In recent news, the works of Wes Anderson and Taika Waititi are facing criticism for their excessive stylization and exhausting nature. While Anderson has a new Netflix short on the horizon, Waititi has been deemed a one-note figure with an overwhelming output across various mediums. Despite his talent, reviews for his latest film, Next Goal Wins, have been dismissive, especially towards Michael Fassbender's lead role. As a previous admirer of Waititi's work, it is disheartening to request that he take a break and return to his low-budget projects. However, should he persist on his current trajectory, audiences may grow weary of his familiar style.

Moving on to a different topic, parents within the Glendale Unified School District are expressing their discontent over a hypersexualized curriculum that was implemented without their input. Additionally, the district has introduced courses sponsored by Verizon that have bypassed the approval process and employ unapproved materials. Students initially enrolled in hopes of coding and robotics courses, only to find themselves coerced into Verizon's Immersive Media and Digital Product Innovation courses.

Lastly, the spy novel "The Secret Hours" continues to unfold with captivating plot twists, well-rounded characters, and compelling dialogue. Set in the present day, with occasional flashbacks to 1994 Berlin, the story revolves around a government committee investigating past wrongdoings of the British Secret Service. The book's success lies in its portrayal of the tedium of office life and the futility experienced in dead-end jobs.

The Digest, 9/12/2023 @200AM, CDT

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