10.03 – Flow

Democracy without Dissent: Satirical News in Italy
Michela Ardizzoni / University of Colorado – Boulder

July 11, 2009 Michela Ardizzoni / University of Colorado - Boulder 3 comments

A consideration of the Italian, satirical news program “Striscia la Notizia” and how it reflects the political corruption of the prime minister Silvio Berlsconi.

Does ‘Heroes 360’ Represent NBC’s Blistering Vision of the Future?
Denise Mann / University of California – Los Angeles

July 10, 2009 Denise Mann / University of California - Los Angeles One comment

An exploration of the ongoing tension between user-generated and official, network generated content in the Heroes websites.

Hanging by a Thread
Peter Lehman/Arizona State University & Susan Hunt/Santa Monica College

July 10, 2009 Peter Lehman / Arizona State University - Tempe and Susan Hunt / Santa Monica College 3 comments

For better and worse, the body guy’s big penis is all he has left on the new HBO series Hung.

Performing Live: Acting, Authenticity, and Reality Television
Adrienne McLean / University of Texas – Dallas

July 10, 2009 Adrienne McLean / University of Texas - Dallas One comment

An examination of the relationship between the ‘ontology of liveness’ and ‘reality’ in television today.

Mixed Martial Arts’ Burgeoning Wild Kingdom
Matthew Ferrari / University of Massachusetts-Amherst

July 10, 2009 Matthew Ferrari / University of Massachusetts - Amherst 5 comments

A look at masculinity and the primal in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and mixed martial arts.

Democracy without Dissent: Satirical News in ItalyMichela Ardizzoni / University of Colorado – Boulder

Does ‘Heroes 360’ Represent NBC’s Blistering Vision of the Future?Denise Mann / University of California – Los Angeles

Hanging by a ThreadPeter Lehman/Arizona State University & Susan Hunt/Santa Monica College

Performing Live: Acting, Authenticity, and Reality TelevisionAdrienne McLean / University of Texas – Dallas

Mixed Martial Arts’ Burgeoning Wild Kingdom Matthew Ferrari / University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Democracy without Dissent: Satirical News in Italy
Michela Ardizzoni / University of Colorado – Boulder

Does ‘Heroes 360’ Represent NBC’s Blistering Vision of the Future?
Denise Mann / University of California – Los Angeles

Hanging by a Thread
Peter Lehman/Arizona State University & Susan Hunt/Santa Monica College

Performing Live: Acting, Authenticity, and Reality Television
Adrienne McLean / University of Texas – Dallas

Mixed Martial Arts’ Burgeoning Wild Kingdom
Matthew Ferrari / University of Massachusetts-Amherst