When Bad People Make Good Art

On the Media | Nov 17, 2017

One way the allegations made against Harvey Weinstein differed from those against stars like Louis C.K., is that Weinstein was important to the film industry, whereas C.K. was important to us. And the many fans who related to his comedy and filmmaking now find themselves burdened with the question: knowing what they now know, can they continue to love his work? Kathryn VanArendonk, film and television critic for New York Magazine, isn't so sure. She and Brooke discuss why trust was essential to enjoying C.K.'s work and how the legacy of his work has been altered.

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