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“They Have the Oscars”: Oppositional Telebranding and the Cult of the Horror Auteur
Joe Tompkins / University of Minnesota

July 16, 2010 Joe Tompkins / University of Minnesota Leave a comment

Joe Tompkins examines the place of the horror auteur within convergent media culture.

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Show Musical Good, Paired Segments Better: Glee’s Unevenness Explained
Kelli Marshall / University of Toledo

July 16, 2010 Kelli Marshall / DePaul University 8 comments

A thoughtful consideration of why the musical numbers on Glee can sometimes feel generically incoherent.

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“Betty White Found Dead” and Other Fake Gossip
Carolina Hernandez / FLOW Staff

July 16, 2010 Carolina Hernandez 6 comments

A look at the role Oh No They Didn’t plays in the online celebrity rumor mill.

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Pwning OWN: the unlikely ascent of Zach Anner
William J. Moner / FLOW Co-Coordinating Editor

July 16, 2010 William Moner One comment

Allegations of vote tampering are discussed as Zach Anner and Dr. Phyllis compete for their “OWN” show on Oprah Winfrey’s new network, OWN.

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In the Shadow of a Metaphor: The Vampire Diaries and Southern History
Janani Subramanian / University of Southern California

July 16, 2010 Janani Subramanian / University of Southern California 6 comments

A compelling exploration of revisionist storytelling methods at work in The Vampire Diaries.

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Thank You for Not Answering All of My Questions
Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach

July 16, 2010 Ann Johnson / Cal State University, Long Beach One comment

An examination of how Lost provided narrative resolution while still retaining mystery.

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The Harnessed Mob: Where’s the Glee, When Flash Mobs Have Network Sponsors?
Mary Beltran / University of Wisonsin, Madsion

July 16, 2010 Mary Beltran / University of Texas - Austin 4 comments

Mary Beltran analyzes the flash mob trend and what it means for Fox’s musical darling, Glee.

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Save Our Schools Hawai’i: Tactical Media In the Digital Age
Konrad Ng / University of Hawai’i at Mānoa 

July 16, 2010 Konrad Ng / University of Hawai'i at Mānoa 2 comments

A study of the activism of Save Our Schools Hawaii (SOS808) in response to Gov. Lingle’s furloughs during the school year.

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