Particularly during times of social unrest, people are influenced by mass communication. Whether radio or television, mass media is an effective means of challenging social norms and influencing the public’s opinions. Never was this more accurate than during the 1960’s. … Continue reading
Daily Archives: September 27, 2013
In Jennifer Schuessler’s article, “A Star Philosopher Falls, And a Debate over Sexism is Set Off”, Colin McGinn, a philosopher at the University of Miami, willingly left his tenured post after being accused of sexually harassing a graduate student. This … Continue reading
Works that have survived the test of time and are still relevant in our modern society face the distortion and re-adaptation of modern directors. These renovations can go either way; sometimes the new drab reveals an aspect of the play … Continue reading
Television shows are becoming increasingly popular with the growing availability of cable television and on-demand streaming sites like Netflix and Hulu. If this is the case, why is it so difficult to promote new shows then? In the New York … Continue reading
It’s coincidental that just this morning, my thoughts had turned to politics and government in the United States. Jeremy Peters’ article in the New York Times, “From Art to T. Rex, Shutdown Stirs Worries,” drew my attention to an interesting … Continue reading
There has been much controversy over the years about the various productions of Shakespeare’s works. Whether it be an opera or a movie, many productions have taken the risk of altering his works to create a contemporary feel. Although some … Continue reading
This was edited by Kev-DOg. Metamorphosis, a ballet adaptation to Franz Kafka’s novella, stimulated both visual and auditory senses through fluid, yet crisp movement by Edward Weston. This was also combined with the melodious music of Frank Moon. I truly … Continue reading