The ideological side of stardom. Or, why star theory is applicable to politicians in the media.
Dr. Rob Leurs / Utrecht University
A conversation on politicians as media stars.
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Americanizing Bachata: Romeo/Aventura and Transformation of a Dominican Identity
Nelson Santana / CUNY Dominican Studies Institute
Nelson Santana considers the band Aventura’s influence on the Americanization of bachata music.
Read moreStraight Men Can’t Camp: The Politics of “Too Gay” in Behind the Candelabra
Ben Kruger-Robbins / University of Texas at Austin
A consideration of contradictory ways that straight artists depict gay intimacy in Behind the Candelabra.
Read more The Reality of Television Mockumentary: Family Tree and Guest as Auteur
Hallie K. Reiss / University of Texas at Austin
This piece addresses HBO’s venture with mockumentaries from the industry to format and narrative structures.
Read moreThe Pink Sneakers That Could? Rethinking Mediated Discourses of Wendy Davis’ Filibuster Footwear
Jessalynn Keller / Middlesex University (London, UK)
Jessalynn Keller discusses Wendy Davis’ shoes of choice for her July 25th, 2013, filibuster in Austin, TX.
Read more I Prefer My Beefcakes with Fangs: Sexploitation in HBO’s True Blood
Lauren Kusnierz / University of Texas – Austin
The sexploitation genre lives on through the undead of HBO’s True Blood.
Read moreZombies Beat Humans on Television
Aymar Jean Christian / Northwestern University
A critique of production practices of television shows concerning the lack of minority character development.
Read more“Valerie Triumphs”: Kudrow’s The Comeback Through a Hummingbird’s Eyes
Rebecca Provost /Utica College
A look at Lisa Kudrow’s Valerie as an example of the “hummingbird theory.”
Read morePublic Service for Whom? Teen Pregnancy on Television and Beyond
Lauren Weinzimmer / University of Texas – Austin
A look into teen pregnancy, especially as seen on MTV, and the notion of public service.
Read moreJenna Marbles’ Civic Education By Stealth
Kathleen Collins / John Jay College
A consideration of YouTube celebrity “Jenna Marbles” as a civic educator.
Read moreKell on Earth: Kelly Cutrone And The Rare Failure Of Brand Bravo
Jorie Lagerwey / University College Dublin
An analysis of the Bravo show Kell on Earth.
Read moreFlow Favorites: Seeing in Spanish: The Nat King Cole Show
Herman Gray / University of California in Santa Cruz
David Murray’s reinterpretation of Nat King Cole prompts me to rehear The Nat King Cole Show, especially in the context of black televisual presence in today’s digital platforms.
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