.
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Scott Rudin is “stepping back” from film and streaming projects, along with his Broadway productions, as the fallout continues for one of the entertainment industry s most powerful and prolific producers following renewed accusations of bullying.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Rudin said he would use the time to “work on personal issues I should have long ago . Rudin, who has many projects in various stages of development, didn t otherwise specify what “stepping back” entailed.
“I am profoundly sorry for the pain my behaviour has caused and I take this step with a commitment to grow and change,” said Rudin.