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Hung in America
Peter Lehman/Arizona State University & Susan Hunt / Santa Monica College

November 1, 2009 Peter Lehman / Arizona State University -Tempe & Susan Hunt / Santa Monica College 4 comments

Despite this strong affirmation of the well-hung body guy, Hung lays down the basis of a serious critique, one that at the conclusion of the first season may be a lost opportunity.

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Tall, Dark, and America: Latino Authenticity and Appropriation in General Market Television
Esteban del Río / University of San Diego

October 31, 2009 Esteban del Río / University of San Diego 4 comments

A discussion of the tensions between authenticity and appropriation in contemporary representations of Latinos in U.S. television.

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The Power of “Chitchat” : Global Talk Show, Beauty Chatter
Jiwon Ahn / Keene State College

October 30, 2009 Jiwon Ahn / Keene State College One comment

A look at global femininity in the South Korean talk show Beauty Chatter.

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Ethnic Rock Stars and Asian American Stereotypes: Will the real Ajay Bhatt stand up?
Shilpa Davé / Brandeis University

October 30, 2009 Shilpa Davé / University of Virginia 6 comments

A consideration of the implications of Intel’s “Rock Stars” ad campaign.

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Learning with Lily Allen: Copyright Criminals or Complexity and Confusion?
Tama Leaver / Curtin University of Technology

October 30, 2009 Tama Leaver / Curtin University of Technology 4 comments

A discussion of the confusion surrounding anti-piracy policy and a look at why even pop stars can’t seem to figure it out.

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Regulation is Boring
Becky Lentz / McGill University

October 30, 2009 Becky Lentz / McGill University 15 comments

Regulation may be boring, but it is imperative to understand policy and regulation and the manner in which they will be shaping the 21st century media landscape.

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Threat or Treat: Film, Television, and the Ritual of Halloween

October 30, 2009 Ernest Mathijs / The University of British Columbia 5 comments

A critical look at the cult of Halloween and its appropriation by the horror industry.

Ernest Mathijs / The University of British Columbia

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Over*Flow: “It’s Not Steroids, It’s Testosterone!”: Deconstructing Gender and Sex in Bros (2022)
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@rahul_mukh explores the infrastructures and services underpinning the shift to mobile streaming in India. Discover more here: https://www.flowjournal.org/2023/11/streaming-indias-neomobile-audiences/

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In the final column of Flow 30.2, Lauren Steimer discusses the unacknowledged dangers of on-set stunt work. Read more here: https://www.flowjournal.org/2023/11/accident-the-true-dangers-of-stunt-work/

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Maggie Rossman's look at audience reception of the film Barbie demonstrates that even simplistic feminist discourse can lead to complicated affective responses. Read the article here: https://www.flowjournal.org/2023/11/becoming-the-barbie-spectator/

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This year (and all years), Flow is thankful for the hard work of our columnists, who share their exciting scholarship with us, and our @UTRTF grad student volunteers, without whom our issues would never be published. Thanks to all who support Flow! Read the latest issue here:

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This issue has everything — OTT infrastructure, sports management, stunt labor, speculative design, and Barbie! Check out the fantastic articles by @Courtney_BD, @rahul_mukh, Branden Buehler, Brianna Dym, Margaret Rossman, and Lauren Steimer here: http://flowjournal.org

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