A Critical Forum on Media and Culture
A Critical Forum on Media and Culture
A critical look at the similarities between Seinfeld and Everybody Loves Raymond and consideration of how the success of Everybody Loves Raymond is a nod to Seinfeldian conventions.
Read moreA thoughtful analysis of television networks’ promotional emphasis on diversity and how it may contribute to the belief that television is an equal-opportunity playing field.
Read moreIs the female-centered sitcom Hot in Cleveland empowering, or merely old-fashioned?
Read moreA discussion of the mumblecore film movement.
Read moreA reconsideration of the films of LVN Pictures through the lens of a contemporary festival audience.
Read moreJessalynn Keller looks at the postfeminist branding of supermodel-turned-media-mogul, Tyra Banks.
Read moreA look at how the DVD industry’s use of packaging mirrors and contrasts that of deluxe vinyl and CD sets.
Read moreCoulthard examines the importance of the musical score in relation to television programming, using the series “Dexter” as a compelling case study of colorful aural storytelling.
Read moreAn exploration of the game’s unique play experience and the unexpected pleasures in guided interactive storytelling.
Read moreNarrative cohesion in the coming-out story of Ugly Betty.
Read moreOn the unholy marriage of Woody Harrelson, home freezers and minimalist art.
Read moreA close look at Modern Family’s look at modern families.
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