A Critical Forum on Media and Culture
A Critical Forum on Media and Culture
Through a combination of musical performances, formal reflexivity and cringe confession, Bo Burnham’s 2021 Netflix comedy special Inside theorizes on the self-management and exploitation of creative labor in the contemporary media industries.
Read moreKimberly A. Owczarski analyzes Taylor Sheridan’s effect on Fort Worth’s media production industry.
Read moreJennifer Porst charts the challenges and benefits of establishing media production hub cities.
Read moreLauren Steimer elaborates on the dangers of on-set stunt work.
Read moreLockdown Band – Fiona Jackson and Chris Lam Sam Worldwide lockdowns brought film productions to a grinding halt. For many, this meant time to focus on their own creative projects, and without the resources they could normally access, filmmakers were creative in the construction of new works. Lockdown opened new possibilities for collaboration and experimentation and with studios closed, COVID-19 […]
Read moreLaurel Westrup examines the partnerships and production constraints of various music videos to illustrate its collaborative creative labor.
Read moreThe author argues for a more diverse notion of cinematography that is inclusive of not only various technical sensibilities but also of people.
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